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The undercarriage accounts for up to 40-50% of the total operating costs of construction equipment over its entire service life. Tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets, chains and bushings are subjected to enormous loads every day – dirt, sand, stones and high vibrations. Improper maintenance can shorten the service life of the undercarriage by as much as half and cost thousands of euros in additional repair costs. […]

Filters are the real "police" of construction equipment, which protect the engine, hydraulic system and gearbox from harmful impurities every day. Dirt, sand, metal shavings, water vapor and tar - all this enters the system with air and fuel. If the filters are not replaced in time, even the most powerful JCB, Caterpillar or Volvo excavator begins to lose power, fuel consumption increases, and

Hydraulic pump: operation, faults and replacement The hydraulic pump is the heart of construction equipment. Without it, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment would not be able to lift, move or rotate. Eska parts MB offers a wide range of hydraulic pumps and spare parts to ensure that your equipment works reliably. 🔧 How does a hydraulic pump work? The pump creates oil pressure and transfers it to

Sliders for construction machinery - purpose, use and replacement Why are sliders so important? In every piece of construction equipment, from backhoe loaders to telehandlers, sliders play a particularly important role. They ensure that metal parts move smoothly relative to each other, reduce friction and protect the structure from premature wear. Sliders are most commonly found in: the boom, the strut stabilisers. As construction machinery is often

How do disc brakes work and when do they need replacing? - ESKA DALYS advises The braking system is one of the most important components of construction equipment, ensuring the safety of you and your team. That's why the ESKA DALYS team recommends that you keep a close eye on your brakes. Brake system types.

Steering rods for JCB, CAT, Volvo - Breakdowns and replacement | eskadalys.lt What is a steering rod? Steering rods are a very important part of any construction machine, responsible for the precise rotation of the wheels. Whether it's a wheeled or loader excavator (e.g. CAT 428E, 432E, 434E, 442E, 444E), a JCB 3CX, 4CX or a telescopic handler, the steering precision

Mechanic's tips - How does the excavator cooling system work? The optimum operating temperature for an internal combustion engine is between 90 and 100°C. These conditions ensure the best engine lubrication, the lowest fuel consumption and minimal emissions. This also applies to construction machinery such as excavators, loaders and other heavy machinery. In order to keep such powerful engines at the right temperature, it is necessary

Mechanic's tip: How to replace pins and bushings on a backhoe loader and why you need to do it Construction machinery is mainly involved in digging, pushing and loading earth. The parts responsible for this are the boom, the bucket and the boom coupling. All these components are connected by pins and bushes. It is therefore very important to ensure that they are in good condition, regularly checked and

Periodic inspection of construction machinery: how to maintain your machinery properly? Regular maintenance and daily inspection of construction equipment can significantly extend the life of the equipment and help prevent breakdowns. In addition to the major inspections carried out every 500, 1000 or 2000 working hours, there are also smaller inspections after 10, 50 or 250 working hours. Here's an overview of what the machinery can be

The JCB story: from humble beginnings to global leadership JCB is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of construction equipment. Thanks to innovative solutions and high quality, JCB has become the market leader in construction machinery. Today, JCB products are used in more than 120 countries, including Lithuania. JCB parts JCB machines - the most popular models JCB manufactures a wide range of construction equipment, but the most famous models are