Essential Winter Safety Checks for Construction Equipment’ When it comes to construction, it’s better to be safe than to complete the work on time. Any wrong move and you have thousands of dollars of damage or loss of life on your end. Companies then upgrade their vehicles with special tires and carry out lots of […]
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The best care can be taken in service to your job site equipment, but the more people that operate a machine, the more prone it is to unintentional damage. Avoid the following mistakes to help get the most out of your hydraulic hammer attachment and prevent the need for frequent repair services. Use Compatible Attachments
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Winter is coming, and your equipment will feel the impact. Cold weather slows machines, drains batteries, thickens fluids, and increases the risk of parts failing. To avoid costly delays this season, now is the time to prepare your equipment for freezing temperatures. These simple maintenance tips from Gorilla Hammers will help keep your machines running
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Preparing Your Heavy Equipment for Winter As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, construction and demolition professionals know that cold weather can take a serious toll on their heavy equipment. Hydraulic breakers, excavators, and other machinery are powerful investments that need proper care to maintain peak performance through the harsh months ahead. At Gorilla Hammers,
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Why Fall Is the Best Time to Service Your Hydraulic Hammer As the leaves change and the air cools, many construction crews start wrapping up their summer projects. That makes fall the perfect time to schedule maintenance on your hydraulic hammer. Servicing your equipment now helps prevent costly breakdowns, extend its lifespan, and keep it
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Common Fall Construction Challenges When fall rolls in, the pumpkin patches look inviting, but construction sites? Not so much. Cooler temperatures, shorter days, and unpredictable weather can throw a wrench into even the best-planned project. In the Pacific Northwest, rain is a regular guest that shows up uninvited. In other regions, frost or early snow
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A Guide to Purchasing Hydraulic Breakers at Auctions Plenty of excavation and general contractors don’t use a hydraulic hammer every day. They want to save on excavator and hammer rentals but can’t justify spending the money on a brand-new hydraulic breaker. Many look to purchase a hydraulic breaker at auction. Many reputable auction companies will
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Summer isn’t just hard on humans; it is also hard on electrical equipment, simply because to withstand the heat, they have to work for longer periods without sufficient cooling. Circuit breakers especially go through a lot during this period; you must have experienced them tripping up for seemingly no reason during heatwaves. Circuit breakers are
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Extend the Life of Your Breaker A hydraulic hammer or breaker is an investment, and with the proper maintenance and care, it can last about 8-10 years. However, this ultimately depends on how well it is cared for during and between uses. When you don’t do some of the crucial steps for proper operation, you
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Hydraulic Hammer Sizing Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands Choosing the right hydraulic hammer isn’t just about picking the biggest or most powerful one. If you get the size wrong, it can cost you time, money, and even damage your equipment. You need to pick the best hydraulic hammer for each job based on the
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