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Excavators are subject to harsh conditions, often working in the mud, sun, snow and rain. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your excavator working as it should. You’ll also gain better fuel efficiency, higher productivity, lower operating costs and reduced equipment failure rates. Learn more about how to maintain an excavator to keep your equipment…

The undercarriage is a crucial part of heavy equipment. This equipment component is incredibly strong, built to withstand some of the toughest conditions. However, damage to heavy equipment, and the undercarriage especially, isn’t always avoidable. There are various factors that can lead to undercarriage damage over the years. Here’s a look at some of the…

To haul weighty loads across rugged terrain and maneuver tight corners with ease, you need something more than an ordinary truck. An articulated dump truck is often the answer. Dump trucks are popular in many industries because of their unique hauling capabilities. In particular, an articulated dump truck has the power and dependability you need…

Increased functionality and easy-to-search features enhance customer experience on new website. Prime Source Parts and Equipment is excited to announce the launch of its new website with updated features and enhanced functionality to improve the customer’s experience. Prime Source provides parts and service for owners of all makes and models of equipment as well as…

Performing regular maintenance like adjusting a multi terrain loader’s track tension will grant you more service hours and lower operating expenses with your equipment. If you have a new unit or recently installed a new set of tracks, it takes a few weeks of operation for the rubber to break in and the cord to…

Driving an articulated dump truck is similar to any other kind of vehicle you would drive — it has a steering wheel, a brake pedal and an accelerator, and many trucks even have automatic transmissions. However, in practice, operating this type of equipment safely and efficiently takes experience and specialized knowledge. Whether you work in…

Articulated dump trucks allow workers in construction, mining and other industries to move large loads efficiently. Although useful and essential to many operations, this type of equipment can also pose unique safety risks, particularly due to its heavy weight and tendency to become unbalanced. To keep drivers and others safe when using a dump truck at…

Whether you work in mining, construction or another demanding industry, you need a fleet of reliable equipment capable of handling a variety of tasks and environments. Dump trucks are essential pieces of machinery designed to haul heavy loads of materials such as gravel or dirt. However, there are actually two different kinds of dump trucks…

  If you’re a tracked equipment owner or operator, there’s no doubt you’ve found yourself deciding between rubber and steel tracks. You might have run both track types on your machinery, but you’re still not sure what is better. The answer depends on your application of the equipment. It also depends on the conditions in…

Safe and efficient use of your construction equipment comes down to knowing how to use it properly. For many users, the addition of cameras to their construction equipment carries many benefits that allow them to save time and be surer of their surroundings. At Prime Source, we have decades of experience with industrial and construction…