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Five Ways to Extend the Life of Your Small Engines

By primesource | July 9, 2021
Small Engines

Small engines are the power behind your everyday equipment like lawnmowers and generators. These essential engines offer high performance in a compact and portable size. If you want to extend the life of your small engine and get the most out of its capabilities, regular maintenance must be performed. How do you maintain a small engine?…

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What Are the Different Parts of a 4-Stroke Engine?

By primesource | June 30, 2021
Small Engines

A 4-stroke engine is a type of small internal combustion engine that uses four different piston strokes to complete one operating cycle. During this cycle, the crankshaft rotates twice while the piston goes up and down twice to fire the spark plug.   What Is a 4-Stroke Engine? As mentioned above, a 4-stroke engine uses…

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Benefits of Having a Tailgate on Your Articulated Truck

By primesource | April 9, 2021
Tailgates

Articulated trucks haul hundreds of different materials such as sand, gravel, coal and rock for a range of industries including heavy construction, work maintenance and material handling. But when resources begin to spill off the bed of your truck, it can cause problems throughout your daily schedule and reduce your productivity. However, the benefits of…

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The Importance of Partnering With a Top Parts and Equipment Supplier

By primesource | March 31, 2021
Service

Heavy equipment like tractors, skid steers, excavators and bulldozers is are very valuable. When you invest in these types of equipment and their parts, it’s crucial to work with a reputable supplier so you don’t fall victim to a scam. Read on to learn how you can avoid getting scammed and discover what makes Prime Source one…

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Quick Guide to Skid Steer Maintenance

By primesource | February 16, 2021
Blog

A skid steer is a valuable piece of equipment with a wide range of capabilities that allow you to complete your work better and faster. Getting the most out of your skid steer requires proper maintenance. Follow this guide for valuable service tips to keep your skid steer properly maintained and running at its best.…

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How to Tighten a Multi Terrain Loader Undercarriage

By primesource | February 4, 2021
Uncategorized

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…

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Benefits of Buying Used Equipment Parts

By primesource | January 26, 2021
Parts

Buying used construction and industrial equipment parts for repairs and maintenance offers you significant cost savings from the start. While this may be the major reason more and more customers opt to purchase quality used equipment parts and accessories, you’ll discover many other great reasons to consider used parts. Our Prime Source team has put together a list…

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How to Tighten a Dozer Undercarriage

By primesource | November 4, 2020
Undercarriage

Maintaining the correct track tension on a dozer’s undercarriage is crucial for your equipment’s performance and your productivity on the job. If the track is too loose, it could hamper your dozer’s stability and slip off the sprocket while in operation. But if the track is too tight, you may be causing excessive wear to…

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The Difference Between Aftermarket and OEM Parts for Heavy Equipment

By primesource | October 13, 2020
Parts

Whether for maintenance, repairs, replacements or an upgrade, all heavy equipment will eventually require new parts. If you plan to work on yours, you’re going to encounter people talking about OEM vs. aftermarket parts. What’s the difference? We’ll give you the complete rundown so you can make the best decisions when it comes to the…

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The Complete Guide to Buying Aftermarket Parts for Heavy Equipment

By primesource | September 22, 2020
Parts

Are you looking for aftermarket excavator parts or other construction parts? Before you decide, this quick guide will cover everything you need to know to make a confident purchasing decision when ordering parts for your construction equipment or heavy equipment fleet. Aftermarket parts can deliver outstanding value for the money compared to OEM replacements, but it’s…

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