A good operator is essential to maximize cutting edge life. "The operator is the main controller of the wear on the cutting edge," says Woody Ferrell, Champion Motor Graders. "Make sure you understand ...

CEO of mining technology leader MineWare Pty Ltd, Andrew Jessett, says it’s time to put dragline and shovel productivity back into the hands of the operators. According to Jessett, variations in ...

We used to feel confident saying that fuel expenses accounted for 30%-50% of a machine’s operating costs. Given the recent spike in prices, that number may be even higher now. Either way, it’s a lot — ...

Fuel efficiency is a measure of how much work a machine can do with one gallon of fuel—that is, the amount of material it can move, whether measured in cubic yards or tons, with that volume of fuel.