Heavy types of equipment are complicated machines. They require routine maintenance to function properly. Additionally, even with routine maintenance, dangerous job site circumstances might result in equipment breakdowns, bringing the task site to a halt even with routine maintenance.

Typically, the most serious problems that require repair involve the engine. Correctly diagnosing and resolving an issue is critical to restoring your equipment and workers to normal operation. There are numerous engine kinds that may require repair. 

​The most frequent causes of equipment breakdowns and engine failure are as follows:
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• Operators who are either untrained or have a portly build
• Neglecting warning signs
• Not doing routine maintenance
• Machine overworked
• Bad weather and job site conditions

 
By avoiding these concerns, you can prevent future serious issues, such as engine failure.

Starting

When your team arrives on the project site and turns the key to start their equipment, nothing happens. Engine starting problems are extremely common with heavy machinery, even more so when weather conditions change suddenly or when exposed to extreme cold or humidity.  ​

​Numerous factors can prohibit an engine from starting, including problems with:
 

• Glow plugs
• Low compression
• Fuel delivery
• Battery
• Terrible weather

Blowing Smoke

Different colored exhaust smoke not only creates unsafe workplace conditions for workers but is also a strong signal of potential engine trouble. You may encounter the following sorts of smoke:

Black Smoke

Black smoke is an indication of an improper air-to-fuel ratio, which a variety of circumstances can cause, including:
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• Damaged injector
• Bad injector pump
• Clogged or dirty air filter
• Turbocharger failure
• Cold temperatures while operating
• Poor combustion
• Many other factors  

Blue Smoke

When the engine is burning oil, blue smoke is typical. This could be due to several factors, including:
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• Valve guides or seals worn
• Problems with the oil filter
• Extra wear in power assemblies
• Pistons are damaged or worn

White Smoke

White smoke indicates that there is either too much fuel or not enough heat in the machine. Either of these results in improper combustion, which is frequently caused by: 
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• Injectors that have worn out
• Unfortunate timing
• Compression is low
• Filters that are dirty or clogged

Filters

Many difficulties with heavy machinery are caused by poor or insufficient maintenance, resulting in unclean filters. Filters that are clogged create various problems, including the necessity for engine maintenance. Among the most frequently encountered filter issues are those involving:

Fuel Filters

Fuel filters are prone to clogging as a result of microbiological development or the accumulation of sludge or gelation in fuel tanks.
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Inadequate fuel flow can result in a variety of catastrophic problems, including the engine's shutdown.

Air Filters

Air filters that are overly dirty or fully clogged decrease engine efficiency and can lead to severe problems, such as engine failure.

When equipment is used in unclean or dusty environments, air filters can become clogged.
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Air filter maintenance and cleaning can help you avoid major problems, and our Maintenance Services can provide you with the continual assistance your equipment needs.

Oil Filters

Without regular maintenance, oil filters frequently become clogged, limiting engine performance and, in extreme cases, resulting in engine failure.
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Byproducts of combustion are frequently to blame.

​When the engine load is increased significantly, the EGR system becomes out of balance, and coolant becomes caught in the oil cooler, causing problems.

Inadequate Lubrication

Inadequate lubrication is one of the primary causes of equipment and engine failure. Routine inspections and maintenance can frequently prevent this.

Operators must remember to check the engine, transmission, gearbox, coolant tank, and other vital elements for correct fluid levels before starting any piece of equipment.
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Heavy Equipment Repair Services Miami provides heavy equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement services. We offer emergency repair service for the most urgent instances where you require immediate solutions.

Furthermore, our factory-certified experts and mechanics can perform repairs in our shop or on-site with the assistance of our Rapid Response Team.
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Heavy Equipment Repair Services Miami
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Phone: (786) 876-7802
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