Eric Yeomans
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 3
PART THREE: OPERATOR COACHING This is the final part of our series on Load Assist, the Volvo program that provides wheel loader operators real-time payload data and other machine information. In part one, I ...
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 1
PART ONE: 1% VS. 2% ACCURACY MODES The Load Assist suite of apps allows customers to optimize their load cycles to improve profitability. Load Assist is standard on new Volvo L60H to L350H wheel loader models, ...
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 2
PART TWO: ON-BOARD WEIGHING In part one of this Load Assist series — the Volvo program that provides real-time data to wheel loader operators — I explained the differences between the 1% and 2% ...
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 3
Part three: Operator Coaching This is the final part of our series on Load Assist, the Volvo program that provides wheel loader operators real-time payload data and other machine information. In part one, I ...
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 2
Part two: On-board weighing In part one of this Load Assist series — the Volvo program that provides real-time data to wheel loader operators — I explained the differences between the 1% and 2% ...
Improving Accuracy and Productivity for Wheel Loaders — Volvo Load Assist: Part 1
Part one: 1% vs. 2% Accuracy Modes With Load Assist now standard on new L150H to L260H wheel loader models from Volvo, I thought I’d take some time to share several ways the program ...
How to Avoid Wheel Loader Transmission Repairs Caused by High-Speed Shifting
In a heavy production environment, wheel loader operators can be under a lot of pressure to keep their numbers up, particularly in the age of labor shortages. One of the most common shortcuts is ...
Hiring: 4 Tips for Hiring the Best Wheel Loader Operators
You know the value a good wheel loader operator brings to your business. Increased productivity, less unnecessary wear on your equipment, reliability and more. So how do you find the best operators? It starts ...
5 Safety Tips for Heavy Equipment on the Jobsite
Having spent 40 years in the industry, I can say there have been major improvements in both jobsite safety practices and wheel loader safety during that time. But, ultimately, safety needs to be a ...
Wheel Loader Tips for Working at the Face of Mining Muck Piles
Here’s a comparison wheel loader operators working at a face don’t often hear: If you’re doing it right, it’s like ballet. OK, hear me out on this. In my numerous visits to mines, I’ve ...
Reflecting on My 40 Years with Volvo Wheel Loaders
The past, present and future of wheel loader innovation. It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since I started an apprenticeship as a mechanic for Volvo Construction Equipment. Back then, there were no ...
4 Ways Wheel Loader On-Board Weighing Systems Can Generate Quick ROI
One of the most recent advances we’ve seen in wheel loader technology has been the addition of on-board weighing and payload management systems. While the upgrade cost may not seem worth it to some ...