Operator Tips & Training
Top Tips for Soil Compaction Operators
Soil compaction is a key step in a wide range of construction projects, and the efficiency of the process relies heavily on the skills and knowledge of the operator. Below are some key tips ...
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 ...
How to use Grade Control for Excavators — Volvo Dig Assist: Part 1
We've made Dig Assist Start — the basic package in our Dig Assist portfolio of apps — standard on new Volvo models ranging from EC220E to EC550E. We believe it’s a powerful tool for both new and experienced ...
How to Make the Most of Your Time at CONEXPO
If you’re heading to Las Vegas this March for CONXPO-CON/AGG, we have some tips to help ensure your time is well spent whether it's your first time or your fifth. It’s a big show ...
Tips for Operating Electric Equipment in Cold Weather
You may have already seen or read about Volvo compact electric machines completing a variety of tasks on warm-weather jobsites like site development, landscaping, utility work and more. But did you know they’re proving ...
How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to CONEXPO-CON/AGG
If you’re curious what the future of construction looks like — and how your company can stay ahead of your competition — attending CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a must. You only get this chance once every ...
Tips to cut Heavy Equipment Fuel Consumption
When fuel prices are high, finding small ways to cut consumption can really add up — and it doesn’t take months to start seeing your fuel expenses decline. If you’re looking for ways to ...
Attracting Young Heavy Equipment Operators to Construction & Mining
These days, finding and retaining good construction and mining operators can be tough. With so many people switching careers or just looking for a fresh start, it can be difficult to get enough candidates ...
Asphalt Compaction Rolling Patterns to Help Achieve Target Density and Production
Paving contractors know a lot about the mix they’ll use on projects. Most of them know exactly how many tons of mix the asphalt plant can produce on an hourly basis. They know the ...
3 Tips to keep Asphalt Compactors up to speed with Pavers
Many paving projects use a common practice that contractors should avoid — rolling too fast with the breakdown compactor, especially when using a vibratory compactor. Many operators attribute excessive speed to the perceived need ...
Winter Prep: Construction Equipment Diesel Engine Do’s and Don’ts
We all know winter can be hard on even the toughest machines. The good news is the issues — like hard starts, higher fuel consumption, less power output and more — are avoidable with ...