Equipment Rentals May Be the Way to Go in 2022

February 4, 2022

Equipment Rentals May Be the Way to Go in 2022

CASE Construction Equipment, construction equipment, equipment rental, heavy duty equipment, Heavy Equipment

Emily Bieger

Rent or own? When it comes to expensive construction equipment, there are pros and cons to both. But in this economy, renting is the business owner’s pathway to freedom.

Renting frees up your capital: Every business needs to consider saving capital from all angles, and upfront fees are the places to start. Although there are tax advantages to buying equipment, rental fees can be passed on to the customer and can be deducted from your annual expenses at tax time.

Renting frees up your maintenance and storage: Every minute and dollar you spend babying that equipment can go toward business transactions instead.

Renting frees up your options: Locking into the technology of today’s equipment could be the death of your construction business tomorrow. Lindsey Anderson, editor of Access, Lift and Handlers (ALH) Magazine, makes these predictions for the future of heavy equipment: (www.constructconnect.com)

Digitization of rental commerce and operations

Adoption of telematics for improved preventative maintenance
Advancement of VR/AR for improved training in alignment with the new ANSI standards
Adoption of semi-autonomous equipment for safer inspection and operation
Growth in telehandler sales leading to smaller fleets and higher utilization
Adoption of 100% hybrid and electric fleets

Heavy equipment is going green and clean. The technology is improving constantly, and state-of-the-art machinery means greater productivity. Rather than committing to a machine for years to come, it’s a great time to rent so that your business can progress with the industry standard.

The American Rental Association predicts a 12.3% growth in construction equipment in 2022. In this economy, renting is an exceptional option for the success of your business, and CMI-Case is committed to that success.

What is CASE and CMI-Case doing to help alleviate the supply chain crisis?

Heavy Equipment

December 6, 2021

Working Together Successfully During Supply Chain Crisis

asphalt rollers, Con, Crawler Dozers, Heavy Equipment, loader backhoes, mini-excavators, rubber track skid steers, rubber-tire skid steer loaders, supply chain crisis, wheel loaders

Contractors Machinery

The struggle is real. Dealers are placing orders now and receiving delivery dates in 2023. Some steel surcharges are as high as 30%. Over the last six months, some freight costs have increased 25-35%.

CASE Construction is committed to doing what it can to limit the costs passed on to their dealers and ultimately you the customer! CASE Construction has been hiring additional personnel, air freighting critical components, and researching alternative manufacturing sources.

Most importantly, here are CMI-Case, we are partnering with our customers to offer practical help that will aid in this dilemma. This is what you, the customer, can do:

Order now for equipment you anticipate you will need in 2023
Take advantage of our resources to help you research equipment options. Just because your first choice isn’t available doesn’t mean we can’t solve your problem.
Consider reducing the size of your fleet by selling late model CASE equipment to CMI-Case. Used-equipment sales are booming!

NOTE: CMI-Case currently has the following in stock – wheel loaders, loader backhoes, crawler dozers, asphalt rollers, rubber-tired skid steer loaders, and limited stock of mini-excavators and rubber track skid steers.

We can’t simply eradicate the supply chain crisis that is before us; but as CMI-Case and its customers persevere together, the challenges it brings can be successfully overcome!

Winter maintenance and storage list for your heavy duty equipment

Heavy Equipment Uncategorized

November 10, 2021

Ready for Winter? Check the List!

CASE Construction Equipment, construction equipment, equipment maintenance, Heavy Equipment, large equipment, Planned Maintenance

Emily Bieger

Whether you’re working or storing your heavy duty construction and landscape equipment, it’s time to prepare for the cold months and prevent some major expenses. Start working now through the winter maintenance list to get the best out of your machines this season and next:

Look Over Your Equipment

A careful visual check of your machinery will protect you from endless regrets when revving up for the spring season.

Fluid levels – Look carefully at fluid levels and adjust accordingly, either for winter work or storage.
Hoses and belts – Hydraulic hoses often crack in colder temperatures, so use arctic hydraulic oil in order to prevent this. Address any cracks or worn parts you see and replace as necessary.
Tires – We all know they will lose pressure more quickly in the winter months, so check that pressure before every use and fill with air in a heated area for better and longer-lasting results. Filling with dry nitrogen gas is a viable alternative that helps prevent ice crystals from forming in the valve stems.

Install

Proper lubricants – When checking levels of each lubricant, make sure it properly flows off the dipstick. If it doesn’t, you may be using the wrong product for your machine. Always follow manufacturer’s suggestions.
Add starting fluid only while the engine is cranking and always at room temperature.
Use and store Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) wisely. In excessively cold temps, DEF will freeze (12 degrees or lower), and it thaws as well. Store appropriately so that it does not burst during expansion.

System Inspection

Ensure that radiator coolant is filled to the cap and secured for proper pressure relief.
Starters and batteries will be cranked nearly twice as much in colder months in order to turn over. Storing the battery indoors and fully charged when the machinery is not being used will extend the life of both.
Undercarriage – Excessive snow, ice, and salt residue will quickly erode the undercarriage of your vehicle. Make sure it is rinsed and stored properly after each winter use or before cold weather storage.

Temperature Safe Storage

If you are completing your list in order to store your fleet for the winter, wise storage is the key to a quick and uneventful upstart in the spring. Detach attachments and store away both machines and attachments, fluids and oils, in room temperature to avoid winter damage and freezing.

Careful care of your heavy duty equipment now will afford a quicker start to your success in the spring! We at CMI want the very best for you and your business each and every season!

Excavation and trench safety tips and best equipment for the job

Contractors Heavy Equipment Landscaping Equipment

January 29, 2021

Excavation and Trench Safety

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Contractors Machinery

Trench fatalities and injuries pose serious risk in construction, so trench safety must be a top-priority at any jobsite. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor show that an average of 25 workers are tragically killed in trench-related accidents each year, with cave-ins being responsible for 75% of these unfortunate, but preventable deaths. Trench collapses cause hundreds of worker injuries each year, all equally preventable.

With our Contractor’s Machinery, Inc. CASE and TORO trench equipment, you can avoid the dangers of collapses and other trench-related worksite incidents.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), here are some other proven and effective ways of preventing hazards during trench and excavation related work:

Slope it: Sloping and benching – Slope or bench trench walls by cutting back the wall at an angle inclined away from the excavation. With this protective system, workers can prevent a cave-in and save lives.
Shore it: Hydraulic Shoring – Shore trench walls by installing aluminum hydraulic or other types of supports to prevent soil movement or cave-in.
Shield it: Protective Shielding – Shield trench walls by using trench boxes or other types of supports to prevent soil cave-ins.

Designing a protective system like the suggestions listed above can be complex because you must consider many factors: soil classification, depth of cut, water content of soil, changes in weather or climate, surcharge loads and other operations in the area. If you have any questions about any of our products and what equipment is best to maintain trench safety, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

Recommended CASE and TORO equipment for excavation and trench projects:

CASE SKID STEER LOADERS

CASE skid steers have powered jobsites throughout the world for more than 50 years. Always intuitive. Always easy to operate. Control options, lift geometries, size classes and horsepower ranges for every type of owner and application. From simple to fully loaded, CASE is your home for skid steer loaders.

TORO WALK-BEHIND TRENCHERS

Toro TRX walk-behind trenchers are now more efficient and powerful than ever. We’ve improved our lineup with two new models that combine the groundbreaking maneuverability the TRX walk-behind trencher is known for with even better performance and serviceability.

CASE MINI EXCAVATORS

CASE mini excavators are the most operator-friendly with a lineup of seven Tier 4 Final models that range from 1.7 to 7 metric tons.

CASE MIDI-EXCAVATORS

The optimized system on these smaller but mighty midi excavators produces 9% more hydraulic power and 3% more breakout force than previous generations. Better digging power and superior responsiveness.

CASE FULL SIZE EXCAVATORS

Powered by a Tier 4 Final engine, CASE full size excavators provide up to 8% better fuel efficiency. A rugged new arm design and the new electronically controlled hydraulic pump help increase cycle times by as much as 12% and deliver up to 6% greater breakout force. Even the undercarriage is tougher, and the redesigned cab offers adjustable comfort like never before. Whether your business is pipeline construction, aggregate production or road building, the CASE D Series Excavator sets a new standard for performance and profitability.

Material Handler and Larger sizes available up to 178,000 lb.

Digging one of these for your next project? Request a free quote.