These are after moving 45000 tons of reclaimed asphalt. If your in the trade you know that reclaimed asphalt is more aggressive on teeth, than reclaimed concrete. Sharp teeth are no different than a sharp knife. It takes less horsepower and strain on equipment than dull teeth. It also improves the speed at which materials [...]
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Hydro hoe cutter blade
September 28th, 2011 
admin The subject matter is replacing a stock hydro hoe cutting/wear bar on a Kumatzu . It was done on the unit owned by Kenney Trucking and Excavation at their sandpit. They in the past have utilized stock replacement bars versus aftermarket bars. The results were similar as to wear but the cost of the two varied. [...]
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Beyond the norm
August 29th, 2011 admin This is one of 120 McKay shovelheads that we processed here in Mt Pleasant. The farmer that brought this to me brought it along with 3200lbs of 5″ laser point ripper teeth. This particular shovelhead typically last approx. 500 -600 acres uncycled or off the shelf. In this case it was run on a unit [...]
Furrow Plows get increased life
June 30th, 2011 admin Thermal Technology Services Michigan is showing companies the advantages of Thermal Cycling. Farmers in Michigan are seeing huge savings in plow components do to thermal cycling. Farmers are treating furrow plows and getting 3 times life increase without adding carbide to the component. One farmer spends $32,000.00 each year on replacing these components and has [...]
