In recent years, with the widespread application of construction machinery, small excavators have become the "main force" on construction sites with their flexibility and efficiency. However, the high maintenance cost makes many machine owners feel stressed. How to reduce maintenance costs without affecting operating efficiency? EP Machinery provides you with practical solutions from the perspectives of daily maintenance, operating habits, and technical optimization.
1. Scientific maintenance: Reduce the failure rate from the source
Regular maintenance and inspection
- Lubrication management: Use high-quality lubricants and replace them regularly to reduce the wear of parts. According to statistics, mechanical failures caused by poor lubrication account for more than 50%.
- Filter cleaning: The air filter and hydraulic system need to be cleaned regularly to prevent impurities from entering the engine or hydraulic oil circuit to avoid failures caused by blockage.
- Temperature control: Avoid low-temperature overload operation, preheat at low speed to the specified temperature after starting, and then operate; stop the machine in time to check the cooling system at high temperature to prevent overheating and damage to components.
Anti-corrosion and anti-impurity
- For areas with acid rain or severe pollution, it is necessary to strengthen the anti-corrosion treatment of the fuselage, and regularly clean the mud, sand and chemical residues on the chassis and key parts.
- Clean the equipment in time after operation, select supporting parts and seals to prevent impurities from invading the internal structure.
EP 1 ton mini excavator
2. Optimize operating habits: saving fuel means saving money
Reasonably control the throttle and speed
- Adjust the throttle according to the working conditions to avoid long-term high-speed idling; use the "economic gear" and automatic idling function to reduce ineffective fuel consumption by.
Efficient operation skills
- Adjust the bucket angle (such as 30° for natural ground excavation) and control the bucket range (starting from 80% force) to reduce power loss.
- Digging in sections and layers to avoid deep digging at one time, shorten the turning radius and improve efficiency, which can save up to 40% of fuel.
3. Reasonable planning of operations and loads
- Avoid overloading and dynamic loads: Part wear increases with load, and a stable working load can extend the life. During operation, tasks should be assigned according to the capabilities of the model to avoid long-term overload operation
- Optimize the operation process: survey the terrain in advance, plan the excavation path, reduce repeated actions and invalid operations, such as digging the sides first and then the middle when digging
4. Technology upgrade and intelligent management
- Install monitoring equipment: real-time monitoring of fuel consumption and mechanical status, timely troubleshooting, and avoid small faults turning into high maintenance costs.
- Choose energy-saving technology: use advanced fuel injection systems or electronically controlled engines to improve fuel utilization and reduce energy consumption in the long term
It is not difficult to reduce the maintenance cost of small excavators. The key lies in "prevention first, meticulous management". Through scientific maintenance, standardized operation, technical assistance and resource integration, machine owners can effectively control expenses and extend the life of equipment. If you need to know more about energy-saving solutions or maintenance services, please contact the professional team to obtain customized cost reduction strategies!
