Below are some tips to ensure your heavy machinery is winter-ready: Tip #1: Inspect the Battery Taking a close look at the battery prior to use is essential for safe operation. Attempting to charge a battery that is frozen can be dangerous. Make sure you give the battery time to get ready and heat up […]
Triad Machinery is a leader in forestry, cranes, and construction equipment here in the Pacific Northwest. We sell and service major brands, such as Link-Belt, Tigercat, T-MAR, and many more. With six branches throughout Oregon and Washington, we pride ourselves on being a trusted dealer and service expert for heavy machinery. If you’re looking into […]
If you work on the administrative side of any business, from the construction to forestry industry to everything in between, you have to deal with technology. Payments, contracts, employee records and more can be processed digitally now. For example, a construction contractor may be required to digitally submit documents for a job, or a trucking […]
As fall winds down and winter approaches, you’ll want to take steps to make sure your machines are ready for lower temps and harsh conditions. One action that we recommend taking for crane owners and operators: Winterizing your crane for the colder months. Here’s a checklist of helpful winterization steps you can take to ensure […]
Cranes breaking down or suffering mechanical issues in the field can bring headaches, project delays and unforeseen costs. One the best ways to avoid a mechanical setback in your crane fleet is making sure your cranes undergo consistent preventative maintenance and service. Daily crane inspections are both standard and required by OSHA in some cases. […]
When summertime temperatures are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest, that means preventative maintenance and care can be needed to prevent heat-related problems in equipment. One such problem: Hot temperatures can cause sludge, fungal substance or other contaminants to build up in your fuel tank and damage your machine. Protect Your Diesel Fuel Tank […]
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest can bring temperatures in the 100s, and hot temperatures are a danger for machines and their operators. A person overheating while using a piece of heavy machinery is a hazard that threatens the lives of everyone on and around a job site. One step crews can take to beat the […]
This year marks the 30th year of Triad Machinery, the authorized dealer of Link-Belt, LBC, Tigercat, and other heavy equipment brands in the Pacific Northwest. This is a testament not only to the partnerships we’ve formed with the manufacturers but the relationships we’ve forged with our clients. We’d like to take a moment to thank […]
Cranes have been in use for thousands of years. At first, they consisted of a few stakes in the ground, a pulley or two, and a winch. Today, there are many types of cranes available for a wide variety of lifts on a range of worksites. But how do you know what to look for […]
Cranes have been in service for thousands of years, using nothing more than rope and a series of pulleys and other “simple” contraptions that used physics to their advantage. Where ramps were used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids, early types of cranes were used to build the largest structures in ancient Greece and Rome. […]
