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We recently sat down with representatives from a major construction company to talk about the effect a certified RAD 15GX has had on workflow in the field and in the maintenance shop. They shared a scenario that really stood out with us, and we wanted to pass it along to anybody who might be on the fence about purchasing a similar product to our RAD tools.
Changing gear seals in a Cat 345C Hydraulic Excavator
RAD Tools Improve Workflow
They were very surprised to find that the technician tasked with the repair was finished 3 full hours faster than ever before. The supervising staff had to double-check to ensure the rebuild was torqued correctly–and of course, it was.
Low impact on workers
The worker who completed the rebuild also volunteered some feedback worth sharing:
- The job was more fun, the tool more interesting to use.
- The sustained tasks were significantly less fatiguing, including the strain of trying to pull 750 foot pounds to make the previous wrench click.
- Sound levels were hugely reduced. It was nice and quiet compared to the racket from the impacts.
Consider the savings
The construction company was kind enough to provide a rundown of the cost savings achieved by investing in the RAD 15GX. Considering shortened labour of the repair technician and less downtime for the crew waiting on the machine repair, they estimated savings of around $4,000 per hour. No pocket change. The RAD 15GX pays for itself almost instantly.
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Excavator picture photo credit to Bill Jacobus under cc 2.0