In critical situations, some off-road equipment can also be reprogrammed on site to run at partial speed. Advances in diagnostics may create information overload for some contractors but a steady stream of data can be critical in cost-effective equipment management. Tracking equipment data can be tedious, but contractors are trying out new methods to simplify the process for field managers. He adds that managers type in maintenance data, which is sent back to the main office. Users are also depending more on sole-source fluid suppliers that consolidate test data.
Every report has a whole history of the machine.
It's a lot less confusing. Yonkers also relies on its fluid supplier for data and field troubleshooting. Dealers are also offering the service, touting their familiarity with the equipment. Should an urgent problem surface, dealer-run labs quickly alert contractors, officials say. But not all diagnostic services are the same.