A Connected Jobsite Streamlines Equipment Maintenance

One of the best ways to limit unplanned downtime is by performing planned maintenance (PM) on schedule. But PM itself creates some downtime.

By using connectivity solutions like VisionLink, you can schedule equipment maintenance when it's least disruptive: working around project deadlines or doing the work when a machine is already in the shop for service, for example.

Connected jobsite tools also allow you to send maintenance alerts and reports to the right people on your team, so important PM tasks don't get overlooked.

Most equipment maintenance intervals are based on a specific number of service hours. But the typical "hour reading" on a machine doesn't differentiate between working time, on time and idle time.

Cat connectivity tools DO allow you to make that differentiation. That means you can start managing maintenance based on actual machine working hours. In some cases, you may be able to extend maintenance intervals and reduce costs accordingly.

In more ways than you can count. Here are just a few examples of how a connected jobsite can boost your efficiency:

- Diagnosing machine problems and updating equipment software remotely reduces service time and improves uptime.

- Performing equipment maintenance based on machine working hours versus service meter hours saves time, lowers costs and reduces waste.

- Identifying and reducing unnecessary idle time helps you lower your fuel bill.

- Monitoring equipment use lets you move underutilized machines to other jobs or determine if you need to add or subtract assets from your fleet.