In earthmoving and construction, the biggest avoidable cost sits in pins, bushings and bearings that wear out prematurely. Dust, sand, mud and water together form an abrasive paste that drastically shortens component life. SKF Lincoln centralized lubrication systems deliver precisely dosed grease to every point while the machine keeps working \u2014 and keep that contamination out. Euroquip designs, installs and maintains them across your entire machine fleet, retrofit included.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Official SKF partner<\/strong> \u00b7 Certified installation \u00b7 Retrofit on existing machines \u00b7 Biodegradable greases (EAL) \u00b7 Service across the full Benelux<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 56%<\/span><\/p>\n of premature bearing failures are caused by contamination and inadequate lubrication<\/p>\n More than half of your bearing damage is therefore a lubrication problem, not a bearing problem. In construction machines, where bearings are the least accessible components, that weighs even heavier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> up to 33%<\/span><\/p>\n less lubricant consumption<\/p>\n By switching from manual to automatic lubrication. Less grease, precisely dosed \u2014 and so less grease ending up on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 15\u201320 min<\/span><\/p>\n per machine per maintenance cycle<\/p>\n That’s how much time correct manual lubrication costs. Automation gives that time back to your technicians and your planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 40\u201360%<\/span><\/p>\n of your maintenance costs stem from inadequate lubrication<\/p>\n While lubricants themselves account for only 2 to 3% of your operating costs. The ratio between effort and impact is rarely this skewed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> SKF calculated it for one wheel loader. Replacing pins and bushings typically costs <\/span>\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac6,000<\/span> per year, depending on type and size. With an automatic lubrication system, that interval stretches to three years or more \u2014 at roughly 3,000 operating hours per year, that’s <\/span>9,000 trouble-free hours<\/span>. All you have to do is refill the system. If the machine does fail, a replacement rental machine costs around \u20ac1,700 per week, before the repair invoice.<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n Sources: SKF publications on lubrication solutions for construction and earthmoving machinery. Four levels of lubrication: Not every machine deserves the same level of lubrication. A mini excavator running two days a week calls for something different than a wheel loader logging 3,000 hours a year. SKF Lincoln builds the four levels modularly, so you can choose per machine and expand later. Euroquip determines with you which level pays off fastest, where.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Level 1 \u00b7 Basic<\/span><\/p>\n The right tool for points you deliberately keep manual<\/em><\/p>\n Strong in:<\/strong> low investment, few parts. Makes sense on machines with few operating hours and easily accessible points.<\/p>\n Limits:<\/strong> manual lubrication requires the machine to stand still. On a construction machine that adds up to 40 to 90 minutes of downtime per 8 to 10 operating hours, and a full round often takes over an hour. It’s also error-prone: a missed point or overgreasing contamination happens easily. Finally, it requires a technician to climb under or onto the machine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Level 2 \u00b7 Consolidation<\/span><\/p>\n Bringing twenty lubrication points down to one fitting<\/em><\/p>\n What it delivers:<\/strong> instead of hunting for twenty points on a muddy machine, your technician greases one central fitting. Distribution happens mechanically and forcibly: if one outlet blocks, the whole block stops \u2014 a fault becomes visible instead of going unnoticed.<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> older machines, rental equipment where you don’t control the end user’s lubrication discipline, and points only reachable by crawling under the boom or undercarriage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Level 3 \u00b7 Continuous \u00b7 Most chosen in earthmoving<\/span><\/p>\n Lubricating while the machine digs, loads or drives<\/em><\/p>\n Why this matters heavily in earthmoving:<\/strong> lubrication happens while the machine is running. This constant stream of fresh grease actively pushes dirt and sand out of the bearing. The lubrication round largely disappears and your technicians no longer need to get into the muddy cab or boom. Both under- and over-greasing vanish. An automatic system therefore pays for itself faster in pure hours saved on mechanics (no defective pins and bushings) than it costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Level 4 \u00b7 Data<\/span><\/p>\n See what every machine in your fleet is doing, without driving out to it<\/em><\/p>\n What you do with it:<\/strong><\/p>\n Why this is so relevant in construction:<\/strong> the sector lags behind in digitalization, so a fleet manager often still relies on visual inspections. On a scattered jobsite, that’s the most expensive method. Data gives you solid proof for a warranty claim; demonstrating that the machine received exactly the right doses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.euroquip.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Euroquip_smeersysteem_Merlo_AbemecWaalwijk3-rotated.jpg\" "\\"Euroquip_smeersysteem_Merlo_AbemecWaalwijk3\\"")
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