Diesel Equipment Affects Your Bottom Line

5 Ways Buying Diesel Equipment Affects Your Bottom Line

The business owners and managers we work with know that buying diesel trucks or other pieces of heavy equipment is a big decision. But sometimes they might not realize just how big that decision will be, and all the ways that it will eventually affect their bottom line. If anything, they tend to focus on the sticker price of the particular model and look for ways to decrease the immediate financial hit.

That’s certainly a good thing to do, but it sometimes misses the point. That’s because, in the long run, what you pay for a particular truck or engine might not be the factor that determines whether you get good value or not. The ongoing running costs add up over time, to the point that they might go far beyond your original...

7 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Buying Engines and Generators

Buying engines and generators for your company isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are literally hundreds of different choices, and some of the terms and comparisons you come across may not be familiar. Making things even tougher is the fact that each decision could impact your annual budget for years to come. After all, engines and generators aren’t just expensive today; they require fuel and maintenance going forward.

In the corporate world these sorts of decisions fall into the category of capital purchases. That means they involve a lot of money and can make or break the future of your enterprise. Unfortunately, you might not have a team of accountants and performance specialists on staff. So, you could be left choosing between various models and components on your own. We don’t want to see you...

How to Choose the Right Heavy-Duty Truck

Choosing the Right Heavy-Duty Truck

So, you need to buy a new heavy-duty truck for your business. Maybe you need a long-haul rig that can move products from point A to point B. Or, you might require something with a lot of horsepower to pull or carry major loads for short distances. You might even need a truck that can do a little bit of both. How can you ensure you’re going to choose the right model… or get a good deal on a big truck in the first place?

This can be a big question for business owners, and particularly those who aren’t used to making capital purchases. After all, every dealer and manufacturer is going to suggest their option as the best one. And with the dollar amounts involved – both in terms of upfront costs and ongoing operating expenses – it’s not a decision most...

Diesel-Powered Generator Benefits

What Makes a Diesel-Powered Generator a Great Choice?

When shopping for a new power system for your business, you will find that there are numerous options available on the market. Today, many industrial facilities rely on generators powered with a diesel engine due to the many benefits these machines offer. Here are some of the top reasons to make an investment in a diesel-powered generator.

Cost-Effectiveness

As fuel prices rise as a result of increasing demand and supply chain issues, your fuel source becomes an important consideration when you’re buying a new commercial generator for your business. Although it is priced slightly higher than gasoline fuel, diesel offers customers higher energy density over time. What this means is with a diesel engine, you won’t need to burn as much fuel as you would with a gasoline engine to get the same amount of...

Commercial Backup Generator Buyers’ Guide

Factors When Choosing a Commercial Backup Generator

Delta reported a $150 million loss when its Atlanta operations center experienced a power failure for just five hours in 2016. Regardless of what kind of industry they’re in, business owners can agree that time spent without electricity is money lost. However, a power outage looks different for every company. If you are in the food industry, a power outage can mean losing refrigeration or heat sources, leading to the loss of groceries and the inability to prepare food. In the manufacturing industry, a power outage results in

machinery downtime, which renders your company incapable of meeting consumer demands. For professional services, a power loss may lead to data losses that cost you valuable time. The effects of power outages vary significantly from one business to the other. The key to keeping everything up and running throughout the duration is investing in the right commercial...

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