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The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Checklist Every Shop Should Be Running

A field-tested, pre-shift inspection checklist covering engine, cab, undercarriage, hydraulics, and more — built for shops and fleets that can't afford surprise downtime.

  • Standardize every inspection, every shift, every machine
  • Catch small issues before they become costly repairs
  • Ready to print or hand to your techs today
Brought to you by the team behind Heavy Duty Journal — 15+ years in diesel repair and fleet operations, built to help shops run tighter, more reliable maintenance programs.
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What's Inside the Checklist

A complete inspection routine your techs can run in minutes — every time.

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Engine & Compartment

Fluids, belts, battery, and leak checks covered in one pass.

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Cab & Undercarriage

Lights, ROPs, gauges, controls, tracks, rollers, and couplings.

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Hydraulics & Assembly

Digging assembly and hydraulic system checks built in.

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