How getting parts in time can save money

Equipment such as small earth-movers, mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers are often used in construction and agriculture, where they are exposed to harsh working conditions. In these demanding environments, it's more common for machines to break down, but the subsequent downtime is not without risk. As well as financial losses — due to the standstill of the project and the extra labour costs caused by the overtime needed to catch up with the project — downtime can have severe consequences. These range from inconveniences like unsatisfied customers to high-impact issues such as fines and penalties, reduced worker safety or legal implications. Therefore, every precaution must be taken to minimise the downtime of small earth-movers, mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers. Getting replacement parts in time plays an essential role in this.

Significantly, relying on maintenance to get parts in time can save money in several ways.

• No idle equipment. By avoiding unexpected breakdowns, maintenance ensures that construction equipment doesn’t sit idle while waiting for replacement parts to arrive. Instead, machines can be serviced when it is most convenient for the company, and there will be no lost revenue.
• No (expensive) major defects. Maintenance is also key to detecting defects early, before they become major and expensive problems. For example, it is much cheaper to make a minor repair and replace one hydraulic component than to overhaul the entire hydraulic system if the problem had gone undetected.
• Improved efficiency. Well-maintained construction equipment works better and more efficiently, resulting in higher productivity. And when no machine has to remain on the sidelines because of a breakdown, the business itself can run more (cost)efficiently.

TVH has your back

But parts management doesn’t have to be a one-person job. It also helps to have a reliable parts supplier, like TVH. With over 8 million known references for construction equipment — and more parts and accessories being added every day — we’re sure to have all the parts you’re looking for. In addition, our in-house parts experts ensure the quality of each product and can assist you in finding the correct replacements.

Even if all else fails

Even with a meticulous maintenance schedule and effective parts management, the chance of an unexpected breakdown can never be reduced to zero. For example, a machine component may experience acute failure or an incident may occur at the worksite that results in machine downtime. In this case, TVH can also intervene to minimise the downtime. 99.8% of our worldwide orders are delivered within the promised time frame, which in most cases means you get your order within 24 hours!