Bane Machinery has extensive training requirements to certify technicians and assure that they are properly equipped to service your machines. Our technicians attend classes at our manufacturers' technical training centers to learn any new diagnostic and service techniques and to understand any changes in manuals or equipment requirements.
Our technicians are trained in equipment operation, diagnostics, maintenance and repair. Bane Machinery combines classroom training with on-the-job experience for a thorough understanding of machine maintenance and repair. Safety regulations and procedures are emphasized throughout the training process.
All manufacturers' classes are taught by certified specialists. There are courses on the functions and performance of specific machines, which include scheduled maintenance inspections, adjustments, tests, troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures. There are also component courses, which provide more in-depth information for specialized technicians. As diagnostic equipment becomes more and more complicated, training is especially critical to maintain equipment properly and to optimize operating time.
Bane Machinery maintains a fleet of service vehicles to provide on-site service for both repairs and routine maintenance. Our trained, certified technicians are dispatched to your job site to perform maintenance activities recommended by the equipment manufacturer at specified intervals. We can schedule these maintenance procedures when your machines are idle to optimize your equipment productivity.
When GlobalTRACS® is installed in your equipment, Bane can remotely monitor your machines and let you know when we receive any alerts for operation problems. Sometimes we even spot a problem before your operator is aware of it. We can diagnose repairs through our systems and come prepared to your site with the proper parts and tools to minimize your downtime.
When one of your machines is down, you can count on us to repair your equipment as quickly as possible. We understand that you might have a problem on a weekend or evening, and our technicians are available whenever you need them.
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Bane Machinery’s facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools that provide accurate machine evaluations to pinpoint problems with engines, drive trains, or hydraulic systems. our shop staff is factory trained to correct equipment problems quickly and cost effectively to minimize your downtime
Bane offers repairs on any components. When a replacement is necessary, remanufactured components are an economical alternative. We offer a wide range of remanufacturing services that include engines, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic cylinders, and drive units. All remanufactured components meet OEM standards and carry a warranty comparable to new component warranties.
Extend your warranty beyond the period that comes with your equipment. It includes all the genuine parts and the service performed by factory trained technicians that your original warranty covers.
It protects you against the expense of unexpected repairs. Resale value is higher, because the plan can be transferred to the new owner.
New Equipment
Add your extended warranty to your financing when you purchase any eligible equipment. You can purchase your extended warranty any time during the warranty period at standard new equipment rates. You can even add extended warranty up to four months after the base warranty expires.* New equipment plans can be transferred to a new owner, which can boost its resale value.
Used Equipment
Used equipment that is less than seven years old and has less than 7,000 hours at the time of registration** can be covered. An oil test for equipment with over 1,000 hours determines final eligibility. Most brands are eligible for coverage.
Discounts are available for equipment covered by Scheduled Maintenance Contracts. Ask if your equipment qualifies.
*A surcharge is added to the new equipment rate once the warranty period expires, and failures that occur within the first 30 days after registration are not eligible for reimbursements.
**Eligible repairs within the first 30 days after registration are reimbursed at 50% of the normal retail cost for parts and labor.
All machines are serviced by our trained, certified technicians, on-site or in our shops. We can service any brand that’s in your fleet
We have developed a thorough inspection regimen for each type of equipment. These procedures are strictly followed to identify possible problems with equipment functions. Each inspection includes a Systemgard® oil analysis, which reveals the presence of metals and contaminants in the machine’s fluids, indicating which components are worn and might require replacement in the future.
Bane maintains a fleet of service vehicles to provide on-site service for both repairs and routine maintenance. Our trained, certified technicians are dispatched to your job site to perform maintenance activities recommended by the equipment manufacturer at specified intervals. We can schedule these maintenance procedures when your machines are idle to optimize your equipment productivity.
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Maintenance
All maintenance procedures that are recommended in your Kobelco machine operator's manual are completed at the required intervals.
Genuine Kobelco parts
All parts are the same Kobelco quality that originally came in your machine.
Certified Technicians
All services are completed by factory trained Kobelco technicians.
At Your Convenience
When it's time for your Kobelco machine to be serviced, we'll contact you to arrange a time and location that's convenient for you.
You choose the term—up to 5 years or 5,000 hours.
Finance It
Add your Scheduled Maintenance Contract payment to your financing package on your machine. There's no increase in your down payment requirement.
Charge It
Charge your Scheduled Maintenance Contract to your CNH revolving account for your current machines. Pay over two years with no interest and nothing down. Ask for details on any current offers. Ask about a credit line increase to accommodate your Scheduled Maintenance Contracts.
Lease It
Add a Scheduled Maintenance Contract to your lease agreement.
Add any of these features to your Scheduled Maintenance Contract for added protection:
Systemgard®
With Kobelco's lubrication analysis system, samples of fluids are taken periodically from key compartments of your machine. These fluids are analyzed to identify abnormal wear rates, contamination, leakage and other destructive conditions before major damage occurs.
Fleet Management Communications System
By monitoring your machine remotely, Bane Machinery can schedule service at necessary intervals. This system allows you to locate and lock your equipment remotely and monitor productivity.
Fixed Pricing
A Scheduled Maintenance Contract eliminates price uncertainty. Prices are set before repairs begin, and there are no additional mileage charges.
Reduced Hassle
With a Scheduled Maintenance Contract, you don't have the hassle of stocking replacement filters or lubricants. We'll come to you with the necessary parts so you can focus on the job at hand.
Record of Repair
All maintenance, repairs, and fluid analyses are documented to maintain warranty compliance and increase resale or trade in value.
Extend the life of your undercarriage by following a few simple guidelines.
Adjust the track for correct tension
Loose tracks can detrack. Over tightening can cause power loss, excessive roller and idler wear, and could tear the tracks. Refer to your operator’s manual for track inspection and tensioning procedures.
Use the narrowest shoe possible
Wider shoes can cause problems maneuvering by sticking out farther and making it more difficult to turn. Wider shoes may be necessary, however, to keep the machine from sinking in extremely wet conditions.
Keep the undercarriage clean of mud and debris
The accumulation of mud and dirt around the undercarriage can interfere with proper operation by changing the pitch, which changes the component engagement and leads to faster wear. Knock away any debris every day after use, then wash the tracks thoroughly with water.
Minimize high operating speeds
Higher speeds cause more wear on the undercarriage. Use the slowest possible operating speed for the job.
Alternate the turning direction
Continuous turning to the same side can cause asymmetrical wear and accelerate wear for sprocket teeth, track tread, guide lugs and roller flanges.
Inspect your equipment visually every day for signs of wear
Check for cracks, bends and breaks on components. Look for wear on bushings, sprockets and rollers. If you see any components that are shiny, there’s probably an alignment problem. Make sure nuts and bolts are not loose, which can cause abnormal wear by interfering with proper movement of parts.
Control track spinning when filling the bucket
Use loader hydraulics to penetrate into the material to reduce track spinning. Unnecessary spinning of the tracks can accelerate wear and cause cuts in the tracks.
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Systemgard® is Kobelco's fluid analysis program. Fluids are taken from several areas in your equipment and are analyzed by Systemgard® laboratories to determine levels of contaminants in the various fluids. The level of each contaminant is compared to normal wear rates, so that potential problems with components can be identified before failure. The trends for the contaminant levels in your equipment also provide valuable information on potential problems.
You can track the progress of analyzing the samples through the Systemgard® laboratory. Results of the analysis are available online through HORIZON™ as soon as the sample processing has been completed.
Systemgard® laboratories are ISO 17025 A2LA accredited, which is the highest level of quality certification for testing laboratories by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. You can be confident that the Systemgard® analysis results are accurate, repeatable and backed by stringent laboratory standards.
Bane Machinery monitors your Systemgard® analyses. We will provide guidance on necessary repairs and filter and oil change intervals, based on the results for your equipment.
Manufacturers recommend sampling intervals for each model. Also consider how critical each piece of equipment is to your production in determining sampling frequency. You may want to reduce the hours between sampling periods for equipment operating under more stressful conditions, such as those in a very hot, dirty environment, or machines used for short trips with heavy loads or those with excessive idle times.
General Guidelines for Sampling Intervals
Engines
250 hours or at manufacturer's recommended change intervals
Transmissions
250 hours or at manufacturer's recommended change intervals
Hydraulics
250 – 500 hours
Differentials
750 hours
Gearboxes
750 hours
Mechanical Components
Engines
Power Transmissions
Machine Services
Hydraulic Services