Construction machines are expensive and as better as they are taken care off as longer they will last. Telematics solutions for machine maintenance are therefore helpful tools to preserve the value of a machine.

But what exactly are the components of a machine maintenance program?

1. Inspections and service schedules
2. Online analysis of failure codes: failures are monitored online and a service technician can trouble-shoot off-site
3. Monitoring of machine history: an electronic file containing failures and service data provides helpful insights of a machine
4. Analysis of machine environment: and recommendation for specific machine types tailored to specific job sites
5. Diagnostics of oil and cooling fluid

Number 1. and 2. seem to be common tools for any machine providing telematics solutions for ""machine condition monitoring"". Number 3. to 5. more country- or customer-specific. In Germany for example, the inspections and service schedules also include checking and signing off on the mandatory 'accident prevention regulation'.

Another common service offered by Zeppelin, a German Caterpillar dealer, is for example, to analyze oil and cooling fluids that can be sent in to their service centers. Goal is to detect early causes for long-term failures of the motor, hydraulics and cooling system.

Are there other tools and features available in the market for machine maintenance? Do they differ from country to country?

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