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Star Equipment Ltd.
1401 2nd Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Phone: 877-267-7203
Email: contactstarequipmentltd@starequip.com
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    Heavy Equipment Operator Checklist

    Jul. 22 2022 Tips Star Equipment

    Heavy equipment operation can be dangerous and inefficient if done incorrectly. That’s why we’ve put together a heavy equipment operator checklist ...

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    Cooling System Maintenance Tips

    Jul. 7 2022 Tips Star Equipment

    Cooling system issues are the cause of about 40% of all machine downtime, especially during the summer. ...

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    How to Get Your Equipment Out of the Mud

    Apr. 27 2022 Tips Star Equipment

    Avoid getting your heavy equipment stuck in the mud with these tips .

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    What Can You Do with End of Life Equipment?

    Mar. 9 2022 Tips Star Equipment

    To ensure optimal performance on the job, you sometimes need to get rid of even your most trusted and longest serving heavy equipment. No matter ho...

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    How to Choose the Right Chains for Lifting and Transport

    Jan. 17 2022 Tips Star Equipment

    This guide on various chain grades will help ensure you use the correct chain for your transport and lifting needs.

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    CTL and Skid Steer Operation

    Jul. 20 2021 Tips Star Equipment

    Follow our best practices to make sure you are getting the most out of your equipment by completing work efficiently and safely.

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    Best Practices for Fuel Efficiency

    Mar. 17 2021 Tips Star Equipment

    Best Practices for Fuel Efficiency

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    Theft Prevention

    May 14 2020 Tips Star Equipment

    Learn how to deter theft through site and equipment security.

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    Best practices for Dealing with Changing Tire Pressure During the Winter

    Sep. 20 2019 Tips Star Equipment

    Underinflated tires are a drain on your business. Low tire pressure increases fuel usage and wear. Follow these best practices to get optimal performa

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    Avoid Breakdowns with Proper Operator Training

    Jul. 22 2019 Tips Star Equipment

    The most frequent cause of equipment breakdown and repair is operator error. To avoid damage to your machines caused by negligence and oversight, foll

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    Lubricant & Oil

    Mar. 28 2019 Tips Star Equipment

    Choosing the right lubricant for your machines is critical to maximize the life of its components and minimizing downtime.

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    The Sensitivities of High-Pressure Common Rail Fuel Systems

    Mar. 19 2019 Tips Takeuchi

    It is becoming an all-too-common trend: operators putting contaminated fuel into their machines, which is in turn destroying the fuel system. High-...

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  • Des Moines Location
  • 1401 2nd Avenue
  • Des Moines, IA 50314
  • 515-283-2215
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  • Cedar Rapids Location
  • 2950 6th Street SW
  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • 319-365-5139
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  • Waterloo Location
  • 2625 W. Airline Highway
  • Waterloo, IA 50703
  • 319-236-6830
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  • Ames Location
  • 2100 E. Lincoln Way
  • Ames, IA 50010
  • 515-233-9500
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