Written by experienced technicians, MODERN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY: HEAVY EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS, Third Edition, combines universal and manufacturer-specific information within a single, reliable resource. The book’s unique focus on off-highway mobile equipment systems give readers an in-depth guide to service and repair essentials for heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and powered lift truck technology. Detailing everything from safety to best practices, chapter coverage addresses key areas including hydraulics, heavy-duty brakes, drivetrains, steering, suspension, and track systems. Now featuring a visually appealing, full-color design, the Third Edition also includes the latest updates in computer-controlled hydraulics, GPS, electronic controls, J1939 multiplexing, and electric drive vehicle systems, providing valuable insights into important trends and technology specialty technicians need to know to master their ever-evolving trade.

1. Safety.
2. Hoisting and Rigging.
3. Introduction to Hydraulics.
4. Hydraulic System Components.
5. Hydraulic Symbols and Schematics.
6. Hydraulic System Maintenance and Diagnostics.
7. Hydraulic Brakes.
8. Spring-Applied, Hydraulic-Released Brakes.
9. Air and Air Over Hydraulic Brake Systems.
10. Introduction to Powertrains.
11. Powershift Transmissions.
12. Hydrostatic Drive Systems and Retarders.
13.Driveline Systems.
14. Heavy Duty Drive Axles.
15. Final Drives.
16. Steering Systems.
17. Tires and Rim Systems, Track Systems, and Ground Engaging Equipment.
18. Suspension and Ride Control Systems.
19. Machine and Equipment Electronics.
20. AC Hybrid Electric / Battery Powered Drive Systems.

Written by experienced technicians, MODERN DIESEL TECHNOLOGY: HEAVY EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS, Third Edition, combines universal and manufacturer-specific information within a single, reliable resource. The book’s unique focus on off-highway mobile equipment systems give readers an in-depth guide to service and repair essentials for heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and powered lift truck technology. Detailing everything from safety to best practices, chapter coverage addresses key areas including hydraulics, heavy-duty brakes, drivetrains, steering, suspension, and track systems. Now featuring a visually appealing, full-color design, the Third Edition also includes the latest updates in computer-controlled hydraulics, GPS, electronic controls, J1939 multiplexing, and electric drive vehicle systems, providing valuable insights into important trends and technology specialty technicians need to know to master their ever-evolving trade. The Third Edition features an all-new, full-color design, combining eye-catching layouts and vibrant photography and illustration to make the material more accessible for today’s visual learners. Dozens of new, full-color illustrations and photos now complement chapter content, helping bring key concepts to life and enable readers to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios they may experience as professional specialty technicians. As professional technicians with decades of firsthand industry experience, the authors present material with great confidence and an engaging, reader-friendly style, making even complex information easier to grasp and accessible for readers of all backgrounds. The text emphasizes performance-based learning outcomes, guiding readers from abstract theories to relevant real-world, hands-on tasks they are likely to apply in their professional careers. This go-to guide for specialty technicians serves as a reliable complement to any manufacturer’s manual, offering detailed coverage of the full range of mobile heavy equipment manufactured and marketed in North America.