Luis Montes

Luis Montes is the chief editor at Fortis HD, crafting informative blog posts that guide heavy-duty mechanics and equipment owners through maintenance and repair tasks across industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, and forestry. A civil engineer by training, Luis leverages his technical background to produce content that addresses the specific needs and challenges within these sectors. His articles focus on practical solutions, enabling professionals to enhance their operational efficiency and equipment longevity. Through his work, Luis supports Fortis HD’s mission to empower the heavy equipment community with essential knowledge and skills.

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Posts Written By Luis Montes

Adjusting Track Tension on Mini Excavators

Adjusting Track Tension on Mini Excavators

December 22, 2023

Maintenance


How to Change the Track on a Compact Track Loader

How to Change the Track on

May 25, 2023

Maintenance


Get Back to Work Faster – Find Your Heavy Equipment’s Rubber Track Size

Get Back to Work Faster –

January 05, 2024

Maintenance


Under 4 Minute Maintenance: Greasing Excavator Fittings

Under 4 Minute Maintenance: Greasing Excavator

Greasing excavator fittings helps the machine move all working parts smoothly. You want to make sure the fittings have enough grease so there won’t be

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


Changing Hydraulic Filters on an Excavator

Changing Hydraulic Filters on an Excavator

An excavator has a hydraulic system that helps to operate the arm and boom attachments to perform work. The hydraulic system has filters that help scr

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


Fix Hydraulic Excavator Tracks in Under 2 Minutes With our handy guide

Fix Hydraulic Excavator Tracks in Under

Adjusting the track tension ensures that the hydraulic excavator moves in the right manner without throwing off a track or damaging it and the underca

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


How to Change Final Drive Oil on a John Deere Dozer 650K

How to Change Final Drive Oil

The final drive in a John Deere 650k is one of those parts that tends to take a heavy beating, so it’s going to require proper maintenance.And while y

Maintenance


Simple Steps to Replace Engine Oil & Engine Filter in a CAT 314E Excavator

Simple Steps to Replace Engine Oil

The performance of a CAT 314E excavator and other heavy equipment depends heavily on the engine. For the engine to work optimally and serve you for ye

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


John Deere 650K Dozer Fuel Filter Replacement – A Step By Step Guide

John Deere 650K Dozer Fuel Filter

A clogged and dirty fuel filter will prevent fuel from reaching the engine which could result in engine problems. Over time, this makes the vehicle ov

May 30, 2023

Maintenance


How to Change a Cabin Air Filter in a 650K Dozer – NO TOOLS NEEDED!

How to Change a Cabin Air

Cabin air filter replacement is a vital routine maintenance task not only in a 650K John Deere dozer but in all vehicles. The filter helps to keep dus

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


How To Change Hydraulic Filters On A John Deere Dozer In 2 Minutes!

How To Change Hydraulic Filters On

The most common  cause of a hydraulic system failure in a John derre dozer, and possibly every other hydraulic equipment, is a clogged hydraulic filte

July 18, 2023

Maintenance


Easy DIY Excavator Maintenance: Full Final Drive Drain & Refill

Easy DIY Excavator Maintenance: Full Final

Changing the oil drive allows you to check the oil for metal shavings and milky oil that has water in it. It also allows you to drain out the dirty oi

July 06, 2023

Maintenance


Draining Excavator Engine Oil: 250-hour Service PART 1

Draining Excavator Engine Oil: 250-hour Service

Changing the engine oil in your excavator ensures that it will operate at the optimal level. In addition, you want to remove the oil that may have lar

July 18, 2023

Maintenance