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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How To Change Excavator Engine Oil Filters: 250-Hour Service PART 2

How To Change Excavator Engine Oil

After draining the engine oil from the excavator and placing in new oil, you may also decide to change the filter as well. Doing both tasks at the sam

May 23, 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

Safely Changing a Mini Excavator Track

You can perform the track replacement on your mini excavator. You will need to have at least two people. One person will remove and replace the track

July 20, 2023

Maintenance
How To Refill Excavator Engine Oil: 250-Hour Service PART 3

How To Refill Excavator Engine Oil:

Refilling the engine oil helps the engine run smoothly. It allows you to drain old and dirty oil from the engine oil compartment and fill it up with c

May 23, 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
Rainy Day Advice: How To Change Final Drive Oil In Bad Weather

Rainy Day Advice: How To Change

Sometimes you will need to change the final drive oil in the mini excavator when it is raining outside. The most important thing to keep in mind is th

July 18, 2023

Maintenance
Save $$$ By Replacing Hydraulic Return Filters Yourself on a John Deere 35G Excavator

Save $$$ By Replacing Hydraulic Return

Changing the hydraulic filter yourself can help you save money, especially if you are working in a remote location where obtaining maintenance service

July 18, 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
Heavy Duty Mechanic: How To Change The CAT 314 Air Filter

Heavy Duty Mechanic: How To Change

Changing the air filter on a CAT 314 helps to prevent dust and dirt from getting into your machine’s systems. To purchase new air filters, you can buy

July 18, 2023

Maintenance