Preventative Maintenance Programs

Scheduled PM · Oil Sampling · Fleet Management

The cheapest hour on your machine is the one that never breaks down. Scheduled PM programs

  • Factory-recommended service intervals
  • Basic, Standard, Premium & custom Fleet tiers
  • Oil sampling & lab analysis on Premium+
  • Shop or on-site mobile PM
  • Warranty-compliant documentation
  • Multi-machine fleet programs
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📅 PM Programs

Preventative Maintenance Programs

The cheapest hour on your machine is the one that never breaks down. Our scheduled PM programs follow factory-recommended intervals to catch wear early, preserve warranty, maintain resale value, and turn unplanned downtime into predictable, budgeted service — for one machine or an entire fleet.

OEM
Factory Intervals
Oil
Sampling Included
Fleet
Multi-Machine Plans
On-Site
Mobile PM Available

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★ Why PM Matters

Why a PM Program Pays For Itself

Skipped fluid changes, missed inspections, and reactive-only maintenance cost more than any PM plan. Here's what scheduled service actually protects.

Preserves Warranty

Most equipment warranties require documented PM at factory-recommended intervals. Skipped service is the fastest way to lose coverage when something major fails.

Protects Resale Value

A documented service history is worth thousands at trade-in or sale. Buyers pay a premium for machines with provable PM records.

Catches Failures Early

Oil sampling spots bearing wear before the engine fails. Visual inspections catch hydraulic leaks before they become hose failures. Small fixes prevent big rebuilds.

Predictable Budget

Scheduled service is a known number; emergency repair is a surprise number. PM converts equipment operating cost from variable to fixed.

Reduces Downtime

PM happens on your schedule, not the machine's schedule. Catching issues early means no machine-down emergencies on critical project days.

Documentation for Compliance

Documented service records for warranty, insurance, fleet audits, and resale — we provide detailed reports after every visit.

📋 Program Options

PM Program Tiers

Start with the basics or go full coverage. Programs are tailored by machine type and application — below are the standard tiers we build from.

Basic

Fluid Service

Keep your machine's fluids fresh at factory-recommended intervals. The minimum that preserves warranty.

  • Engine oil & filter change
  • Fuel filter replacement
  • Air filter inspection
  • Visual leak check
  • Service hour reset
  • Documentation provided
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Standard

Full Scheduled PM

Everything in Basic plus full filter package, hydraulic service, and inspection walkaround. The right level for most working machines.

  • All Basic services
  • Hydraulic oil & filter (per OEM interval)
  • All filters: air, fuel, cab, hydraulic, transmission
  • Coolant inspection & service
  • Full visual inspection walkaround
  • Undercarriage measurement (tracked machines)
  • Greasing & lubrication points
  • Written inspection report
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Premium

PM + Fluid Analysis

Everything in Standard plus oil sampling & analysis to catch internal wear before it becomes a major repair. Best ROI for fleet and high-utilization machines.

  • All Standard services
  • Engine oil sampling & analysis
  • Hydraulic oil sampling & analysis
  • Final drive & transmission sampling
  • Coolant analysis
  • Particle count & trend tracking
  • Lab reports + recommendations
  • Priority scheduling
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Fleet

Multi-Machine Custom

Custom program for fleets of 5+ machines. Centralized scheduling, fleet-wide reporting, mobile PM, and account management.

  • Customized per-machine schedules
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Fleet-level reporting dashboard
  • On-site / mobile PM available
  • Volume pricing on parts & service
  • Hour-meter tracking & reminders
  • Priority emergency response
  • Annual fleet review
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📋 PM Components

What's Covered in a PM Visit

Each PM is built around the OEM service schedule for your specific machine and hours. Here's the full menu of components we cover — what's actually done depends on your tier and current interval.

Engine Oil ChangeOEM oil & filter at spec
Hydraulic ServiceOil & filter change per OEM interval
Final Drive OilInspection & service per interval
Transmission ServiceFluid & filter where applicable
Coolant ServiceInspect, top off, replace per interval
Filter PackageAir, fuel, cab, hydraulic, transmission
Oil Sampling & AnalysisLab analysis with trend tracking
Particle CountingHydraulic system contamination check
Greasing & LubeAll grease zerks per OEM schedule
Undercarriage InspectionWear measurement & tensioning
Battery & ElectricalLoad test, cables, terminals
DPF / Emissions CheckSoot load, regen status, DEF level
Visual WalkaroundLeaks, damage, wear, safety items
Diagnostic ScanFault code retrieval & review
Written ReportFindings & recommendations documented
Next Interval ScheduledReminder & auto-scheduling
🛠 Equipment We Cover

PM for Every Class of Equipment

Single-machine PM or full-fleet programs for any combination of equipment types we sell and service.

Skid Steer Loaders
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Excavators
Wheel Loaders
Telehandlers
Compact Tractors
UTVs
Forestry Mulchers
Mowers & ZTRs
Portable Power
Compact Dozers
All Makes / All Models
⚡ How It Works

How a PM Program Starts

Four steps from initial quote to recurring service. Once your program is set up you don't have to think about it — we track hours and remind you.

1

Inventory & Quote

Tell us your machines, hours, and how you use them. We build a per-machine schedule based on OEM intervals.

2

Baseline Service

Initial PM brings every machine to a known baseline — fluids fresh, filters new, oil sample on file.

3

Scheduled Service

We track hours and remind you when each interval is due. Service at our shop or your jobsite — your choice.

4

Report & Adjust

Written reports after each visit. Annual fleet review adjusts intervals based on hours, conditions, and oil analysis trends.

📍 7 Michigan Service Centers

PM at Your Shop, Your Jobsite, or Ours

Drop your machine at any of our 7 Michigan locations for scheduled service, or our mobile fleet brings PM to your shop or jobsite anywhere in the state.

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PM Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PM program costs, intervals, fleet pricing, oil sampling, and warranty coverage. Don't see your question? Give us a call.

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How much does a PM program cost?
PM cost depends on machine class, tier, and intervals. A Basic PM visit on a compact excavator might run a few hundred dollars; a Standard PM with full filter package is more; Premium with oil sampling adds the lab cost. Fleet programs are quoted with volume pricing. We'll send a per-visit and annual cost in writing.
How often does my machine need PM?
Most compact equipment uses 250-hour and 500-hour intervals, with larger services at 1000 and 2000 hours. Exact intervals depend on machine make, model, and operating conditions. Heavy or dusty environments may shorten intervals. We schedule based on the OEM manual for your specific machine.
Do I have to bring my machine to your shop?
No. PM can happen at our shop, your shop, or your jobsite. Mobile PM is ideal for fleet customers and for machines that are hard to trailer. Our service trucks come fully equipped with fluids, filters, and the tools needed for scheduled service.
What's included in oil sampling?
A small sample is pulled from the engine, hydraulic, and final drive systems and sent to a lab. The lab analyzes for wear metals, contamination, fuel/coolant dilution, viscosity, and additive levels. Trended over multiple samples it warns of internal component wear before it becomes a failure.
Does a PM program affect my warranty?
It enables it. Most equipment warranties require documented PM at factory intervals using OEM or equivalent fluids and filters. Skipped or poorly documented PM is the most common warranty denial reason. Our PM documentation is built to satisfy warranty audit requirements.
Can I customize the PM program for my fleet?
Yes. Fleet customers get custom programs that account for machine mix, utilization, operating environment, and budget. We can set intervals more aggressively for high-utilization machines, build in priority response for critical units, and provide fleet-level reporting.
What if I only have one machine?
Single-machine PM is fully supported. You can sign up for any of our standard tiers (Basic, Standard, Premium) on a per-visit basis with reminders, or pay annually for the year's scheduled services up front.
What brands do you service under PM?
We're factory-authorized for Bobcat, DEVELON (Doosan), Kubota, Fecon, Gravely, SnowWolf, and Mr. Manhole. Our technicians also service most other major makes — PM isn't brand-restricted, we follow each OEM's published schedule.
What if you find a problem during PM?
Findings are documented in the written report with recommendations. Minor issues we'll often fix on the spot (with your approval); larger issues are scheduled as separate repairs so PM time stays predictable. You always approve before any repair beyond the quoted PM scope.
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Stop Reacting. Start Scheduling.

A PM program turns equipment maintenance from a surprise cost into a predictable line item — and keeps your machines on the job. Quote your program today.

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📝 PM Program Quote

Request a PM Program Quote

Tell us the machine(s), make/model, current hours, and how you use them. We'll build a per-machine PM schedule and quote with options for Basic, Standard, Premium, or custom Fleet programs.

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