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Monthly Archives: July 2021

Ryan Grebert: Promoted to Bobcat Sales Manager

Meet Ryan Grebert!

Ryan is the Bobcat Sales Manager located in our Little Rock, AR branch! Ryan shares his knowledge of Bobcat equipment with the Sales Team to provide customers with new and used equipment and quality service. With his new position as Sales Manager, Ryan hopes to use his experience and understanding of the Bobcat brand to help the Arkansas Sales Team provide the best possible service to build Hugg & Hall’s market growth.

Ryan is a long time employee in our sales department; he got his start in Inside Rental Sales in 2009 and has worked his way up over the years to his current Sales Manager position. His favorite part of the job is being able to interact with customers and being able to help them grow their business with the equipment and services Hugg & Hall provides.

Ryan was born and raised in Shenandoah, IA! He attended Iowa Western Community College on a baseball scholarship and later attended Southern Arkansas University where he received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management. 

Ryan and wife Holly currently reside in Cabot, AR with their son Fielder. When Ryan is off the clock he enjoys watching his son play baseball, spending time with friends and family, and going hunting. 

Hugg & Hall would like to say a big thank you to Ryan for everything he does to grow our Bobcat equipment sales and the knowledge he brings to customers and his fellow salesmen.

If you are in the market to purchase new or used Bobcat equipment, give Ryan or a salesmen on his team a call!

4 Ways Utility Services Can Help You This Summer

How Utility Services Can Help You This Summer

We are officially in the peak of summer: it’s hot, humid, and some of us are in the midst of hurricane season. Luckily, Hugg & Hall’s Utility Services division is here to help! They rent and sell portable power, power distribution, compressed air, and supplemental HVAC units.

 

 

 

Portable Power

Whether your team is dealing with power outages, natural disasters, or post-sundown work, we can provide the right generator to fit your needs. Hugg & Hall has portable and towable generators with gasoline and diesel options. We have light towers, cabling, and distribution boxes to keep your operation moving forward. 

 

 

Climate Control

To make your next event or jobsite more comfortable, you may need additional air conditioning. Our wide range of rental units produce minimal noise and have a compact carbon footprint.

Paired with our fleet of dehumidifiers and industrial fans, our climate control solutions can prevent condensation to keep materials dry and promote drying in flooded areas. 

 

 

Air Compressors

Hugg & Hall Utility Services has the best air compressors in the business available for rent! These tools are ideal for jobsites and sought-after in a wide range of industries. Towable or portable compressors provide the power for air tools, such as pavement breakers and chipping hammers. We also offer instrument-quality, filtered and cooled air compressors for specialized applications. 

 

 

 

Offshore Equipment

Take Hugg & Hall equipment on any offshore jobsite. All equipment undergoes an enhancement process to ensure long-lasting, offshore-proven durability. The fleet includes light towers, welders, air compressors, pipe threaders, and pumps.

Key components are coated to prevent corrosion and equipped with Coast Guard-approved fuel lines. Skid mounts have up-to-date certifications and are installed with static grounds and extra grounding in engine-driven equipment. All welding machines are load-bank tested, engine driven units are equipped with overspeed and rig air shutdown devices, and air compressors and volume tanks have up-to-date safety relief valve certifications.

 

For more information on what our Utility Services division can do for you, contact Spencer Hale or a sales representative!

 

Prepare your equipment, jobsites, and employees for warmer temperatures to help avoid injuries and downtime from work. Visit our blog to learn more summer safety tips!

 

Editor’s Note: We originally published this post in July 2021. We updated it for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in February 2023.

Tips To Keeping Your Equipment Up & Running In The Heat

Summer Equipment Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

For equipment owners, warmer temperatures require summer equipment maintenance routines. Here are some tips for keeping equipment operational amid sweltering temperatures!

Check your engines

When it’s warm outside, your engine has to work harder to stay cool. It’s essential that engines have the correct coolant and oil levels. To prevent damage to your radiator and engine, make sure to regularly check that water, coolant and oil remain at manufacturer-recommended levels.

Check for leaks

Leaks can happen any time, but extreme temperature fluctuations can exacerbate existing problems. Remember to regularly check for hydraulic/oil leaks around seals and bolts.  

Check your brakes

It’s especially important to check your brakes in the warmer months. Brake friction is less reliable when it’s hot outside because brakes are adjusting to the additional heat. Make sure to check your brakes often: you may prevent a disaster!

Properly store your equipment

It’s important to give equipment reprieve from direct sunlight. Because the heat can have negative effects on some equipment components, consider storing your equipment outside of direct sunlight or, at the very least, under tarps for sun protection.

Check your coolant

It’s essential to use the correct concentration of coolant in the summer. Operators are typically advised to use a 50/50 concentration of coolant to water. Too much water can lead to decay, a lower boiling point, and further damage.

Check your belts

If you’re concerned about overheating, check for discolored hoses and loose belts. These are often early indicators of an overheated machine. Regularly checking for signs can keep you out of a pickle.

Remember to grease

To keep your engines up and running, don’t forget to properly grease. Check the machine’s manual to confirm you’re using the appropriate grease as often as advised. Since dirt and grime can mix with grease and speed up wear and tear on equipment, it’s important to regularly clean machines before re-greasing.

Cool your jets

During the summer heat, it’s especially important to ensure your cooling system is operating effectively. Regularly inspect your machine for debris. It’s advised to habitually clean cooling systems with compressed air and to check radiators, inlets, and outlets for grime and debris. Cleaning the cooling systems optimizes air flow. 

Check your tires

Hot weather adds extra stress on tires. Tire pressure can increase with the temperature, so it’s essential to regularly check that tires aren’t over-inflated.

Continue regular preventive maintenance

In addition to these extra steps, don’t forget to continue all standard preventive maintenance procedures. Consult machine’s manuals to confirm your maintenance routine covers all the bases!

 

Does your equipment need preventative or emergency maintenance? We can help! Contact our service team today! 

 

Prepare your equipment, jobsites, and employees for warmer temperatures to help avoid injuries and downtime from work. Visit our blog to learn more summer safety tips!

 

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2021. We updated it for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in January 2023.