Consumable contribution

摘要

The quest for lower fuel consumption is not just about new components and machine design - far from it. The way a machine is operated and maintained has a massive influence, and issues such as choosing the right lubricants and other consumables can have a big bearing on fuel consumption and even reliability. Hans Wildeboer, product application specialist at Shell Lubricants said, "Conventionally fuel efficiency is expected from an engine, but for off-highway equipment considerably more can be achieved in the driveline and in the hydraulic system.