Earthmoving equipment manufacturers need to concentrate on machine service related problems which have been identified in the past ten years. These service problems are grouped into routine maintenance, design, safety equipment, component reliability, tires and export machine problems. Specific requirements are outlined and recommended design objectives are identified. The conclusion is equipment manufacturers need to concentrate on designing machines that reduce service and maintenance cost as well as provide simplicity of operation and maintenance while simplification for utilization in export markets is a common requirement.
