Case Study: Horton Variable-Speed Fan Drive Solves Productivity Challenges in Extreme Canadian Weather

July 10, 2018

SMS Equipment faced two challenges. The first was to quickly solve the extreme-cold performance issues with existing units in the field and thereby preserve important customer relationships. The second was to prevent similar issues with future excavator sales. The primary customer concerns were cab heat and hydraulic fluid temperatures as they relate to productivity.

Working together with Horton Inc., it was suggested SMS Equipment use a variable speed fan drive.


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