Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Regular maintenance prevents faults before they appear. Servicing at the intervals the manufacturer recommends brings down both downtime and long-term cost.
- Manufacturer intervals
- Packages by truck type
- Plannable cost
- Maintenance reminders
- Written report
Acting before the fault appears
We carry out scheduled maintenance at the intervals the manufacturer recommends, with maintenance packages suited to each truck type. The aim is to prevent possible faults before they appear and to protect the long-term performance of the truck.
The second benefit of scheduled maintenance shows up in the budget: because the maintenance items and their timing are known in advance, your service cost stops being a surprise and you can concentrate on your own work.
- Tied to a calendar: Maintenance is planned by operating hours, and you are reminded when it is due.
- Timed around production: The time slot with the least effect on output is agreed together.
- Written output: After every service, the work carried out and the findings are reported.
Where the cost comes from when maintenance slips
The price of deferred maintenance does not show on the service invoice but in the truck that is standing still.
- A small leak is not caught in time and the whole hydraulic assembly has to be renewed.
- Because service dates are not tracked, trucks are maintained at irregular intervals.
- The fault appears in the middle of the shift and the repair turns into unplanned downtime.
- Service costs fluctuate through the year and the budget does not hold.
- With no documented maintenance history, the resale value of the truck drops.
- Signs of wear and leaks are checked at every service and dealt with before they grow.
- Every truck in the fleet gets its own schedule based on its operating hours.
- Maintenance is timed around your production plan, when it disturbs output least.
- The annual maintenance cost becomes predictable from the outset, together with its scope.
- Every service is recorded; the service history of the truck is documented.
From fleet inventory to maintenance report
Scheduled maintenance is not a single standard package; it is built around the age of the fleet and how hard it works.
Fleet Inventory
Truck type, age, operating hours and working environment are recorded.
Setting the Interval
The maintenance interval is set from the manufacturer’s recommendation together with the intensity of use.
Scheduling
Maintenance is placed in your production plan; you are informed in advance as the date approaches.
Carrying Out the Service
Maintenance follows a checklist; signs of wear and leaks are noted separately.
Report and Recommendations
The work carried out, the parts replaced and any needs coming up are given in writing.
What is done at which service
The table below shows the general scope of the maintenance types. The final scope is set by truck type and by the manufacturer’s recommendation.
| Scope | Interim Service | Major Service | Annual Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| General safety and function check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hydraulic level and leak check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brake and steering check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery and charging system check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oil and filter change | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mast, chain and roller check | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fork wear measurement | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full electrical and control check | – | – | ✓ |
| Can be planned together with the periodic inspection | – | ✓ | ✓ |
Maintenance intervals vary with truck type and operating hours; once we have seen your fleet we propose a separate interval for each truck.
What comes with working to a calendar
Regular maintenance delivers more than the individual service itself.
Maintenance Reminders
You are informed in advance as the service becomes due against operating hours.
Predictable Cost
The annual maintenance cost is known from the outset, together with its scope.
Documented History
Every service is recorded; the service history of the truck is documented.
Early Warning
Signs of wear and leaks are reported before they turn into faults.
The team that maintains the truck knows the truck
Working with a team that knows the history of your fleet is different from explaining it from scratch every time.
Authorised Service Partner
As a STILL Arser authorised service partner we have access to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedules and to genuine parts.
Our Own Team
We do not subcontract maintenance; the work is done by our own technical team in Kartepe (Kocaeli), an industrial region about an hour east of Istanbul.
Maintenance On Site
Almost all scheduled maintenance is completed at your premises, without moving the truck.
One Calendar
Maintenance, periodic inspection and energy system checks can be brought together in a single calendar.
Frequently asked questions about scheduled maintenance
How is the maintenance interval set?
The baseline is the manufacturer’s recommendation, with the intensity of use added on top. On a truck working in dust, damp or multi-shift operation the interval gets shorter. Once we have seen your fleet we propose a separate interval for each truck.
What is the difference between scheduled maintenance and Full Service?
Scheduled maintenance covers the servicing carried out at the manufacturer’s intervals; repairs arising from faults are invoiced separately. Under Full Service, maintenance, repair and spare parts sit within a fixed monthly fee and the availability of the truck is our responsibility.
How long is the truck out of use during maintenance?
Interim services are usually finished within a few hours. For major and annual services the time depends on the truck type; because we plan around your production schedule, most of our customers have maintenance carried out outside the shift or in quieter hours.
Can the periodic inspection be done at the same time?
Yes. We can tie the statutory periodic inspection to the scheduled maintenance calendar, so that the truck is serviced and inspected in a single visit.
Is a contract compulsory?
No, we also carry out one-off maintenance. But benefits such as reminders, priority response and predictable cost come with working under contract.
Let us set up your fleet’s maintenance calendar together
Send us the truck list and the operating hours; we will work out the right maintenance interval and scope for each truck.
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