Equipment 101
Heavy Equipment Guides, Parts Help & Maintenance Advice
Equipment 101 is where we break down the practical stuff customers ask us about every day: what equipment fits the job, which parts wear out first, how to prep a machine for the season, what to know before renting or buying, and when attachment compatibility needs a closer look.
You’ll find guides on Bobcat equipment, HD Hyundai construction equipment, Kioti tractors, Vermeer equipment, Versatile tractors, McCormick tractors, mower parts, excavator buckets, skid steer attachments, filters, fluids, service intervals, seasonal storage, and common maintenance questions.
The goal is to help you make a better decision before you call, order parts, book service, rent a machine, or start comparing equipment. Browse the latest Equipment 101 articles below, or contact the Chinook Equipment team at the location that makes the most sense for you.
Mower Parts Lethbridge: Grasshopper, Walker, Bobcat, KIOTI & Gravely
Find the Right Mower Parts in Lethbridge Before Downtime Costs You When a mower is down during cutting season, the problem is not just the part. It is the lost time, missed jobs, rough-looking property, frustrated customers, and equipment sitting when it should be...
What skid steer attachment do I need?
How to Choose the Right Skid Steer Attachment for Your Job Your skid steer or compact track loader can probably do more work than it is doing today. With the right attachment, one machine can move snow, clean yards, handle pallets, drill post holes, grade driveways,...
Hyundai Excavator & Wheel Loader Storage Guide
Hyundai Equipment Storage Guide: How to Protect Excavators, Wheel Loaders & Heavy Equipment During Downtime Storing Hyundai construction equipment properly protects batteries, hydraulic cylinders, coolant systems, tires, pins, bushings, paint, interiors, and...
Can Bobcat Attachments Fit Cat, Deere & Kubota Skid Steers?
Can You Run Bobcat Attachments on Cat, Deere, Case, Kubota, Takeuchi or Other Skid Steers? Yes, many Bobcat attachments can be used on other brands of skid steers and compact track loaders — but only when the mount, hydraulics, electrical controls, and attachment...
Where to buy parts for my Tractor in Lethbridge?
Tractor Parts Lethbridge If you need tractor parts in Lethbridge, Chinook Equipment helps farmers, acreage owners, contractors, municipalities, and commercial operators find the right parts faster. Our Lethbridge parts desk supports mixed equipment fleets with access...
Compact Tractor Service Schedule Guide: Filters, Fluids & Maintenance Planning
Compact Tractor Service Schedule Guide: Filters, Fluids & Maintenance Planning A compact or utility tractor is a year-round workhorse for acreages, farms, landscaping crews, property owners, and small ag operations across Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. Whether...
Bobcat S650 Hydraulic Fluid & Filter Service Guide
How to Check & Service Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid on a Bobcat S650 The hydraulic and hydrostatic systems on a Bobcat S650 are responsible for lift, tilt, auxiliary function, and drive performance. If the fluid is low, dirty, overheated, contaminated, or...
How to Replace Bobcat S650 Fuel Filter
How to Replace the Fuel Filter & Prime the Fuel System on a Bobcat S650 A plugged fuel filter on a Bobcat S650 can feel like a bigger engine problem. Hard starting, low power, rough idle, stalling, fuel warnings, or a machine that starts and dies can all point...
How to Change Engine Oil on a Bobcat S650
If you own or operate a Bobcat S650, changing the engine oil and filter is one of the simplest ways to prevent expensive downtime. Oil service is not complicated, but it does need to be done correctly. Low oil, dirty and contaminated oil, the wrong oil, or an old...