Oils I & Lubricants
The IMT SiteStar lube skid is designed to be easily
removable so customers can have mobile lube
service when they need it, but also truck bed space
when necessary
By Curt Bennink
L ube skids and trailers can offer a versatile alter-
native to dedicated lube trucks in many fleets.
“Skids and trailers provide more flexibility
needs,” says Worman. “A customer is more likely to
be a candidate for a lube skid with a small- to mid-
size fleet of compact equipment simply because of
Skids enhance mobility
Your application will determine whether a skid or
trailer is the best choice. “One primary consideration
because you can simply remove them and use the the quantities of fluid required.” would be to determine if it will be used primarily for
truck for other tasks,” says Kevin Baker, sales man- preventive maintenance or a more severe-duty appli-
ager, Sage Oil Vac. “Also, if the tow vehicle breaks Configure to the cation,” says Worman. “Also consider how often the
down, the skid or trailer can be hauled by a differ- application unit carrying the skid or pulling the trailer will need
ent truck. If a lube truck breaks down, preventive If you determine that a lube skid or trailer is to pull some other type of trailer. If it is often, then a
maintenance on the equipment serviced by the lube your best option, it’s time to do some homework. lube skid would be the best option.”
trucks gets neglected.” “Do a little research with your company, whether it IMT elected to manufacture a lube skid because
A lube skid or trailer also offers lower owning and is with the head mechanic or the guy who is doing of its greater operational flexibility. “Our light-
operating costs. “The dedicated lube truck has a high your maintenance now,” says Hayes. “Find out what weight SiteStar lube skid is designed to be easily
initial purchase price and it requires a dedicated CDL he really needs for equipment.” removable so customers can have mobile lube
driver,” notes Brian Hayes, Valley Engineering. Many options are available. “We offer several service when they need it, but also truck bed space
Yet, the lower overhead cost of a lube skid or versions of skids and trailers we currently have when necessary,” Worman explains. “In addition to
trailer is only an advantage if it actually meets your designed,” says H