Recent content by 12ZacharryClark

Hey guys, Been going back and forth on whether to finance or lease equipment and honestly got stuck after a recent situation. We had a machine go down right in the middle of a job, and we needed a quick replacement. Leasing looked super attractive at the time because of the lower upfront cost...

@George, a buddy of mine's been using it on a mixed fleet and said SmartEquip actually made parts lookup way quicker and cut down downtime a bit, especially sinec everything's in one place and he said it's not perfect, but definitely worth it if you're juggling multiple brands.

yeah seems like being good at your job gets you noticed, but being the guy who can fix random problems too is how you accidentally get promoted

Yeah that makes sense-being able to compare multiple quotes quickly is huge, I'm just curious how accurate those estimates usually are once the job actually gets booked?

Hi, I’m trying to decide between a Class 5 and a Class 7 bucket truck for a small crew. Is the lighter Class 5 usually enough, or do you find the extra capacity of a Class 7 worth the added cost and size? Curious what’s worked best for your day-to-day jobs.

Looks like a 3-ton mini runs about $250-$350/day in most areas-grab a grading or tilting bucket and you'll knock out the job way faster.

I get your point, but I'd still lean toward a rough terrain crane for tougher job sites . . they're built for stability and handling uneven ground like a chmap. Sure, all-terrain cranes are more versatile for travel, but when it comes to pure off-road performance, rough terrains just feel more...

i've heard similar things! marketplace-e seems to handle negotiations more smoothly, and their reps tend to be faster at helping finalize deals compared to proxibid.

hey, Pipeline and renewables seem to be theh ot spots right now-CDL or crane certs can really bump up the paycheck

great thread!

I’m planning to sell a few pieces of heavy equipment and want to make sure everything checks out before listing them. I’ve heard that getting a professional pre-sale inspection can really help build trust with buyers and improve resale value. There seem to be a lot of inspection services out...

I've heard the biggest savings come from fewer breakdowns and better fuel use-worth considering if you're running a fleet that racks up a lot of hours.

i've seen a lot of contractors stick with big tex and pj trailers since they're tough, easy to maintain, and hold value pretty well.

I recertified mine a while back yep, it's annual for most setups per ANSI/OSHA Best thing I did was set a reminder a month out so it doesn't sneak up on you

I’m with you thagt metal’s awesome for fire rating and straight walls, but wood’s hard to beat for speed and cost. Anyone mix the two, like metal for interiors and wood for exteriors?.. curious how that’s worked out