Recent content by _jkasExcavator001

Haha yeah, oversized gear’s more headache than help most days. Anyone here tried a compact telehandler on a big site and regretted it, or do they actually surprise you?

i run both over the years, and honestly, you can’t go wrong. it comes down to what feels right in your hands and which dealer’s closer when you need parts or a quick tune-up. Let us know what you end up picking... always fun to hear which way folks go

Great question honestly, I see a weird mix by 2035 about some fancy electric & hydrogen rigs on big projects, a few robo-trucks, but plenty of old diesel still chugging along on smaller jobs. Change happens, but the industry slow to ditch what works (even if it smokes a bit 😅). Curious to see...

man Id say watch your turning, keep ‘em clean, and check pressure ofte little habits like that really stretch tire life.

same boat here.... pushing off big buys and leaning heavy on rentals to keep cash flow healthy. actually worked out well for short projects. Anyone else seeing rentals help dodge those long OEM wait times?

ran a CAT diesel through some brutal winter shifts and it never flinched. Anyone else tried running this in crazy temps or rough weather?

weve had good luck with Trimble WorksOS..keeps tabs on hours, location, and maintenance schedules without much hassle.

haven’t run one yet, but that SmartDetect and the new cooling setup sound pretty slick.. just hope all that extra tech doesn’t mean more headaches down the line

Great advice! How do you guys handle working on a site that’s mostly uneven or muddy? Do you just flag off certain zones, or is it more about adjusting how you operate in the moment?

Interesting stuff! I’ve been thinking about leasing a mini excavator soon, does anyone know if there’s a cap on how much you can deduct each year, or if certain lease terms make a difference for write-offs? Curious how much flexibility there really is with the IRS on this.

I’d say 6,000–8,000 lbs is the sweet spot for most general jobs, it's plenty of muscle without going overboard. I went bigger once and ended up with a beast that barely fit half the sites I worked. Lesson learned!

If you're not in a rush, private sale usually gets you more cash, just make sure to list detailed specs and have solid photos ready!

Yeah, always go with neutral and parking brake on when lifting, adds way more stability, especially on uneven terrain. Safety first!

Yup, those blue lights are like a moving heads-up and they shine ahead of the forklift to give people a warning before it rolls through. Super handy in noisy warehouses!

I usually start with auction sites and then check dealer listings, it's a solid way to ballpark value without guessing too low!