Recent content by Cindy Lopez

Rock crusher, definitely.

A friend of mine runs timber hauling, and he swears by balanced loads and better route planning,, it’s saved him plenty of fuel and downtime.

Well said. I think it really comes down to the support behind the machine. when uptime matters, a strong dealer network can be just as valuable as raw digging power.

Transparency builds trust.

Add buffer for startup surges.

Hey @Denny_HonDa, we've had the best luck combining a steel cage with a hiddne GPS tracker.. locks alone slow them down, but tracking is what actually gets it back.

good points here-service records and undercarriage checks are huge. i've also had luck sticking with reputable slelers to avoid surprises.

certs like crane ops and CDL really do open doors

agree with the signs mentioned.. another one I’ve run into is random shutdowns even with decent fuel. Usually a heads-up that something electrical is failing. I always keep an eye (and ear) out for anything new or weird.. it’s cheaper to fix early than deal with downtime

Good point @road_runner! I also heard people say its fine to swing the boom over people or vehicles... definitely not true and a huge safety hazard.

Hey guys, Where do you all see heavy equipment and trucking headed? Will we be mostly electric, fully autonomous, running on hydrogen, or still clinging to diesel? Curious what everyone thinks about how fast or slow these changes might actually roll out on real job sites.

Yeah, I’ve used VR for crane and excavator training, and honestly, it was way more realistic than I expected. It helped me build muscle memory and get comfortable with controls before ever touching the real machine. Definitely boosted my confidence and it’s a lot cheaper than fixing rookie...

Totally agree on syncing the crew, makes a huge difference! I'd also suggest pre-heating the screed before you even start and making sure your haul trucks are staggered right to avoid bottlenecks. Dialing in your hopper flow settings and using a material transfer vehicle (if available) can keep...

Really appreciate all the insights! those hybrid setups sound like the sweet spot! Has anyone noticed if the onboard scale systems stay accurate after a season of rough use?

Given that it's May right now, if you're looking for deals, it's worth keeping an eye out through the summer months as dealerships start preparing for the fall inventory push. Prices may not drop as much as in the late year, but with some patience and negotiation, you might still find solid...