Recent content by EarlConde17

Hey @George, I’d definitely check for drum wear, vibration performance, and any hydraulic leaks since those can get pricey fast. It also helps to run it and make sure the compaction feels consistent, not weak or uneven. If you can, try to get service records too. . it tells you a lot about how...

From my experience running a road reclaimer, it definitely saves time on bigger jobs since you’re reusing the existing material instead of hauling everything out and bringing new base in, and honestly the recycled base has held up pretty well for us as long as moisture and compaction are done right.

Yeah it's crazy how fast things are evolving, telematics alone feels like it's completely changed how fleets are managed

Efficient.

I’m thinking the tech push might keep late-model units from brands like Komatsu and John Deere holding strong, while older pre-emissions iron could see more negotiating room, it depends on how tight fleet budgets get this year.

We’ve had solid uptime with Altec units too, hard to beat their stability and smooth controls when you’re working tight around lines.

Your field experience is your biggest advantage

That's a solid checklist , I'd just add letting it idle a mintue to cool down, especially after hard work, and making sure hydraulics are fully relieved before hopping out; after years running skid steers, those small habits save a lot of headaches later.

@12ZacharryClark for a small crew, a Class 5 usually does the job just fine and is way easier to maneuver and cheaper to run. Class 7 makes sense if you’re hauling heavier loads or running bigger booms every day, but otherwise it can be overkill

Use matters

Haven't used it personally, but from what I've heard, Quipli makes rental tracking way less of a headache-definitely worth giving the demo a spin

For most general skid steer work, a ballpark is usually $75-$125/hour depending on attachments and local rates-adjust up if you're handling heavy grading or demolition.

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm eseing too,.waiting lately just feels like rolling the dice while prices keep creeping up.

Honestly, it’s all about matching the truck to your toughest jobs

One big edge Ritchie Bros has is the sheer scale and volume of inventory, plus consistent inspections and global buyer reach, which I believe is tough for anyone to truly match.