Recent content by Elizabeth Williams

Could there be any stored trouble codes pointing to the electrical issue, especially since the batteries and connections already check out?

My lift beeps and won't drive unless it is raised. Now it only raises sometimes and drops back down by itself. What could be causing this problem?

I just picked up a Ford 555A backhoe that had been sitting for about three years. It started right up and runs well, but a few hoses need replacing. Any tips for getting an old Ford backhoe back into good working shape?

I've found drones to be pretty accurate for general site measurements and volume estimates.

Yes, rates can vary quite a bit by region, experience, and the type of work.

I agree. Telematics can show exactly where the problem is, but regular reviews and actually moving underused machines around are what really make a difference. Otherwise, idle time just keeps eating into ROI.

You are right because even with hearing protection, we can feel the noise and vibration throughout our whole body.

I'm having an intermittent transmission issue on my late-1980s John Deere 762B elevating scraper. It shifts into gear, but then immediately drops out and the display flashes 0. If I unplug the wiring harness on top of the transmission, the display flashes 4 instead. Has anyone seen this before?

I'm working on getting an older crane back into service and ran into a strange boom issue. The boom raises normally, but when I move the control lever to lower the boom, it still goes up instead. When I first got the machine, adding weight to the hook block helped the boom come down. This time I...

Looking through Boom & Bucket listings always reminds me that some of the best equipment investments aren't necessarily the newest or most expensive machines. Sometimes it's the reliable older excavator, the extra skid steer, or the attachment you picked up on a whim that turns into one of the...

Trying to change the control pattern on a CAT 416C backhoe from excavator-style controls back to standard backhoe controls (right hand for dipper/bucket and left hand for boom/swing). I’ve read that some CAT 416C machines have a pattern control valve that can be switched, but I can’t seem to...

Yeah, one missing detail can change a transport quote fast 😅 Especially when oversized attachments or tricky loading areas show up unexpectedly.

Hi everyone, I have a 2015 Cat 303E mini excavator that won't start with the key. A lock symbol and red warning light stay on when the key is turned. I tried moving the hydraulic lock lever, but the symbol doesn't disappear. The machine will start if I jump the starter relay manually, and it...

It's one of the smartest ways to protect your home and avoid unexpected plumbing disasters.

Rouse Services reports can actually be pretty useful as a starting point, especially for seeing overall market trends and average auction values.