Recent content by Felix Branairos

I'd check the seals first. They're usually the most common cause of leaks and weak lifting.

I'm replacing the engine in a 2016 Case 580N backhoe. Can the F5BFL413A replace the F5BFL413C? If you've done this swap, what parts need to be changed? Thanks!

I'm troubleshooting a front right wheel oil leak. The wheel hub was overfilled with oil, so I drained the excess. A week later, it was overfilled again. I guess that a failed hydraulic motor seal is allowing hydraulic oil to leak into the reduction gears. Does anyone have a parts diagram or...

My Cat 955L pulls well on one side, but the other side is slow to respond. Would adjusting the steering clutch help, or does this sound like a bigger problem? If the steering clutch needs replacing, how difficult is the job for a first-timer?

My 2017 Hyundai HR70C-9 roller runs and drives fine, but the vibration system doesn't work. Pressing the vibration button does nothing, and all the fuses I checked are good. Has anyone known where I should start troubleshooting?

I see a lot of machines on Boom & Bucket, but attachments often end up being the real game-changers. What's the best attachment you've purchased through Boom & Bucket, and how much did it improve your productivity?

I'm having brake issues on my Cat 615C. What's the proper way to adjust the brakes, and are there any common problems I should check first?

For those who have used RBFS to finance equipment purchases, how was your experience? Did it help make acquiring equipment easier for your business? I'd love to hear your feedback and insights!

The track works normally only when I press the auxiliary pedal. Any ideas what might be causing this?

PJ and Big Tex seem popular because parts and service are easy to find, while Load Trail and Diamond C get mentioned a lot for heavy-duty builds and good overall value.

I’m troubleshooting an overheating issue on my Volvo L35G, and I think the cooling fan speed may be too low, but I’m having trouble confirming it.

The auto-leveling systems are probably the coolest thing I've seen lately. Watching a lift level itself out on rough ground still feels kinda futuristic

From what I've seen, equipment financing can actually help your business credit if it's managed well.

It's crazy how fast things can go sideways on a jobsite. The older I get, the more I realize most OSHA rules exist because somebody already got hurt doing the exact same thing

Once you find yourself renting the same machine over and over, buying starts looking a lot more reasonable.