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On a lot of CAT generator engines, the high-pressure fuel pump seal or O-ring can usually be replaced without fully removing the timing cover, but it really depends on the exact engine arrangement inside the XQ60.

My Bobcat 331 is flashing code 03-11 and 63-05, the alarm stays on, gauges go crazy, and the machine won't move. Battery still reads 14V while running. Trying to figure out if this is a wiring issue, bad ground, regulator problem, or controller fault.

You go in looking at excavators and dozers, and next thing you know you're looking at an aircraft tug or a massive snow blower that most people never see in person.

I've used VeriTread a few times for equipment moves, and the biggest thing is making sure your machine dimensions, weight, and pickup/drop-off details are accurate from the start.

I recently bought a 1977 Champion D720 grader with a DRMCO9138 transmission that sat for nearly 20 years. The engine runs and I've primed the clutch, but the machine won't move. I'm only getting small traces of transmission fluid at the lines and wondering if I'm dealing with low fluid, a charge...

I haven't personally used Quipli yet, but I keep hearing more rental companies talk about it lately, especially smaller and mid-sized equipment rental businesses.

I recently picked up a Volvo EC150 (2002 model), and I'm trying to figure out how to disconnect the quick coupler bucket setup so I can switch attachments. The machine has the button controls in the cab, but I honestly don't know which buttons are supposed to release the coupler. I don't want to...

I recommend financing, especially if you're planning to keep the machine long-term. At least you're building equity rather than paying month to month. If you're buying from an auction, I'd seriously look into Ritchie Bros. Financial Services, too.

Absolutely. If you have the shop space and a team that knows its way around a wrench, salvage units are a goldmine. It's one of the smartest ways to keep your fleet running without the 'new equipment' price tag.

You can get an initial estimate almost instantly using their tool.

If you're sourcing parts like that pretty often, you might want to look into SmartEquip. It's not a parts seller itself, but it connects you to a bunch of OEMs and suppliers in one place, which makes tracking down stuff like that way easier.

Process was straightforward too; bidding, payment, and paperwork were smooth. The only part that can vary is shipping, depending on the carrier you arrange.

When I got the machine, transmission oil was leaking out of the vent, and I found it about 5 gallons overfull. The previous owner mentioned the brakes needed to be pumped to work, and now I'm seeing the same thing- it takes around 10-15 pumps, and the brake fluid reservoir ends up empty. Here's...

I got updates along the way and could reach out if I needed clarification.

Secure attachments like buckets or blades because most issues come from too few tie-downs, worn gear, weak anchor points, or rushing the job.