Recent content by Harry Taylor

Hey, has anyone dealt with excessive exhaust smoke on a Caterpillar 320 excavator? I'm trying to figure out whether it's more likely a fuel system issue, turbo problem, injector fault, or something else. Curious what the most common causes have been in your experience and what diagnostic steps...

Yeah I keep hearing the same... Texas and Florida are just nonstop right now, but it seems like places like Georgia are quietly catching up with all the warehouse and industrial builds popping up.

Local suppliers like Mueller or Rhino are solid, but I'd suggest getting quotes from at least two install timelines and slab costs can swing more than the kit price itself.

If you're looking at proven reliability and support, Volvo pavers have been solid performers in 2025 and for sourcing wellmaintained units, RB Global platforms like Ritchie Bros. are worth checking for good deals and detailed inspections.

totally agree! having gps tracking gives peace of mind, especially when shipping big gear through companies like Ritchie Bros.

I've had the best luck using a mix of online and in-person auctions.. online fro convenience, then sticking with well-documented platforms like Ritchie Bros. and doing a solid inspection to avoid surprises.

Anyone here got tips on how to climb the ladder in the construction industry?

@Jobert_Scott i've had good luck with Volvo on fuel efficiency and cat for sheer toughness-depends if you're prioritizing uptime or savings

Lots of solid picks here! I’ll add that soaking parts overnight in Zep before scrubbing has saved me tons of effort.

good stuff here! i'd add that keeping a set of mats or cribbing handy helps a lot when working on muddy or soft ground.

I haven't built one myself, but I've heard a lot of folks say a 40x60 is a great size to start with-maybe check out suppliers like Mueller or Worldwide Steel too since they've got decent kits and support.

i think a big key is balancing hands-on experiecne with steady upskilling-certs are great, but showing you can adapt and lead on site really sets you apart long-term.

Hey, I've noticed 40x60 is super popular since it hits that sweet spot for shops and garages, butif you're planning a barndo or warehouse, going bigger like 50x100 gives way more flexibility down the road.

i've heard a lot of folks say geofencing and instant alerts are the real lifesavers-seems like those features matter more than just basic tracking.

I always thought they were the same too, but sounds like reclaimers focsu on recycling asphalt while stabilizers are more about strengthening the soil base-pretty cool how some machines can be set up to handle both.