Recent content by Lily Anderson

I think the technology has potential, especially for safety, but real job-site experience will tell us how useful it really is.

I have a 1993 Hitachi EX-120. After replacing some hoses, the hydraulic oil level looked low, so I added about 10 gallons. Now the oil is above the top of the sight glass. What could cause this?

Looking for the correct NH220 injector plunger travel (mm) and valve settings for a Komatsu D80-12A. If anyone has these specs or the shop manual, please share. Thanks!

Someone cut the wiring harness when the machine was stolen. I replaced the connectors and repaired the wires, but the machine still won't move. The engine starts, and the lights, horn, and A/C all work. Has anyone had this problem before? What should I check next?

I still use traditional surveying for final verification, but drones are excellent for tracking progress and calculating volumes.

I have a 2016 New Holland L218 skid steer that isn't charging the battery. I've already installed a new alternator, but it's still not charging. I'm still learning this machine and was wondering if there's an alternator fuse, relay, or fusible link that could be causing the problem. Any...

I'm working on a 1970s Case 570A and recently rebuilt the brake control valve with new internal parts and check valves. After reinstalling it and testing the machine, the gasket between the two valve body halves blew out. I'm trying to figure out if it's caused by excessive pressure, an...

Real-time alerts, geofencing, ignition notifications, and good mobile apps make a huge difference when you're trying to protect company trucks or equipment.

I came across a JD Deere 870G that doesn't appear to have the hydraulic counterweight removal system. I always thought those bigger 870G machines came standard with it, so now I'm curious if some were built without that option from the factory. Has anyone else seen this before?

Since you already did the minor adjustment, the problem is probably in the stepping motor or fuel pump calibration part.

I'm trying to track down an issue with the blade hydraulics. The blade will go down, but it doesn't seem to have enough pressure to actually lift the machine once it hits ground resistance. There's no strange noise, no visible leaks, and the hydraulics seem smooth otherwise. Has anybody run into...

Honestly, for used heavy equipment financing, I'd definitely recommend looking into Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (RBFS) too. What I’ve noticed is that RBFS can be especially helpful when buying through auctions because timing matters. Having financing lined up quickly can make a huge...

I'm troubleshooting a strange issue with the driver display unit on my Liebherr machine and I'm trying to avoid replacing the display before knowing for sure it's bad. Right now the problem seems to happen whenever I connect X724 pin 7. As soon as it's connected, the display starts acting up...

One common issue I keep seeing is bad grounds or corroded terminals causing weird intermittent no-start problems.

The inspection reports and startup videos usually give you way more confidence compared to random marketplace listings.