Recent content by Robert M.

From my experience, hydraulic failures cause some of the worst delays, when an excavator or loader loses hydraulic power, the whole operation can come to a standstill while waiting for parts and repairs.

I've used one for both landscaping and small demo jobs, and the versatility is what makes it worth it. Being able to haul debris, gravel, mulch, and equipment with the same trailer saves a lot of time and extra trips.

hi @Elizabeth Williams, If it has a pattern changer, it's usually tucked near the backhoe valve bank or under the cab area. If you can't find one, I'd check the service manual first before swapping any hydraulic lines, could save a lot of headaches.

I think smart construction sites are definitely the future. Even something as simple as tracking a fleet of excavators and loaders in real time can save a lot of downtime and headaches on busy projects.

Hi, I'm looking into adding a crane to our fleet and comparing financing versus leasing options. For those who have gone through the process, what factors helped you decide between the two? Have you found leasing to be more cost-effective and flexible, or did financing make more sense in the...

If I had to bring one machine home right now, probably a clean mid-size excavator

I'm working on a Komatsu WB140-2N with a Yanmar S4D106-1FH engine, and I'm completely stuck on a head gasket problem. The machine runs and drives great, but after a few hours of use, the head gasket blows again - always on the same 3 cylinders. Has anyone here dealt with repeated head gasket...

Excavator training usually ends up costing a little more, especially if the school includes trenching, grading, lifting, or advanced operation exercises.

Does anybody else spend way more time browsing Boom & Bucket listings than they planned to? Some really clean excavators, skid steers, and trucks have been showing up lately.

From what I've seen, Veritread became popular because they focus specifically on heavy haul and oversized equipment transport, which is a lot different from normal freight shipping.

After about 40 minutes of operation, the hydraulic tank starts overflowing, and the hydraulics slow way down. When the machine is cold, everything works normally at first. I'm running out of ideas.

From what I've seen, the Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt 567 are still really popular for fuel hauling because of reliability and resale value.

The biggest thing is making sure the load stays level and supported evenly. A lot of damaged pavers seem to happen from rushing or lifting uneven pallets. Forklifts usually work best if the ground is solid and level. Skid steers can work too, but bouncing around on rough ground can crack or...

I'm working on a Komatsu D21E-6 and the left steering clutch seems to be stuck. The machine will not turn left at all. If the clutch has to be removed, does the sprocket need to come off too? The dozer still moves, just won't steer properly on the left side.

Could be a few different things, honestly. I've seen slow hydraulics caused by weak pumps, relief valve issues, clogged screens, or low pilot pressure.