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Check all ECM wiring, connectors, and grounds after the rebuild. Make sure the battery voltage is stable, inspect the CAN communication wires, and scan the truck with a diagnostic tool to reset or detect ECM faults. Often the issue is a loose connector or damaged wire during reassembly. 🔧

Best approach is to use controlled dredging with long-reach excavators or suction dredges, working in shallow layers. Avoid aggressive digging, keep equipment off the dam face, and monitor for erosion or vibration to protect the structure.

Great question - I've definitely noticed timing plays a role. In many salvage markets (whether IronPlanet, IAA Global Auction, GovPlanet or Ritchie Bros events), bidding tends to slow down in late winter and midsummer when a lot of contractors and rebuilders are tied up with peak jobs or...

It depends on the size, but most standard excavators can move around 100 to 200 cubic meters of dirt per hour. Bigger machines can do even more if conditions are good.

Both buying options have their upsides, but I’ve found Ritchie Bros to be more reliable with fair pricing and transparency. Definitely worth a look before you decide

Both buying options have their upsides, but I’ve found Ritchie Bros to be more reliable with fair pricing and transparency. Definitely worth a look before you decide