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Hey @tushar12 , I think steel will still stick around for safety, but lighter metals like aluminum are definitely gaining ground with EVs.

Hey everyone, I’m curious about the buyer side of things when it comes to Copart vs IAA. For those of you who’ve used both, which platform feels easier to navigate and actually buy from? Do things like bidding, fees, or customer support make a big difference between the two? I’d love to hear...

i'd add another-when the budget sounds way too low for the scope. makes me wonder what corners they expect you to cut. ever run into that?

I'd say for a 40x50x14 with basic doors and insulation, you're probably looking anywhere from $30k-$45k right now, but it really swings with location and upgrades. Always check what's included in the quote-some leave out concrete or delivery, which can bea nasty surprise later.

I've been following a bit-CAT's latest tech upgrades are solid, but Komatsu's hybrid and Volvo's electric lineup are definitely shaking things up.

totally with you guys-nothing kills the day faster than chasing missing tools or redoing sloppy work tight checklists and morning huddles help a ton

great thread... totally agree with the low-hour Tier 4 and Tier 3 stuff still holding strong. I’ve seen clean skid steers fly fast lately too

agree with you, @thinKDeeper... cutting idle time and staying on top of maintenance has saved us serious headaches that auto hour logging is a sleeper feature that pays off fast

For me daily’s a must on heavy-use days, but for light duty, every 2–3 days works fine. always remember not to skip the pivots

I run straight motor oil in a pinch and worked fine short-term, just needed to top off more often. well definitely wouldn’t use it long-term though.

check out local unions or trade schools coz they often offer solid hands-on training plus job placement. maybe start with a skid steer or backhoe, then work your way up.

start by checking the basics too..fuel, spark, air. had a compactor act up just from a dirty air filter once

all this advice is spot on good base prep and drainage are everything

It really si a sweet deal...used it last year to pick up a skid steer and the write-off made a huge dent in my tax bill

good question.. I like to know this too. haven’t run a grader much myself yet, so keen to hear what the vets do to stay safe.