Recent content by SolidRockbreaker

Hey everyone, with equipment prices and technology changing fast in 2026, I’m curious how people are deciding between buying new vs used heavy equipment. New machines offer warranties, better fuel efficiency, and updated tech, but the upfront cost is tough to justify. Used equipment can be a...

Rule of thumb: around 8,000to10,000 hours is considered high, but maintenance matters more than the number... well-serviced machines can run far beyond that.

man, off-highway trucks can haul 2-3 more than on-road dumps and handle crazy terrain, but they're pricey and stay off the streets-on-road trucks win for flexibility and smaller jobs.

that’s a solid point-teaming up with other owners can definitely keep the wheels turning, especially during slow stretches.

i get the 12-13 ft standard everyone's saying, but i'd argue it's not that simple-custom builds and load weight really change things.

Hey folks, has anyone here tried both SalvageSale and Rock & Dirt for moving equipment? I’m curious where dealers actually find better deals and opportunities. Do you feel one site brings more serious buyers than the other?

Stihl chains have been solid for me-especially when cutting hardwood.

Yep, think of them as the 4x4s of forklifts- made for rough, uneven ground.

All great points-going bigger and sturdier usually saves headaches later on

Yeah ,no steering wheels-just levers or joysticks, kind of like tank controls. Once you get used to it, it's pretty smooth.

yeah, it's possible, but dealers usually tack on some fees-better luck if you're upgrading with the same one though.

I'm with you all on Procore and PlanGrid-they're staples for me too. Lately I've been testing Autodesk Build and it's actually holding its own, especially for integrating design changes on th efly. Anyone else noticed that?

i'd say anything under 6,000 hours can still be a solid buy if it's been well-maintained, but i'd focus more on service history and undercarriage condition than just hours alone. i've seen 8,000-hour machines run like champs because they were taken care of, and 3,000-hour ones that were trasehd...

Hey folks, I'm in the market for a quick coupler for my excavator and can't decide between going hydraulic or sticking with a manual one-hydraulic sounds super convenient for swapping attachments without leaving the cab, but I've heard they're pricier and might mean more maintenance down the...