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I have a 2000 Yanmar VIO70 mini excavator that's giving me some hydraulic trouble. After about an hour of operation, the hydraulics slow down almost to nothing and the system gets very hot. I'm currently using 35-weight clear hydraulic oil. Could it be a weak hydraulic pump, a relief valve...

I'm trying to locate the seat safety switch on my machine. I think one of the safety switches is causing problems because the engine runs rough unless I disconnect the bar safety switch. But when I do that, the hydraulics stop working. As far as I know, the machine has a seat switch and a bar...

My Cat AP1055D has a slow left track. The right track moves much faster, even with the override switch on.

I've heard a few rental companies mention Quipli lately, especially smaller equipment rental businesses trying to modernize their booking and inventory system.

My JLG telehandler with a Cummins QSB3.3 runs fine most of the time, but under heavy load, it suddenly blows a big cloud of white smoke and loses power. Fuel filters were recently changed, and it normally runs clean except during the issue. Could this be an EGR, injector, turbo, or...

Road reclaimers make a pretty big difference because they let crews recycle and stabilize the existing road material instead of hauling everything out and rebuilding from scratch.

Looking for some help troubleshooting a shifting problem on my Caterpillar 621E scraper. The machine is a 6AB806, and it has a reman transmission (0R4025), but it will not shift correctly unless I move it into 6th gear first. We've already done some testing, and I'm trying to figure out if we're...

I ran into almost the same issue on a John Deere 544H wheel loader a while back- the boom was slow, but everything else felt normal, just like you're describing. In my case, it wasn't the cylinders either. Turned out to be the boom section in the main control valve, starting to bypass...

Choosing between equipment financing and leasing really depends on your cash flow and long-term plans. Financing: Higher monthly payments, but you build equity and own the machine, better for steady work and long-term savings. Leasing: Lower upfront cost and faster approval-great for urgent...

I understand it works like a marketplace where carriers bid on your load, but I'm curious about the timing side of things. For those who've actually used VeriTread: How quickly do quotes usually come in after you post a load? Are we talking minutes, hours, or a full day? Does it depend on...

I've used Veritread a couple of times for heavy equipment transport, and it actually works pretty well once you understand the process. For first-time booking, Veritread is a solid starting point-you just need to double-check the details

I had a similar issue on my Caterpillar 315L excavator after it sat for a long time. If your engine bogs or stalls under load, it's usually one of these: 1. Fuel system: Clogged fuel filter or weak lift pump Mine ran fine at idle, but bogged under load because of this. 2. Hydraulic overload...

I've run into something similar on a Caterpillar AP555F, and those height sensor codes can be stubborn if it's not just a simple wiring issue. Since you already tried an extension harness and the code won't clear, that usually rules out a basic break in the harness. A few things I'd check next...

Not just leasing, you can also go for construction financing like RBFS.

GovPlanet is definitely a different beast compared to a standard dealer or even a typical Ritchie Bros. auction because you're often dealing with military surplus (like HMMWVs and FMTVs) or municipal fleet turnovers.