What Equipment Failures Cause the Biggest Jobsite Delays?

[Rainiel Ollis]

Hey guys, what equipment failures have caused the biggest delays on your jobsites? In your experience, are engine problems, hydraulic failures, electrical issues, or undercarriage repairs the most disruptive? I'm curious which breakdowns tend to have the biggest impact on project schedules and productivity.

 

[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.

 

[Big_Iron]

Hydraulic failures are bad, but major engine issues have caused the longest delays. I've had machines sit for weeks waiting on parts or diagnostics, and when your primary excavator is down, the whole jobsite schedule can start slipping pretty quickly.

 

[Iron_warrior001]

Hydraulics fail, and productivity disappears fast.