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  1. James R.

    How many hours is too much for a bulldozer?

    Do you think a bulldozer will overheat if used too much? Please tell me.
  2. James R.

    What to look out for when buying an excavator?

    I am curious, what are the mandatory attachments (besides the main digging bucket) you would buy first, and why do they pay for themselves faster than anything else?
  3. James R.

    How to stop scrapers?

    Always wear your seatbelt. Scrapers can be prone to tipping, especially when turning with a high or heavy load.
  4. James R.

    What makes more money skid steer or mini excavator?

    Look, a lot of successful folks say the mini excavator is the real "game-changer" for making money-it gets those high-value digging and drainage gigs. But don't forget the skid steer; it's essential for cleaning up fast, moving the dirt, and getting the grade just right. What do you say?
  5. James R.

    How much does a john deere 50g excavator weight?

    For a newbie planning to tow a 50G regularly, what's the one thing a newbie they must do to their tow vehicle (whether it’s adding heavy-duty hitches, better brakes, or something else entirely) to handle that weight safely without constantly worrying about wear-and-tear or being overweight?
  6. James R.

    What is the typical weight of a backhoe.

    If a newbie like me has a truck rated for a 20,000 lb tow, is a standard backhoe (like a Cat 420 or JD 310) generally small enough for me to legally and safely haul myself, or am I better off looking at smaller machines to avoid an immediate hauling nightmare?
  7. James R.

    What is the safety checklist for a mini excavator?

    I know the basics: check the oil, make sure the tracks are good. But I'm terrified of breaking something, or worse, hurting myself or someone else. These machines are small, but they can still do damage, especially if you hit a gas line or the hydraulics fail. My friend told me I need a...
  8. James R.

    Where do excavator operators make the most money?

    If a newbie operator is totally willing to travel, endure long hours, and move anywhere for the absolute highest income, where should they focus—the big-city union jobs, remote pipeline/mining, or specialized heavy demolition work? What region or industry truly has the biggest money for...
  9. James R.

    How much sulfur do you get from a giant excavator?

    When you're running that monster machine, which is the bigger priority: making sure we hit the "clean" quota every single day, or just cranking up the speed so the entire messy project is over and done with as fast as possible?
  10. James R.

    How do I switch the hydraulic control pattern (ISO to SAE, etc.) on a John Deere excavator?

    If I accidentally switch the pattern mid-shift, what is the most immediate operational change I experience? What is the key safety precaution I should immediately take?
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