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  1. Frank Zimmerman

    How much do backhoe operators make working in the mines?

    Construction might not always match the mining pay, but some people prefer the more normal schedule and variety of work.
  2. Frank Zimmerman

    What's the proper way to lift a mini excavator using a crane?

    The biggest thing is using the manufacturer's lifting points and knowing the machine's weight before anything leaves the ground
  3. Frank Zimmerman

    Thinking about buying a used compactor, what should I look out for?

    A clean-looking machine can still hide expensive problems, so seeing it actually operate makes a huge difference
  4. Frank Zimmerman

    What's the best replacement option for a 2008 Case 340B rear suspension when the bushings are completely worn out?

    Looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with rear suspension problems on a Case 340B haul truck, especially around the 2008 models. The suspension bushings on ours are destroyed, and the local dealer's pricing honestly shocked me. We were quoted around $30K CAD for replacement parts through...
  5. Frank Zimmerman

    Best Tank Trailer Trucks for Petroleum Transport in 2026

    From what I'm seeing in the fuel hauling world right now, the Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt 567 are still some of the strongest setups for petroleum transport fleets, especially for operators wanting durability, driver comfort, and good resale value.
  6. Frank Zimmerman

    Would you trust Veritread for moving your excavator or dozer?

    I'd say it really depends on what you value more-options or control. Veritread is solid if you want quick quotes and a range of carriers, but at the end of the day it's still a broker setup, so the actual experience can vary depending on who you get. Personally, I lean toward setups where...
  7. Frank Zimmerman

    When will the next GovPlanet auction be?

    Yeah same here, been checking the listings tookinda hoping they drop a surprise crossover soon just to shake things up a bit
  8. Frank Zimmerman

    Is Rouse Analytics actually useful data, or just nice charts?

    I get the “nice charts” take, but I’d push back a bit. Rouse has actually saved me from being way off on pricing more than once, so it’s not something I’d ignore, just not something I’d rely on blindly either
  9. Frank Zimmerman

    How Smooth Is Shipping When Buying from Boom & Bucket?

    Hey everyone, quick question about Boom & Bucket. I’m curious how smooth the shipping process actually is when buying equipment through them. Did everything arrive on time and as expected, or were there delays and surprises? How was the communication during transit, were you kept in the loop...
  10. Frank Zimmerman

    310d loader control turned, bucket barely dumps now.

    Had something pretty similar happen on my John Deere 310D Backhoe Loader, it turned out the linkage under the console had worked itself loose, quick tighten and realign fixed the weak dump right away, definitely worth checking before tearing into anything major.
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