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The biggest thing is making sure the load stays level and supported evenly. A lot of damaged pavers seem to happen from rushing or lifting uneven pallets. Forklifts usually work best if the ground is solid and level. Skid steers can work too, but bouncing around on rough ground can crack or...

I'm working on a Komatsu D21E-6 and the left steering clutch seems to be stuck. The machine will not turn left at all. If the clutch has to be removed, does the sprocket need to come off too? The dozer still moves, just won't steer properly on the left side.

Could be a few different things, honestly. I've seen slow hydraulics caused by weak pumps, relief valve issues, clogged screens, or low pilot pressure.

A lot of people usually try resealing or rebuilding the adjuster first before going straight to replacing the whole assembly. Definitely worth checking early before it loses tension completely.

Honestly, telematics seems way more useful than a lot of people expected. The biggest benefits I keep hearing are less downtime.

I am hoping someone here has seen this before. Static pressure looks normal around 85 psi, but once the compressor kicks on, the low side drops into a vacuum, and the high side only gets to about 100 psi. The drier outlet and evaporator inlet also get really frosty. So far, I've changed the...

Sometimes a weak pump, low clutch pressure, modulation issue, or even linkage adjustment can make it act like the transmission is slipping internally.

I've been seeing StanForge equipment around and thinking about trying it. It looks cheaper than other brands. Just wanted to ask if it's strong enough for daily use?

From my experience with VeriTread, quotes can come in pretty fast. Usually, you'll see something within minutes to a couple of hours on common routes. If it's oversized or a tougher route, it might take half a day or so.

Take a look at the pins and bushings, too. If there's a lot of play in the arms or bucket, that can get expensive fast. Same with tires or tracks-they're easy to overlook but not cheap to replace.

It usually means the system isn't seeing enough pressure difference across the filter, not always a clogged DPF, often the opposite.

If it's mostly grading and cleanup, a grading bucket + thumb combo will handle 90% of the work and save you a ton of time.

From what I've seen, renting an excavator from Home Depot is pretty straightforward, but the price depends on the size.

Check if the control valve is actually sending oil to that function.

Recently picked up a Caterpillar 966A, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can before putting it to work. Plan is to use it for light-duty stuff like clearing brush, leveling, and some snow work, not heavy production. I've read a few things about steering axle parts being hard to find, but I'm...

Use it mainly for parts lookup + ordering-that alone saves a ton of time.

As for a dedicated "IronPlanet crossover," it's not always labeled that way anymore-everything's kind of blended under the same schedule now.

Most of the big brands are decent & what really matters is how it's spec'd and how you use it.

I've used Boom & Bucket a couple of times, and overall the shipping was pretty smooth.

It turns fine in reverse and works again after cooling down for a few hours.