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I'm considering switching to Deere scraper buckets and would like to hear some real-world feedback. How do they handle polishing work, and what are the common issues to watch for on used machines? Also, are cushion hitches a must when running them behind a 9560R with autoload?

As utility fleets grow, choosing the right bucket truck becomes even more important for productivity, reliability, and long-term operating costs. Which bucket truck models or brands do you think offer the best value and performance for expanding utility operations?

Definitely reduces surprises.

If the wiring and continuity check out, I'd probably start looking closely at the controller connections and the shunt itself. I've seen electrical issues where everything looked good on paper, but a corroded pin or weak connector was enough to trigger a fault code and disable drive functions...

I'm having a starting issue with my Link-Belt LS 2650. The engine cranks over fine, but won't start on its own. If I give it a tiny shot of ether, it fires right up and runs normally. The problem happens when the engine is cold and sometimes even when it's hot. Fuel pressure seems to be within...

I'm dealing with persistent wet stacking on a Case 207 engine. The head has already been rebuilt, the injectors tested good, and the cylinder liners still look decent. Before I move forward with an in-frame rebuild, I'm wondering what the best fix is.

I'd probably be looking at an excavator first.

I need to remove the heater blower motor. I pulled the seat, but it doesn't look like the blower is accessed from there. Has anyone done this job before? Is there an access panel underneath the cab,

I've heard a lot of people say they wish they went bigger from the start. If you're storing equipment or planning future expansion, it's usually cheaper to build larger now than add on later..

Haha, idle time is still sneaky. I've seen machines burn enough fuel while "working hard at doing nothing" to make the accountant more nervous than the operator. Telematics help, but someone still has to act on the data.

For fleet uptime, I'd say the biggest advantage is faster troubleshooting and parts sourcing.

Trying to diagnose a CAT 980B middle brake pedal valve that continuously dumps air and won't let the machine build pressure. The valve was replaced last year and worked fine until now. Could this be a stuck valve, bad internal seal, or contamination in the air brake system? Also wondering if the...

I'm trying to figure out a transmission issue on my Caterpillar 988A, and I'm honestly stumped at this point. The machine was working perfectly fine. The operator dumped a bucket, backed up normally, then shifted back into forward, and suddenly nothing happened. Last year, the machine still had...

For serious hauling and rough jobsites, I still hear a lot of good things about: Kenworth T880 Peterbilt 567 Mack Granite Western Star 49X

A Class 7 starts making more sense if you regularly carry heavier tools, more materials, or need the extra stability and reach for bigger jobs. The extra capacity is nice, but the larger size and higher operating costs can add up pretty fast

Since the overheating stayed even after changing engines, it really sounds like something outside the engine itself is causing it.

I'm having a strange electrical issue with my Case CX130C and I'm hoping someone here has seen this before. The monitor will randomly shut off while the machine is running. Sometimes it stays completely black, and other times it comes back on after a second but switches to a different screen...

Had almost the same issue on a 140H before, turned out to be a transmission solenoid and wiring problem causing random neutral drops between gears.

One thing that always surprises me is how clean some of the machines look considering they came from auctions. Some units honestly seem ready to go straight back to work.

I recently picked up a Yanmar VIO55-5B with around 3,000 hours on it, and I'm slowly going through the machine fixing a bunch of wiring and maintenance issues from the previous owner. Pretty sure it was imported at some point because there are a few strange modifications and "hot wire" repairs...