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To be honest, the inspection reports and startup videos are what make browsing way too addictive

Mud and water exposure, steep terrain, heavy loads, and long downhill runs can wear things out way faster than expected.

High-mileage trucks that used to be "beaters" are selling for prices that would've bought a pretty decent truck a few years ago.

I've talked to operators who loved mining for the pay, and others who left because the schedule and environment wore them down after a while

I've been browsing Boom & Bucket pretty regularly lately, and honestly there seem to be some surprisingly good deals popping up if you watch closely. I recently saw a low-hour skid steer listed way below similar machines on Marketplace, and it got me wondering what other people here have managed...

I'm having an overheating issue on my Komatsu PC200-5 with the 6D95 engine. We already checked the engine, adjusted the hydraulic pump load, and even replaced the engine with a spare, but the machine still runs hot. After removing the cylinder head, we found white marks/patterns on all 6 pistons...

I am looking for some help/insight on a John Deere 490E stalling issue I'm dealing with. The machine starts and idles fine, but as soon as I run any hydraulic function all the way to relief, the engine bogs hard and stalls. Here's what I've checked so far: Getting 5V at the pressure and angle...

You might see small dips here and there, but I wouldn't wait for a big crash. It's more of a slow normalization than a price drop.

Biggest headache? Coordination. One late delivery or a machine going down can throw the whole day off.

For me, leasing made sense when cash flow was tight or jobs were unpredictable

I'm trying to track down a hydraulic diagram or pump manual (PDF) for a Sumitomo S280F2 and am not having much luck so far. I recently got my hands on one and want to better understand the hydraulic system layout, pump specs, and troubleshooting basics before I start digging into any repairs...

The Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt 567 are still top choices! By the way, most fuel fleets still run aluminum.

Right now? I lean toward Boom & Bucket-clean listings, less guesswork.

Watch the brakes because some machines won't move if they're locked

I've used Veritread a few times, moving excavators and a mid-size dozer, overall pretty good, just have to know how to work it.

Most failures come from chafing or tight bends.

It replaces a lot of the old back-and-forth (calling dealers, digging manuals, guessing part numbers).

I used to think SmartEquip was just a parts catalog, too, but it actually makes money in a few indirect ways.

I've been running a 1 series for a while, and honestly, this update on the John Deere 1 series looks like Deere is finally addressing the stuff people actually complain about.

Treat it like a marketplace-you'll get good deals, but only if you take a little time to compare and ask questions.