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A lot of fleets are saying the telematics alone helps reduce downtime because they catch problems earlier instead of waiting for a breakdown. Electric and hybrid lifts are also becoming way more common, especially for indoor or city jobs where emissions matte

I'm having a problem with my Caterpillar 140H. The machine shifts into all gears normally, but 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears are very slow and weak. Gears 4th to 8th work fine and have normal speed. Could this be a low transmission pressure? Trying to figure out where to check first before replacing...

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Good tips here! one quick trick that’s saved me is checking sprocket teeth if they start looking hooked instead of rounded, that’s usually your early warning sign something’s off

Sounds like you’re on the right track. . could be a sticky counterbalance valve, but I’d also check the leveling cylinder and sensors first since those usually cause that “tilts up when raised” behavior

Gives you service info, parts diagrams, and fault code support tied to your machine

I've had a pretty smooth experience with Boom & Bucket transport after winning a machine. Pickup was on schedule Delivery was pretty close to the timeline given Communication was solid, got updates along the way Only thing I'd say is it still depends on the carrier, so I always confirm timing...

Hey guys, looking for some advice on a Caterpillar 330C (2002, ~14k hours) I recently picked up. The previous owner mentioned a whining pump noise when warm, especially under multiple functions, and I'm seeing the same. Once it gets up to operating temp, it starts jerking/hesitating and makes a...

Been seeing more salvage heavy equipment listings lately, and it's got me thinking-are these actually worth it? Some of these machines look like solid deals if you're willing to put in the work, especially for: Parts machines Rebuild projects Budget-friendly equipment for smaller jobs But I'm...

Yeah daily pressure checks help a ton, learned the hard way that ignoring it turns your tires into expensive “decorations” real quick 😅

If a piece of debris is stuck in one or if a spring has broken, the hydraulic fluid will bypass the motor and dump back to the tank instead of moving the machine.

Forklift is safest; skid steer works if you're careful. Keep the load low, forks fully under, and unload on solid ground.

I've got a Caterpillar 627B scraper, and the bail has never worked since I got it. I checked the manual, but it's not very clear. Bail doesn't move at all Other hydraulics are working fine No visible leaks or damage How is the bail system supposed to work on this machine? And what are the...

From what I’ve seen, the fastest way is just being the guy who steps up before being asked, once you’ve got your OSHA 30 and can read plans, it really comes down to showing you can keep a crew moving without babysitting.

What I usually go by is your average working height + a little extra reach (10-15 ft), so you're not maxing it out all the time.

From my experience, I usually total the running watts, add around 40-50% buffer for startup surges, and go one size up..it saved me a few shutdowns on site

It comes from the rubber tires instead of steel tracks. Back in the day, most excavators were tracked, so when wheeled versions started showing up, operators needed an easy way to tell them apart.

The biggest advantage of Mascus is the volume of listings.

Just to clear something up first, Rouse Services itself doesn't actually sell or finance machines. They're more of a valuation and market data company, not a dealer or lender.

From what I've seen, it's usually not about big gestures. It's the small, consistent stuff that keeps crews going.