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It’s usually handled by transport companies that specialize in moving heavy equipment. They use lowbed or flatbed trailers and secure everything with heavy chains and straps. Most of the time, they won’t ship until payment is cleared to avoid problems. It's true tho, ff the buyer changes their...

Yeah, 15° is around the point where things start to feel sketchy. It really depends on the operator and how the machine’s balanced. Best to go straight up and down, keep the bucket low, and avoid sudden swings.

That really depends on the make, model, and how it’s been looked after.

Between the 75-2 and 95-2, I’d say go with the 75-2 unless you’re dealing with really heavy loads all the time. It’s easier on fuel and still powerful enough for most farm work. I’ve also seen smaller setups like the Rhinoceros XN08 mini excavator...

Ah, classic one that. Happens to the best of us, mate. A slipped track usually means you’ve hit a bit of uneven ground or had the tension set a touch loose. First thing, lift the side that’s slipped off just enough so the track can move freely. You can use your boom and blade to balance it, but...

Been there a few times myself! In my case, if my mini digger won’t start and I need to move it, the safest way is usually to release the hydraulic travel motors so it can be pushed or pulled a short distance.

Around here, a 3-ton mini usually rents for about $250–$350 a day, depending on the area and how long you keep it. If you’re doing grading, a tilting or wide grading bucket saves a lot of time. You might also want a rake bucket if there’s debris mixed in.

I’ve never seen one actually unscrew itself. The swing bearing is built to handle rotation both ways. What can happen is wear if the machine always swings in one direction, but it won’t loosen like a bolt. Regular greasing and checking the bolts on the slew ring should keep it fine.

Hey folks, I’ve got a few questions about mini diggers and excavators. I’ve been running a small 3–4 ton machine, and it’s great for tight spaces, but I’m still learning its limits. How often do you check or grease the swing bearing and bucket linkage? I’ve heard different answers, and I don’t...

Same here. You’ll want to go through a quick pre-shift check before every use. Look for leaks, loose bolts, and track wear. Make sure the fluid levels, safety lock, and attachments are secure, then test controls and alarms before digging. Always check the area for utilities or unstable ground first.

In real-world use, once you’re digging near the max reach (around 8–9 ft) on a 3–4 ton mini, efficiency and stability start to drop fast. If you’re constantly working at full arm extension or need deeper, wider trenches, it’s smarter and safer to step up to a 5–8 ton machine.

Check fluids and grease points every day before you start. Keep the machine clean, especially radiators and filters. Replace worn hoses, pins, or tracks right away instead of waiting. Follow the service hours in the manual and don’t skip oil or filter changes. Write down what you do in a small...

Biggest thing is keeping the tracks clean and tensioned right. Too tight and they wear fast, too loose and they can jump off. Avoid spinning in place on concrete or asphalt, it eats the tread quick. Try to make wider turns and stay off sharp debris when you can. Also, wash out mud and rocks at...

I’d take the high-hour machine with full records any day. Low hours don’t mean much if you don’t know how it was treated or serviced. A well-maintained excavator can run strong past 8,000 hours, but neglect can kill one before 2,000. With the high-hour unit, you can see what’s been replaced and...

Good question. Buyers usually notice three things first: leaks, appearance, and how smooth it runs. You’ve already covered the basics, which is great. I’d also clean the machine thoroughly, check for hydraulic leaks, and make sure all lights and gauges work. Small fixes like fresh paint or new...

I’ve used both. I bring a CTL when the ground is soft or uneven since tracks give better traction and don’t tear things up as much. A skid steer works better on solid ground or when I need to move between sites fast. Tracks cost more to maintain, so if most of your jobs are on hard surfaces, a...

Standard warehouse forklifts are usually around 3 to 4 feet wide. Narrow aisle forklifts are slimmer, often 2.5 to 3 feet, so they can move easily in tight racks. Rough terrain forklifts are much wider, around 5 to 7 feet, built for stability on uneven ground. When working in tight spaces...

i made the same move a few ye i made the same move a few years back. the biggest challenge was learning how to manage people and time not just the work itself. in the field, you focus on getting things done. in management, you deal with planning, paperwork, and keeping everyone on track. extra...