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Hey @George, uneven bucket motion can definitely point to linkage or pin wear. Have you checked for play in the pins and bushings before digging into the hydraulics?

Hey everyone, how accurate have you found IAA condition reports and photos to be in real life? I know they give a decent overview, but I’m curious how often things show up worse (or better) than expected. Would love to hear any good or bad experiences before bidding.

I'm with @Laser_tech03 local auctions can surprise you with some real steals if you time them right.

honestly, starting as a laborer plus garbbing osha 10 is the easiest way in-after that, apprenticeships really open doors fast

Big oak that close to the house will likely run $3-5k with a crane-defintiely worth a few quotes to compare.

couldn't agree more-a spotless machine with working lights, alarms, and fresh service records really makes buyres feel confident they're getting good value

i'd add staying alert for uneven ground-forklifts can get unstable quick if the surface isn't level

start with your site layout... tight space or uneven ground? that really narrows things down

I usually take warranty and service plans seriously.. especially if both machines are close in specs had a buddy dodge a huge repair bill thanks to a solid extended warranty like others said, it's all about what’s actually covered and how good the dealer support is fine print can be sneaky, so...

drones are cool and allbut I still think they’re more of a support tool than a game-changer they help with surveys and visuals, sure... but they can’t replace good boots-on-the-ground judgment or deal with site surprises plus, battery issues and flight restrictions can be a pain. great for...

great topic, Helen :)

totally feel you some of those symbols look like hieroglyphics...I keep a quick cheat sheet in the cab now and yeah its a lifesaver

im with you on the CAT diesel its tough as nails. If you haven’t yet, check out the Honda EU7000is too its quiet, efficient, and surprisingly rugged for an inverter

man, we started using machines with smart sensors and the predictive maintenance alerts alone have been a game-changer that's less downtime, more uptime

we use rippers all the time before grading and it really saves the blade and makes pushing way smoother, especially on compacted ground

toss in a friendly counter here-honestly, I think folks sometimes jump too quick to blaming hydraulics. A lot of “hydraulic problems” I’ve seen turned out to be electrical issues or even operator habits. Not saying leaks and temp spikes aren’t real red flags, but I’ve saved a lot of...

hey@John Davis,.. I had the same struggle and ended up grabbing mine online from Rural King.. I wish I could find it easier locally

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