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  1. James R.

    What is the correct way to park an excavator?

    Any idea how to properly park an excavator?
  2. James R.

    Have you used Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (RBFS) before?

    I am glad to hear that, bro. I am happy that Ritchie Bros provides financial services for everyone who wants to avail.
  3. James R.

    Why Do Some Dump Trucks Have Small Extra Wheels?

    They can be lowered for very heavy loads
  4. James R.

    Old dozer for a ranch work?

    What do you recommend, CAT D6D or CAT M/N, for ranch work, about 40 -50 acres?
  5. James R.

    Best Motor Grader Brands in 2025 – What’s Your Go-To Machine?

    Nothing can beat CAT, Kubota, and John Deere! They are the most popular brands for construction and farming.
  6. James R.

    I am trying to decide which compact tractor to get.

    I am trying to decide which one to choose, either 2025 or 3035e. Any recommendations?
  7. James R.

    Do you need a license to operate a mini excavator?

    I am wondering if it needs to have a license to operate an excavator in a privately owned farm?
  8. James R.

    Have you used Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (RBFS) before?

    Same here! To be honest, this is my first time hearing about such financing services. I wish someone from the company would explain how things worked.
  9. James R.

    Pressure washer nozzle quotations!

    Oh, I thought the price was about $10. I am wondering if that price includes the Shipping fee.
  10. James R.

    Do you always have an attachment with your backhoe?

    We are using our backhoe all the time. We have 3 acres of land, and I can say that back backhoe is a great help for grading, drainage solutions, and removing stumps. Help me decide between bX23s or just a tractor with a front-end loader.
  11. James R.

    Price list of the Blade Bolts.

    He is right. Bolt Depot is way cheaper. My boss has been buying from their store online since last year.
  12. James R.

    How is heavy equipment safely transported?

    You are right. It is very important to confirm everything before shipping the items, especially the heavy equipment. By the way, when we sell through Boom and Bucket, do they arrange the shipment? I am curious. I think it's safer this way. What do you think, guys?
  13. James R.

    Has anyone here been using SmartEquip?

    Does it really provide real-time heavy machine diagnostics? Please tell me your experience with SmartEquip.
  14. James R.

    Tips for First-Time Sellers at Ritchie Bros. Auctions

    Ritchie Bros is very trustworthy. By the way, it depends on what you are selling. I sold my 2020 Hitachi ZX350LC-6N for almost $25,000 at Ritchie Bros. They have a territory manager, and their customer support is very easy to contact.
  15. James R.

    What are the main uses of a Motor grader?

    I have seen an asphalt company that uses the loader to clean up by sweeping s and small piles of dirt. It is likely 95% grader and 5% loader.
  16. James R.

    What is the difference between these two pedals?

    This post is very timely. The clutch pedal on my 944S is giving me a headache. It struggles to come back up! I checked the slave and found no leakage!
  17. James R.

    How to unload a bulldozer from a trailer?

    Can you share your unloading process here? I want to know the safest way to unload.
  18. James R.

    How steep a hill can a mini excavator climb?

    I am thinking if the mini excavator with a skilled operator can climb hills more than 15 degrees. Won't it compromise the machine's stability? Please share the tips for safe operation on hills.
  19. James R.

    How many hours is too much for a bulldozer?

    Do you think a bulldozer will overheat if used too much? Please tell me.
  20. James R.

    What to look out for when buying an excavator?

    I am curious, what are the mandatory attachments (besides the main digging bucket) you would buy first, and why do they pay for themselves faster than anything else?
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