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My Deere 200D LC shows a battery and charging system warning but won’t crank. The batteries and connections check out. Does this excavator have trouble codes that can help diagnose the electrical problem?

After replacing several hydraulic hoses, my excavator’s left pilot valve became slow to respond. Arm lowering and swing have a delay, while the right pilot and second-speed functions work normally. What should I check?

One side of my blade cylinder isn't getting hydraulic fluid. I swapped the hoses and the problem changed. Any idea what I should check?

I'm looking at a Komatsu D39PX with around 3,000 to 4,000 hours. The seller mentioned it may be transferring fluid between the final drive and the HST. Is this a common issue on Komatsu dozers, & is it usually an easy repair?

I'm having a problem with my CAT 308C. The cab still rotates and the tracks work normally, but the boom and bucket have no hydraulic function. Has anyone experienced this issue or know what could be causing it?

I'm servicing the A/C on my Komatsu D320-7 dozer. How much R134a refrigerant and compressor oil should I add? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

My CAT 297D skid steer shut down while working and now it cranks but won't start. It's showing error code E459-2 on the display.

Mine starts and runs fine, but it loses power under load and feels like it wants to stall. I’m seeing a lot of people mention fuel filters, clogged fuel lines, lift pumps, or fuel supply issues on these machines.

Need some help with my 2017 Bobcat E35. I'm installing a wood mulcher attachment and trying to figure out how to put the auxiliary hydraulics into continuous flow mode. I've run other hydraulic attachments before, but never a forestry mulcher, so I want to make sure I'm setting it up correctly...

I’m a small contractor and thinking about picking up a machine from there, but not sure how it really works out in practice. The listings and inspection reports look solid, but I know it’s still a bit of a gamble buying sight unseen.

I've been checking out listings on IronPlanet and trying to figure out the best machines to start with for a small construction business. From what I see, a lot of people suggest starting with: Mini excavator Skid steer Backhoe loader But I'm not sure what actually makes the most sense in...

I've got a Caterpillar 315L excavator that sat for years before I got it. I went through it pretty hard, rebuilt cylinders, got it running decently, then had tracking issues. Ended up rebuilding the swivel joint, and that actually fixed the tracking problem. The machine now tracks strongly and...

Hey everyone, I'm looking into using SmartEquip to help manage our parts ordering, and I'm curious about how it's working for others. For those of you running a mixed fleet (Cat, Deere, Kobelco, etc.), how frequently is your team actually using it? Does it really save time on the shop floor, or...

Hey everyone, I just replaced the CPU controller on my 2006 Kobelco SK135SRLC-1E. I've finished the minor adjustments, but I'm stuck on the "A-adjustment" for the stepping motor and fuel pump. Does anyone have the step-by-step instructions or the button sequence on the monitor to get this...

Hey everyone, I’m working on a Volvo EC460 excavator that seems to have a hydraulic leak coming from between sections of the main control valve block. From what I can see, it looks like the fix might involve removing a lot of hydraulic lines, pulling the valve body out of the machine, and...

Hey guys, I’ve been looking into different heavy equipment transport options lately and keep coming across Veritread. I’m planning to move either an excavator or a mid-size dozer for an upcoming job, and I’m trying to understand how reliable these heavy haul services really are. For those...

Having a steering issue on a CAT D5C where it won’t steer left and only steers right with heavy brake application could point to low pressure from the steering valve circuit, internal leakage, or worn clutch components. Before pulling the steering valves apart, it’s worth checking charge...

Hey everyone, I'm about to work on a steering issue and I may need to remove the priority valve from the steering system, but I want to make sure I'm doing it the right way before I start pulling things apart. From what I understand, the priority valve is there to make sure the steering always...

I'm getting my Bobcat S150 ready for winter and was wondering what you all think is the best snow tire setup. I'll mostly be doing snow removal on driveways, small lots, and some icy areas, so traction is a big deal for me. I've seen a few options like snow tread tires, chains, and...

I'm currently dealing with an error warning showing on the monitor of my Liebherr HS 853 HD duty cycle crawler crane, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to fix it before calling for service. From what I understand, error messages on the Liebherr HS 853 HD display panel can be caused by...