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    Best Tips for Buying Used Heavy Equipment

    On high-dollar, really large purchases, I know a number of people who will only buy if they put their own eyes on it. Instead of over estimating your own evaluation though, it might be better to pay an OEM tech to go out and do a thorough inspection. They'll have the diagnostic tools to find...
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    What is the Best Time of Year to Buy Construction Equipment?

    If you see brand new equipment on a rental yard, they're likely trying to offload their older models.
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    How to analyze an oil report?

    What're the key things to look for in an oil report? Anyone have a good resource for acceptable or common ranges? At what point do things become serious red flags? Same goes for hydraulic oil reports. Example that's on a forklift I'm considering:
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    What are common warning signs that your equipment needs immediate service?

    If you're seeing smoke or fire you should probably get it checked out asap.
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    Experience with Rubbl or similar sites?

    Was hoping we'd get some Rubbl user feedback (or horror stories). Curiosity was still getting the best of me so I spent some time diving through their operations and terms of service. Here's my high level take aways: Listing Your Equipment: Easy Peasy listing: They make it sound real simple to...
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    Tariff proposals effecting your buy/sell plans? (Ope, nevermind?)

    Has the tariff news lately effected anyones plans to buy or sell machinery? I'm hearing views all over the place which is making most people hold tight I think. But curious if anyone is willing to share their thought process one way or the other. Personally I thought I might sit on some used...
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    What are the most overlooked safety checks before operating heavy machinery?

    Three points of contact. Especially with younger guys. You can do a lot more damage to yourself in a 2-3ft slip n' fall. Watch yourself out there.
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    What popular GMC square body model stands out?

    Heck, at this point I'd settle for my old 2005 GMC. They just don't seem to make em like that anymore. That thing had plenty of space and features. Now everything is screens, overly big, and not even as sturdy. Loved my radio buttons and knob AC/Heat controls.
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    Experience with Rubbl or similar sites?

    Client of mine said he found a machine on Rubbl and rented it for a bit. He said the cost was good but it was a pain to get it on/off site. Anyone willing to share their experience, either as the User or especially as a Machine Owner? I know how (some) people drive the hell out of rental...
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    How many hours will these John Deere mini excavators last?

    Perfect machine for small projects on a farm/ranch. Though depending on how big your space is you might want to account for moving it around. Covering 1,000 acres at excavator speeds is annoying. A backhoe might be a better but more expensive option. But it'll cover more ground and give you more...
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    How tall are dump trucks?

    Unsure @victor_johnsen. I think it's focused more on yellow iron though as those machine stay true to spec mostly. On highway vehicles tend to have more variance in dimensions since frames and chassis can be configured differently or people customize.
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    Digital keypads for access control?

    I like the bluetooth connect idea. Don't need reception, can pre-approve people for access. Don't think it could just be shared like a code number so would prevent unauthorized users. haven't seen it used in the wild though.
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    Husqvarna 450 Rancher Chainsaw: Thoughts on this Model?

    Second vote for Stihl... I think my dad's got one that might be older than me and still fires right up.
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    How much are dump trucks?

    Jus tmentioned this in regards to haul trucks, but sometimes number of trucks in your fleet is better than haul capacity. If your project is moving a lot of dirty you might think bigger is better. But it's probably better to have multiple trucks in rotation so your loader is constantly loading...
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    How tall are dump trucks?

    Was going to say usually Boom & Bucket has machine specs posted but looks like they're lacking here: https://www.boomandbucket.com/resources/specs/dump-trucks. Generally about 12-13ft in my experience depending on make/model. Also if you're fully loaded you might be a could inches shorter so...
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    What are the key factors to consider when chosing an articulated truck for your project?

    Cost obviously. Then the number of them too. Is it better to have one huge truck making runs, or a couple smaller ones rotating through? Do you want the guy loading the truck sitting idle as he waits for it to return? More trucks = more money, but a guy twidling his thumbs isn't great for...
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    is it worth going for a high-tech haul truck, or are the basics good enough?

    depends on your specific needs and budget. Modern trucks offer significant advantages in efficiency, safety, and technology. They're more fuel-efficient, require less maintenance, and come with advanced safety features and GPS tracking. These improvements can lead to substantial cost savings and...
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    Do excavators have titles?

    I've only owned one and bought it used. I did not received a title, hopefully that won't come back to bite me in the a$$. Not something I even considered.
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    DEF Regen Issue on Wheel Loader

    Unsure. We had a tech out and he wasn't able to pull them. Initially didn't think it'd be a huge deal but didn't get it diagnosed before having to go to his next job. He suspect that codes might have been deleted? If that's the case it sounds like the dealer could be limited on the services they...
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    DEF Regen Issue on Wheel Loader

    Received a machine,Volvo L90G, and it's throwing a code - ISID:15-1. Appears to be a regen issue but I'm not able to force a regen for some reason or get any readings. Anyone have some insights or ideas on how to troubleshoot?
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