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I usually start calling it "high hours" around 6-8k, but good maintenance can easily matter more than the number on the meter.

i'm actually in the same boat, looking into skip loaders too, and 4wd is high on my list since most of my sites have softer ground-curious if anyone here thinks it's a must-have or just nice to have?

hey @TrucksSavvy009 , from what I've seen, you can think of it in three phases-first 5,000 hours is mostly smooht sailing, 5,000-10,000 is where good maintenance really pays off, and beyond 10k you're often into rebuild territory. Curious-has anyone here actually pushed a dozer past 20k hours...

All great tips.. oil analysis and undercarriage checks have saved me big time. I’ve had decent luck buying through Boom&Bucket too, worth a look

renting ia usually cheaper if your only using it here and there

I usually just browse Machinery Trader and IronPlanet to see what similar gears going for

Hey everyone, just curious how you all run your daily job site safety meetings (toolbox talks). Do you keep it super short or dive deep into different hazards each day? Ive seen some crews do quick 5minute reminders while others go all out with paperwork and sign-offs. What been the most...

Hydraulics are the heartbeat of a bulldozer, with high-pressure fluid runs through pumps and cylinders to raise, tilt, and angle the blade with serious precision. The ripper’s action? Same deal. And yeah, different brands tune their systems for speed, force, or finesse. Just don’t forget that...

Hey Philip, great question, EPA rules have definitely tightened up over the years. For 2025, most newer machines need to meet Tier 4 Final standards, which means lower emissions and usually built-in aftertreatment systems like DPFs and DEF. For older equipment, it really depends, some states are...