December 22, 2024

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Emissions label mastery: The 3-step framework to understanding your emissions labels

Picture this: You are in the middle of selling your excavator, and just as you reach out to shake the customer’s hand to close the deal, he asks “What’s the emissions rating on this thing” You pause, mentally sorting through a jumble of labels, stages, and regulations, the pressure is on. Do you stutter through a guess, or confidently explain it like a pro? Every second counts. 

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Buying and selling internationally: Caring for your equipment’s passport and more

When it comes to buying and selling used heavy equipment internationally, there are several factors to keep in mind that ensure a smooth transaction. Keep everything in order with this guide for global transactions, including key considerations like picking the right shipping service and caring for the most important part of your machine- your emissions label.

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Calibrating your thumb: How to estimate dozer undercarriage wear 

In my first post, I discussed estimating undercarriage condition on excavators. The trick is to judge track wear by looking at the position of the front idler in the track frame: the further extended the idler, the more worn the tracks are. In this blog I’d like to further calibrate your thumb and give you some tips for estimating undercarriage wear on bulldozers.

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Prepare your construction equipment for winter: Essential maintenance tips for antifreeze, batteries, and more

While enjoying late summer/early fall, it’s easy to lose sight of just how important winter machine care is—but preventative maintenance is imperative to how your equipment will handle harsh winter weather conditions.  

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Compact track loaders: the Swiss army knife of a construction job site 

How multi-terrain loaders can diversify your fleet of machinery Compact track loaders are versatile machines becoming increasingly popular in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and other industries – even mining. With a wide array of attachments available, they can perform a range of jobs, including lifting, digging, dozing, and grading, making them essential machines on any site.

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Undercarriage wear: One of the largest cost variables in used construction equipment

Over the last 18 years as a Used Equipment Inspector, I’ve measured undercarriage on over 1,000 track machines. From dozers, and excavators, to drills and cranes, I’ve seen almost every type of tracked equipment. In this post, I’d like to offer you a few tips and tricks to estimate undercarriage wear – one of the largest cost variables in used equipment valuations.

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