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    Financing

    Attention all business owners! Are you in need of financing to help grow your company? Look no further than Scott with Ritchie Bros Financing! Our team, led by Scott, has the expertise and resources to find the perfect financing solution for you. We offer a variety of financing options...
  2. YellowIronSam

    Poll: Which Asian OEM do you think will give Cat / Deere a run for its money in the next decade?

    Been hearing from more and more folks that they are giving some of the overseas / asian OEMs a shot given the supply chain crunch. Do you think any of the new OEMs that aren't as well known in North America have a shot at giving Cat and Deere a run for its money?
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    Help inform a study

    Hi Everyone, I'm new here and know very little about heavy equipment. I am reaching out because I am trying to provide feedback to academics modeling the battery sizes needed to create electric version of construction and ag equipment. This includes equipment like graders, excavators...
  4. Addison

    Menzi Muck m545x Spider Excavator **Order in product**

    Menzi Muck walking excavators The walking excavators' special features are based on a sophisticated high-tech chassis and the patented boom: various hydraulic cylinders enable the all-rounder to adapt its wheels and supports to any terrain. For this in some countries the Menzi Muck is also...
  5. J

    How much does equipment factor in to risk assessment?

    I did a very in-depth interview about risk in mining, honestly I feel like we could have spent more time on assessing equipment risk management but still good information for how mines are looking at their projects including equipment purchases. WATCH FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE The interview was...
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    Requesting Help On a Project

    Hello everyone, I would like to first introduce myself by saying that I am currently a senior at CSUF studying civil engineering and am currently taking a class on construction management and engineering. I know that this is a long shot but, as my name states, I am a hopeful student and I am...
  7. K

    Starting an equipment rental business

    guys- New to the forum, I own a small equipment sales and service business, I have been trying to put a business plan together to see where I stand. A little background, we sell Stihl, husqvarna, Honda, scag, bluebird, Ariens, wallenstein. I want to start small with landscaping equipment...
  8. D

    Equipment rental question

    We rent scissor lifts, MEWPs, and excavators in the Texas area - usually through UR or Sunbelt. In the past I've always picked up the phone to speak to our main contact. Now I'm wondering about using the online portals/apps. Has anyone else used them? Looking for any advice on what to look out...
  9. D

    Questions on creating a rental company

    Hello! I use Google translator, so sorry if something is not clear. I need help. I have a rental company for construction equipment (excavators, dozers, cranes, loaders etc.) in Russia, Moscow. Since in our country there is an economic crisis, I had a desire to create a company for the rental...
  10. MachineryMorgan

    Heavy Equipment from China

    Hello everyone, My name is Mark, I'm from Germany and I just started a construction company so I'm looking for used construction equipment at a reasonable price to start with. As you can see neither I'm from the US nor have I any advanced knowledge about heavy equipment. Anyways, as this is...
  11. dozerin

    New technology HBXG Bulldozer launching in India

    Hbxg dozer functions like hydraulic dozers through their feature of pilot joystick hydraulic control and hydraulic direct drive motors. These advanced and latest technology hydraulic dozers equipped with elevated sprocket and Cummins engine for better performance than the other dozer models...
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    Case 580 SE Coolant problem

    If I look into the radiator on my 580 backhoe, the coolant is all the way to the top (when engine is cold). Sometimes it also spews it out. If I look into the reservoir its below the add mark. Any ideas on what may be causing this? The OM only tells me what to do when the radiator is low and the...
  13. Brute_200

    Starting an equipment rental business

    I am new to the forum but have been spending a lot of time reading on here and there is a lot of knowledge to be learned. I will graduate within the next 5 months with a degree in construction management and my goal is to one day run my own show. I know the best thing to do would be to go...
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    Marketplace for Industrial Equipment, Machinery and Components

    Thought I would share this new Europe marketplace website with you. There are pretty decent prices. Maybe it's useful to some of you. Thee forestry equipment category is quite large. http://www.inventory.com
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