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Sometimes when we trade-in or sell a machine we are left with buckets and other attachments. Because the price of new is so high it is...
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Gary Parker
Jan 131 min read
Equipment Theft
Good afternoon. Lately there is an increase in equipment theft. There are some things that can be done to avoid this. Never leave keys...
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Gary Parker
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Cylinder Protection
Good afternoon. When I sell used equipment I often find rust spots on the hydraulic cylinders. It is very expensive to repair them. Take...
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Gary Parker
May 24, 20231 min read
Yard Inspection
Good morning. If you get a chance during this crazy time take a walk around your yard to look for underutilized assets. When you get a...
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Gary Parker
May 1, 20231 min read
Equipment Walk Arounds
During your operator training you should review a walk around procedure that is completed first thing in the morning and when the...
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Gary Parker
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Found Treasure
Happy Easter. Take a minute this spring to walk your yard. Those older buckets and attachments sitting for years in your yard have value...
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Gary Parker
Jan 18, 20231 min read
Hydraulic Hammer Spring Check
Good morning. Now is a good time to check your hydraulic hammer before it goes out to work. Check the upper and lower bushings for wear....
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Gary Parker
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Elevator Pitch
If you were in an elevator with a new customer what would you tell them about your company before you reach the top floor. I would think...
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Gary Parker
Jan 4, 20231 min read
What is Your Company Purpose
This is a good time to think about your companies purpose. For ideas read the book "The Go Giver". Naturally a good purpose that puts...
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Gary Parker
Jan 1, 20231 min read
2023 Equipment Goals
What are your equipment inventory goals? Do you want to organize the yard better to make finding equipment and attachments easier? Is...
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Gary Parker
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Wheel Loader Inspection
Good morning. There are many important parts of a wheel loader to inspect. The first thing is to check the loader for exhaust color and ...
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Gary Parker
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Excavator Inspections
Good morning. I hope you had a great Christmas. There are some important things to look at when inspecting an excavator. First ,review...
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Gary Parker
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Pull Behind Footed Rollers Needed
Those older pull behind footed rollers have some new interesting uses. They are used on dirt track car race tracks to maintain the track....
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Gary Parker
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Operator Walk Arounds
Good morning. When I inspect equipment many times the fluid levels are extremely low. This is very hard for me to understand. This...
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Gary Parker
Dec 19, 20221 min read
How To Find New Equipment Operators
Currently operators are in high demand. While working at a career day I noticed that the best operators in my backhoe were from one...
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Gary Parker
Oct 29, 20221 min read
Our Approach to Marketing
We believe in a multifaceted plan to sell your equipment. Having traveled the east coast visiting many excavation companies, quarries,...
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Gary Parker
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Now is the Time
Good morning. We are now entering the final quarter of the year. This is a good time to sell used equipment when buyers are making their...
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Gary Parker
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Hammer Rebuilds, Tools and Parts
If you need a good hammer rebuild or tool call Geoff at Fel-tech 1-508-552-0023. Tell him Gary Parker gave him the information.
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Gary Parker
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Hydraulic Hammer Tool Analyses-What A Broken Tool Tells Us
Problem: Striking face of the tool may be mushrooming and bending Likely Cause: Overheating of tool tip Remedy: Reposition the hammer...
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Gary Parker
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Shop Rental Rates
Rental rates on the same size machine can vary up to 50% by rental house. There is value to a consistent good supplier. Loyalty is...
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