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    GPS equipment tracking

    Air Tags will tell you if a non paired tag is moving with you. I found one in a bulldozer I bought last year. It’s also handy to know where things are if you’re working with a crew/multiple drivers, being able to forecast when they’ll arrive/be back/etc.
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    Damage Clauses for Driveways, Walkways, Lawns, etc.

    Nothing is guaranteed for sure. Here’s our standard disclaimer: Rutherford Contracting LLC is not responsible for unavoidable damage to lawns, landscaping, driveways, underground utilities, or other property resulting from the normal weight or operation of equipment required to perform the...
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    Anyone still purchasing cranes?

    We take more videos than pictures but here's some from the last couple weeks or so. 6500lb pick pic from Wednesday. Last week The week before.
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    How you pick your name?

    They were a bit early 10-15 years ago
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    Equipment Hauler

    We use a hooklift as our primary work truck, to the point that I want to sell the grapple truck and build a tri axle hooklift to go with it. We will be making dedicated flatbeds (~14.5' long) to store/haul the various ground protection mats on that will be haulable by either hooklift without...
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    GoPro cameras for tree work

    Finding a third party editing service (can be remote) is a huge help in quality and throughput for the average business creator.
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    GoPro cameras for tree work

    We primarily use Insta X5 360 cameras now, when we record.
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    How do you handle diesel fuel for your equipment?

    Don’t be a slob when fueling, wear gloves, don’t walk in the discolored concrete where the diesel drips, smell your hands and wash them if necessary before getting back in the truck/ equipment. Hand wipes work as well. You can get the federal fuel tax back on your tax return if you want. We...
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    F450 surplus auction ambulance as equipment truck and tow vehicle???

    While the price could be seen as attractive, I've consistently found a purpose built truck to be a more professional presentation.
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    Another Avant question

    The first is ride control. The second is a beeper/sounder.
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    Another Avant question

    To me, the switch implies ride control.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    That looks like the governor on the engine’s injector pump. The pinch bolt we were talking about is on the throttle lever in the cab.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    I had to tighten the discharge adjustment lever friction on my blower (same concept as the throttle), worked a treat, didn't take much extra squeeze.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    The lever probably has a pinch bolt to adjust friction.
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    Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

    Why cut the structural steel instead of adding a thin piece over the top, perhaps with contrasting color painted behind it or make it a glow box behind it? I assume the plate is permanently attached to the truck? There are portable plasmas that could still work, but I still think you’re...
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