Used Heavy Equipment

Used Snow Plow Trucks For Moving Snow

2011-10-31T10:21:00.000-07:00

It's still not too late to find a great deal on a Snow Plow Truck even though the snow it already on the ground - and came unexpectedly in alot of places.

Now is the time to get great deals on the used heavy equipment up north before the next big snow hits. You can find great deals on Payloaders, Trackhoes, dozers and dump trucks now that the northern building season is over. As it is harder to sell these vehicles when they are covered with snow. Normally you don't have construction up north during the winter much so heavy equipment just sits all winter and gets covered with snow so is tough to sell. I beleive this early snow will melt away

but dealers will want to get rid of their equipment before the next snow hits as well as individuals selling used heavy equipment.

You can also adapt alot of heavy trucks for snow plowing using a snow plow blade on the front.

Heavy Equipment Sales and Restoration

2011-10-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

I sell used heavy equipment on my websites and also on craigslist. My years of restoring heavy equipment are long over since I realized how difficult it is to recoup what you put into it after restoration.
But I still enjoy selling other peoples equipment and get emails often asking me to do so.
Some of the equipment I sell are things like payloaders, backhoes, loaders, trackhoes, excavators, dump trucks, lowboy trailers for hauling equipment, and so on and so forth.
I also sell other things besides used heavy equipment such as used boats, horse trailers, horse drawn carriages, antique cars, classic cars, you name it I sell it on my websites.
Since alot of people are short on cash many of my buyers are willing to accept trades or partial trades for their equipment for sale. So with that in mind you should be willing to accept trades or partial trades for whatever it is that you are selling. It opens the door to a whole lot of people that otherwise would not be able to buy your equipment or whatever it is you have for sale.

Used Heavy Equipment Restoration

2011-10-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

One of our many used heavy equipment projects was an Allis Chalmers Loader. I worked with Russ for hours scraping and sanding that loader so he could paint it. Spent hours on the phone looking for loader parts. We even had a nice lowboy trailer it fit on and so it was a real nice rig for the right person. I ended up selling it on my heavy equipment website within a few weeks after we got it done. It was tough to see it go after all that hard work.
My favorite restoration project of all though was his 1976 Kenworth Semi Truck...we took it to truck shows and it wons lots of trophys. I will cover that in my next post. Have a great day. - Ann

What I have learned about Restoring Used Heavy Equipment

2011-10-26T11:12:00.000-07:00

We used to buy used heavy equipment and spent many hours, days and weeks scraping off old paint, sanding and painting and looking for parts. I would call all the parts places and also spend hours online looking for parts. Then after getting a machine completely up and running and looking good would try to sell it...that is unless we decided to use it ourselves. Those days are long gone as Russ had a heart attack
and within a year another one so his days of working so hard outside in the hot sun are long gone.
So now I just sell used heavy equipment, old boats, machinery and used cars for other people on http://www.floridaearthmovers.com
It's not so bad...it helps pay the bills and I have met alot of interesting people along the way.
Although we did try to get the best price we could on the used equipment we did buy before restoration I have come to the conclusion that it isn't worth restoring except to use for yourself.
Seldom did we make enough of a profit to justify the hard work that went into it. So I am more than happy to just sell other people equipment and let someone else do the restoring.
Maybe you could find something here worth restoring.

Swine Flu is still spreading - Just not Top News Anymore

2009-05-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

Although it's not in the news as much it seems to me that the Swine Flu has spread alot in schools.

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ABC News Swine Flu Shuts Down 16 NYC Schools ABC News - USAAs more school shut their doors in response to the swine flu threat, fears over the illness are beginning to resurge. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden ...See all stories on this topic

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I am still using sanitary wipes after visiting public places.

Great time to buy a boat - all kinds of bargains here in Florida.

Everyones selling their fun toys like muscle cars now.

SWINE FLU STILL AROUND & GROWING

2009-05-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

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Mass. confirms 7 more swine flu casesBoston Globe - United StatesBOSTON—State health officials say they've confirmed seven new cases of swine flu in Massachusetts, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 88. ...See all stories on this topic

I still use hand sanitizer to prevent catching the swine flu. Yes it takes some effort to be more conscientious but it helps that my significant other is just as concerned. It would be alot harder if I was with someone that didn't care... and I have heard my fill from people like that. Even dear mom is not concerned...how appropriate for Mothers Day...she just doesn't think it's anything to worry about. Won't use hand sanitizer...won't change the way she does things one bit.

9 May 2009 -- As of 06:00 GMT, 9 May 2009, 29 countries have officially reported 3440 cases of influenza A(H1N1) Infection

It's going to be a long hot summer...it's already been in the mid 90's in May which is unusual this early as it is supposed to be spring still...had to turn on the ac last week just couldn't take the heat anymore...last time it was this hot this early was the year 2004 when Florida had lots of hurricanes. I have a feeling we are going to see alot of people suffering in this heat if it keeps up like this. We only go out early in the morning to work on the boat and after 6 in the evening.

WHAT ME WORRY - YUP I STILL DO - ABOUT SWINE FLU

2009-05-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

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We are going out more now these days - went to a small marine surplus store and also a paint shop - hardly anyone there...then stopped for a sub and even ate it where we bought it...but Bunnell is far more rural so no one was around...my guy feels safer in small shops and small towns - so do I. Though we still use hand sanitizer after touching store door handles. No crowds to contend with and if you know where to go there are still bargains to be found.

Swine flu is still in the news though not as much as in weeks past... CDC now confirms 1639 cases in 43 states

We are in the process of restoring a 36' project boat and are just now getting started on it...looking at everything we need to sand and paint the bottom and then compound and polish the hull. Then on to removing and replacing the marine engines. This project will keep him at home with plenty to do for the next 6 months I am guessing. Just in time for the 2nd round of swine flu in the fall. The prices of boats have dropped drastically in the last few months as the economy goes into freefall so there are plenty of great deals to be found out there.

Keeping People & Pets Safe from Viruses

2009-05-04T12:59:00.000-07:00

Some more advice from my friend Lynda about keeping germ free....

"Another tidbit: When you go to a public building that does not use door knobs but rather those handles. I make sure that I pull from the bottom of that handle rather than the top. If you look closely you will notice that the handle is well worn at the top but the bottom may have the original patina. Eric does one better he uses the bottom but only with his little finger. I've just learned something new today :-)

When I became a cat breeder it was absolutely necessary to wash my hands including up to the elbows when I would go from kitty room to kitty room. Sometimes that meant as much as 60 times per day!

The purpose of segregation of mothers with young babies from the rest of the population is to safeguard those babies with lesser immunities from those that have better systems to fight viruses and the transmission of diseases. If I don't wash my hands up to the elbows I am the reason that illness are transmitted.

In humans it is the babies that have the most danger of becoming ill.

When I am doing my duties I start with clean clothes and work with the babies first and then the youngsters then the adult population. I also realize that viruses and bacteria can hang onto the clothing that we wear. Never do I start with the adults and work backwards. If I do, I change to a clean set of clothing.

Just a little more babble........My cat nursery (where moms and very young babies reside and grow up) is empty. I birth my queens in my bedroom just in case they start in the middle of the night. My nursery is the bedroom next to me. Before I move these next mothers and babies I will steam clean that room...... ceiling, walls and furniture and especially the floors. After I have done the floors I will still disinfect the floors especially the grout before I will allow those precious babies into that room.

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I'll give you 3 guesses as to what I am doing this afternoon.

Is it worth it?????? Absolutely!!!!!!

This same advice can be applied to any family with infants and young children!

Going overboard??? no way!!!! - better safe than sorry :-) Lynda "

HOW TO STAY FLU FREE

2009-05-04T09:53:00.000-07:00

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After I started passing this blog around I got some feedback from various friends and relatives about what they do to stay flu free. I thought I would quote one of them here.

"Thanks for the article, I keep hand sanitizer in my car and in my purse. I wash my hands for at least 30 seconds and especially when I am in a public restroom I continue to employ that methodology. AND when I am done wiping my hands I save the paper towel using it to open the restroom door. This is for all those people that don't wash after peeing.

When I got out to grocery shop , I make absolutely sure that I do not touch my face while in public, even if it means chanting silently to myself as a constant reminder.

Another way of transmission is the daily purse that we use. Going to a public restroom and setting the purse on the floor or even in any floor in any public place is cause for concern. If it is necessary for me to place my purse on any floor surface, it is disinfected that day. I still haven't gotten into the habit of cleaning at least the bottom of my purse daily but I am working on it ;-)

One other hint from Heloise. That shopping carts with the openings to carry babies is the worst place to put any produce products. Babies often times have dirty diapers when they are sitting there! Yuck!

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When I worked for AT&T before I met you, I carried a bottle of alcohol in a spray bottle. Before I would use any operator station I would spray it down especially the keyboard and wipe it clean. Some thought that I was paranoid. But I didn't get the colds that were going around in the room.

Paranoid?? Maybe.

Cautious?? Yes

Sick?? Nope.

That last time that I got sick with flu like symptoms was 1988!

No brag just fact! ;-) " - Lynda

Thanks Lynda for those words of wisdom - Ann

USE HAND WIPES ALOT to PREVENT CATCHING SWINE FLU

2009-05-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

From this article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/04/boyce.flu.hands/index.html
"One study conducted with a regular seasonal strain of influenza virus found that the virus could survive on facial tissues for several minutes and for two to eight hours on stainless steel or plastic surfaces."

Many of us don't consider all the times we touch surfaces strangers have touched in our daily lives. You pull in to pump gas - you touch the gas pump handle. You walk thru the door of a convenience store or any store for that matter - you touch the door handle.

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And of course we all know how bad public restrooms can be. Elevator buttons, store counters, restaurant tables and chairs. The list is endless - enough to make anyone stay home out of paranoia.

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I keep anti-bacterial Wipes in my car and purse and next to the kitchen sink - especially for the refrigerator handle. Some people aren't as careful as others so the rest of us have to make up for it. Even though the media is soft pedaling the symptoms I would rather err on the side of caution and remain vigilant in fighting all those nasty germs out there. Keep on washing your hands people and avoid crowds- this ain't over yet.

WE CAN NOW PASS SWINE FLU TO PIGS - WHAT NEXT!!!

2009-05-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

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Canadian Pigs Have Swine Flu: Caught From a Worker Returning From Mexico - This means this virus can now be passed from human to swine...what we don't know is if it could be passed to other mammals like dogs and cats, and if it can, how it will affect them.

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Normally viruses cannot be passed from humans to mammals...you could cough next to a dog or cat and it would not affect them. But not anymore...only time will tell how bad this thing really is.

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Do Some Gardening!

Since the media is now soft pedaling the symptoms people will not be as careful about things and more people will let themselves be exposed - thinking it's not that bad...until Fido and Fluffy get sick.

We were thinking it was ok to go out to eat - until I also read this:
Florida up to 15 suspected, 3 confirmed cases of swine flu
ABC Action News - Tampa,FL,USA
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida's Department of Health says they are now monitoring 15 probable cases of swine flu throughout the state, and said a third case of ... See all stories on this topic

Swine Flu Symptoms Not So Bad - So No more Worries - Right?

2009-05-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

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Well from what I've been hearing the symptoms of the swine flu are not so bad...
3 days and it's done...you may be contagious for a bit longer than your symptoms but it doesn't seem even as bad as the common cold from what I've read.

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So now we will go out for those .50 cent chicken wings on weekdays and take our chances. Restaurants aren't as crowded on weekdays either. I can go without seeing relatives and going out to bars...we never did that much anyways...
but kinda tough to quit going out to eat at least once a week. I'm a great cook but even I need a change. I am hoping if we do catch it - it will make us more immune to the next strain coming in the fall or winter.

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Luckily I work from home so I don't have to deal with all the co-worker issues...I think people will still stay at home more and do more gardening...maybe fix up their houses a bit to pass the time. I think people will have second thoughts about going out to public pools and entertainment venues. You will see more at home birthday parties for the kids. Mom will stock up the pantry a little more this summer. I already put my garden in so now have lots of weed pulling to do. Wish it would rain more - the pond is dry and it's getting to be in the 80's now. I already ordered masks and had some leftover from when the Bird Flu was in the news a few years ago. Well it's back to posting ads for harleys for sale and such...have a great day.

AVOIDING PEOPLE & the SWINE FLU

2009-05-02T07:29:00.000-07:00

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I talk to my family by email regularly and they live all over the US...my brother in Dallas says yup the schools are closed...my sister in Houston says yup the schools are closed...and these people are clean freaks - I wonder how they are handling it.
Got invited to a pool party today here in Orlando but some guests will be flying in from Europe so not too sure I wanna be around them so may not go-it's harder now to stand there when someone gets right up in your face to talk...from what I've read people can be contagious without even having any symptoms at first...I catch things pretty easy...even if someone coughs on the other side of the room I seem to catch it.

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I ordered masks since I can't seem to find them in any of the stores around here. My cousin in New Hampshire was grateful when I sent her my blog so she could order them online as she says she couldn't find any in the stores near her either. First time she was ever that nice about my writing - usually she tears it apart. LOL Have a great weekend. I know after awhile I will get used to this new lifestyle - time to pay more attention to my garden I guess.

BUY YOUR MASKS AND GROCERIES NOW!!!

2009-05-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

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Get Masks while you can cause there are none at the last Walmart I went to in Deltona, Florida....
you can Buy Masks Online or try finding them in the stores. I have had no luck. We were already stocked up for regular groceries and each day we go out and buy a few more things as we think of them...but soon it will not be a good idea to go out as much. Such a shame as we liked going out to eat but now when you do you have 2nd thoughts. Best to stay home as much as you can and out of public places. Kids are great for spreading germs so I try to stay as far away from them as possible. Bought lots of anti-bacterial wet ones (they come in the yellow packs) for wiping my hands off after touching grocery carts, door handles, even my own groceries. Be sure to wash your hands and all your produce real good.

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That flu germ lasts 15 minutes on surfaces so wipe off your counters with lysol or vinegar. If you share your frig with a roomate you may want to have a talk and wipe off the frig handle regularly. I love my family but my sisters kids are not going to be as careful as I am...so they can just email me...heard they were shuttin down schools in Dallas and Houston which are two really big cities I have relatives in so...soon it shall be over this way. My cousin in New Hampshire said it was already up there...and she won't be flying down to see me anymore for awhile. It was not crowded at all in the grocery stores thankfully but I'm sure by next weekend it will be. From now on we will be going early in the morning when it's cool and not that crowded on weekdays. Have a great weekend.

STOCK UP FOR THE COMING FOOD SHORTAGES

2009-03-03T17:55:00.000-08:00

I am truly a nut gatherer when it comes to winter and for months now I have been preparing by stocking up on all different types of food. I felt that no matter what Obama did he could not stave off the current and ongoing economic collapse that has befallen the entire world. This is not something I am blaming anyone for ....it's time to look past that... and look towards being prepared. I have always been the type of person that hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. Or at least hoped I did enough to prepare. It's hard to know what enough is.
Suffice it to say that if you have even thought of preparing for economic hard times you are now not just among the few ...but among the many. If you have tried hard not to spend and instead tried to pay off your debts - then you are thoughtful of at least that. That owing less is a better position to be in. And even if you can't get past that - and the best you can do is set aside food for yourself and your family...at least there was some forethought there. We all know that we can do more to prepare ourselves ...but we do the best that we can. It always helps to know that there are others that think the same way we do - so you are not alone in your thoughts. Keep up the good work and set aside dried goods and canned goods...no one expected the weather we are having now. Perhaps this is Gods way of reminding us to be more prepared. I would highly recommend even considering dehydrated foods from ...efoodsdirect.com...I have enjoyed their 3 day sampler and I think that after trying it out you will come to the same conclusion ...that the aluminum foil packaging and long shelf life of their products is the way to go. It takes up less space than canned food, for less money and stores longer without corrosion.... and even in damp climates. Give em a look see and you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that http://www.efoodsdirect.com/ - is the way to go.

Teamsters May Strike at Seaports

2009-02-03T16:47:00.000-08:00

Gasoline prices rise on possibility of refinery strike
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA... efforts by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to organize truck drivers at US seaports and the recent strike threat from utility workers who ...See all stories on this topic

Yes it looks like gasoline prices are rising and having a refinery strike looming doesn't help.
Time again to sell all those gas guzzling semis...if you need help selling one I can post yours for no up front cost to you on my Used Heavy Equipment site.

Do you have old used equipment you need to get rid of? I can do that too just email me the pictures of it and as much information as possible about it.

There's a nice Twin Screw Freightliner on my site you might also be interested in.

Truckers Strike News-End of Year Clearance Sale

2008-12-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

End of Year Clearance Sale on all Used Heavy Equipment
Modular Buildings only $4995
Vending Machines $65
Case Backhoe $5000

Google News Alert for: truckers strike
Labour dispute threatens BC portsFinancial Post - Toronto,Ontario,CanadaA five-week strike beginning in June, 2005 strike by 1200 Lower Mainland port truckers cost the country an estimated $85-million a day. ...See all stories on this topic
JC Penney Drops Oak Harbor Freight Lines as ShipperMarketWatch - USATeamster members employed by Oak Harbor Freight have been on strike since Sept. 22 because of violations of federal labor laws that protect workers' rights, ...See all stories on this topic
Truckers urge Govt to slash diesel prices, abolish taxesHindu - Chennai,IndiaThe truckers have threatened an indefinite strike from December 20 if their demands were not met. The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said the Rs ...See all stories on this topic

BARTERING BECOMING MORE POPULAR

2008-09-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

If you go to craigslist and click on barter you will see that more and more people in small businesses that provide services are willing to barter. This is because their businesses are slowing down in many parts of the country. People that provide services such as roofing, painting, carpentry, land clearing, construction related industries, t-shirt advertising, auto repair, household repairs, plumbing, electrical, lawyers...the more I look the more I see. It is getting harder and harder to sell things and so people are turning to bartering. This trend is a clear indication of the direction our country is headed. Many people are advertising used heavy equipment in trade for other things they are looking for. I have even gotten to the point where I have advertised things I own in trade. I am trying to sell the following items and am willing to do a trade or partial trade for a small economical sportscar, jewelry, gems, coins, bullion, etc.,. what have you got to trade?
Are you looking for a Backhoe, Boat, Horse Drawn Carriage, Emeralds...these are some of the things I have to trade. Perhaps you are a truck driver or former truck driver that owns his own truck. You may want to consider selling it on my used heavy equipment site. I only charge 5% of the sale and you would get great exposure because I post the ads for it on craigslist as well as putting pictures of it on my heavy equipment site. No up front cost here and nothing to lose - you only pay if it sells.

Fuel Prices are Still to High for Most Truckers

2008-08-14T06:55:00.000-07:00

Even though the price of a barrel of oil has gone down it hasn't changed prices much at the pump. We are told that the reason for this is because the price at the pump now is a reflection of the higher oil prices over the last 6 months. It takes time for cheaper oil prices to affect pump prices since gasoline is bought months in advance. Maybe we will see lower prices right before the election - that would not be a surprise.
With fuel prices still high you will still see lots of used semis and used tractor trailer rigs for sale online and on the side of the road. So now is the time to buy that used semi you've been thinking about before fuel prices drop - because then heavy truck prices will go back up. Or maybe you are considering going into a different type of business that involves using heavy equipment.
Whatever you are looking for you are sure to find it at Used Heavy Equipment.

Truckers Strike Worldwide:
Updates for Truckers Shut-down OpEdNews - Newtown,PA,USATruckers Plan Strike September 2nd, 11th and 12th 2008. "The date for the shutdown is September 2nd, 11th and 12th …. nationwide, get the word out …
Colombia coffee stocks low as truck strike drags onguardian.co.uk - UKBOGOTA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Colombia coffee inventories at port were very low on Monday as a truck strike entered its 12th day with little sign that the ...
Official: Indian government mulls fuel price hikeInternational Herald Tribune - France... and its allies in the run-up to elections. In July, millions of truck drivers went on strike across India to protest rising fuel prices and road tolls.

Slow Economy Means Bargains Galore

2008-07-30T17:52:00.000-07:00

Yes folks it may be tougt h times for some and so that is why you will see lower prices on everything from used heavy equipment to horse drawn carriages.
People are getting desperate and need to sell stuff to pay their bills. Take advantage of this great equipment buying opportunity - even trading is becoming more popular.
You will see all manner of trades - some people wanting to take part cash and part trade for motorcycles, pickups, SUV's, boats, you name it - if you are flexible you can make out like a bandit. Many times you will see the same items for sale for weeks and the prices just keep dropping. Keep checking back will you see a price you can afford. Don't be shy - if you don't ask you won't know if they would of taken something in trade. Asking doesn't cost anything.

Qld braces for truckies' action ABC Online - AustraliaTruck drivers across Queensland are preparing to take part in a two-week nationwide industry shutdown which could affect the state's economy.
Truck strike supported by 60pc of drivers, NTRF claims Stock and Land - Fairfax,AustraliaAn estimated 60pc of Australia's road transporters remain on strike and are expected to stay on strike for up to two weeks unless Government responds to
Fresh produce under threat Ipswich Queensland Times - Australia"The trucking industry prides itself on being highly competitive and efficient," the spokesman said. "However, the industry's strength can also be its ...

CHANGE CAN BE FOR THE BETTER

2008-07-10T09:11:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's ok to change - if the change is going to be for the better - change is always difficult at first...such as when my husband and I decided to get out of trucking 2 years ago. We came to the conclusion that it just wasn't worth it anymore. The insurance and fuel costs were killing us and we were fighting all the time about money. After sitting down and doing the math my husband finally agreed that it was time for a change. He misses driving his old Kenworth but I am happy he is at home more. At first it didn't seem like we were getting ahead as the big checks weren't coming in but we also weren't paying those huge bills either. After a few months he could see that it was the right decision. He does land clearing locally-and is now able to hang out at the local diner - a more leisurely pace - sees the neighbors more - works in the garage more. No more getting up at 4 am to rush to work - no more sitting in traffic - or rushing to meet delivery deadlines. The old Kenworth was sold to pay off the bills that had piled up from trucking - that was the hardest part. Be brave and do the math - there are other alternatives to trucking that you will find alot more profitable and less stressful in the long run.

Truckers defer strike threat after progress in talks Belfast Telegraph - United KingdomTruck drivers have deferred their threat to mount strike action over rising fuel costs following further talks with government officials. ...
Trucker Strike at Panama/Costa Rica Border Council On Hemispheric Affairs - Washington,DC,USA... considering breaking the strike because the Costa Rican government eliminated all restrictions on Panamanian imports in response to the truckers claims. ...
'Progress' in NYC concrete truckers' strike talks Newsday - Long Island,NY,USANEW YORK - As Day 8 of a strike by concrete truck drivers begins, both sides in the dispute say they have made progress during talks. ...
NYC strike stalls city builds Construction Digital - UKA strike by hundreds of cement truck drivers in New York has ground construction projects to a halt. More than 400 drivers for Local 282 of the ...

Prepare For World Wide Truckers Strikes NOW!

2008-07-01T05:33:00.000-07:00

Stock up on food, water, fuel...everything you would need to tide you over during a hurricane or tornado in your area. Be prepared. Truck strikes affect us all - causing food shortages in some cities. Weird weather is causing unprecedented disasters in areas where tornadoes and super cells never appeared before. Buy a dump truck or dump trailer and make money helping in disaster cleanup. You can use a dump truck to pull a dump trailer or a small pickup truck to pull a dump trailer.

Are we prepared for next disaster? Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USAOther considerations: Could a trucker's strike cause shortages of food from the supermarkets or convenience store shelves? There has been talk of such. ...
Oil - New truckers’ strike causes chaos on French roads30/06 20:15 CET
EuroNews - FranceLorry drivers in France have been staging protests against the high cost of fuel, causing hundreds of kilometres of traffic jams. ...
Fast lane to price rise: Truckers to strike from July 2
IBNLive.com - New Delhi,India"We're going on a strike from July 2 to protest against various things. Everything was agreed upon in an agreement in 2004 but nothing been followed. ...
Punjab, Chandigarh truckers to join AIMTC strike
Hindu - Chennai,India Truckers have even claimed to have got the support of tempos, booking agents for the strike call. "We have even got the support of tempo operators who ply ...
Truckers warn of indefinite strike from midnight
Hindu - Chennai, IndiaNew Delhi (PTI): Truckers across the country will go on an indefinite strike from midnight tonight to push their demand for abolishment of toll tax and ...

Equipment Prices Drop Because of Diesel Fuel Prices

2008-06-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Now's the time to buy used heavy equipment as anything that uses diesel fuel, the most expensive fuel, is at an all time low. Diesel trucks, diesel equipment, diesel generators, diesel dump trucks...you name it - the prices are dropping. People are unloading their equipment like there is no tomorrow. And based on the stock market the last 2 days maybe that's true.
Get rid of your used heavy equipment while you can or buy some cheap if you can afford the fuel.

Aussie truckers might strike Today's Trucking News - USAIn fact, don’t be surprised if you see an Australia-wide driver action, similar to the European strike, soon. According to sources in Canberra, ...
Truckers not to withdraw strike call from July 2: AIMTC Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India... PTI CHANDIGARH: Truck operators body All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) today said it will not withdraw its indefinite nationwide strike call ..
Australian truckers could strike in protest of fuel costs Land Line Magazine - Grain Valley,MO,USAThe head of the trucker’s union in Australia says his members are prepared to go on strike if something isn’t done soon about soaring diesel fuel prices. ...
Diesel thieves strike it rich in rural areas by draining farmers ...guardian.co.uk - UKTruckers are used to taking precautions to protect their valuable loads but now they are having to try to guard their fuel caps when they are parked. ...

Truckers Strikes Looming in Brazil, UK and Italy

2008-06-26T07:17:00.000-07:00

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Brazil truckers begin strike over fuel prices Reuters - USA By Camila Moreira and Reese Ewing SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Truckers across Brazil started an open-ended strike on Wednesday, protesting high fuel prices and a ...
Truckers postpone planned strike over diesel prices Belfast Telegraph - United KingdomTruckers have postponed a planned nationwide strike to highlight the threat posed to their livelihoods by the spiralling cost of diesel. ...
Italy, Truckers To Resume Talks Wed As Strike Looms -Report FXstreet.com The Foreign Exchange Market - Barcelona,SpainThe Italian government and the country's associations representing truckers threatening to go on strike next week will resume talks Wednesday as they ...

Truckers Strikes Still Going on World Wide

2008-06-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Wow fuel costs dropped 5 cents and they say we should be happy - what are they kidding!
This is not going to end people - it's a game they are playing on all of us.
Get out of trucking while you can - sell your truck, why torture yourself. Work locally and be closer to your family.
Run heavy equipment instead, do trucking locally, store food, prepare for tornadoes, hurricanes, and food lines.
Network with like minded people.

90000 Spanish truckers strike over soaring fuel prices CBC.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
The truckers participating in the strike are largely self-employed or work for small and medium-sized shipping companies, BBC News says. ...
South Korean construction unions join truckers on strikeXinhua - China SEOUL, June 16 (Xinhua) -- South Korean construction unions joined truckers on a nationwide strike on Monday over rising fuel costs, according to Yonhap ...See all stories on this topic
South Korean Workers Go On Strike; Demand Fuel Subsidy Raise, Pay Hike Gant Daily - Clearfield,PA,USAKorean Cargo Workers' Union has led around 13000 truckers from different organizations in the work stoppage to demand an increase in the fuel subsidy from ...
Truckers' strike cripples Busan port Cargonews Asia - Hong Kong The truckers' strike has caused US$2.31 billion in losses to exporters and $2.43 billion in losses to importers. The government has asked Korea Express Co, ...
UPDATE 1-Colombia truckers strike over fuel costs, freight Reuters UK - UKBOGOTA, June 16 (Reuters) - Colombian truck drivers went on strike on Monday to protest high fuel prices, tolls and freight payments, but the government ...See all stories on this topic

Rising Fuel Prices Worldwide Causing More Truck Strikes

2008-06-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

It's all about the cost of fuel...and no matter what it's caused by, speculators, lack of refineries, you name it... there's not a damn thing you can do about it except watch it go up and up.
Yes you can do something about it - quit buying it - sit down and do the math - would you be better off working locally perhaps running heavy equipment. Investing in buying and selling used semis. Sell your own and keep track of everyone that calls and help your friends sell theirs too for a fee. Help yourself while helping others get out of their debt nightmare called trucking. Change is painful but sometimes it is the right thing to do. Just because you have been trucking all your life doesn't mean you have to now. Take control of your life and your finances - think about who is really running things.

UPDATE 1-Colombia truckers strike over fuel costs, freightReuters UK - UKBOGOTA, June 16 (Reuters) - Colombian truck drivers went on strike on Monday to protest high fuel prices, tolls and freight payments, but the government ...
Truck strike as fuel-price protests reach ColombiaScotsman - United KingdomColombian truckers joined demonstrations by transporters from Europe to Asia who are demanding help in managing costs as world oil prices soar to record ...
Disrupted Logistics Marks 4th Day of Truckers` Strike동아일보 - South KoreaWith the truckers’ strike in its fourth day yesterday, major ports and inland container terminals handled just 10 percent of cargo in showing the paralysis ...See all stories on this topic
Small Firms Urge United Effort for Economic Revival동아일보 - South Korea“Many small businesses are in serious difficulty due to the prolonged candlelight vigils and the truckers’ strike,” the associations said in a statement. ...

TRUCKERS STRIKE AGAINST HIGH FUEL COSTS WORLD WIDE

2008-06-15T13:04:00.000-07:00

Truckers are striking worldwide over higher fuel costs..they can no longer afford to operate.
Nationwide truckers are forced to sit and wait till their trucks are full in order to justify driving or lose money so this slows down deliveries.
If you have been thinking of getting out of trucking you are not alone. Have you thought about getting into operating Heavy Equipment or buying and selling used heavy equipment.
If so please visit Florida Earth Movers to sell your own equipment, semis, trailers, lowboys, etc.,. or buy other peoples equipment for yourself or your business partners.

South Korean Construction Drivers' Union Plan to Join StrikeBloomberg - USABy Shinhye Kang June 15 (Bloomberg) -- South Korean drivers working for construction companies will join a truckers' strike in protest against surging fuel ...
Anger boils in Europe over rising fuel prices TheChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,CanadaSpanish consumers started stockpiling food on Wednesday over concerns that an ongoing truckers’ strike that has disrupted deliveries might cause food ...
Thousands of South Korean truck drivers continue strike over ...International Herald Tribune - FranceThe truckers' strike has already caused US$11 million in losses to exporters and US$3 million to importers, according to the Korea International Trade ...
Update: Trucker's strikeAutocar - Teddington,England,UKTanker drivers contracted to Shell are set to follow up the strike that started this morning with another four day action next week if employers do meet ...
Opel says Spanish truckers' strike affects production in GermanyInternational Herald Tribune - France"The truckers' strike in Spain is extremely annoying for us," he said. The Eisenach plant, which makes the Opel Corsa, uses components that come from an ...See all stories on this topic
S Korean truck drivers rally to demand minimum wagesXinhua - ChinaMany South Korean ports reported they were affected by the truckers strike which started Thursday. In Busan, 83 percent of all containers in the city's ...
Fuel Protests Intensify Across AsiaNew York Times - United StatesA two-week truckers’ strike in 2003 cost exporters 540 billion won, or $519 million at Friday’s exchange rates, Mr. Han said, citing figures from the Korea ...
Truckers strike threatens to paralyse portsCargonews Asia - Hong KongThousands of South Korean truck drivers today joined a strike launched yesterday to protest against surging oil prices, threatening to paralyse the ...
Euro automakers in peril from truckers' strikeMotoring - South AfricaGerman automakers, according to the industry's main federation VDA, are predicting a serious supply crunch if a Spanish truckers' strike gets worse. ...
More than 5000 South Korean truck drivers begin strike over rising ...International Herald Tribune - FranceAP SEOUL, South Korea: Thousands of South Korean truck drivers launched a strike Friday to protest surging oil prices, threatening to paralyze the country's ...
VW shuts production at Portugal plant for one dayReuters - USALISBON, June 12 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Autoeuropa factory in Portugal will shut down for a day on Friday due to a truckers' strike, but will resume ...See all stories on this topic
Spanish truckers join int'l fuel strikesMarketplace - Los Angeles,CA,USAThe truckers' strike in Spain is the latest in a string of international protests against the rising cost of fuel. Renita Jablonski talks to Danny Wood in ...
Exporters seeks talks with govt on truckers strikeBelfast Telegraph - United KingdomThe Irish Road Haulage Association is threatening to mount a countrywide strike on June 27th to highlight the threat posed to their livelihoods by ...See all stories on this topic
Unionized truckers to strike from midnightYonhap News - Seoul,South KoreaSouth Korea's worst-ever truckers' strike was in May 2003 and lasted two weeks, costing the nation US$540 million in losses.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080611/bs_afp/worldinflationprotestenergytransport

MADRID (AFP) - Auto plants in Spain were paralysed and Portugal's main airport banned planes from refueling Wednesday as a third day of strikes by thousands of truckers caused heightened chaos and shortages

Truckers Striking World Wide

2008-06-03T04:32:00.000-07:00

Tired of high fuel prices - thinking of leaving the trucking industry..perhaps you should consider buying a backhoe, loader or dump truck and start working locally. Think of how happy mom and the kids will be when you are closer to home.

Worldwide Truckers Strikes in France, Chile, Spain, Canada...

Fuel strikes show no sign of easing off - Euronews.net - Lyon, France In La Mede near the southern French port of Marseille, fishermen joined truckers and taxi drivers in blocking access to an oil refinery.

Fishing strikes falter as French farmers, truckers protest fuel priceAFP - In Spain, fishermen in some Mediterranean ports returned to work Monday as the indefinite national strike launched Friday began to ease. ...See all stories on this topic

Chile's Bachelet announces US$1 billion subsidy to counter high ...International Herald Tribune - France The announcement came on the eve of a planned nationwide strike by nearly 40000 truckers demanding elimination of fuel taxes. The truckers' leaders said ...

French truckers begin oil depot blockade Edmonton Journal - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada MARSEILLE, France / French truckers began a new blockade on Sunday night of a major oil refinery on the Mediterranean coast, with taxi drivers vowing to ...

Fuel anger flares across Europe Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia PROTESTS against spiralling fuel costs have spread to several parts of Europe as fishermen, truckers and farmers marched on government offices, ...

WORLD TRUCKER STRIKE NEWS

2008-05-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

Time to sell that truck - go to Used Heavy Equipment for Sale and post it online for free. If your truck sells it is only a 5% consignment fee.

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Truck and taxi drivers on strike in SofiaSofia Echo - BulgariaThe truckers’ protest was organised by the Confederation of the Automobile Transport Associations, Bulgarian-language daily Dnevnik reported. ...
REGION VIII TRUCKERS PROTEST GAS TAXSantiago Times - Santiago,ChileJorge Pizarro, who supports the truckers' strike, said, “There hasn't been any willingness from the Finance Ministry to lower fuel taxes."
GM speeds production cuts at 2 pickup truck plantsForbes - NY,USABefore the strike at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (nyse: AXL - news - people ), the Flint plant was running three shifts and Pontiac was ...
Many hauliers nearing end of the road, warn protesting lorry driversguardian.co.uk - UKOthers said the only way people would really take notice would be for all lorry drivers to go on strike for a week. "Everything you buy goes on a truck. ...
Looming French truckers strike could cripple portsRoad Transport - London,UKAs CM went to press, no-one was able to confirm if action would be taking place, or the days on which disgruntled truck drivers would be staging any strikes ...
French and Spanish fishermen strike
Spero News - USA

TRUCKERS STILL STRIKING WORLD WIDE

2008-05-25T19:58:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend:
As America remembers its veterans...the rest of the world prepares for what else will come next with the further dollar devaluation - worldwide food shortages, global inflation, rising fuel costs, lower living standards.

TRUCKERS STILL STRIKING WORLD WIDE:
French fishermen suspend strike AFP - Three supermarkets were raided in the southern Bordeaux region late Thursday and fishermen clashed with truckers loading fish at the Arcachon port.
Truckers feeling the pinch: Daily Record - Ellensburg,WA,USAJordan doesn't have much confidence in any sort of strike by truckers. "You can't get everybody to do it," he says. Mike Langford drives a dually, ...
Balkan truckers ON STRIKE Sofia Echo - BulgariaThe Greeks were the first to start action with a 10-day truckers’ strike that led to considerable fuel and goods shortage and caused rising tension around ...
Stockton truckers call out the industry with 400 on strike libcom.org - London,UKIndependent truckers in California's San Joaquin Valley shut down their rigs on Friday, May 2nd declaring an open-ended strike. At $4.80 a gallon, ...

Prepare yourself and your land - you will need farm equipment to till your land and heavy equipment to do land clearing, dump trucks for hauling debris - now is the time to get what you need.

Worldwide Truckers Strike News

2008-05-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

As you can see below from these news articles from around the world Semi Truck drivers are striking all over the world not just in the U.S. as in California but also in Canada, Bulgaria, Spain, Pakistan, Macedonia, France and Mexico. The higher cost of fuel is affecting transportation of goods worldwide. This has also pushed down the prices of tractor trailers and semis as you will see on the ebay ads on my used heavy equipment website there are alot more for sale and at greatly reduced prices.

Stockton Truckers Call Out the Industry with 400 on StrikeBay Area Indymedia - San Francisco,CA,USAA handful of truckers from a couple companies chose not to strike and crossed the picket lines of their fellow drivers. Rail management for Union Pacific ...

Jevic Transportation Closes; Some Truckers WorryAssociated Content - Denver,CO,USAMy aunt started working for a trucking business during the truckers strike, but she thought that it would help her family to get back on their feet. ...

Truckers protests against the higher fuel pricesSofia Echo - BulgariaSofia Police directorate will provide security guards and control posts, as well as will regulate the traffic during the strike, the statement read. ...

Labor News RoundupGuerrilla News Network - USAFord in Spain; Mass strike over French job cuts; Dems vs. labor in US election; Truckers strike over freight rates & fuel prices Ahoy, fellow workers ...

No political solution in FATA likely anytime soonDaily Times - Lahore,PakistanInsecurity along key trade routes was endemic and transit traders and truckers were left paying exorbitant tolls or simply having their goods stolen, ...

Independent dump truck drivers to strikeTimes and Transcript - Moncton,New Brunswick,CanadaTruckers say they will boycott any Department of Transportation contracts until they reach a deal. Currently, independent dump truck drivers in the province ...

On the picket lineWorkers World - USAThese two locals join nearly 30 GM plants currently closed or partly shut due to the months-long strike at GM parts supplier American Axle. Truckers called ...

Greece's largest union grouping call for a nationwide strikeMacedonia - Montreal,Quebec,CanadaGreece's largest union grouping called for a nationwide strike to take place on Thursday to protest against government privatisation plans, with transport, ...

French fishermen, truckers protest over fuel costsReuters - USAFishermen forced concessions from President Nicolas Sarkozy last November following a six-day strike that blocked numerous ports and oil depots, ...

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE

2008-04-06T06:48:00.000-07:00

UK News about Truckers Strike news is finally spreading worldwide.
Big Rig Documentary about Trucking comes out in June

You think you've got problems now....it's gonna get worse
Food Riots Already Happening
Mexico Food Riots
Global Rice Shortage
Haiti Food Riots
Africa Food Riots
Yemen Food Riots
World Food Crisis
It's all about Biofuels - Biofuel crops replacing grain crops along with drought have caused a world food shortage. Ask yourself - Who knew to plant biofuel crops before the price of oil skyrocketed?
Who controls the Biofuel Industry?
Who bought hundreds of thousands of acres in Paraguay - is it for biofuels/food/water?

Welcome to Life under the New World Order
GM Crops kill Bees and then Mankind

Long Video worth watching:
US food comes from Genetically Modified crops which cover over 80% of the globe. Including biofuel crops. Everything you now eat is genetically modified or created from gm crops.
GM Food is linked to the increases of autism - brain aging in children - the weakest link, growth and immune suppression...time will tell what it does to the rest of us.
You are now dependent on Big Oil and Big Food - Big Water is next - you have been assimilated.
To all my tractor trailer driving trucker friends - have a nice day and enjoy your coffee.

WEEKEND TRUCKERS STRIKE NEWS

2008-04-05T05:29:00.000-07:00

Here are a few notable Trucking news stories I would like to share:

Truckers Gather Around Columbia SC State House
Weekend May Tell Truckers' Strike Impact
Truckers Strike El Paso
Truckers Strike News

Let's Stop Subsidizing Oil Profits
Congress Grills Oil Execs on Record Pump Prices - still no answers
Debunking Oil Industry Myths and Deception
The Big Oil Ripoff

If you run across any other truckers news worth sharing please email it to me

Every corner: Achievement in one area of your life that shines a positive light on all the other areas in your life. So when you seem to be stuck in one part of your life, like driving a tractor trailer, put some effort into making improvements elsewhere.
If, for example, you're having trouble making progress in your career as a truck driver, work on improving your level of physical fitness. The beneficial effects of a higher level of fitness will spill over into all parts of your life.
By the same token, you can't expect to ignore important parts of your life and have things go well in other areas. You can't ignore your spouse and family and expect your job to take up the slack.
Success is a full-time endeavor. It comes when you integrate positive efforts and expectations into every corner of your life.
Your health, your trucking company finances, your friendships, family, faith, community, career, learning, relaxation and recreation all contribute to each other. Balance your time and attention on a daily basis among all the things that truly matter, and the positive momentum will quickly grow.
The achievements that really matter are those that enhance your whole life.
-- Ralph Marston

HANG IN THERE - IT AIN'T OVER YET

2008-04-04T04:36:00.000-07:00

Dont give up Truckers - we are with you in action and in spirit.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."-Theodore Roosevelt

News About Truckers United

Maybe it's time to change jobs - hmmm... Salmon Fishermen aren't doing much better. Maybe it's time to just take the old boat out. Sometimes a change of scenery can do you good.

A burden you don't deserve:
It's easy to blame someone else for your trucking troubles. Yet when you're truly honest with yourself, it's clear that blaming someone else will not add the slightest bit of value to your life.
It seems fair and reasonable to expect your problems to be solved by the people who caused them, but stop and think about it. Do you really wish to give those people who caused your problems any additional control over your life and your future?
To move your life in the direction you choose to go, you must be willing to take full responsibility for it. That means moving past what's easy and accepting that things are not always going to be fair.
Who knows that better than a Tractor Trailer driver.
Perhaps life has given you a burden you don't deserve. Instead of seeing that as an excuse to give up, see it as an opportunity to give more.
Though you may not have brought the troubles upon yourself, you can nevertheless make positive use of them. Choose to take full responsibility for your own situation, and you'll begin to see how you can rise from it to a level that's higher than ever before.
Real success does not result from everything going perfectly. Real success comes when you're willing to move forward no matter what may happen.
-- Ralph Marston

THIRD DAY OF TRUCKERS STRIKE 2008 - STAND YOUR GROUND

2008-04-03T05:41:00.000-07:00

Yes the Truckers Strike of 2008 is still going on this Thursday, April 3rd. I know it's hard to tell because of the lack of news coverage. I am sure you can guess why it is isn't getting any news coverage - because big oil doesn't want it to - and they do control our media.
Until an effect is seen and complained about loud enough - it will not be noticed.
Local newspapers will print stories about the effect it is having long before it will ever get on TV.
Another reason to park it: When you do your taxes at the end of the year and add it all up do you see yourself working for less than $10 an hour driving that tractor trailer? Can you justify doing that? and being away from your family for that? Somethings gotta change.

After all - if you are sitting at home on strike there is no one to interview at the truck stops anyways. So keep on posting daily to the news links listed on the post from the day before which you can see below this post.

Comments to this blog can be posted by clicking on Comment below.

Here are a few words of encouragement from my favorite motivational person Ralph Marston:
What tomorrow will bring Life is dynamic.
And for that reason, the bad news is never as bad as it seems.
Whatever may happen, whatever condition may arise, you can adjust to it and make the most of it. Not only can you survive in the face of changing conditions, you can indeed prosper.
When you look at new developments through the lens of your existing assumptions, they can often appear overwhelmingly negative and hopeless. Yet when you start working your way through the new conditions, brilliant opportunities begin to appear at nearly every turn.
Circumstances are constantly changing, and even the changes are constantly changing. As you continue to adapt, and as those around you also adapt, positive new possibilities emerge and take root.
It's difficult to know precisely what tomorrow will bring. Yet you can know with confidence that whatever tomorrow does offer, there will be a way for you to make the most of it.
For the value and goodness of life never go away. They just continue to be presented to you in new and more fulfilling ways.
-- Ralph Marston

IT'S ALL ABOUT SACRIFICE - STAY SHUT DOWN

2008-04-02T00:58:00.000-07:00

Truckers - You have picked up this cross and it is your cross to bear. SHUT DOWN YOUR SEMI TRUCK - SLOW IT DOWN - Even when other tractor trailers are blowing by you - don't give up on this. It IS making a difference - I will post the links to new reports from across the country later to show you that this truckers strike IS working.
This is what the strike can accomplish: NEWSMAX

If you are able to go to the different news agency websites below and post a comment - let your voice be heard. If they get enough posts and emails there will be more news coverage.

Report a News Tip to CNN

Send a Story Idea to CNN

ABC News

MSNBC

Truckers - This is your one opportunity to do something, make a statement, by your words and your actions well placed. No one ever made a difference without sacrifice and now is the time to put those actions behind your words and your beleifs. Take control of your life and of your future.
Comments to this post are welcome. Click on Comment below to add your thoughts.

From Ralph Marston today:
Your destination depends not on where you are but on which way you go. Your results depend not on what has happened, and not on what you have, but on what you do with it all.
From here, you can go anywhere. There are pathways leading in every direction.
What matters now is which of those pathways you choose. What matters now is the next step you take.
Give yourself permission to decide what you truly desire for your life and for your world.
And know that there is a way, right now, to begin creating it.
When your thoughts and actions have a clear, specific purpose, each moment will carry you closer to the fulfillment of that purpose. When you move consistently in a chosen direction, you cannot help but reach the destination you choose.
Lovingly, thoughtfully and carefully select your direction today. You are always moving toward something, so make that something exactly what you wish.
-- Ralph Marston

HURRAY TRUCKERS STRIKE - EVERYONE SHOW THEIR SUPPORT

2008-04-01T12:42:00.000-07:00

TRUCKERS STRIKE APRIL 1st - 3rd, 2008,
I am so glad the independent truckers are doing this. We need to show our support by joining them in this sit down strike and quit driving for the rest of the week. OK so go out and stock up on groceries first then quit driving as much as possible while this strike is going on.
I don't know how but maybe if enough people join in and they get enough press coverage it will do something to the gas prices. I know it is going to take at least a week before we see the effects of it trickle thru the economy in unstocked shelves and people complaining. Of course I fully expect some people to complain about the truckers instead of understanding why they are striking in the first place - which is outrageously high fuel prices. The large trucking companies get a discount on fuel because they can buy ahead in volume while the indepedent trucker has to pay full price at the pump. I hope that as many truckers as possible can join this strike and that it will make people stand up and take notice. They are really sacrificing folks because if they are not driving they are not making any money and their trucks are still costing them even just sitting idle in insurance costs. It's hard to let a semi truck sit idle when you are paying $8000 plus a year for insurance.
Stand your ground truckers and keep those 18 wheelers shut down as long as you can - I am behind you 100 percent. Good Luck and God Bless.
Comments in response to this post are welcome.

Florida Semis for Sale Cheap

2007-06-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

I have an overabundance of used semis for sale out here in the sticks in Bunnell Florida that needs to be moved.
If you are looking for a tractor trailer or know of someone that is please tell them to visit my used heavy equipment site and scroll down to see all the bargains on used semis for sale. I also have a D6 Dozer on there, dump truck, lowboy trailer and lots of antique equipment on other pages.
There must be some mechanically inclined handymen out there that would love a new project.
We honey I've got plenty of em just visit my used heavy equipment site. and fill out the contact form if you have any questions. I'm just sittin here waitin for you my darlin. I would just love to show you what I've got. And if you don't see it on the website just ask and if I don't have it I may know someone that does.

Drop Deck Trailers For Hauling Heavy Equipment

2007-06-08T16:08:00.000-07:00

Alot of people ask me what the difference is between a drop deck trailer and a lowboy trailer for hauling heavy equipment. Well if you go to my website you will see a low boy trailer right there on the front page that also qualifies as a drop deck because the front of it sets up on the fifth wheel of the semi it attaches to. Some would beg to differ and say that is not a drop deck but I say it is. You can also see even more lowboy trailers by going to my used heavy equipment site and clicking on lowboy trailers on the right hand side at the top of the front page.
I have seen some people use flatbed trailers to haul equipment but that is the type of equipment that doesn't sit up very high. Most things like loaders, backhoes and dozers need to be hauled on the back of a lowboy.

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)

to get more information about the Drop Deck Trailers that you are interested in.

You can also enter the type of Drop Deck Trailer you are looking for in the search box below.

Hurricane Season is Here - Dump Trucks Get Ready

2007-06-05T10:04:00.000-07:00

Now is the time to get your dump truck in good working order for the busy hurricane season ahead. Or if you don't already have a dump truck or dump trailer maybe you should think about getting one. Oh I know some people think that just because last year was slow for hurricanes that this year will be too. But do you ever get that gut feeling that something really big is gonna happen this year - well so do I. Maybe it's the quiet before the storm but the weather has just been too nice lately. This is the coolest beginning of summer I have ever experienced in Florida. We haven't had to use the air conditioning until just yesterday and usually we have it on by the middle of May. Or maybe I am just avoiding those high electric bills that come along in July and August. Even if the weather stays wonderful a dump truck always comes in handy for land clearing and construction projects. Beleive me as soon as the neighbors find out you have one they will be begging to borrow it and the same goes for a dump trailer. And if you have a teenager that you are trying to keep busy during the summer it can really come in handy for his landscaping and yard cleaning business which is a great introduction to hard sweaty manual labor to help inspire him to want to go to college. And sometimes it's easier to get heavy equipment financing than it is to get college tuition.

Get Down and Dirty With a Backhoe

2007-06-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

I haven't met a farmer or land owner yet that doesn't wish for a backhoe. They are so versatile and multi-purpose. You can push dirt around with the backhoe blade, pick it up and dump it into a dump truck and then pickup scoops of dirt with the hoe part. You can dig ponds and ditches. I could go on and on about the myriad of uses for a backhoe versus getting a dozer and loader separately. A Backhoe is an all purpose machine and would be the 1st peice of heavy equipment I would ever get and the 2nd most important being the dump truck. You can put a lowboy trailer onto the back of a dump truck and use it to pull your backhoe. Anyone with a rig like that would be the envy of their redneck neighborhood. So keep your eye out for the backhoe of your dreams, no matter how dirty and ugly it is when you go to look at it remember it can always be cleaned up. If it's still running - it's worth lookin into. Yes you may end up having to replace some hydraulic hoses but you would have to do that with just about any machine sooner or later.

Your Ugly and So is Your Semi Truck

2007-06-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

Do you have one of those ugly semis that have dented fenders and paint chips or just missing a whole lot of paint in places. Is the bumber dented and dragging and looks the way you feel.
Do you seem to spend more time fixin the damn thing than driving it?
Well my friend then it's about time you thought about getting yourself a new or used semi that looks better than what you got.
You may still be ugly but your semi truck doesn't have to be and you will feel better driving something that makes you look good too.
You don't have to buy new to find a good looking tractor trailer. You can even get great heavy equipment financing from Direct Capitol whether it is new or used.
Start looking now and get yourself into a new semi truck that makes you feel good about yourself, your job and your life.
I know you dream about Trick my Truck coming along and fixin that old beater but we both know that ain't gonna happen.

Cheap Semi Trucks and Lowboy Trailers

2007-05-30T08:19:00.000-07:00

I recently added a 1971 Ford Semi Day Cab with a Lowboy Trailer for only $3500
to my used heavy equipment website. It has a 20 ton winch that pulls the Hyster Lowboy trailer up and onto the roller and comes with boom for pulling equipment, the lowboy trailer even has its own ramps. The truck doesn't run but out of the whole asking price we are only wanting $500 for the truck. You won't find a lower price on a lowboy trailer of that size anywhere.
There is also a 1986 Freightliner Semi Day Cab w with a 350 Cummins Diesel engine for only - $2995 OBO - Yes it does run and would make a great work truck that you could use with the above mentioned lowboy.
No matter what you are looking for I am sure you can find it on my used heavy equipment site.

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)
to get more information about the Low Boy Trailers that you are interested in.
You can also enter the type of Lowboy Trailer you are looking for in the search box below

Preventing Rust on Heavy Equipment

2007-05-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

Heavy Equipment is a valuable investments so you want to keep your own used heavy equipment in excellent shape and condition as much as possible. No matter how old or new it is or whether it’s a known model or not, you should give it special treatment as it provides as efficient, safe and comfortable means of earning a living as well as being used for personal use.

It is inevitable for any type of used heavy equipment to experience common mechanical problems; this is especially true if the model is already old. Among the most destructive and the most annoying problems is rust. This affects almost all machinery parts, especially those exposed to moisture. One used semis the body panels, including the doors, the fenders, the hood and the bed are of course among the most vulnerable. When damaged by rust, these body parts become weak and not only that, they become ugly too. Replacement may be your only solution.

The hood is one of the most important body parts as this is used to protect the most vital parts of your semi truck such as the engine. Just like the doors and the fenders, this must be rigid and tough to be able to give the best protection to parts underneath.

Since the hood has a metal covering that is exposed to harsh elements in the environment, the hood is also very susceptible to rust. Because of this, proper care is needed. It must be kept clean all the time and make sure the drain holes around the hood are clear so water can't pass through and cause rust.

Time to Get Ready for the Snow

2006-11-25T10:27:00.000-08:00

Now is the time to think ahead and be prepared for the long winter ahead. It has already snowed in Florida just last week so the rest of the country will soon be in a deep freeze.
I decided to add some pages selling Snow Plow Trucks and Snow Blades that can be attached to the front of pickup trucks which I also have for sale albeit in Florida.
So maybe some of you snowbirds might want to take a vacation to pickup a pickup truck to take back with you to start your snow plowing business.
While your at it don't forget to check out the Snowmobiles for fun and recreation after you work tirelessy clearing your driveway with your handy dandy Snowblower which you could use on your neighbors driveway for a fee or put your teenager to work with.
Doesn't he need to get out from in front of the XBox anyways and make himself useful.

Nows the Time to Buy your Dump Trucks

2006-11-15T13:00:00.000-08:00

As I had mentioned in my previous article on deducting the cost of used heavy equipment purchased for your business a dump truck is a big ticket item which should be depreciated over the useful lifetime of the vehicle. Please be sure to ask your accountant about this as he may feel otherwise. It is similar to depreciating a car for business use. A dump truck would hardly be used for home use but is usually used for hauling debris and aggregate for construction and land clearing projects. And so before the end of the year gets here you need to find you some dump trucks and dump trailers as well as other used heavy machinery to help with your business deductions. This time of year is always a big rush for businesses looking for equipment so do yourself a big favor and check out the many listings on my Dump Truck website.

Used Heavy Machinery As a Business Expense

2006-11-14T14:19:00.000-08:00

I just setup a brand new used heavy machinery website that you might like to look at.
Now is a good time to buy heavy equipment for your business before the end of the year so you can use it as a tax deduction. Certain types of equipment can be completely deducted and some you may want to depreciate over a few years. The best thing to do would be to ask your accountant which would be better for you and tell him what types of heavy machinery you were wanting to buy and how much you expect them to cost.
I am always searching for things I can write off as a business expense as the end of the year draws near. Alot of people buy computers and office supplies this time of year in a big rush to get in as many business expenses as possible. So keep in mind if you are in any kind of business that requires used heavy equipment or machinery be sure to find out from your accountant how much of the cost you can use as a deduction this year.

Dump Trailers are Great For Hauling Sand and Debris

2006-10-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

Many people ask me the difference between dump trucks and dump trailers.
A dump trailer has a detacheable trailer that is completely separate from the truck that pulls it.
Dump trailers come in many different sizes and can be pulled by anything from a pickup truck all the way up to a semi.
Dump trucks on the other hand have the dump bed as part of the truck. You cannot separate the dump bed on a dump truck from the truck. The controls for lifting the dump bed of the dump truck are inside the cab of the truck whereas for dump trailer the controls are on the dump bed itself so the operator has to walk out to the trailer to dump the bed unless it is rigged so he can do it from inside the cab of his truck.
It's not that one is any better than the other it just depends on what you want to use it for.

Lowboy Trailers are Great for Hauling Heavy Equipment

2006-10-19T19:28:00.000-07:00

Lowboy trailers are very versatile and can be used for hauling all kinds of used heavy equipment in any kind of weather. Oftentimes you will see low boy trailers used for hauling large boats.
We have a large selection of used lowboys on our used heavy equipment website.
I noticed alot of people searching for logging equipment this time of year so I put up a page with logging trailers and log loaders on it. You may also see some wood hardvesting equipment appear on the same page.

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)

to get more information about the Low Boy Trailers that you are interested in.

You can also enter the type of Lowboy Trailer you are looking for in the search box below.

Coming Armageddon Calls for Used Heavy Equipment

2006-09-24T12:54:00.000-07:00

What does the Book of Revelations say about the Middle East crisis? How does one of the most puzzling and powerful pieces of literature ever written relate to the Middle East crisis? It describes bloody battles and fiery showdowns between good and evil. Some say that this ancient prophecy might be a blue print for what is happening in the world.Whether you choose to beleive it is up to you. But I tend to err on the side of caution. Preparing just in case is a good idea. After all even if you never need the extra groceries you set aside-you can still eat them even in good times.Good used heavy equipment is another type of insurance needed to prepare for hard times ahead. Think of all the things you can do with your homestead if you have the proper equipment. Will you need a dump truck for hauling debris in the aftermath of a hurricane of some other disaster of nature? Perhaps a good used dump trailer to haul behind your pickup truck will suffice. Better something than nothing. A backhoe is an all purpose tool for any farmer or land excavator. Dozers and bobcats are considered to be essential peices of equipment for any farm to push around, move and lift heavy objects. Think about getting the most needed heavy equipment first and work from there.You will feel much better knowing you have what it takes to survive just about anything these uncertain times throw your way.

Dump Trucks Needed for Disaster Cleanup

2006-09-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

It has come to my attention that dump trucks are always in short supply right after a hurricane or tornado has hit an area. You should make it a point to have one on hand in the event your area is hit with such a devastating disaster. Looking online for good deals on used heavy equipment is an easy way to start. After doing much searching you should be able to narrow down your search to the best of the lot based on your budget, location and condition of the dump truck or dump trailer. Dump trailers are just as useful for hauling debris and are even more versatile as small ones can be pulled by mid size trucks and large ones by conventional pickup trucks. There are also extra large dump trailers that need to be hauled by semi tractor trucks better know as 18 wheelers. If you find yourself in the market for any of these types of used heavy equipment to no hesitate to visit Florida Earth Movers for some great deals on some good old used heavy equipment.

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)

to get more information about the DUMP TRUCK that you are interested in.

You can also Find a particular Type of Dump Trucks you are looking for by entering it into the Search Box Below.

Types of Heavy Equipment You Need

2006-09-22T11:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it is difficult to know what size or type of dump trailer or heavy equipment you will need when you are planning to do many different types of work with it. It is best to write down all the different things you want to accomplish with it such as collecting debris to be taken to the dump, hauling dirt for landscaping, hauling cedar chips for landscaping,etc. Think about how much room you are going to need for these tasks.Ask yourself what types of dump truck do you have that can pull your dump trailer, what is its hauling capacity. Look in the owners manual for each vehicle to be sure. These are all questions you need to answer for yourself before shopping around for a dump trailers of any kind. After you have these questions answered it is a good idea to call around to many different manufacturers of dump trucks to see which ones takes the time to answer your questions. Are they pushy and try to rush you into purchasing a certain model without listening to you or do they truly take the time to listen to your concerns? Are they pleasant even after you tell them you will get back to them later? A good salesperson never closes the door but leaves it open to future possibilities.
If you are in the market for any type of used heavy equipment please visit Florida Earth Movers and see their large selection.

Transporting and Loading Used Heavy Equipment

2006-09-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

Loading and Transporting Used Heavy Equipment
Brian Weseman, president of Towmaster Trailers Inc., in Litchfield, MN, recommends using an angle-iron beavertail to gain maximum traction while loading. “A wood beavertail tends to be more slippery,” he says. "Bulldozers, excavators, and rubber-tired backhoes will get far superior traction on an angle-iron beavertail than on a wood beavertail or ramp, but you need wood if you have a roller. A smooth roller won’t climb an angle-iron beavertail."Driving heavy construction equipment on and off a trailer can be a delicate operation, especially when the terrain isn’t level and flat. Sometimes a site is so uneven that an adjacent roadway must be commandeered for loading and unloading, despite the disruption of traffic.“When you’re loading and unloading, a major concern is to make sure you’re not doing it on a side hill,” cautions Weseman. “Try to minimize the side angle so the equipment doesn’t do the crappie flop---tip over sideways like a fish.”Loading and unloading in wet, muddy conditions causes other concerns. “The softer the ground, the farther into it your lowboy trailer is liable to sink,” Armstrong notes.

Dozers and Loaders Needed For Construction Projects

2006-09-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

Dozers and Loaders are probably the most used of all heavy equipment during construction projects. There isn't a day that goes by when you don't see one on the side of the road or out on a developers lot. Of course there are many other types of equipment used when building houses but these two are the most prolific. I would say that dump trucks play a close 2nd to them.
If it seems like I am rambling it is because I sometimes have a hard time coming up with something interesting to say about antique machinery other than that is needs alot of sanding and painting, oiling and TLC but you can't beat the price.
We really need to get rid of these parts cars that are collecting dust out back so please if you know anyone that wants them we will cut them a really great deal.
There are also some really nice looking sports cars such as Used Corvettes.

Why is Heavy Equipment So Important

2006-09-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

I can't begin to stress the major roll that heavy equipment has in our lives. From that you see used while driving to work along the freeways to dozers pushing dirt around creating new subdivisions near where you live. Heavy equipment has a great impact on the environment and sometimes it is not always for the better. Even though I sell used heavy equipment I am still loathe to see the clear cutting I saw recently in Houston Texas in the haste that developers are in to put up new houses. They literally stripped acres of land of all trees and bushes leaving a barren wasteland upon which they will be building hundreds of rows of tract housing out in the suburbs. I also see this type of development alot around Orlando Florida. I understand it is much easier to develop land in this manner than trying to spare every tree and shrub. In some parts of Florida you are not allowed to cut a tree down that is over 6 inches without a permit and if you do you have to replant many trees to make up for it. Perhaps the trees these developers plant later are supposed to make up for everything they obliterated but I know it takes decades to replace a full grown pine or oak tree.
In the area I live in we leave at least a 10 ft. swath of land uncleared all around the edges of the property for privacy and try to spare as many trees as possible because the shade really makes a difference in Florida. I don't like rules anymore than the next person when it comes to land clearing but it is a sin to see acres of land completely decimated to build these mega subdivisions. Be a responsible land developer and promote better land clearing practices that save already grown trees.

Dump Trucks Needed After Big Storms

2006-09-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

Small Dump Trucks for Debris Cleanup

2006-08-30T15:32:00.000-07:00

I have a small dump truck on my heavy equipment site that would be perfect for debris cleanup after a storm such as tropical storm Ernesto. We didn't get as much rain here as I had hoped but some say that tonight is when it will really hit up here north of Daytona. I hope so otherwise I have to go back to watering all the plants by hand with a garden hose.
I actually have 2 dump trucks on the website a 1988 Ford F150 pickup with dump body on it and I will soon be posting our larger dump truck on there.
We don't be needing it anymore and so it should be on there soon.
If you are interested in dump trucks please fill out the contact form on my used heavy equipment site and let me know.

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)
to get more information about the SMALL DUMP TRUCKS you are interested in.
You can also enter the type of DUMP TRUCKS you are looking for in the search box below

Hurricane Ernesto Coming to Florida

2006-08-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Ernesto is slowly but surely barreling it's way towards Florida today and many Floridians are starting to prepare for the onslaught of high winds and rain.
We do need the rain and are just now starting to get some rain from it up here in the Daytona area but by Wednesday I am sure we are going to see alot more rain than we want.
I am looking forward to the rain as a welcome releif from the heat but along with that will come tornadoes and high winds that I am not looking forward to.
We are all ready here with plenty of water, gasoline, a generator and food set aside just in case its needed. It seems during this time of the year we are in a perpetual state of readiness anyways. We still have our dump truck and backhoe just in case we have to do some heavy duty cleanup. All the vehicles have been filled up with gas and soon we will be moving them away from the trees as an added precaution. Tarps on awnings will be taken down and stowed away, lawn furniture layed down or turned upside down so it's less likely to become a projectile. Hanging plants taken off the front porch. Sometimes it's not until the wind picks up that you realize you forgot something. So Good Luck and God Bless Florida and may all it's people be well prepared.
If you are looking for any used heavy equipment you can find it online at Florida Earth Movers. along with a whole bunch of neat stuff like sports cars, RV's, boats, antique machinery, etc.,.

Can Used Heavy Equipment Help You Prepare?

2006-08-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

In these uncertain unsettling times what should we do to prepare?
You should first do the same as when you prepare for a hurricane - you set aside food, medicines, gasoline, batteries, water, a generator, etc.,. but there is much more time to do more than just that.
You can get the heavy equipment you need to get things done now and for things that will need to be done in the future.
If you live in a low lying area you may want to think about purchasing a backhoe to dig trenches to drain off water or a dozer to build up earth around your homestead.
It's always a good idea to have plenty of ponds for your livestock which may need to be dug with an excavator. Post hole diggers are needed for putting up more fencing. Fuel tanks for storing fuel for your equipment which could become scarce as well as more expensive.
Fiberglass storm panels are a cheap but long lasting alternative to plywood for boarding up windows against a storm. A good old reliable dump truck is so handy on the family farm.
Farm Tractors are always needed for pulling the many farm implements to till your fields.
For heavy duty jobs a loader can be used for pushing away debris and piling it up for burning.
I hope this handy list of equipment will help you to think about what you need to think about getting-and soon.

Is the Crisis in the Middle East a Sign of the End Times?

2006-07-31T07:36:00.000-07:00

What does the Book of Revelations say about the Middle East crisis?
How does one of the most puzzling and powerful pieces of literature ever written relate to the Middle East crisis? It describes bloody battles and fiery showdowns between good and evil. Some say that this ancient prophecy might be a blue print for what is happening in the world.
Whether you choose to beleive it is up to you. But I tend to err on the side of caution. Preparing just in case is a good idea. After all even if you never need the extra groceries you set aside-you can still eat them even in good times.
Good used heavy equipment is another type of insurance needed to prepare for hard times ahead. Think of all the things you can do with your homestead if you have the proper equipment. Will you need a dump truck for hauling debris in the aftermath of a hurricane of some other disaster of nature? Perhaps a good used dump trailer to haul behind your pickup truck will suffice. Better something than nothing. A backhoe is an all purpose tool for any farmer or land excavator. Dozers and bobcats are considered to be essential peices of equipment for any farm to push around, move and lift heavy objects. Think about getting the most needed heavy equipment first and work from there.
You will feel much better knowing you have what it takes to survive just about anything these uncertain times throw your way.

Construction Equipment Needed for Building Shelter

2006-07-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

In the Bible according to Peter Chapter 2 Vers 3:8 - "...do not ignore this fact the day of the Lord will come, when not expected the heavens will rend with a loud noise and be dissolved with fire - so live your life in holiness."
Is this not warning enough that our precious ozone later is being slowly burnt away as more and more carbon is released into the atmosphere by human kind creating a blanket of noxious gases that contribute to the warming of our atmosphere.
Build ye a shelter against the coming of the days when the sky will burn like fire. You will need much construction equipment with which to build this shelter. Backhoes for digging into the ground to build a storm shelter. Payloaders will be needed to move the dirt and construction materials around such as cinder block and bags of cement for the walls of your shelter.
Wheel loaders for loading soil into used dump trailers to tranport it to where you need it most.
Keep thy mind upon the task at hand for it shall become most laborious as the heat becomes more fierce...toil away now as it will only get worse. Knowing you will soon have shade and shelter when others do not will keep you focused on the task at hand.

Ends Time Approaching - It's Time to Prepare

2006-07-29T06:34:00.000-07:00

In the Holy Bibles "Letter to St. Jude" it says; "In the last times there will be scoffers following their own ungodly passions" and I heartily agree. I see people scoffing all over the place when they should be preparing for the coming end times.
Your reap what you sow and if you are just sitting around on your doorstoop watching the world go by you will surely reap nothing when you will be needing it most.
You will need much heavy equipment to prepare your lowlands for the coming floods to dig drainage ditches and barriers against the coming of the rising waters.
Ponds can be dug with backhoes to provide dirt for higher ground to put your trailer on.
Store fuel for your used heavy equipment in large above ground fuel storage tanks for when diesel is harder to come by and prices are higher. Mend yer fences to protect your flock and to keep out unwanted predators. You may want to have set aside a dump trailer for a place to put debris after the coming storms and hurricanes. It may be that trash pickup will be put off so you may need a place to put your trash so you can take it to the dump yourself.
You may also want to install the tracks neccessary for hurricane storm panels in preparation so it will be easier to protect your windows when a storm approaches.
God helps those who help themselves and you will be happier for your efforts in the coming days.

Scorching Heat a Sign of the Coming Apocalypse?

2006-07-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

Broiling temperatures in the 90s and beyond gripped large swaths of the USA on Monday, sending people scrambling for the shade and prompting officials to open air-conditioned buildings and take to the streets to rescue the homeless and elderly.
On the streets of New York, a spot in the shade competed with a parking space as a valuable commodity. Men and women made their way under narrow awnings, lounged under trees and took breaks beneath the umbrellas of hot dog stands.
Could this be the sign of the coming Apocalyse where the earth is burned mightily by fire?
Is this the beginning of the wrath of God! Will the seas reach their boiling point? as it says in revelations.
Be prepared country folk and wary ones and make way for His coming.
Used Heavy Equipment will be sorely needed in these trying times. Wells for water will need to be dug. Fuel tanks for storing up diesel fuel for your heavy machinery as you never know when there will be a run on the gas stations.
Backhoes will be needed to dig holes to plant more shade trees. Be sure to have a fishing boat set aside in case of flooding or the need to fish for your own food.
If you need to evacuate in case of a hurricane you may want to get an RV which also comes in handy in case your electricity goes out. You can run the generator in the RV to stay nice and cool.

Cleaning up Storm Debris

2006-07-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

After all the news about global warming, bird flu and mad cow you just know that this year is going to be a bang up year for hurricanes. Knowing how the past 2 years have been here in Florida now is a good time to plan ahead and have a good dump trailer on hand. Or at the very least a dump bed for your pickup for those big cleanup jobs. Even if you don't need it you or your teenagers can sure make money helping those that do. I found some great dump beds for pickups at Florida Earth Movers and ended up buying one for our Ford F150. We just threw all those palm fronds, branches and shovel fulls of debris in the bed and dumped it into a big pile for burning later. It was a whole lot easier than using a wheel barrow. We didn't get hit that bad around here so it was mostly yard cleanup but it was alot bigger than just plain yard work. We lost a few pine trees and maples that had to be cut up. So plan ahead and get yerself the biggest dump bed or dump trailer you can afford-I hear this years gonna be just as bad as last year if not worse. You can't help but think that looking at all the bad weather in the midwest and most recently Australia. We get tornadoes here too but I haven't seen anything that bad yet.
God Bless and hope you'all have a safe and happy summer.

Horsemen of the Apocalypse are Coming-Prepare!

2006-07-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

Even though it has been 2 months since wildfires roared across Interstate 95 in Brevard county leaving backyards of hundreds of homeowners covered in soot, ash and burned trees and shrubs. There is still not enough rainfall to quench the parched and thirsty ground. One man lost his entire collection of antique trucks to the flames. Homeowners tried in vain to water their lawns as the smoke started coming closer to them. The firefighters did the best they could to keep the flames away from homes but there was still alot of damage. Burned up cars, patio furniture, swing sets, everything you normally have in your back yard can burn and melt from the intense heat. Times like these call for an enormous cleanup effort and there are still 2 months of summer yet for Florida. The drought here shows no signs of letting up, everyone is trying to conserve water, some people are worried their wells may run dry soon if we don't get some rain. These are unusual weather conditions for this time of year in this part of the country. A sign that we should all be prepared for more unusual weather ahead. Intense heat is what heats up the oceans and brings in those massive hurricanes. Even if you don't plan to stick around for the onslaught you will still be coming back to a mess to clean up afterwards. So now is the time to think about buying some good used heavy equipment before you need it. A wheel loader to move fallen debris around is a must. Even if you don't need it you can be sure there will be someone that would pay to use it. Now is the time to prepare for the coming of the apocalypse of hurricanes that global warming has wrought. Pray for deliverance from the onslaught and be prepared in these uncertain times. Install hurricane storm panels on your windows for added hurricane protection.

Uses of Heavy Equipment

2006-07-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

The use of heavy equipment varies in different applications, from civil engineering or infrastructure and military, to other heavy construction developments as well as agricultural and forestry projects. Military equipment includes everything from tanks to aircraft carriers, while civil engineering applications use implements from large cranes to much smaller tools such as jackhammers. Infrastructure projects often include highway repair and maintenance, bridges and overpasses, and projects such as interstate bypasses.
Heavy construction generally refers to building playgrounds or parks and large buildings such as office complexes or shopping centers. Backhoes, bulldozers, and other earth moving equipment are frequently used to break ground, while cranes are often used to place large beams and framing elements. Agricultural interests include farming, which uses heavy equipment such as tractors, combines, harvesters, and balers. Landscaping may be included in both agricultural and forestry categories, utilizing heavy equipment such as log splitters, tillers, mowers, chippers, and stump pullers.

Disaster Cleanup After Hurricanes

2006-07-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

A leading US. government storm expert blames last year's devastating hurricane season on global warming which is making the oceans hotter. "The hurricanes we are seeing are indeed a direct result of climate change and it's no longer something we'll see in the future, it's happening now," said Greg Holland of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo.
Is that enough warning for you?
How much more heads up do you need-get out the survival gear-we are in for a long hard storm season ahead.
Plan A: be prepared for the storm and
Plan B: be prepared for cleaning up after the storm.
One way to make cleanup easier is to get a used dump trailer. I can't emphasize enough how much easier it is to cleanup after a storm with one. It's great to have a place to throw all that storm debris and a way to haul it off for easy dumping. I think I've written enough about how to find the one that is right for you in previous articles so get started and find a used dump trailer now while the weather is fine.
You might also want to find a used backhoe or wheel loader to push debris around with and for easy loading into your used dump trailer.
You can find all different types of used heavy equipment for after disaster cleanup by going to Florida Earth Movers

Click on any listing below then click on REGISTER at the top of the listing (it's FREE)

to get more information about the Dump Trailer that you are interested in.

You can also enter a search in the box below for a particular type of Dump Trailer

A dump trailer is a trailer used for transporting materials (usually gravel or some type of soil) for construction. A typical dump trailer is equipped with a hydraulically operated open-box bed hinged at the rear, the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery.

How to Know What Type of Dump Trailer You Need

2006-07-20T08:45:00.000-07:00

It's difficult to know what size or type of dump trailer or heavy equipment you will need when you are planning to do many different types of work with it. It is best to write down all the different things you want to accomplish with it such as collecting debris to be taken to the dump, hauling dirt for landscaping, hauling cedar chips for landscaping,etc. Think about how much room you are going to need for these tasks.Ask yourself what types of dump truck do you have that can pull your dump trailer, what is its hauling capacity. Look in the owners manual for each vehicle to be sure. These are all questions you need to answer for yourself before shopping around for a dump trailers of any kind. After you have these questions answered it is a good idea to call around to many different manufacturers of dump trucks to see which ones takes the time to answer your questions. Are they pushy and try to rush you into purchasing a certain model without listening to you or do they truly take the time to listen to your concerns? Are they pleasant even after you tell them you will get back to them later? A good salesperson never closes the door but leaves it open to future possibilities.

Heavy Equipment Mechanics

2006-07-19T13:25:00.000-07:00

Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.If you've ever hiked a trail that was once an old logging road, you know that these are often located "off the beaten path." If you think the hike was difficult, imagine what it must have been like to drive a logging truck on that road. Trucks used to drive to distant forests miles away from cities and towns. Then they chugged up steep elevations, winding or zig-zagging up the sides of mountains. Constant wear on the engine, clutch, and brakes meant that trucks often broke down. Decades ago, it used to take a day or more to fix trucks. However, nowadays, heavy equipment mechanics have many more tools at their disposal when trucks and other equipment break down.Heavy equipment mechanics repair machines used in heavy equipment construction, logging, and other industrial work. They maintain equipment so that it operates properly and safely. When equipment breaks down, they examine it for defects. Mechanics often use hand-held computers to diagnose components that need repair. They may take the equipment apart to inspect or repair various parts. Sometimes they use jacks or hoists to lift or move large parts.Heavy equipment mechanics check parts for damage using gauges and meters. They may clean parts by spraying them with or soaking them in solvent. They grease and oil parts that need it. Mechanics repair or replace damaged or worn parts. They use hand tools to remove the parts and machine tools to repair some parts. If necessary, mechanics use welding equipment to weld broken frames or parts. When repairs are complete, they reassemble the equipment and test it for performance and safety.Heavy equipment mechanics who work in large repair shops perform more complex repairs. They may rebuild engines, fix electrical problems, or repair hydraulic pumps. A hydraulic pump is one that is operated by fluid under pressure. Mehanics in large shops often specialize in one or two types of work. For example, a shop may have specialists in major engine repair, transmission work, electrical systems, and brake systems.

Heavy Equipment Financing

2006-07-18T07:01:00.000-07:00

Heavy equipment is huge investment for your business – skid steer loaders, forklifts, excavators, and the like can cost tens of thousands of dollars each. Financing heavy equipment is the best way to get the equipment you need without breaking the bank, and heavy equipment leasing is the most popular source of financing.
Although lessors may have different names for them, you'll find that there are basically two types of heavy equipment leasing: finance and true.
Capital Leases:
Some Finance companies do things called capital leases, conditional sales, or dollar buy out leases. Finance leases are best if you intend to keep the equipment at the end of the lease because they include the option to purchase the equipment for a nominal fee. Payment terms for heavy equipment leases tend to be around the expected useful life of the equipment.
True leases
True leases, also called tax leases, operating leases, or FMV (fair market value) leases, do not usually span the full expected life of the equipment. At the end of the lease, you can choose to walk away from the equipment or purchase it at fair market value. Payments on true leases generally tend to be lower than those on finance leases. This is because lessors have the opportunity to resell the heavy equipment when the lease ends.
Tax implications of heavy equipment financing:
One of the main benefits of financing equipment using true leases is that you may be able to fully claim lease payments for tax purposes. In contrast, the IRS considers finance leases little more than installment purchase plans. Make sure you discuss the tax implications of your financing plans with an accountant before signing any contract.

Loading and Unloading Used Heavy Equipment

2006-07-16T08:08:00.000-07:00

Brian Weseman, president of Towmaster Trailers Inc., in Litchfield, MN, recommends using an angle-iron beavertail to gain maximum traction while loading. “A wood beavertail tends to be more slippery,” he says. "Bulldozers, excavators, and rubber-tired backhoes will get far superior traction on an angle-iron beavertail than on a wood beavertail or ramp, but you need wood if you have a roller. A smooth roller won’t climb an angle-iron beavertail."
Driving heavy construction equipment on and off a trailer can be a delicate operation, especially when the terrain isn’t level and flat. Sometimes a site is so uneven that an adjacent roadway must be commandeered for loading and unloading, despite the disruption of traffic.
“When you’re loading and unloading, a major concern is to make sure you’re not doing it on a side hill,” cautions Weseman. “Try to minimize the side angle so the equipment doesn’t do the crappie flop---tip over sideways like a fish.”
Loading and unloading in wet, muddy conditions causes other concerns. “The softer the ground, the farther into it your lowboy trailer is liable to sink,” Armstrong notes.

Construction Equipment Operators Use Heavy Machinery

2006-07-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Construction equipment operators use machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites, mines, and sometimes your back yard. They operate heavy equipment that clears and grades land to prepare it for construction of roads, buildings, and neighborhoods. They dig trenches to lay or repair sewer and other pipelines, and they hoist heavy construction materials. They may even work offshore constructing oil rigs. Construction equipment operators also operate machinery that applies asphalt and concrete to roads and other structures.
Operators control used heavy equipment by moving levers or foot pedals, operating switches, or turning dials. The operation of much of this equipment is becoming more complex as a result of computerized controls. Global Positioning System (GPS) technology also is being used to help with grading and leveling activities. In addition to controlling the equipment, construction equipment operators also set up and inspect the heavy equipment, make adjustments, and perform some maintenance and minor repairs.
Used Construction equipment operators include: paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators; piledriver operators; and operating engineers and other construction equipment operators. Operating engineersand other construction equipment operators operate one or several types of power construction equipment. They may operate excavation and loading machines equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets that dig sand, gravel, earth, or similar materials and load it into trucks or onto conveyors. In addition to the familiar bulldozers, they operate trench excavators, road graders, and similar equipment. Sometimes, they may drive and control industrial trucks or tractors equipped with forklifts or booms for lifting materials or with hitches for pulling trailers. They also may operate and maintain air compressors, pumps, and other power equipment at construction sites. Construction equipment operators who are classified as operating engineers are capable of operating several different types of construction equipment.

2006-07-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

At sea or on the highway, the sheer size and weight of haulig large loads of used heavy equipment limits their maneuverability. It can’t start or stop as fast, and it requires a much wider turning radius. Also, in each case, the truck driver must deal with issues of cargo securement—to prevent containers from falling off his flatbed trailer, or a bulldozer from falling off a lowboy trailer.
Like a ship’s captain, the driver of a big rig for hauling heavy construction equipment must receive proper training and obtain a special license. Licensure demonstrates that the individual has met a government agency’s minimum standards of qualification to operate the semi—but a license alone is no substitute for experience.

“I’ve had just three drivers over the past 25 years for my low-bed trailer,” says Warren Gomes Jr., vice president of Warren E. Gomes Excavating Inc., in Rio Vista, CA. “You get surprises when you put guys into a low-bed who don’t regularly drive it. The more experienced they are, the fewer surprises there will be. They have an intuitive knowledge of weights and heights, how the truck pulls and how the tractor trailer reacts.”

Gomes emphasizes, though, that even an experienced driver can run into problems if he is driving an inappropriate rig. The truck and trailer must be right for each other.

Gomes has two low-bed trailers, an eighteen-wheeler from Kalyn Siebert of Gatesville, TX, a subsidiary of Heil Trailer International; and a 16-wheeler from Harley Murray Inc., in Stockton, CA, which does business as Murray Trailers and Murray Trucking. The firm initially built pads for natural-gas wells, but now digs trenches and installs storm-sewer and water pipes for housing developments. When Gomes began hauling a 75,000-pound excavator that exceeds the Siebert’s legal weight limit, he purchased the larger trailer.

Using Heavy Equipment to Till Fields

2006-07-13T09:51:00.000-07:00

Tillage uses more fuel per acre than almost any other field operation. Carefully evaluate your tillage plans and reduce tillage or the intensity of tillage wherever you can. Reducing tillage is also likely to provide the benefit of reducing soil erosion. Make sure, though, to look at your whole cropping system and evaluate whether reducing tillage will create the need for other, more expensive operations.
Avoid compacting soil by staying out of wet fields and by reducing passes with heavy equipment. Extra tillage and extra power (and thus more fuel) are needed to break up compacted soil.
Reduce the number of trips across the field by combining operations where possible. Consider modifying equipment so that you can perform multiple operations in one pass. Think about using a tractor with hitches on both the front and rear (several companies are selling hitches that can be mounted on the front of tractors) so that you can attach implements to both ends of the tractor.
Match the tractor to the load. Avoid using heavy, high-horsepower tractors for operations that don’t require much power.
If you have to use a high-horsepower tractor to pull a light load, gear up and throttle down. You can usually save quite a bit of fuel by running an under-loaded tractor in a higher gear but at a lower engine speed. Make sure, though, that you don’t overload the engine; if the engine speed doesn’t change quickly when you change the throttle setting, you should probably shift down a gear. Also, gearing up and throttling down might not work for PTO-powered implements since the PTO will operate at lower speed when the engine is run at less than rated speed.
Inflate tires to appropriate pressure. Inflation pressure is an important variable for traction efficiency, tire life, and ride comfort—especially for radial tires. Check your tractor owner’s manual and/or the tire distributor for suggestions on inflation pressure.
Add the appropriate amount of weight for the load. Tractor weight, or ballast, helps control the amount of drive wheel slippage. Drive tires should slip about 15% when the tractor is pulling a load in the field. Slip can be checked by comparing the distance traveled for a certain number of wheel revolutions when the tractor is pulling a load to the distance traveled when the tractor is not pulling a load. Higher levels of slip cause excessive tire wear and poor fuel efficiency. Lower levels of slip indicate that the tractor is carrying too much weight, which wastes fuel and puts an extra load on the axles and power train. Ideally, weights should be added or removed to match the load when tractors are used for different field operations.
If you can do so without causing excessive soil erosion, lay out fields to minimize the amount of time spent turning around and the amount of time needed to haul loads of harvested crop back to the road.
Try to minimize the amount of time spent driving tractors and other used heavy equipment on the road. Try to keep tractors and other equipment in the field and use faster, more fuel-efficient vehicles to service vehicles in the field and to haul harvested crops to storage.

Used Heavy Equipment for Construction Projects

2006-07-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

There are many different types of construction that can be performed by used heavy equipment depending on what needs to be fixed or built. For instance one major type of construction is heavy construction. Heavy construction is the type of work that occurs when infrastructure is added to an already built up environment, such as building a highway. Those who own heavy construction projects are typically national or local level government agencies that deal with large contracts that last quite a length of time. Heavy construction projects are usually done in the best interest of the public to service them better. Of course, it is hard to agree with this when you’re stuck in traffic while the roads or the sewers beneath them are being replaced, but indeed the end result has us in mind. That being said, not every heavy construction project is undertaken by the government. Some large, private corporations, such as power companies, harbors, railroads, mines and golf courses, are also involved. These private companies, among others, undertake heavy construction in order to create dams, railways, massive earthwork projects, etc.
The most important part of heavy construction that makes it successful is the equipment that is used. Heavy equipment is essential to the project, because without it, even the basic construction work could never be completed.
If you are a subcontractor bidding on a job on one of these big construction projects you will need lots of heavy equipment. There are many places to find new and used heavy equipment to do the job.
I highly recommend looking at Florida Earth Movers as a great place to locate all kinds of used heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, payloaders, wheel loaders, dump trucks, dump trailers, etc.,.

2006-07-11T08:58:00.000-07:00

The most important part of doing heavy construction that makes it successful is the heavy equipment that is used. Heavy construction equipment is essential to the project, because without it, even the basic construction work could never be completed. Used Heavy Equipment is typically quite large, and there are many machinesy created specifically for one or two different uses. The primary equipment used for heavy construction includes but is not limited to: bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, bobcats, payloaders, excavators, etc.,.
Each piece of used heavy equipment plays an important role in the project. For instance, as far as groundwork is concerned, dozers are used. Bull dozers set up the project and create the base. They are then used to raise and drag tons of rock and dirt from the jobsite and into dump trucks.
The biggest problem that often occurs with heavy construction is the cost of building. Heavy equipment is quite expensive, and the people needed to work these machines and tools need to have the skill and experience in order to handle them. That being the case, many companies make the decision to rent or lease used heavy equipment, sometimes even with or without the equipment operators.

Where to Learn How to Use Heavy Equipment

2006-07-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

National Heavy Equipment Operator School offers complete and fully accredited training for entry-level heavy equipment operators. Students train in Florida for jobs and careers on late model bulldozers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, the very popular and versatile compact bobcat excavators and skid steer loaders.
You'll learn how to use the construction equipment for land clearing, culverts and ponds, ditches for utilities, pipe laying, and road building -- including safety training.
If you’re looking for a quality school that offers the best in training on heavy equipment operation (bulldozer, backhoe, wheel loader, excavator, skid steer loader), you can’t do better than National Heavy Equipment Operator School.
I hope this information has helped you to find the type of training you need to operate Used Heavy Equipment.

Finding the Right Dump Truck For the Job

2006-07-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

A dump truck is a truck used for transporting materials (usually gravel or some type of soil) for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated open-box bed hinged at the rear, the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery.
Finding the right dump truck for the type of work you have in mind can be a mind boggling experience. Most people prefer the tandem axle kind thinking that a single axle will not hold up for heavier loads. This may be true for hauling heavy materials like rock and sand but for general trash hauling a single axle dumptruck will work just fine. I have even seen single axle dump trucks with lighter aluminum dump trailers hauling sand with no problem.
Also why get a huge dump truck when a small one will do...if it's a one time job just for yourself you can get by with a small one. If you are in the business of hauling for others then you need something that can haul as much as possible and that can handle as much weight as possible...this way you aren't limited to what you can haul and there will be more opportunities for work. You can find a list of used dump trucks here.

Important Items to Consider When Buy Used Heavy Equipment

2006-07-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

One of the things alot of people take for granted when buying semi trucks or other used heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes and wheel loaders is the cost of replacing the tires.
Those big tractor tires brand new start at $250 and that does not include mounting so when looking at used heavy equipment and tractor trailers be sure to notice the condition of the tires and point out to the seller what it is going to cost you to replace them. If they are in good condition the seller may also point out to you how much he spent on them and expects you to take that into consideration when you make him an offer. We sell used tractor tires on our website but good used ones are hard to find and after many years of trucking we have come to the conclusion we would of been better off to buy new. There is nothing worse than blowing a tire in the middle of a job or while on the road. I know we have stretched out the use of our old backhoes tires to the point where they were cracking all over and after many repairs we finally decided to give up and buy new. That doesn't mean of course we didn't buy a few used ones over the years-but dry rot happens pretty fast in this hot Florida climate so don't expect your used tires to last long. And changing a tractor tire in this heat can give you a heart attack.

Used Heavy Equipment Financing

2006-07-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

There are many ways to finance used heavy equipment. You can do a sale leaseback thru Direct Lease or Zap financing as well as direct financing thru Atria and Balboa Capitol. If these don't work out- you might want to consider a home equity loan or refinancing your existing mortgage to get equity from your home to use for financing your used or new or used semi truck. Last but not least you may try borrowing cash off your credit cards. Sometimes when I see a deal on an old peice of heavy equipment or a car that I know I can fix up and sell to make a substantial return off of I will do whatever it takes to borrow the money to get it. Just make sure that the profit will more than pay for the interest and finance charges accrued from borrowing that money.
If you need help finding financing for a peice of used equipment you are thinking of buying wether it is a payloader, dozer or tractor trailer - please feel free to ask me even if it is for equipment that is not on my site.
I will be more than happy to refer you to a good company to get heavy equipment financing thru.
Thanks for visiting my heavy equipment blog - Ann Menke

Where to Find and Buy Used Heavy Equipment

2006-07-01T16:28:00.000-07:00

We sometimes find old used heavy equipment to buy when out driving around here locally. It's good to keep an eye out for old used machinery sitting in someones side yard or on a vacant lot. It could be the owner cannot afford to fix it or has no more use for it and you can get a real bargain. You may have to stop and ask neighbors who it belongs to and how to get ahold of them. Be careful when walking into yards to look at equipment as sometimes they can become nests for hornets and snakes. It's best if you can find the homeowner first so you don't get bit by a dog too.
If you're not that adventurous you may also find it easier to peruse the classifieds under Tools and Equipment. I sometimes find bargains in the local penneysaver and free classifieds online. Last but not least I will look at traderonline and ebay. They are good when you are trying to find out what different types of used heavy equipment is worth. Also keep in mind just because someone is asking a certain price that isn't neccessarily what they are going to get for it. The best proof I have found for what something actually sold for is to look at the completed listings on ebay. You have to register with ebay first to do this, then do a search for the equipment you are looking for and check off the completed listings box on the left to see those that have already sold. Last but not least please be sure to check out my used heavy equipment as well as cars, boats, motorcycles and RV's at Florida Earth Movers

Places to Post your Heavy Equipment For Sale

2006-06-30T14:53:00.000-07:00

I have found some great places to post used heavy equipment for sale on the internet at
Craigslist.com - the best thing to do after going there is pick the city closest to where the equipment is and then post the ad in the appropriate category. Next do a search for your state free classifieds and a whole list of free places to advertise comes up. Be sure to post in the same state the equipment is in and into a category most closely related to what you are selling. Most all of these free classifieds even allow a few pictures and I always add my website address in the body of the ad to help my site get more traffic.
If you are needing more traffic to your used heavy equipment site then be sure to visit my page about how to Improve your Websites Performance on the Search Engines. It gives you a list of steps you should take to help your heavy equipment site do better and if you need help you can always contact me.
Thanks for visiting my heavy equipment blog - Ann Menke

Heavy Equipment For Land Owners

2006-06-29T12:51:00.000-07:00

If you have recently bought a large peice of undeveloped property that you are living on you can clear it yourself using your own used heavy equipment.
The first thing we bought was a Case backhoe that we found on the internet for only $500. It was in peices and was someone elses restoration project that we got for very little - site unseen. Then we went down to get it with a low boy trailer. Luckily the farmer that had it for sale had another backhoe to place the parts onto the truck.
It was a big restoration project but years later that backhoe is still doing it's job. Many hours were spent sanding and scraping rust off, then it was primered and painted. All the rubber hydraulic hoses had to be replaced and a rebuilt engine was found to replace the one that came with it.The drivers seat was replaced and now that backhoe is very much in demand in this neck of the woods. The next peice of equipment we really needed was a dump truck which I will talk about on my next post.

Places to Sell Used Heavy Equipment

2006-06-15T08:37:00.000-07:00

I use many different websites to sell my used heavy equipment. Here are a few you might like to try such as antique tractors.
Advertise your Used Semi Trucks here.
I also sometimes list a cheap peice of heavy machinery on ebay and put my website address in the ebay ad to help the site get more hits.
Sometimes I will get a "list till it sells" ad in traderonline and put a link in it going to my website to get more hits...this can give you up to a year of advertising for your website for very little money.
You may also want to try listing for free by posting an ad in a city local to you on http://www.craigslist.org
Craigslist ads will usually give you exposure for about a week when the ad is first entered but become stale after that.
The truckpaper will let you put in 2 free ads when you first start an account with them and these can have links in them going to your website to help it get more traffic. If you have a heavy equipment website that needs more hits I know many other way to Improve Your Websites Performance.
Hope this information is helpful to everyone that is trying to sell their used heavy equipement.
Thanks for visiting - Ann Menke

How To Buy Used Heavy Equipment

2006-06-14T08:07:00.000-07:00

I scan all the Florida penneysavers and local newspaper ads online then go to
Ebay and traderonline to check on prices of heavy equipment before I buy.
This also helps me to see what other people are asking for their equipment-which is usually more than they actually sell it for but it gives me something to go by. I make notes that I can refer to later when I get ready to sell something so that I know I will be asking a competitive price. I have seen too often my own customers that advertise heavy equipment on my site start off too high and then end up losing customers because of it. To me it is a waste of time and advertising space to put an item up for sale at too high of a price just because you think someone would be stupid enough to pay that much. Get real and post a realistic starting price or that person will go somewhere else and buy and never come back again. Better to make a sale at a lower price than not make a sale at all because time is money and the longer your money sits there in that machine is not helping you at all. The whole idea is to keep your money working for you by buying, fixing and selling in order to buy some more. That's what it's all about. Set some goals for yourself by making alist of the types of Heavy Machinery you would like to get for yourself and those that you seem to get a lot of requests for. Keep this list next to your computer so you will always have in mind what type of heavy equuipment to keep an eye out for. I hope this helps you to get that machine of your dreams.
Thanks for reading My Heavy Equipment blog - Ann Menke

Heavy Equipment Restorations

2006-06-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

We have been doing heavy equipment restoration for many years now. There is alot of sanding and priming and painting involved the same as when restoring a classic car. Here you can see an old 1966 Case backhoe we restored before and after pictures.
On that same page are some before and after pictures of rustholes and bodywork that were done.
You can work on more than one restoration project at a time so you don't get bored working on the same thing all the time such as a antique car and a peice of heavy equipment. It seems we always have quite a few restoration projects all going on at the same time. This way after all the sanding is done-the primer can be sprayed on everything at the same time and then the paint after that. Of course I recommend getting all the diesel engine work done first since it creates such a mess of oil and grease.
I find mechanical and engine parts online and have a list of places I call when looking for parts.
We also have places here locally that make hydraulic hoses which seem to need replacing on all old machines since the rubber rots and breaks when they have been sitting a long time.
Before starting on any type of vehicle restoration project if you are planning to sell it for a profit be sure the amount of time and effort involved in restoration will be made up for. I have heard many times of people feeling they were not getting back what they put in-in labor when selling a peice that they worked so hard to restore. Be sure it is really worth restoring first.

Restoring Used Heavy Equipment

2006-06-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

We have been buying and selling used heavy equipment for some time now and get all kinds of questions about how to restore it.
Restoration does increase the value of some types of equipment but you have to ask yourself if all the effort will really make it worthwhile in the end.
There are many times we have restored something thinking it would fetch more because it looked brand new but then were disappointed to find out it didn't.
The reason being that most people go by the year of the vehicle first as a way to compare it to other vehicles when shopping around.
I always check traderonline first before buying a peice of equipment or any type of vehicle to see what other people are asking for it and then I also check the completed listings on ebay to see what it actually sold for.
Many times what something sells for is a far cry from what someone is asking.
If you are able to get a peice of heavy equipment cheap enough and see that it could sell for much more after it is restored than by all means do fix it up. But do alot of research first before putting in all that effort.
I will go into more detail about the different steps in vehicle restoration tommorrow.
Thanks for reading my blog - Ann

Disaster Cleanup is Big Business

2006-06-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

Although many do not want to admit it disaster cleanup is big business for the heavy equipment industry. In case you haven't heard many small and big time contractors made a bundle cleaning up after Hurricane Katrina.
Of course those are the ones that did work for private businesses that were in a hurry to get back up and running and also private individuals. There were alot of losers that came and went over there because they signed up for government contracts only to find out it takes 90 days to get paid. So if you don't have deep pockets you don't want to go that route. That is why you will see alot of used dump trailers sitting around for sale in New Orleans...the owners just went broke. They went over there with everything they had financially thinking they were going to make the big bucks but couldn't last the 90 days it takes to get paid. It's hard to run a dump truck on fumes so next time they need to try to find work thru another bigger contractor with deeper pockets or from a private business owner. And there will always be a next time-so take heed all you dump truck and dump trailer drivers-next time you set out to do disaster cleanup-be careful who you sign on with. And don't forget to take into account the cost of getting their and back and staying where the action is.