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Buying guides, inspection tips, and straight talk on financing and freight — for the people who run the iron.
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Concrete Mixer Truck Inspection Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
The six systems to inspect before you buy a used concrete mixer truck, from the drum shell to the DOT paperwork, plus the red flags that should stop the deal.
Used Concrete Mixer Truck Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
Drum size versus legal load, what a used concrete mixer truck costs, what to inspect, and how to finance one.
Reefer Diesel vs. Tractor Fuel: What Buyers Need to Know
How reefer diesel and tractor fuel are taxed differently, and what that means for a used reefer trailer buyer, from fuel records to California's TRU rule.
Reefer Trailer Maintenance That Actually Protects Resale Value
Which reefer trailer maintenance habits actually protect resale value at trade-in, and which barely move the price when you sell.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Reefer Trailer?
What a full-time reefer trailer costs to run each year, from TRU fuel and maintenance to a replacement reserve and insurance, and how to keep those costs down.
Reefer Trailer Dimensions and Sizes Explained
Reefer trailer dimensions by length, from interior width and height to pallet capacity, and why two 53-foot trailers can hold different pallet counts.
Reefer Trailer Inspection Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
The six systems to inspect before you buy a used reefer trailer, from the refrigeration unit to the DOT paperwork, plus the red flags that should stop the deal.
Soil Compactor Inspection Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
The six systems to inspect before you buy a used soil compactor, from the drum and vibration system to the cab and controls, plus the red flags that should stop the deal.
Used Soil Compactor Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
Which drum fits your soil, what size to buy, what to inspect, and how to finance a used soil compactor.
Compact Track Loader Maintenance That Actually Protects Resale Value
Which compact track loader maintenance habits actually protect resale value at trade-in, and which barely move the price when you sell.
Compact Track Loader vs. Skid Steer: Which Should You Buy?
Compact track loader or skid steer? Compare ground pressure, purchase price, track and tire costs, and speed to pick the right loader for your ground and budget.
Compact Track Loader Inspection Guide: Six Systems to Check Before You Buy
The six systems to inspect before you buy a used compact track loader, from the undercarriage to the attachment mounts, plus the red flags that should stop the deal.