At some point, every piece of equipment outlives its job on your property. Maybe a project wrapped up and the excavator's been sitting since. Maybe you're upgrading to a newer skid steer and don't need two. Whatever the reason, once you've decided to sell, the next question is usually the practical one: what actually happens next, and how do you make sure you get a fair number for it? Read more...
Renting a skid steer in Tyler, TX usually costs between $200 and $400 per day, with weekly and monthly rates bringing the daily cost down. Your final number depends on three things: the size of the machine, the attachments you need, and how long you keep it. Below is a straight breakdown so you can budget before you call for a quote. Read more...
Clearing one acre of land in East Texas typically runs from about $1,500 for light brush to $5,000 or more for dense timber. The wide range comes down to three things: what is growing on the land, the clay soil underneath it, and how wet the ground is when the work happens. Here is how those factors shape your final cost. Read more...
For most used excavators, anything under 6,000 to 8,000 hours can still be a solid buy if the machine was well maintained. But hours alone do not tell the whole story. Service history, undercarriage wear, and how the machine spent its life matter just as much as the number on the meter. Here is how to read that number the right way before you buy. Read more...
If your job is mostly digging, a mini excavator is usually the right rental. If you need to lift, carry, grade, or run attachments, a skid steer is the more versatile choice. Many East Texas projects actually use both, and the right pick comes down to the task in front of you. Here is how to match the machine to the work. Read more...
