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Q&A for heavy equipment buyers and machinery operators — 9 questions, 20 answers, 40 members

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Anyone had luck with Heavy Thing's 10-day inspection period on a telehandler?
G'day mates, I'm eyeing off a decent looking telehandler on heavything.com for my farm in regional VIC. It's a bit of a trek from Brisbane, so I'm relying heavily on their multi-po...
Kevin 'Kev' Taylor asked 3 Jan 2026
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How often should I sample hydraulic oil on a high-hour loader?
Loader sits around 8k hours. Setting a maintenance plan after auction purchase.
Olivia W. asked 20 Feb 2025
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MIG welder packages at auction — what separates a workshop unit from junk?
Need a three-phase MIG for a fab bay. Seeing catchment of hobby units mixed with industrial packages. Red flags?
Sue L. asked 31 Dec 2024
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Interstate float for a telehandler — what paperwork do I need?
Buying in QLD, working in regional NSW. Beyond payment, what permits, weights, and site access details should I lock before the truck loads?
Ryan Pipelines asked 11 Nov 2024
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How do deposits usually work after winning a machinery lot?
First industrial auction win. Agent wants a deposit before arranging freight. Normal process and what percentage should I expect?
Jess M. asked 22 Sept 2024
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Is a multi-point inspection report enough to skip an independent PPI?
Tempted to trust the auction inspection on a mid-size loader to save fees. Smart or reckless for a $60K+ bid?
Amy F. asked 3 Aug 2024
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Counterbalance vs reach truck — which for a narrow warehouse aisle?
Replacing an aging forklift. Aisles are tight, pallets mostly racked to 6 m. Auction inventory has both counterbalance and reach options.
Tim H. asked 13 June 2024
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What should I check first when a gen set arrives after auction delivery?
100 kVA diesel set inbound from interstate. Multi-point report looks clean. Day-one checklist after the float unloads?
Emma Power asked 24 Apr 2024
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How many hours is too many on a used 5t excavator?
Looking at 5t excavators in the mid five-figure range. Listings jump from 3,500 to 9,000 hours. At what point do repairs usually outweigh the cheaper bid?
Jess M. asked 26 Feb 2024
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