Many people question what size excavator they need to rent for a certain job or what size they should buy to pay off in the long run. Pacific Coast Iron is here to help answer any questions you may have and help clear up the differences between the 3 main classes of excavator(Mini, Midi, and Hydraulic) and talk about when you may need different sizes.

Mini Excavators

Mini Excavators are the smallest class of excavators weighing in at 9,999 Lbs and under. Mini Excavators always have rubber tracks, a small dozer or back-fill blade and are often referred to as compact excavators. Mini Excavators are most often used for Utility Trenching(electrical, water or sewage), home projects(gardens or small footings), tree planting, and can be used for almost any project that requires a light footprint or getting into tight places.

Midi Excavators

Midi Excavators and the mid size weighing between 10,000 – 19,999 Lbs. Midi Excavators sometimes share commonalities with the Mini Class as they sometimes offer rubber tracks, dozer or back-fill blade, and zero to little tail swing. Midi Excavators are great for working in tight areas that still require performance of a bigger machine. Midi Excavators are commonly used for digging swimming pools, larger trenches, and highway or roadside projects.

Hydraulic Excavators

The last and largest class is simply known as Hydraulic Excavators, they are 20,000 Lbs and above and always has metal tracks. Hydraulic Excavators have a wide variety of uses thanks to the many attachments available such as thumbs, hammers, breakers, compactors, grapples, hydraulic sheers to cut steel, and drills. Hydraulic Excavators are constantly being changed and updated for use in different more urban areas such as the zero tail swing. Excavators of this size are used for large dirt moving projects, mining, digging large footings, demolition, landscaping and forestry work.

Check out Pacific Coast Irons Used Excavators For Sale.

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At Pacific Coast Iron, we have a large inventory of used motor graders for sale for all your construction needs. Whether you are a large company with a fleet of many kinds of equipment, or a small business that has a more limited budget, we can help you find the used motor graders you need for your business. Location is not an issue either, we have customers worldwide and have years of experience dealing with buyers and sellers everywhere. Let us know what you are looking for in a used motor grader and we can find the one that will fit your needs and your budget!

Motor graders are important pieces of road working equipment for any use at all.

They are essential in the process of laying new road, as they scrape over the road and smooth it out so that the concrete can be laid. In counties that have more dirt roads than paved roads, they are even more essential; motor graders level the dirt roads after a big rain or storm has put big ruts in the road. In short, there is practically no company that has to deal with roads that does not need a motor grader, and we offer the biggest brands in the industry: Komatsu, Caterpiller, Deere, and Dresser, among many others.

If we do not have the used motor grader you need in stock, we can get it for you! Just tell us exactly what you are looking for and we will make it happen. You can trust Pacific Coast Iron, the leader in used heavy equipment and used construction equipment, to get you the equipment you need at a price you can afford. Contact Pacific Coast Iron today at 916-907-0902!

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There are many reasons to choose Pacific Coast Iron, and our transportation services are one very important such reason. Say you have been shopping online for some used construction equipment, and you found the perfect one on Pacific Coast Iron, but it is several states away. Or say you have been trying to sell a piece of used heavy equipment and have managed to do so with the help of Pacific Coast Iron, but the buyer is out of state. What then?

At Pacific Coast Iron, we are happy to ship heavy equipment out of state.

Pacific Coast Iron knows it is highly unlikely that when you buy used equipment it will be in a different state. We are connected with a long list of transporters to keep costs to a minimum and ship items as fast as we can. In addition, we also offer financing on our heavy equipment transportation to help to make it affordable for you. Why would you need to ship heavy equipment out of state? There are quite a few reasons why this might be necessary for your business.

Your local used construction equipment market may not have the item you are looking for.

Your local market may also have overvalued or undervalued prices for one reason or another. For example, if the local demand for new construction is extremely high, then you are going to see high prices and may therefore want to buy out of state. On the other hand, if the local demand for new construction is low, you are probably going to see low prices on your used construction equipment and may therefore want to sell it out of state for a higher price. Whatever your reason for shipping heavy equipment out of state, Pacific Coast Iron can help you do it efficiently and affordably!

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If you are looking for used scrapers for sale, we can help you at Pacific Coast Iron.

We have a wide variety of scrapers in stock, and we carry all the major brands of scrapers. Whatever kind of earth-moving equipment you need, we either have it in stock or can get it for you. Of course, when you are in the construction industry, there are many tools you need to move the earth in preparation for being able to build, and a scraper is an essential part of this process. Therefore we understand at Pacific Coast Iron that your needs for your heavy equipment and construction equipment are very specific, and that you need to be able to buy your used construction equipment with confidence.

This is why we are committed to finding you the used scrapers you need for your business, whether or not we already have them in stock. This is also why we personally inspect all the equipment that passes through our hands, to ensure that we only give our customers the best quality, and that our customers are always happy with their purchases through us.

Selling Used Scrapers

For our sellers, we offer services not often offered by other heavy equipment brokers, such as listings in all the major industry advertisements. Your success in selling your used heavy equipment is our success as well, and we make it our business to get you a high price for your used construction equipment. In addition, sellers of construction equipment and heavy equipment often find that, with changing regulations regarding emissions and other environmental issues, it is hard to know what price to ask for used scrapers. We keep up with the newest regulations and will make sure that you get a fair price for your used construction equipment and used heavy equipment. Contact Pacific Coast Iron today at 916-907-0902!

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Pacific Coast Iron is the leading heavy equipment broker in Texas, and for good reason!

Do not let the name fool you; we provide heavy equipment broker services nationwide, and can get you a good deal on heavy equipment you want to buy or a high price on heavy equipment you want to sell no matter where you are. If you are looking to buy or sell heavy equipment in Texas, you really cannot afford not to use a heavy equipment broker as reliable as Pacific Coast Iron.

Why should you use a heavy equipment broker in Texas?

There are many reasons. If you are buying, we will find you a low price on the used heavy equipment you are looking to buy. We will also inspect the used construction equipment you want to buy to make sure that it is in good working order and that it is not broken or flawed in any way. Therefore we enable you to buy safely, bypassing the inherent risk involved in buying used construction equipment.

Selling Used Equipment in Texas

If you are selling, on the other hand, we will list your equipment in publications nationwide and make sure to find you a buyer who is willing to pay a high price for your used heavy equipment. We can also take care of transporting your equipment to the buyer, making it possible to sell heavy equipment no matter where your buyer happens to be. In a state as big as Texas, even an in-state sale can be a long-distance sale, so this is a very valuable service! Contact Pacific Coast Iron today to find out how we can help contractors looking for equipment in Texas.

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Here at PCI we know some companies are based off only having one service truck while some have a large fleet of bucket, boom or articulating trucks. We sell them all, anything from a truck and trailer to an off road rock carrying truck. We continually get customer consignments from manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, and Freightliner. Check our current inventory of used trucks here!

Selling Used Trucks

If you are in the market to sell your truck contact Pacific Coast Iron and we can help you today. When you call, we can help you consign your truck with us. For only a small 5% fee we offer many more services than other brokers at the same price. We arrange shipping, finance shipping, facilitate payments, and more. Working with Pacific Coast Iron is working with the top heavy equipment broker. We currently have an international customer base and we are always trying to expand that a little more. We offer such great customer service that many customers exclusively use us for all there buying and selling needs.

Buying Used Trucks

If you are looking to buy a used truck, check out our equipment page. If you do not see the truck you are looking for contact us and for the 5% fee we can search to find you the exact truck you need no matter how many miles, what type and what condition it is in. If we currently have a low stock check back soon and call us at 916-907-0902 to hear if we have anything coming in soon.

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When you own heavy equipment or construction equipment, maintaining it properly is vitally important. This is expensive equipment, and you need to make sure that it works perfectly for a very long time to come. Just like a car, truck, or any other motor vehicle, your heavy equipment has to have routine maintenance done on it to keep it in working order and to prevent any damage from being done to it. Here are some tips for keeping your heavy equipment properly maintained.

Safety of everyone working on or around the heavy equipment

Make sure that all the equipment is powered off and the brakes are set. In addition, the wheels should have blocks placed under them to prevent them from beginning to roll in case the brakes fail. Safety is the most important priority. In addition, only licensed professionals should attempt maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure safety. One of the things to check for in heavy equipment maintenance is any leaks in engine oil or hydraulic fluid. If there are any leaks, they must be repaired immediately and the fluid must be replaced. Hydraulic fluid, of course, allows the hydraulic lifts to perform well and engine oil lubricates the parts and prevents damage. If any leaks are noticed during operation, the heavy equipment should be turned off immediately and should have heavy equipment maintenance done on it. Failure to do so could result in an expensive break, or even a malfunction that endangers the safety of workers.

Making a Maintenance Schedule

Write down how often the equipment needs to be maintained, and create a schedule for when each piece of equipment will be maintained before problems occur. In addition, there should be a note placed in the piece of heavy equipment itself noting when it is next due for maintenance, so that it is not accidentally forgotten. Contact Pacific Coast Iron today at 916-907-0902 to find out more about equipment maintenance and inspection.

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If you are looking for used compactors for sale, we are glad that you have come to Pacific Coast Iron, because you will be certain to find what you are looking for here. We have a wide range of used compactors for sale. Whether you are looking for pneumatic compactors, landfill compactors, smooth drum compactors, walk behind compactors, pad foot compactors, or combination compactors, we have what you are looking for at competitive prices.

Why Pacific Coast Iron?

Pacific Coast Iron can get any brand you are looking for, and we have all the top brands in our inventory, including Bomag, Caterpillar, Dynapac, and Ingersoll-Rand, among many others. Just let us know what you are looking for and the price range you are looking to spend, and we will connect you to the used compactor that exactly fits your needs. If we do not have the compactor you are looking for in stock, there is no need to worry; we will find it for you at the price you are looking o pay, and we will get it to you. We are a nationwide company, having come a long way from our roots serving only the Southern California area, and now we serve people in locations all the way across the country. So if the used compactor you need is half the continent away, we will get it to you, and we even offer financing on transportation to help bring your up-front costs down as much as possible. If you are looking to sell a used compactor, we also offer services to benefit you! We can get your used compactor sold for the highest price possible.

Trust us to take care of selling your used compactor, and you will not have to worry about it anymore. Contact Pacific Coast Iron today at 916-907-0902 and find out about our current inventory of compactors.

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If you are in the market to buy or sell a used skip loader today contact Pacific Coast Iron. We are the leading heavy equipment broker in the US and are spreading internationally. We have years of experience buying and selling used skip loaders and can pass that experience on to you. Using our large customer base we can move equipment quickly and get our customers the most money for their return.

Pacific Coast Iron has a long history in the construction industry and we carry that experience onto you our customer, that’s why we offer a 3rd party objective on inspection services, shipping arrangements, and even offer financing on shipping. We offer a large inventory of all the used skip loaders you may need to keep your construction company on track. We want to become a valuable asset to your business and make sure that the condition of all the equipment we buy and sell goes through a vigorous inspection so you know exactly what you’re getting and don’t have to worry about surprises.

Selling Used Skip Loaders

If you need to sell your used skip loaders we can help you in multiple ways. We can make you an offer on certain equipment, consign it for you for 5% or list it at our auction for 7-12%. If you are in the market to sell a used skip loader today call us at 916-907-0902 and let us find you that perfect piece of machinery!

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Many people come to us with questions about buying used heavy equipment through a broker, such as why they should do it and how it benefits them. Here are just a few of the many reasons why you should consider buying used heavy equipment through a broker such as Pacific Coast Iron.

Buying and Selling Used Equipment

•Buying and selling used equipment is what we do, so rather than spending your valuable business time combing through advertisements and haggling with individual sellers, you can trust us to find the equipment you need at a price you can afford, while you go on to doing what you do best: running your own business. If the equipment you need is not in stock, we will find it for you, and if it is far away, we will transport it to you, with financing options available on transportation to lower that cost for you as well.

Buying Directly From a Dealer

•Buying used equipment directly from a seller always has a bit of risk. The equipment might be damaged or it might be worn out, and you may not know it until the sale is complete and you start working with it. At Pacific Coast Iron, we inspect all the equipment that is bought and sold through us, so that you can buy with confidence that your used heavy equipment will not need repairs before you start your next job with it. Third, the equipment you need is not always available to you locally, or your local market may have skewed prices for one reason or another that would make it economically unfeasible to buy used equipment locally. At Pacific Coast Iron, we have a nationwide network of buyers and sellers, to get the equipment you need at a price that fits your budget, wherever that piece of equipment might be now.

Contact Pacific Coast Iron today and fill out our online form and we can get started working for you. We can make you a quote on a piece of equipment or give you information about consigning equipment with us. Call us at 916-907-0902.

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