RPG Equipment Blog
Buyer's guides, operator resources, and broker notes on used heavy material processing equipment.
Powerscreen vs McCloskey: Which Screener Holds Its Value Best?
A practical comparison of Powerscreen and McCloskey screeners from a heavy equipment broker — resale value patterns, parts availability, common failure points, and which brand fits which operation.
How to Inspect a Used Tub Grinder Before Buying
A practical pre-purchase inspection checklist for used tub grinders — from a heavy equipment broker who has moved 50+ of them. Hammers, anvils, hydraulics, engine hours, and what disqualifies a unit.
Hitachi vs Komatsu Excavators: A 5-Year Resale Comparison
Honest broker comparison of Hitachi and Komatsu excavators on resale value, hour patterns, parts availability, and which platform fits which operation. Real used-market pricing from a North American broker.
Morbark vs Bandit vs Vermeer: Horizontal Grinder Comparison
A practical comparison of the three biggest horizontal grinder brands — Morbark, Bandit, and Vermeer. Build quality, throughput, parts availability, and which fits your operation.
Rent vs Buy: A Decision Framework for Used Heavy Equipment
A practical framework for deciding when to rent vs. buy used heavy equipment, with break-even analysis from a North American broker. Honest economics, not a sales pitch.
How Land Clearing Contractors Add Revenue with On-Site Grinding
Land clearing contractors leave money on the ground every job. Adding on-site grinding turns brush and trees into mulch revenue, lower hauling costs, and a competitive bidding edge. The economics of making the jump.
Selling Heavy Equipment on Consignment: What to Expect
Consignment vs trade-in vs auction vs direct sale — which makes sense when, and what to expect from a broker who actually closes deals.
Aggregate Recycling 101: Setting Up Your First Mobile Crushing Operation
A practical guide to launching a mobile aggregate recycling operation — equipment selection, permitting, market access, and first-year economics. From a broker who has helped contractors make the jump.
Jaw vs Impact vs Cone Crusher: Choosing the Right Crusher for Your Material
A jaw crusher in a recycled-asphalt yard is the wrong tool. So is a cone crusher chasing oversize granite. Here is how to match crusher type to feed material.
IROCK vs Powerscreen vs McCloskey: Used Jaw Crusher Comparison
A practical comparison of IROCK, Powerscreen, and McCloskey jaw crushers from a heavy equipment broker — build quality, throughput, parts, and which fits which operation.
Horizontal vs Tub Grinder: Which Is Right for Your Operation?
Both reduce wood. Neither is universally better. Choosing the wrong one means you fight the machine every day. Here is the broker breakdown of when each wins.
From Tree Service to Land Clearing: The Equipment Upgrade Path
Tree service operators expanding into land clearing — the actual equipment progression, real-cost economics, and the mistakes that kill margin in year one. Honest broker advice on the jump.
What Actually Affects Used Crusher Resale Value (And What Does Not)
A broker's honest take on what really moves used crusher resale value — hours, brand, location, condition, documentation. And what buyers think matters that does not.
Rokbak vs Cat Articulated Dump Trucks: A Used Buyer's Guide
A practical broker comparison of Rokbak and Cat articulated dump trucks — capacity, fuel economy, resale value, and which is the better-priced used buy. Honest market view from RPG Equipment.
FAE Mulching Heads: A Buyer's Guide for Land Clearing Contractors
A practical guide to FAE mulching heads from a heavy equipment broker — model selection, host machine matching, productivity, and used market pricing for land clearing contractors.