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Dedication is the key to become best heavy equipment salesman

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In order to achieve success in life the thumb rule is to keep your focus intact. You have to concentrate hard on your profession and on things that can get you close to success. When we were young we often believed that our school life is the toughest part of our lives as we had to focus on our studies to secure good grades but the matter of fact is while you are in school you just learn to concentrate on things. You start doing something that you have to continue doing for the rest of your life. People who see their career in the sales area got to very dedicated to their work. It is never simple to sell a product to a person in spite of the fact the person may have dire need of the product. Your dedication towards your work plays a mighty role in becoming the best salesperson.

How much you know about your product:-

Guys who are selling heavy equipment can earn a lot through commissions and other perks. But is selling heavy equipment an easy task by any means? The answer is a big NO. People who are engaged in selling heavy equipment have their piece of good bad and ugly experiences to share and in that you will find many bad and ugly experiences as compared to good ones. However, what comes handy in bad times is the fact that how dedicated you are with your work. If you are a person who is completely honest and dedicated towards his job then you will find that you should start from knowing what you are selling. Knowing about your product is the first important thing that you should master. Spend your time with guys who have good knowledge about heavy equipment and can share their experiences with you. Watch videos through which you will get some good understanding of machines and their applicability in the construction business. Once you are through with that you are ready to learn the next big part of selling heavy equipment.

Master different selling techniques:-

Since you know about heavy equipment, the next move should be to learn selling techniques. Remember there is no one single selling technique. You have to keep on innovating and apply different form of techniques. However, you begin to learn the techniques by watching veterans. Check how they speak and how cleverly they handle situations. They may not know much about heavy equipment but still they manage to sell machines. They can do this through means of applying different selling techniques. Your dedication towards your work plays a significant role in pushing you to learn new techniques. As stated, these are quite difficult and it consumes time. So a person who wants make quick buck may lose his patience in no time and may give it up. However, a person who is dedicated to his work will try to inculcate things that are required to become the best heavy equipment salesperson.

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Influx of foreign heavy equipment makers have made competition tougher

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It is said that competition gives birth to quality products and rightly said this has not only given birth to quality products but also have brought many innovative heavy equipment into existence. Heavy equipment industry at one point in time was manufacturing products lacking innovation but after the influx of foreign companies in the US market, things have drastically changed and many US heavy equipment companies have started taking things seriously. They got to know that if they want to survive then they have to manufacture machines that meets the overall wants and needs of the end user. This has also given rise to employing competent engineers and designers who take the lead work to manufacture machines that are different from their competitors. All this has resulted in giving a new shape to the heavy equipment industry that no one has ever witnessed before.

However the real challenge that the US heavy equipment manufacturing companies are experiencing is continue what they have now made a legacy. Giving the best to the end user is part of a very difficult job and companies often find themselves in a tough spot when it comes to deliver the best. On top of that, when you have similar companies who have come from foreign land and delivering better than you, it gets tougher to keep up to the mark or raise your level. Rise in competition may be good for the end user but it becomes problematic for the homemade companies. Other than that, there are few small companies who may not stand in front of those giant players and may be eaten up by the big fishes. So if there is someone who wants to establish his company, he will have a hard time setting his foot firmly on the ground. He may be simply washed away even if he produces better equipment than the big players.

Companies like CAT, John Deere etc. may be able to sustain the competition as they have been in this business since a long time and have also seen many ups and downs. So they have the experience to counter any threats or challenges but when it comes to companies who are newly formed, they may lack the expertise and the experience to tackle a tough competitor. They may always find themselves getting inside the mouth of a bigger fish. So the competition which had brought several changes in the heavy equipment industry is also creating a negative stir in it.

As a matter of fact, everything has its pros and cons and perhaps the cons of the influx of foreign heavy equipment makers is that the small companies who aspire to become big may get completely washed away. They either have to join any of the big companies forgetting their dream of establishing a company of their own or just leave this industry and try something else in life. This is a ruthless fact of competition that many have to gulp in even if they do not want to.

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How to protect heavy construction equipment from theft?

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Heavy construction equipment and machines are one of the most important and essential parts of the construction projects. The jobs at a construction site are done way easily with the heavy construction equipment. It completes the construction task faster and more efficiently and that too for an affordable investment. Relying on manual labour only increases time consumption as well as expenses.

It is because of this that the heavy construction equipment is always in demand. However, the prices of these machines, tools and equipment are not very affordable. Hence, stealing the heavy construction equipment is a common practice all across the globe. Whenever there is a possibility or ignorance, the thieves steal the equipment. That is why, preventing the stealth as well as protecting the heavy construction equipment from any such damage is a must.

Here are a few steps that need to be followed.

  • National Equipment Register:

 

When the heavy construction equipment gets stolen, the police find it very difficult to track down as many of the vehicles are not properly registered. Also, there is a parallel business industry that deals in the stolen heavy construction equipment and hence, finding your heavy construction equipment might be difficult. That is why, in order to track down your stolen heavy construction equipment, registering it to the National Equipment Register is a must.

  • Do a verification of the workers:

 

More often than not, the workers are found guilty of either stealing or accomplishing in the theft of the heavy construction equipment. Hence, before you employ anyone, it is a must that you do a thorough background check of the workers. Sometimes, the thieves or the gangs send their members to be employed as your worker in order to find out how secure your heavy construction equipment is and what measures you take protect it. Finding the loopholes is way easier from within the team.

  • Keep the garage or construction site well-lit:

 

If you park you heavy construction equipment within the construction job site or somewhere else in the parking lots, it is a must that you have the place well-lit. This is a very useful step that will help you to monitor the site at all times through close circuit cameras. It is also a great idea that you keep the heavy construction equipment blocked on all sides by other vehicles, so that there is no easy escape.

  • Using Security Systems:

 

Chaining or locking the heavy construction equipment is not always a solution as the thieves can spend hours or even bribe the security personnel and cut down the chains, if there is enough time. In case there is no other security system such as the CCTV camera or enough lights or even an advanced alarming system that will notify you in case of any intrusion, chains and locks would not be able to do the job for you.

  • Insurance:

 

Insurance is a safety protection that will help you to overcome the losses in case of any theft of the heavy construction equipment. Hence, always have it insured, so that you do not have to bear the damage at all.

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How to diagnose fault codes on heavy equipment

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Knowing the nature of work heavy equipment are bound to have issues which can even result in loss of work. Therefore it is so critical to ensure that the heavy equipment are in good shape. Machines do give some hints letting the operator know that there is some issue that is getting generated in it and it should be taken care of at the earliest. These hints are known as fault codes or diagnostic codes. The purpose of the code is to inform the owner of the machine or the person who works on it about a specific problem that will crop up in the future. It then becomes the responsibility of the operator to understand the codes and what it is pertaining to. Different types of problems are relayed through different types of codes and one must know how to read them. Once you are able to read the codes and understand what it is trying to say you will save a lot on the operating cost of the machine.

One can read the codes through the OEM’s telematics platform. This is a highly useful platform that one can make use of and prevent their machines from any breakdowns happening in the future. Since the OEM’s send early notifications action needs to be taken in the right direction. For instance, if the OEM sends fault codes for over speeding the engine, one must realize that he is probably driving too fast on a steep path. The person should understand the code and bring a change in his way of driving the machine. He should be more careful while driving on steep paths as the machine has already thrown faulty codes pertaining to that subject. It also means that there are chances that the machine may develop complications if the driver does not stop driving fast on steep roads.

If you are a person who does not understand much about faulty codes then the best option would be to gather the codes and take it to the equipment dealer. The maintenance manager will go through the codes and will advise you on the future course of action. They are the guys who deal with the faulty codes every now and then and therefore it makes more sense to you to approach them with the faulty codes and ask them to set up some plan and advise you on the type of action/care you should be taking to keep the machine in order.

The owner of the heavy equipment can send the fault codes wirelessly and can alert the technician of the ground situation. If the technician sees codes that suggest him to change a particular part of the machine then he can inform the owner accordingly and likewise a decision can be taken. The owner will in no way want to reduce the productivity of the day and will therefore not take any chances. The fault codes help in a big way to increase the overall life and also augment the productivity of the machine.

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Commission for heavy equipment salesman

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Have you ever thought what the most profitable business is, in the current era and business market? Given the constantly growing population, it has to be the construction business. The growing population is constantly in need for properties to live in or own or even commercial properties to work at. In the near future, there is hardly any possibility that the construction business will face a downfall.

Hence, this is also an industry that is receiving more interest of the available workers, labours and employees. More people are being drawn towards this industry for its promising future. There was a time, when the construction industry was considered to be unsuitable for everyone, due to the heavy workload. But, nowadays, new heavy duty vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment are being introduced to the construction industry. This has made the lives of a construction worker easier.

Various job opportunities:

Just as the construction industry has gained a momentum, so has the job opportunities in this field and the associated fields as well. There are so many work options available that skilled workers and experienced experts can find.

  • Working as labours:

 

This is the most commonly available job opportunity in the construction industry. Regardless of the use of machineries and tools, there is always a requirement of skilled workers, who can conduct the task skilfully. Those, who can acquire more knowledge and develop skills that are needed for particular constructions, can always seek better job opportunities.

  • Using heavy construction equipment:

 

With the increasing growth of the construction industry, there is also an increasing demand of the construction heavy equipment. The heavy equipment or machineries are tools and vehicles that can make the tasks of excavations, filling the fields, making the field suitable for further constructions, lifting heavy construction materials and many such other works, easy. Operating these heavy equipment and tools is something that not everyone can do. This requires training and knowledge. Hence, if you have the skill of operating these equipment and tools, you will always get a good job.

  • Salesmen for heavy construction equipment:

 

Not just using the heavy construction equipment, but also selling these heavy construction vehicles and equipment is a great job opportunity. Every single construction business will require these equipment and tools or vehicles. Hence, selling them to the potential buyers is a great job for those, who have excellent sales skills.

Getting commission for sales jobs of construction equipment:

Amongst the different job opportunities associated with the construction industry, working as a salesman of these equipment is a great one. It always comes with huge commissions. The best construction equipment selling companies always offer great sales commissions. Since the price of the equipment is huge, the commissions are always great. This is an added benefit that the salesmen will get along with a monthly salary. This is a great source of added income that is not present in many other jobs. If you are looking for such a sales job in this field, it is a must that you know about the equipment and their properties well. Knowledge and skills for selling are two essentials for excelling in this career.

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How to operate a loader

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Loaders are one of the most essential and important heavy construction equipment that the construction workers simply cannot do without, in the current construction scenario. However, operating the loader, or in fact any other heavy construction equipment, is not an easy task. You need to make sure that you know the steps properly, so that the loader doesn’t tip over or change directions all of a sudden.

Start with choosing the right size and power of the loader. There are different kinds of the loaders. You can choose a skid loader or a wheel loader or the other kinds of loaders, as per your requirement. Once you have done so, you need to follow these steps.

  • Read the user manual:

 

The first step is to read the user manual of the loader carefully. There you will be guided about the different switches, levers and other tools. Take your seat and carefully identify the switches. Before you start, you must fasten your seat belt properly, so that you do not fall from the loader.

  • Understand the controls:

 

There are two steering handles in almost all the loaders. They are located on the sides of the arm rest of both sides of the loader. There is also a diagram for the buttons that clearly state how the loader runs and before you start the machine, you need to look at the loader carefully.

  • Start the loader:

 

To start the loader, usually you are given a key that is almost similar to that of a car. Some loaders are also started by a clearly visible start button. Nowadays, the newer loaders come with a keypad, where you will have to enter the starting code and the machine will start.

  • Unlock the controls:

 

Usually the control system is locked and hence, as you start the machine or loader, you need to unlock the control system. A toggle switch does the job and when it is turned off, a red lamp is ignited and when it is switched on, it turns green.

  • Moving the bucket:

 

Usually the bucket is controlled by the left steering handle. It must be made assured that the joystick is moved only to the right or left side or to the front and back. Diagonal movement may cause the machine to act differently; rather than moving the bucket. Many loaders use pedals to run the machine and control the buckets. While moving the vehicle, you must always lift the bucket high enough to see the front clearly.

  • Controlling the right handle:

 

The right handle controls how the bucket is operated to load and unload the debris. Moving the right handle to the left will raise the bucket and moving it to the right will unload or dump the material in the bucket.

Now that you have understood how the loaders can be operated, it is a must that you stop the loader right in front of the pile of material that you want to load or unload. Once you are done, park the machine properly, so that it doesn’t obstruct the area. Always move the vehicle in slow speed.

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Construction Paving Machines are available in different specifications

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A construction paving machine or simply a paving machine is an important heavy duty construction machinery that is used to lay asphalt concrete or bituminous asphalt in a road, bridge, canal, airport construction or damage repairing projects. Paving machines are available in different specifications depending upon the job site and job load.

Types of paving machines

Three types of paving machines are generally found and used:

  • Track asphalt pavers – These pavers provide greater traction for more challenging jobs where the surface is too uneven and requires more hauling. These days, some track pavers are manufactured with steel tracks for utmost perfection, the longevity of the equipment and low-cost maintenance.
  • Wheel-equipped asphalt pavers – These pavers are used where a high mobility is required along with the shock-absorbing capacity of the whole body as an undercarriage is fixed with the equipment. The undercarriage is specially designed to promote smooth paving. These pavers contain high horsepower that is often used in tough situations. These paving machines can move in small apertures making them perfect for a small area
  • Screeds –Screed paving machines are equipped with electrically heated screed plates and width adjustment capacity. For this reason, these pavers are suitable for all types of construction works. Their control system is highly sophisticated and designed for minimum human intervention. The control system for tamper setup vibration can be comfortably matched with paving speed and production rate.

Purpose of a paving machine

A construction paving machine not only lays asphalt on the construction areas but also does a primary compaction before a roller starts working for a full range compaction. A typical paving machine functions through the following process:

  • A paver possesses a hopper into which asphalt is poured from a dump truck
  • The conveyor then transfers the asphalt to the auger
  • The auger then piles up the asphalt before a free-floating screed
  • The screed the spreads the asphalt over the width of the road

The screed plays a vital role in spreading the asphalt evenly all over the area. Due to the uneven surface, some part of the road may require more asphalt while some other parts less. For this reason, the free-floating screed is used with an automatic controller and an electronic sensor.

Different specifications of construction paving machines

A wide array of paving machines is available from different manufacturers. The smaller machines generally possess 3-20 HP while the larger ones possess 100-250 HP. These machines generally run with diesel fuel. The larger pavers weigh between 20000-40000 lb. and their length ranges from 19-23 ft.

Construction paving machines include asphalt millers, asphalt brooms, and asphalt recyclers. Asphalt millers are available in two different specifications: hot and cold. They are normally used for fixing surface damages, slope control, grade control, and depth repairs. In the manufacturing process, paving machines are generally assembled from in a factory bringing its components from different suppliers. Most of the components of this machine are made of steel like the auger is made of Ni-Hard steel, the screed is made-up from steel plate, tubbing, and channel.

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Online platforms have made renting heavy equipment easier

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Many newbie after starting their business in the construction domain has experienced the problem of shortage of heavy equipment. It is because of this issue they lose many important projects that can be a life changer. This is when they feel dejected and some are even forced to shut down their offices. Well, as a matter of fact, things are not that bad as it may seem to be for guys who really want to make a career in this profession. Unquestionably, heavy equipment is very expensive but that does not mean that one can’t operate his business just because he can’t afford to buy them. Well, if you can’t afford to buy them you can definitely afford to take them on rent and that is the most viable option you can take to carry on with the business.

The question is how one can trace people who are renting their heavy machinery. This was a difficult job few decades ago but after the inception of internet that has taken over the entire globe this is no longer a challenge. There are numerous online platforms that are helping people to meet their business needs. It was not that the taker was experiencing the problem of not finding someone who is ready to let his machine but the owner equally experienced the same issue. However, with the advent of internet a lot of these problems have come to rest.

All you have to do is register yourself with an online platform that deals with buying, selling and renting heavy equipments. There are also other online portals that deal with almost everything. So you got to first ensure that you have reached the right platform. It is advisable that you register yourself with a website that exclusively deals with heavy equipment. Such online portals can be very useful as you will get to see heavy machinery of different brands and of different types. You will not be restricted to just one type of machine. You can just search for the thing you are looking you will get all under one roof. This was not possible before internet could make its presence felt to the people from the construction industry.

Though internet has been helpful to many people from all walks of life, but if we limit our focus to guys from the construction and heavy equipment domain, this technology has been nothing less than prolific. There are few instances where some buyers were cheated by fraudulent sellers but the online portal owners are looking into these cases and making their laws stringent so that rights of both the buyers as well as sellers remain protected. Frauds can happen in any industry and in any kind of environment. The rise of internet should not be blamed for any fraudulent activity. On the contrary, norms should be made so that renting heavy equipment online can happen risk-free and more people can reap benefit from this technology.

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Small heavy equipment are more economical than the bigger ones

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A construction jobsite has all sorts of heavy equipment. Be it big or small they all contribute their bit towards the building of the project. A big construction company can however afford to procure big machines but what about people are not much old in this business or who have not grown exponentially to afford big machines. They have to carry on their job with the help of small sized machines as they find it to be more economical as well as performance centric.

Small heavy equipment are indeed quite economical as compared to their larger versions and are also known to get the work done quickly. Though there are few projects where the need of big machines can’t be ruled out, small heavy equipment can definitely work as an alternative wherever it can. Apart from just being economical, it has proved its metal during many occasions where the large machines could not do much.

For instance, if there is a need to pass a wheel loader from a narrow entry without harming the possible structure adjoining the entry point, the need of a small sized wheel loader is imminent. The possibility to get the work done using a large machine does not exist as it will definitely destroy the structure that it is not supposed to touch. Most of the contractors working in marine or civil construction projects have widely found small heavy equipment to be highly beneficial which also suggests the market for small machines is becoming bigger and bigger.

The other side of the story has more of monetary aspect. Contractors are investing huge sum of money in procuring small machines as they find it to be more reasonable and rational. Since the cost of small heavy equipment is comparatively lower than the large sized machines, they sell like hot cakes. The heavy equipment producing companies on the other hand are in the process of manufacturing more small sized machines as it sells quickly and they do not have to worry about its sales figure. They are assured of the fact that the small sized machines will help them meet their sales target for the year.

New construction companies often experiences severe financial crunches during the initial phase of their business and one of the reason that attributes to this mess to a larger extent is the purchase of advanced heavy equipment. Now the point is no heavy equipment company can offer you advanced machines are lesser price and therefore they have to compromise for second hand machines. However, this problem can be easily resolved if they try out the small machines. The small contractors who have worked on projects with small sized machines have gained a lot and simultaneously if a newbie also make use of small sized heavy equipment he will at least be able to stay away from any financial mess. Apart from this, getting business loans on small machines is relatively simpler which means that the person does not have to run from pillar to post to get his loan sanctioned.

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Buying heavy equipment online is a boon for small contractors

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We often understand that construction industry is an industry where the owner ends up making enormous amount of profits but simultaneously we also fail to understand that the market is tough for people who are new to this industry or the one who lacks financial stability in their business. For such folks, striving hard and coming out of the misery is the ultimate solution. Right from getting big projects to hiring operators and workers, they got to struggle for every small thing. Other than that, they also have to strive to sustain their business from any external powers like competition, rise in the price of heavy equipment, improvement in technology and things thereon. One of the biggest factors that has become the hurdle for small time construction companies or contractors is the rising price of heavy equipment. They are finding it very difficult to overcome the rising prices of machines which is considered to be the lifeline of any construction business.

Small construction companies are left with very limited options as far as buying of machines are concerned. They either have to shell out good deal of money to buy at the price the heavy equipment companies are selling or have to consider the option of buying used equipment. They were suffering from another challenge of hunting for sellers who were willing to sell their equipment at a lower price until they were able to buy equipment online. Here they do not have to spend lot of time to search sellers selling the item they are looking for. All they got to do is key in the word in the search menu and start looking for the best deal.

Few things that a contractor should consider before he signs on the dotted line.

Check if the item is worth the value:-

Before you even think of contacting the seller, it is imperative that you do your research well. Try to know few things about the machine from people who has worked on it or from the internet. Try to know the price of the machine from different sources and then see at what price the seller is willing to sell it. You do this to ascertain the correct price of the equipment so that you do not end up paying more than what you should be paying. Once you are sure of the price, you can then try to bargain the price with the seller and check if he is willing to lower it any further.

Ascertain if the item is in good condition:-

Once you have fixed the price with the seller, the next thing you should do is to check if the item is in good condition. You will certainly not want to invest your money in rotten stuffs. Try to fix an appointment with the seller so that you can personally go to inspect the item. It is advisable that you go along with an expert mechanic who will check if the machine is in order. If only both of you are content with the quality of the machine, you can go ahead and sign on the dotted line.

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