SELECTION / SCOPE / HANDOVER
Before choosing the equipment
Describe the hours, task intensity and available power. Ask for a realistic shift plan including charging access, breaks and any supporting equipment needed to complete the work.
What belongs in the quote
Include charging infrastructure, transport and operating arrangements in the proposal. Confirm which noise or emissions requirements the particular machine addresses and which site impacts remain.
Think about the surrounding work
Start with the work envelope: access width, overhead restrictions, reach, digging depth and room for the machine to turn. Ask the contractor to explain the selected configuration and how delivery, ground conditions and supporting machines affect the plan. A machine class is a starting point, not a promise of lifting capacity or production.
Three questions for your contractor
- What work cycle supports the shift plan?
- Where and when will charging happen?
- Which supply arrangements are the contractor's responsibility?
Bring a useful project brief
Bring site photographs, access measurements, available drawings and a description of the finished result. Identify what is known about the ground and existing services, and distinguish confirmed information from assumptions. Ask for written inclusions, exclusions, change procedures and handover records before comparing totals.
Further reading
John Deere — construction equipment fleet guide ↗
Manufacturer reference for background, not a dealer relationship or recommendation of a particular model.
Keep the machine working
Repair and maintenance questions · Parts and attachment compatibility · Buying used equipment