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Practical guides, maintenance tips, and equipment selection advice for road construction professionals.

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My Leeboy 8500 Paver Parts Hunt: Lessons from a $350 Mistake and Finding Parts Online

Thursday 14th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

An admin buyer shares the real story of sourcing Leeboy paver parts, the pitfalls of going for the wrong concrete mixer, and how finding reliable Leeboy parts online saved a project and the department budget.

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LeeBoy Pavers & Graders: A Quality Inspector’s Honest FAQ on Buying, Service, and Pricing (2025)

Thursday 14th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A veteran quality inspector answers the toughest questions about LeeBoy equipment, finding a reliable dealer, the real cost of a used paver, and why a straight truck or Bobcat crane might be a smarter investment.

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Leeboy 695 Motor Grader: Why I Switched from a 'Grown-Up' Machine

Wednesday 13th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

As a quality inspector, I broke down the Leeboy 695 motor grader's strengths, weaknesses, and real-world quirks after reviewing dozens of units. If you're comparing it to a Leeboy 685 or a full-size grader, here’s what I found.

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I Bought a Squatted Truck on a Whim and Almost Lost a Six-Figure Leeboy Contract: An Emergency Specialist’s Confession

Wednesday 13th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A true story of how a cheap, poorly maintained squatted truck caused a catastrophic AC compressor failure, nearly derailing a major Leeboy grader deal. Learn the costly lesson in preparedness from an emergency specialist.

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LeeBoy Motor Grader vs Used LeeBoy Paver: When to Invest in New Equipment vs Restoring Old Reliables

Tuesday 12th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A practical comparison between investing in a new LeeBoy motor grader and maintaining a used LeeBoy paver, including budget, performance, and reliability trade-offs, with real-world lessons from procurement and maintenance mistakes.

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Why My First Leeboy Mini Grader Almost Cost Me a Job (And What I Learned About Rental Vs. Buy)

Tuesday 12th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A personal breakdown of the Leeboy mini grader market: the mistakes I made ordering parts, the hidden costs of owning one, and when a dealer is actually better than the internet.

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Leeboy Graders vs. Asphalt Pavers: When to Buy New vs. Used for Road Construction

Saturday 9th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A field guide to buying Leeboy equipment for road construction, covering Leeboy graders, asphalt pavers, and how to use a mini excavator for support tasks.

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LeeBoy vs. Compact Grader Alternatives: When Small is Smarter (And When It's Not)

Saturday 9th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

An honest, experience-based comparison of the LeeBoy 685 grader for small-scale grading projects against squat trucks, Honda generators, and general 'fifth grader' level jobs. Includes real cost data, delivery timelines, and a dose of hard-learned caution.

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I Spent 4 Years Reviewing Leeboy Parts Orders — Here’s What Most Buyers Miss

Friday 8th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A quality inspector breaks down why most leeboy asphalt paver for sale searches go wrong, what parts buyers overlook, and how the industry has changed since 2022.

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Leeboy 8500 Asphalt Paver: What a Quality Inspector Actually Checks (Before Rejecting a Used Model)

Friday 8th of May 2026 · Eric Caldwell

A quality inspector's guide to buying a used Leeboy 8500 asphalt paver. Covers specific specs, common pitfalls, and why checking parts availability matters more than the asking price.