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Heavy Equipment Repair & Line Boring in Florida

Your excavator's down. Your loader's leaking. Your dozer won't track straight. You don't have time to haul it to a dealer and wait two weeks. We come to you. Fix it on-site. Get you back to work.

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What You'll Pay

Heavy equipment repair costs depend on the job. Hydraulic cylinder rebuilds run $400–$2,000. Line boring is $300–$1,200 per bore. Bucket repairs range from $500 for minor welding to $10,000+ for full rebuilds. Our shop rate is $95/hour. Field service runs $125/hour. Emergency calls after hours? $160/hour. We'll quote before we start—no surprises.

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  • Competitive pricing
  • Serving all of FLORIDA

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24/7 Emergency Always On Call
Line Boring On-Site Capability
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All Brands Not Dealer-Locked

What Equipment Repair Actually Costs

You've called dealers. You've heard "bring it in and we'll take a look." That means a week of downtime before you even get a quote. Here's what we actually charge for common repairs—so you know before you call whether we're in your budget.

Service Price Range Typical Turnaround
Hydraulic Cylinder Reseal $150 – $600 Same day (if seals in stock)
Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild $400 – $2,000 1-3 days
Line Boring (per bore) $300 – $1,200 On-site, same day
Bucket Repair (minor) $500 – $2,000 Same day
Bucket Rebuild (major) $3,000 – $10,000+ 3-7 days
Boom/Stick Crack Repair $1,000 – $8,000 1-3 days
Hardfacing (per hour) $150 – $250 Varies by scope

Shop rate: $95/hr. Field service: $125/hr. Emergency/after-hours: $160/hr. Travel: $2.50/mile beyond 50 miles. January 2025 pricing.

If It's Heavy and It's Broken, We Handle It

We're not a dealer service department. We don't sell machines. We just fix them—fast, on-site when possible, and for less than you'd pay at a dealer.

Line Boring

When pin bores get wallowed out, your machine gets sloppy and dangerous. We weld them up and bore them back to spec—on your site, without removing the component.

  • Portable boring equipment
  • Bore welding included
  • Bores from 1.5" to 12"
  • On-site or in shop

Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

Leaking cylinder? We reseal, rebuild, or re-chrome. Most cylinder repairs are done in our shop, but we can pull and reinstall on-site if you can't move the machine.

  • Seal replacement
  • Rod re-chroming
  • Barrel honing
  • Custom cylinders

Bucket & Attachment Repair

Worn teeth, cracked lips, blown-out ears. We rebuild buckets that dealers would tell you to replace. New cutting edges, teeth, and wear plates installed.

  • Tooth & adapter replacement
  • Cutting edge welding
  • Ear & bore repair
  • Grapple & thumb repair

Hardfacing

Stop replacing parts that just wear out again. We apply chrome carbide and tungsten carbide overlays to buckets, blades, and wear surfaces. Lasts 3-5x longer than bare steel.

  • Bucket floor & sides
  • Dozer blades
  • Loader cutting edges
  • Crusher components

Structural Repair

Cracked boom? Split frame? We've fixed structural failures on excavators, loaders, and dozers that would have been scrapped. AWS certified welders, proper preheat, UT inspection if required.

  • Boom & stick repair
  • Frame crack welding
  • Pin boss rebuild
  • Weld inspection

Undercarriage Service

Worn track, bad rollers, loose idler? Undercarriage is expensive at dealers. We do rebuilds and component swaps for tracked machines—excavators, dozers, track loaders.

  • Track adjustment
  • Roller & idler replacement
  • Sprocket rebuilds
  • Track chain repair

From Breakdown to Back in Service

We've done this a lot. Here's what happens when you call.

Equipment We Repair

Heavy Equipment Welding & Repair

On-site and shop repairs for construction, mining, forestry, and industrial equipment.

Excavators

  • Boom and stick crack repair
  • Bucket rebuilds
  • Thumb installation
  • Undercarriage frame
  • Cab mounts
CAT, Komatsu, Deere, Hitachi, Volvo

Dozers & Crawlers

  • Frame and ROPS repairs
  • Blade and push arm
  • Ripper shank repair
  • Track frame straightening
  • Undercarriage rebuilds
CAT, Komatsu, Deere, Case, Liebherr

Loaders & Scrapers

  • Bucket cutting edges
  • Loader arm crack repair
  • Articulation joints
  • Bowl and apron repair
  • ROPS and cab
CAT, Deere, Volvo, Komatsu, Case

Haul Trucks

  • Bed and body repairs
  • Frame crack repair
  • Suspension rebuilds
  • Dump body liners
  • Hinge and pivot
CAT, Komatsu, Terex, Volvo, Bell

Cranes

  • Boom section repairs
  • Outrigger pads
  • Counterweight brackets
  • Sheave and hook block
  • Carrier frame
Liebherr, Manitowoc, Grove, Link-Belt

Forestry

  • Feller buncher repairs
  • Skidder grapple/boom
  • Forwarder bunk/crane
  • Processor head mounts
  • Delimber arms
Deere, Tigercat, CAT, Ponsse

Attachments

  • Bucket hard facing
  • Grapple repair
  • Hammer mounts
  • Auger attachments
  • Custom fabrication
All makes and models

Mining Equipment

  • Dragline buckets
  • Shovel dipper rebuilds
  • Conveyor structures
  • Crusher frame/liners
  • Screen and feeder
P&H, Bucyrus, CAT, Komatsu
Repair Methods

Specialized Repair Processes

The right repair technique for the job. From simple cracks to complete rebuilds.

Hard Facing & Wear Overlay

Extend component life 2-5x with hard facing overlays.

Bucket teethCutting edgesDozer bladesCrusher linersAuger flights

Crack Repair & Weld Buildup

Structural crack repairs that restore original strength.

Frame cracksBoom repairsROPS repairsPin bores

Wear Plate Installation

AR400, AR450, chromium carbide overlay for high-wear areas.

Truck bed linersHopper linersChute linersBucket floors

Frame Straightening

Hydraulic straightening and controlled heat for bent frames.

Loader framesExcavator tracksTruck framesPush arms

Bore Welding & Line Boring

Restore worn pin bores to factory spec. On-site available.

Pivot boresPin bossesCylinder mountsJoints

Custom Fabrication

Reinforcements and solutions when OEM parts aren't available.

GuardsMount relocationReinforcementBrackets
Rapid Response

24/7 Emergency Equipment Repair

When your equipment goes down, every hour costs money. Our emergency response team gets you back up and running – day or night.

2-4 Hour ResponseFor critical breakdowns
Fully Equipped TrucksWelders, torches, tools
On-Site ServiceJob site, pit, or plant
Night & WeekendNo waiting until Monday
2-4Hour Response
92%First-Visit Fix
150+Mile Radius
Industries

Heavy Equipment Repair for Every Industry

From construction sites to mining operations, we keep your equipment running.

Forestry & Logging

Timber harvesting and logging equipment. Remote field service.

Feller bunchersSkiddersForwardersProcessors

Agriculture

Farm equipment and implements. Seasonal surge capacity.

TractorsCombinesImplementsIrrigation

Waste & Recycling

Landfill equipment, recycling machinery, harsh environments.

CompactorsShreddersLoadersConveyors

Industrial & Plant

Material handling, plant maintenance equipment.

ForkliftsCranesAerial liftsConveyors

1

You Call

Tell us what broke, what machine it is, and where you are. Emergency? We dispatch immediately. Scheduled work? We'll set up a time.

2

We Diagnose

Our tech looks at the failure, checks for secondary damage, and gives you a price before we start. No surprises. You approve, we proceed.

3

We Fix It

On-site if possible. If it needs shop work (cylinder rebuild, major welding), we pull it, fix it, and reinstall. We carry common parts on the truck.

4

You Work

We function-test before we leave. Machine cycles right, no leaks, you're back to production. We don't leave until it's running.

If It Digs, Pushes, or Lifts—We Fix It

We're not picky about color. Yellow, orange, green, blue—doesn't matter. If it's heavy equipment, we work on it.

Excavators

Mini to mining class. Boom, stick, bucket, cylinders, undercarriage. We've rebuilt CAT 390s and Kubota KX040s—and everything between.

Dozers

Track-type tractors take a beating. Blade repairs, frame cracks, track work, ripper rebuilds. D6 to D11.

Wheel Loaders

Front-end loaders for quarries, construction, material handling. Bucket, Z-bar, boom, tilt cylinder—we fix it all.

Backhoes

Loader-backhoes are workhorses. Swing cylinder, boom cylinder, bucket teeth—whatever's worn or broken.

Skid Steers

Compact track loaders and wheeled skid steers. Lift arm repairs, bucket work, hydraulic fixes.

Cranes & Forklifts

Sarasota cranes, rough terrain forklifts, telehandlers. Boom repairs, outrigger work, cylinder rebuilds.

All Makes, All Models

We're not a dealer. We're not locked to one color. If it's iron and it's broken, we fix it.

Caterpillar Komatsu John Deere Hitachi Volvo Bobcat Kubota Case Kobelco Liebherr Doosan Takeuchi New Holland Hyundai Link-Belt

Across Florida

Straight Answers

How much does heavy equipment repair cost?

Depends on the job. Cylinder rebuilds: $400–$2,000. Line boring: $300–$1,200 per bore. Bucket repair: $500–$10,000. Our shop rate is $95/hour, field service is $125/hour. We'll quote before we start.

Do you come to my jobsite?

Yes. Our trucks are equipped for on-site welding, line boring, and hydraulic work. Emergency response within 2-4 hours anywhere in Florida. If it can be fixed in the field, we do it there.

What brands do you work on?

All of them. CAT, Komatsu, Deere, Hitachi, Volvo, Bobcat, Kubota, Case, Kobelco, Liebherr, Doosan—we're not a dealer, so we're not limited. If it's yellow, orange, green, or blue, we fix it.

What is line boring?

It's how we fix worn pin bores. When the holes in your bucket ears, boom, or stick get wallowed out, we weld them up and machine them back to the correct diameter—usually on-site, without removing the part.

How fast can you get here?

Emergencies: 2-4 hours anywhere in central Florida. Farther out takes a bit longer. Scheduled work, we set up a time that works for you. We don't make you wait two weeks like a dealer.

Can you fix a cracked boom?

Usually, yes. We've repaired structural cracks on excavator booms, loader arms, and dozer frames that dealers said needed replacing. AWS certified welders, proper preheat, post-weld inspection. Not every crack is fixable, but most are.

Do you rebuild hydraulic cylinders?

Yes. Reseal, rebuild, or re-chrome. Most cylinder work happens in our shop—1-3 day turnaround. We pull it from your machine and reinstall when it's done. Custom cylinders too if you need one fabricated.

What's hardfacing?

Wear-resistant overlay welding. We apply chrome carbide or tungsten carbide to bucket floors, cutting edges, and other high-wear surfaces. Lasts 3-5x longer than bare steel. Costs more upfront, saves money long-term.

Equipment Down? Call Now.

Every hour that machine sits, you're losing money. We answer 24/7. Dispatch within hours, not days.