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1. Dennis Ingram

   

   5 posts
   
   12/18/2013 2:12 PM

   I know this topic has been asked before but, here we go again. Is there anyplace in our industry where you can find/determine the expected longevity of equipment, the number of hours it should last??? Thanks in advance.
   
   Regards

   
   
   
   
2. Baumgart Robert H

   
   12/23/2013 2:12 PM

   In my experience, how long equip "should" last depends on the perspective of the one asking the question. Usually it's much much longer than we would say. These attachments help to give some perspective from the Superintendent's side.

   
   
   
   
3. Smith Kerry L

   
   12/24/2013 9:12 AM

   Thanks Robert, I used to have that info and lost it.

   
   
   
   
4. Wahlin Scott B

   
   12/24/2013 10:12 AM

   I think the life expectancy depends on the intensity of the demands of the ownership. I've seen operations where the expectation was that the equipment inventory had to look and run like new equipment. I've seen operations where the key phrase was that "perception is reality" - out of sight, out of mind. They are making equipment better than they used to. Rust and paint are not as much of an issue as they used to be. Lubricants, fasteners, rubber parts and various wear parts have all seemed to improve. I believe the youngest SST was 20 years old when they flew it to the junk yard.

   
   
   
   
5. Corey Eastwood

   

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   12/24/2013 11:12 AM

   Superintendents 3-5 years
   
   Management/GM 15-20 years.

   
   Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
   
   
6. Canedo Alberto J

   
   12/24/2013 11:12 AM

   Until it falls apart and no longer can be welded together.