Frequently Asked Questions

Damstrong is a family-owned equipment company based in Seymour, Connecticut. We have been in the equipment business for over 15 years. We specialize in compact wheel loaders, mini excavators, and attachments for landscaping, construction, snow removal, and municipal work.

Our machines use components sourced globally - just like every major equipment manufacturer in the world. John Deere, Kubota, Caterpillar - they all source components internationally. Final assembly, quality inspection, and prep happen right here in Connecticut. Every machine that ships has been through our shop, tested, and set up before it leaves. The engine is a Cummins, the hydraulics are name-brand components, and the machine is backed by a real warranty from a real company you can call.

Our philosophy is simple: we want to sell you a machine, not sell you parts and service for the next 10 years. Nothing is proprietary. Filters, fluids, wear parts - you can get them at NAPA, O'Reilly's, any auto parts store. Parts are cheap . Any mechanic can work on it - Cummins engine, standard hydraulics, no dealer-locked software. We help you with parts. The goal is simple: sell you a great machine, help you when you need it, and stay out of the way while you make money with it.

Our loaders run Cummins diesel engines.

Engine: 2 years / 2,000 hours from Cummins - backed directly by Cummins. Any authorized Cummins dealer nationwide can do warranty work. Balance of machine: 1 year from Damstrong covering hydraulic system, frame, electrical, and all other components. We supply the parts and pay your local mechanic up to $125/hour for qualified repairs. Submit the warranty claim through the form on our website.

Any qualified diesel mechanic or equipment shop. No dealer-locked diagnostic software, no proprietary tools required. The Cummins engine can be serviced at any Cummins dealer. The hydraulic system uses standard components. For warranty work we pay your local mechanic directly. For out-of-warranty work, you use whoever you want - we still help with parts and technical questions.

No. We give you a full list of every filter, belt, and wear part with part numbers. Walk into NAPA, O'Reilly's, AutoZone and get what you need off the shelf. Oil filters ~$12, air filters ~$25, fuel filters ~$15, hydraulic filters ~$20-30. Compare that to proprietary OEM filters that cost $80+ and ship in two weeks.

Call us. We keep common wear parts, pins, bushings, cutting edges, and hydraulic components in stock at our Connecticut shop. If we have it, we ship same-day. We also help you find parts locally whenever possible.

930SD and 930 HD use the same female quick-attach coupler. How to measure: T is rib thickness. CL is the center-to-center distance between the two ribs. R is hook-center to hole-center. D1 is the lower pin hole. D2 is the upper hook opening. 930SD / 930 HD (inches): T 1.25 R 16 D1 1.5 D2 1.75 CL 37.75 Not every third-party bucket or plow will sit. If it does not lock, measure T, R, D1, D2, and CL and call the shop at 203-872-7217. Printable chart: https://dash.damstrong.net/930.html

930 maintenance, Cummins QSF2.8. Filters are off-the-shelf, not dealer-locked. Engine oil: Cummins-approved CES 20078, Valvoline Premium Blue 8600 15W-40. Change every 250–500 hours or once a season (use the engine manual for your conditions). Oil filter: Fleetguard LF17535 (Donaldson P551100, Case/Case IH 2854749, Cummins 5399594). Fuel filter / water separator: Cummins 3973233 (Baldwin BF1385-SPS, Carquest 86732, Donaldson P550848, Fleetguard FS19732, Fram PS11226). Hydraulic oil: AW46, once a season. Hydraulic filter: Napa 557201, once a season. Daily (10 hours): clean the machine. Check hydraulics, steering, brakes, oil, fuel, coolant, lights, and leaks. Weekly (50 hours): plus brake pedal stroke, driveline bolts, battery. First 50 hours also check gearbox vent and hydraulic leaks, clean the hydraulic tank vent/filter. 250 hours: plus tire pressure, clean oil/hydraulic filters, brakes. 500 hours / monthly: plus valves, cylinders, brake master pump, rim bearings. 1000 hours / quarterly: replace oils, clean pipes and filters, inspect gears and frames. Fall/Spring: open or close the ball valve on the right side of the engine for the heater core. First 500 hours extra: hydraulic leak check, tank vent, replace return and lead filters. Use AW46 and Napa 557201 each season. Inspect brakes for leaks, clean the booster-pump strainer/vent, keep brake fluid topped off. Fuses: Turn Signal, Instrument Cluster, ECU, Excitation Power, Wiper Motor, Front and Rear Work Lights, Backup Power Switch, Reverse Relay, Combined, Brake Switch, Horn, TCU, Cab Accessories. Shop: Damstrong LLC, 14 Beach St, Seymour CT. damstrong.net. 203-872-7217. Full page: https://dash.damstrong.net/930.html

Yes. We ship anywhere in the continental United States. Every machine is fully assembled, tested, and prepped at our Connecticut shop before it loads onto the truck. Freight cost is quoted per deal based on distance and equipment size. We coordinate the entire delivery.

Once your machine is prepped and payment is settled: we get you a freight quote (usually within a day), machine loads onto a flatbed or step-deck trailer, you get tracking and an estimated delivery window, driver delivers to your shop or job site. Typical transit is 3-7 business days depending on distance.

Yes. We work with multiple equipment financing partners. Options include 90 days no payments, standard 36-72 month terms, and seasonal payment structures for snow operators. Apply online at damstrong.net/financing or call Matt at 203-872-7217.