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+title: PDI Accubid Equipment
+tags:
+  - authorship/original
+  - destiny/permanent
+  - occupational
+  - status/incomplete
+  - type/guide
+---
+# PDI Accubid Equipment
+
+> [!important] Disclaimer
+> This is my interpretation of what is meant by the cost names,
+> not necessarily how each is used in practice.
+> To that, it appears many are not used at all.
+
+`SITE OFFICE TRAILER (per Month)`
+
+As stated.
+
+`SITE STORAGE 40' CONNEX (per Month)`
+
+As stated.
+
+`Mobile Lock (formerly TattleTale)`
+
+Crew phone storage
+
+`AUGER ON BOBCAT (per pole)`
+
+Augur hole for site pole foundation
+
+`MINI EXCAVATOR (per Month)`
+`EXCAVATOR - 11,000LB HYDRAULIC (per Month)`
+`BACKHOE 4WD (per Month)`
+`BACKHOE 4WD W/ OPERATOR (per Month)`
+
+Conventional excavation.
+Which is optimal is subject to debate
+based on exact scenario.
+
+`BOBCAT (per Month)`
+
+Skid-steer loader.
+Can be fitted with specialized attachments:
+Forks, augur, dozer bucket, etc.
+
+`DITCH WITCH WB (per Month)`
+`DITCH WITCH RIDE ON (per Month)`
+
+Less versatile excavation machine
+
+"WB" = Walk-Behind
+
+`PLATE COMPACTOR (per Month)`
+
+Also called "tamps" or "tampers",
+Used to compact backfilled soil.
+
+`ELECTRIC BENDER 2" (per Month)`
+`HYDRAULIC BENDER 4" (per Month)`
+
+For bending conduit larger than 1-1/4".
+
+`WIRE PULLER (per Month)`
+
+Nickname "tugger".
+
+`THREADER - HANDHELD 2" (per Month)`
+`THREADER -  HD MOUNT 4"(per Month)`
+
+For field threading RMC and IMC conduit.
+
+`HYPRESS TOOL (per Week)`
+
+For crimping conductor compression fittings.
+
+`HI POT TESTER (per Week)`
+
+Megohmmeter.
+Nickname "Megger".
+Used to verify conductor insulation integrity after install.
+
+`UTV (per Month)`
+
+Utility Terrain Vehicle
+Like a fancy golf cart.
+Used to transport privileged individuals about the job site.
+
+`MANLIFT - 40' (per Month)`
+`MANLIFT - 80' (per Month)`
+
+Single worker lift.
+Trade name "Genie".
+
+`CRANE - 50 TON (per Day)`
+
+Large equipment handling:
+switchgear, generators, etc.
+
+`PUMP 2" W/ 20' HOSE  (per Month)`
+
+Used for excavation dewatering.
+
+`FORKLIFT (per ...)`
+
+Conventional forklift.
+
+`LULL / SHOOTING BOOM LIFT (per ...)`
+
+Telehandler forklift
+
+`SCISSOR LIFT - 19' (per ...)`
+
+Working platform for multiple
+
+`CONCRETE SAW (per ...)`
+
+As stated.
+Should not usually be necessary for new construction.
+
+`ROAD PLATES - 8X12 STEEL TRAFFIC RATED`
+
+For covering trenches through roadways.
+
+`TRENCH BOX - 10x10 STEEL TRENCH BOX 4" WALL`
+
+Trench wall support,
+necessary for large excavations.
+
+`TWO-WAY RADIO`
+
+As stated.
+Often replaced by cell phones.
+
+`TOTAL STATION (per Month)`
+
+Robotic Total Station (RTS)
+
+Survey equipment used to layout equipment:
+usually light fixtures, site or interior.