Welding Repairs That Keep Equipment Running

Heavy equipment and fleet welding services for agricultural and commercial operations in Johnston, Colorado.

When a tractor bucket cracks, a trailer hitch breaks, or an excavator arm develops a stress fracture in Johnston, you need welding repairs that restore function and strength quickly enough to minimize downtime. Rhoades Welding LLC performs welding repairs on tractors, excavators, trailers, loaders, and other heavy equipment used in agriculture, construction, and commercial fleets.

Heavy equipment welding involves repairing cracked welds, replacing worn mounting points, reinforcing stress areas, and rebuilding components that have been damaged by impact, overloading, or constant vibration. The work is performed using high-strength filler material and welding techniques designed to handle the loads and movement that caused the original failure. On-site welding is available for large machinery that cannot be transported, and repairs can be completed in Johnston without requiring long shop stays or equipment rental.

If you have equipment that needs welding repairs, reach out to schedule service and get your machinery back in operation.

What Heavy Equipment Welding Involves

Your repair in Johnston begins with an inspection of the damaged component to identify cracks, worn areas, or failed welds. The surface is cleaned with a grinder to remove rust, paint, and contamination, and the joint is prepped for welding. Filler material is applied with a stick, MIG, or TIG welder depending on the metal type and thickness, and the weld is built up in layers to ensure full penetration and proper fusion.

After the repair, you will notice that the equipment operates without unusual movement or noise from the repaired area, and the welded joint holds up under the same loads and conditions that previously caused failure. Repairs restore function and strength without the cost and lead time of ordering and installing new parts.

The service is suitable for agricultural and commercial fleets and is built to handle heavy loads and vibration. On-site welding is available for large machinery, and the work can be scheduled around your operating schedule to reduce disruption. The service does not include hydraulic repair, engine work, or electrical diagnostics.

Answers to Common Equipment Welding Questions

Equipment owners often ask about weld strength, turnaround time, and whether a repair will hold up as well as a new part before they commit to welding instead of replacement.

What types of equipment can be repaired with welding?
Tractors, excavators, loaders, trailers, forklifts, and other heavy machinery can be repaired when structural components crack, mounting points wear out, or welds fail. Welding works well for buckets, booms, hitches, frames, and brackets that experience high stress and repeated loading.
How long does it take to weld a piece of heavy equipment?
Simple repairs such as cracked welds or broken brackets can be completed in a few hours. More complex jobs that require disassembly, cleaning, reinforcement, or multiple repair locations may take a full day or longer depending on access and the extent of the damage.
Why do welds on heavy equipment crack more often than other types of welding?
Heavy equipment experiences constant vibration, shock loads, and stress cycles that fatigue metal over time. Welds crack when they are undersized for the load, when the base metal flexes too much, or when the equipment is used beyond its design limits.
What is the difference between a repair weld and a reinforcement weld?
A repair weld fixes a crack or break and restores the component to its original condition. A reinforcement weld adds extra material or gussets to increase strength in areas that have failed repeatedly or that will be subjected to higher loads going forward.
When should I replace a part instead of welding it?
Replacement is necessary when the metal is too corroded or thin to hold a weld, when the part has cracked in multiple locations, or when the component has been repaired several times and continues to fail. If the base metal is sound and the damage is localized, welding is usually more cost-effective.

Rhoades Welding LLC provides heavy equipment and fleet welding services throughout Johnston, Colorado, with on-site availability for large machinery and a focus on minimizing downtime. Contact us to discuss your equipment repair needs and schedule service.