Same-day field service in Florida

Book a vetted independent diesel mechanic in minutes , no more waiting on a dealer.

1 min
Avg. response time
4,000
Vetted technicians
12,000
Jobs completed
250
Brands serviced
Heave technicians available

Dealer service is broken. So we built something different.

Dealers are built to sell machines, service comes last, and the best mechanics have already gone independent. Heave connects you straight to them: vetted, insured, same-day.

“We never tell customers we’re ‘better’ than the dealer. We’re different, built on speed, transparency, and customer alignment.”

Alex KraftFounder & CEO

Technician coverage

Where technicians in our Florida network are located and ready to help fix equipment.

Vetted & insured independent diesel mechanics

Ex-OEM and dealer experienceMany trained and worked at OEMs and dealerships.

Fully equippedTheir own service trucks, tools and diagnostic software.

Screened before they take jobsEvery tech is screened for experience and certifications.

$1M+ liability coverageRequired for every tech, plus Heave’s protection.

Chad Lower
Marcus Ryan
Uptime Equipment Repair · Tampa, FL
18 yrs
Experience
340
Jobs
$150
Hourly rate
4.9★
Rating
About

Former CAT dealer mechanic, 18 years in the field. Hydraulics and emissions specialist on large excavators and dozers. Fully equipped mobile rig with dealer-level diagnostics.

Brands serviced
CATJohn DeereKomatsuVolvoCase

“Had my 336 running by lunch."

— Site superintendent, Tampa

Service in hours, not weeks

No phone tag; no voicemails. Three steps from a downed machine to a mechanic on site.

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Post the machine
Drop a pin at the job site, pick the make & model, and describe the issue.
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Choose your tech
See vetted, insured techs nearby with rates, experience, brands, and real customer ratings.
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Back to work
Chat in-app, track progress, and get the machine running — often same day.

Machines & repairs

From earthmoving to aerial , and the field repairs that get them running again.

Machines serviced

Earthmoving
BackhoesExcavatorsDozersGradersScrapersCompactors
Loading & Material Handling
Wheel LoadersTrack LoadersSkid SteersTelehandlersForklifts
Lifting & Aerial
CranesBoom LiftsScissor LiftsMan Lifts
Trucks & Hauling
On-HighwayOff-HighwayArticulated Dump Trucks
Concrete & Paving
MixersPumpsPaversScreedsMillingRollers
Power & Support
GeneratorsLight TowersAir CompressorsWelders

Repair types

Hydraulics
Pumps & Motors · Cylinders · Hoses & Fittings · Valves · Attachments
Engine & DEF / Regen
Engine · Transmission · Final Drives · DEF System · Regen / DPF
PM Services
PM Service · Fluids & Filters · Lubrication · Coolant · Seasonal Prep
Welding & Fabrication
Structural Welding · Line Boring · Bucket Repair · Frame Repair · Fabrication

Brands serviced

Caterpillar
Komatsu
Volvo
Liebherr
Hitachi
Doosan
Hyundai
Case
John Deere
JCB
Takeuchi
Yanmar
Kubota
SANY
Wacker Neuson
Bobcat
Gradall
Terex
Kobelco
Link-Belt
Demag
Grove
BOMAG
Dynapac
Hamm
Caterpillar
Komatsu
Volvo
Liebherr
Hitachi
Doosan
Hyundai
Case
John Deere
JCB
Takeuchi
Yanmar
Kubota
SANY
Wacker Neuson
Bobcat
Gradall
Terex
Kobelco
Link-Belt
Demag
Grove
BOMAG
Dynapac
Hamm
Multiquip
Sakai
Wirtgen
LeeBoy
Weiler
Roadtec
Astec
Bauer
Atlas Copco
Sandvik
Toyota
Hyster-Yale
Ditch Witch
Vermeer
Toro
Peterbilt
Kenworth
Freightliner
Western Star
International
Mack Trucks
Ford
RAM
JLG
Skyjack
Genie
New Holland
Massey Ferguson
Multiquip
Sakai
Wirtgen
LeeBoy
Weiler
Roadtec
Astec
Bauer
Atlas Copco
Sandvik
Toyota
Hyster-Yale
Ditch Witch
Vermeer
Toro
Peterbilt
Kenworth
Freightliner
Western Star
International
Mack Trucks
Ford
RAM
JLG
Skyjack
Genie
New Holland
Massey Ferguson

Protection for every Heave job

Every Heave job carries a full protection layer behind the work.

Booking direct

You assume the risk

Health insurance doesn't cover workplace injuries
You rely solely on the tech's individual policy
Exposure on a job-site injury can hit six figures
No vetting, no warranty, no recourse
Booking through Heave

Protection behind the job

Every job backed by Heave's commercial coverage
Techs carry $1M+ liability and are fully vetted
100% money-back guarantee on your first job
500-hour / 90-day workmanship warranty
Workers' CompCommercial AutoGeneral LiabilityUmbrella / Excess

Frequently asked questions

What is Heave?

Heave is on-demand field service for heavy equipment. Post a downed machine, choose a vetted independent mechanic nearby, and get same-day repair — no dealer runaround.

What equipment and repairs do you cover?

225+ brands across earthmoving, loading, lifting, trucks, concrete & paving, and power generation. Common work includes hydraulics, engine & DEF/regen, electrical, PM service, welding and line boring.

Who is Heave for?

Contractors in utilities, heavy civil, excavation and site prep, national rental companies, and dealers — anyone running heavy equipment that can’t afford to sit idle.

Why not just call a mechanic directly?

Booking direct leaves you exposed on liability and chasing dealer callbacks. Heave gives you vetted techs, upfront pricing, full insurance coverage, and a warranty behind every job.

Which markets do you serve?

Core markets span FL, TX, TN, GA, NC, LA, OK, AL, OH, IN, IL and PA, with technicians in 44 states and growing.

How do I request service?

Open the app, drop a pin at the job site, pick the make & model, and describe the issue. You’ll see available technicians within minutes.

How do I choose a technician?

You see nearby techs with their experience, brands serviced, hourly rate, and real customer ratings — then you decide who rolls up to the job.

Can I message my technician?

Yes. In-app chat keeps you updated through the whole job, so you can track progress without leaving the office.

Where do your technicians come from?

Independent, experienced diesel mechanics — many ex-OEM and dealer techs — who own their trucks, tools and diagnostic software.

How are technicians vetted?

Every tech is screened for experience and credentials and carries $1M+ liability coverage before taking jobs on the platform.

How does payment work?

Heave invoices you per completed job on Net-30, with the service markup shown upfront. No subscriptions, no surprises.

What if the repair needs follow-up?

Completed work is backed by a 500-hour / 90-day warranty, plus a 100% money-back guarantee on your first job.

Need service?

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