Just an idea from a new member of the forum here.
I worked in the construction equipment rental business for a long time.
Perhaps renting machinery (heavy equipment) will be a better option than buying someone else's worn out bulldozer.
In my experience almost no one sells a machine that is still in good shape because once you pay it off, maintenance for the first decade or 2 isn't too bad and most people don't want to invest in a new machine when their 1982 d-8 Cat runs like a top.
First point on renting over buying-rental machinery is new and more reliable.
Second point you pay ZERO for repairs/breakdowns unless YOU cause the damage.
Third-the machine comes and goes from the site as needed instead of sitting around for months being used (in some cases) a few times a week.
Fourth-construction equipment is one of the most highly vandalized and stolen items in the world so you either have to pay for security 24/7 cause yes we had stuff stolen in broad daylight ourselves and it WILL happen on a large site like this more than likely.
Fifth-depending where you live/work and the local tax laws, rentals can be 100 percent write off, whereas purchases cannot.
I realize you are getting suggestions left right and centre from lots of folks here but I know a lot about equipment and it sucks when some little weazel comes along and rips you off.
It doesn't have to be something big to screw up the entire works either even if it is a power washer or a special wrench it can really stop you in your tracks.
Watch out for hiab trucks coming on and off site some crooks buy used ones and put fake company stickers on them.
Good luck with the project and I hope this job makes you a scrapillionaire.
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