• Thank you for visiting HeavyEquipmentForums.com! Our objective is to provide industry professionals a place to gather to exchange questions, answers and ideas. We welcome you to register using the "Register" icon at the top of the page. We'd appreciate any help you can offer in spreading the word of our new site. The more members that join, the bigger resource for all to enjoy. Thank you!

Recent content by andrewpond

  1. A

    Mini Ex sheet piling or shoring

    Started dig yesterday, removed 2 of 5 hoists... 3/4 clear stone just keeps moving, real pain. But in regards to environmental, no issues. They say, they can not test "granular " . And there is no visiable contamination. They had "sniff tester" and was getting "zero reading" Plan A is to dig...
  2. A

    Mini Ex sheet piling or shoring

    Thxs... BLS repairs... yes customer is prepared for extra cost... Thxs KSSS... This is not first job where pilings are discussed for slope control....is there any piling solutions that work for mini ex? Whats min cost for this kindof setup?
  3. A

    Mini Ex sheet piling or shoring

    HI Guys Sorry for slow reply.... My scope is to remove hoist and its concrete base (if any). Floor has been cut by others... I am just excavator. $3k is simply for removal of steel and concrete I have done 2 other similar job. 1 hoist per site... less than 4 hrs work Corporate property owners...
  4. A

    Mini Ex sheet piling or shoring

    HI , Have a site that has long history of site contamination.... I am removing 5 old style car hoist (1 large cylinder in center) in a large auto service garage ie 12 hoists. The issue, is even before it was installed there was environmental issues on site. The excavation is: 8" thick concrete...
  5. A

    Hello. I see u have grading attachment for mini? What brand is it or is it custom built? Use it...

    Hello. I see u have grading attachment for mini? What brand is it or is it custom built? Use it much?
  6. A

    Random 2 speed issues 2017 E32

    Thxs. Where / what part of the circuit would u put light on?
  7. A

    Random 2 speed issues 2017 E32

    Hi Guys. Looking for help w 2017 Bobcat E32... the 2 speed / high speed randomly stops working... by the time mechanics look at it is fine no issues. No pattern / reason on when it will not work ie warm or cold Only other ghost issue is the computer has been had moisture in it 3x . Machine has...
  8. A

    Hydraulic fittings

    John C. Is ORB and NPTF interchangeable?
  9. A

    Hydraulic fittings

    Thxs Guys. Yep 1/2" ORB.... my confusion was my cross over valve is #8 ORB (metric ?), hadn't thought about ORB SAE and my printed paper work for motor only gave 1/2" NPT as option... Thxs again guys
  10. A

    Hydraulic fittings

    Hello... as I am typing this unbelievable dumb question... I have hydraulic motor bmrs http://www.dynamicfc.com/BMRS.html Website says npt 1/2" ports. I got hoses made up w 1/2" F Npt fittings... but they simply bottom out and never seat/ seal... what am I missing? The motors brand new and...
  11. A

    Hydraulic cross over valve for stumpgrinder

    Thxs Greg. I am owner/operator, have not rapped my head around hydraulic yet... I thought I looked at Prin Auto, show link to my fabricator and he said that would not work. Local Hydraulic supplier who sold me the motor recommended the DSL102N + B10-2-A8T body and CAP012D coil combo verbally...
  12. A

    Hydraulic cross over valve for stumpgrinder

    HI Guys Stuck out of getting simple check valve. Local Hydaulic shop recommends : Parker DSL102N + B10-2-A8T body and CAP012D coil. It is two way normally open so you would hook that up between the two lines going to the motor. With the valve open/de-energized, the motor will free spin...
  13. A

    Hydraulic cross over valve for stumpgrinder

    Perfect about simple check valve suggestions. Mini ex 2950 psi..... Thxs guys
  14. A

    Hydraulic cross over valve for stumpgrinder

    Hello. I am building a stump grinder for mini ex. Aux flow is 17Gpm . Yes I know it will be slow/ not super powerful. The hydraulic motor i have does not free spinning (not the right term ) I thinking of adding a cross over relief valve at the attachment. Found this at Princess Auto...
  15. A

    Creating heat dump box

    Thxs. For you replies. The idea of heated box came from looking at replacement truck. An 2006 c8500 (similar exhaust system w DPF filter) that has heated box. Am I wrong in thinking 2006 c8500 w Cat motor and 2009 FL w Cummins are similar in regards to exhaust setup? So rot not really an issue...
See more
Top