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Recent content by DevinHalaburda

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    Help buying first skid steer

    Sounds good. The newer the more electronic bs too I guess. I started on joystick rentals then I ran a turd 1835c at my dads work. I picked up on the controls, hoped in a joystick rental and didn’t even need a second. I just immediately remembered the controls. I could hop back and fourth all...
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    Help buying first skid steer

    What model is the large frame you have. My dad has a 1835c at his work. Thing is a turd. Has 9800 hours. They had me move some dirt with it. I got use to the controls then hopped in a rental cat 279 didn’t even think twice it was like muscle memory being that I already knew joysticks. I wonder...
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    Help buying first skid steer

    I like this idea. I have a loan on the mini, it’s what got me started. I hate to have another loan of that size. It’s just not a good feeling. Are there any models in particular to stay away from? Seems like bobcat has newer machines around 1500 hours for around 20k. I’ve always ran...
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    Help buying first skid steer

    Hey guys, I’ve been all over the place with this. I bought a mini ex (JD 30g) last fall and has been a great machine for my business. However, I have some jobs on the schedule where I will need a skid steer or CTL. I can rent but in my situation I’d rather invest in myself. Plus renting always...
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    1840 vs 1845c

    What’s the advantages of they grey cab vs brown? Worth the extra money for a grey cab?
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    1840 vs 1845c

    What bucket do you prefer? A toothed or smooth edge?
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    1840 vs 1845c

    Sounds good. I’m just going to keep my eyes peeled for either or. I need something to pair with my mini ex. A new machine is just too expensive right now. I will be getting a track machine a few years down the road.
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    1840 vs 1845c

    Is the 1840 strong enough to pull up sod efficiently or does it just spin. I have a job coming up where I’ll be removing all the topsoil raising the grade with around 200 yards of fill then putting the topsoil back down. Will it handle this okay? I’ll have my mini ex there for help too.
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    1840 vs 1845c

    https://hwpartstore.com/products/case-1840-hose-loader-valve-to-self-leveling-valve-3?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADUyEjiLLFBdmf6Maxt6YqYCep5TS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWOXGddBZKBFk7QMDWAWg73LtbXaMHtJPXk3zenvHs3B-OSvInEtsYsaAsLbEALw_wcB
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    1840 vs 1845c

    I understand the difference between the two but has anyone ever ran one side by side? 1845c has deeper gear reduction and the mechanical leveling. Plus a few more hundred pounds on the lift capacity. The reason I’m asking is there seems to be fewer 1845c available in my area. The 1840 seem to be...
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    Older cat track loader vs CTL

    My current trailer is 15k gvw 12k unladen. So 30g is 7k 1845 is 6k? So 13k… that’s not too far overloaded lol. I’m not sure on an exact length but I believe it’s 20 then the dove tail. Idk if I could take the skid steer bucket off then load the mini behind it? My dump truck has fold down bed...
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    Older cat track loader vs CTL

    So, go for the 1845 for sure. I’m getting comfy in the mini but I’m no expert by any means. I clean everything up with my box blade now. The ctls I’ve rented seemed to be pretty easy but I wasn’t making perfectly graded concrete pads and such just general grading, lawn installs, etc.
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    Older cat track loader vs CTL

    Yeah… only problem is my age. I walk into a larger rental place and they basically laugh. Skid loaders and mini exs are easier to get my hands on.
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    Older cat track loader vs CTL

    Not sure, but I do and it’s all legal.
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    Older cat track loader vs CTL

    Honestly I really like this move. I have no way of loading my truck unless I have the mini. One 34” grading bucket at a time lol. I do want to get better stuff newer stuff but it’s impossible to have it all starting with nothing. I wasn’t sure if a wheeled skid would be much better than the bx...
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