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    Dirtman2007's next purchase...

    I believe I would rather have any of the 5 Kenworths in the background! A Zero tail swing with swamp tracks.... put it in a rental fleet and I bet the counter weight paint would still be worn off.
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    Hitachi V'S Deere

    Me and another guy were just talking about Deere and who makes what today. From what I've read, Yanmar makes the mini excavators, Hitachi makes the mid sized ones, Liebherr makes their track loaders and larger dozers and who know what else. It seems Deere Construction is more of a paint and...
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    Just How Slow Is it?

    Just Gettin' By Here in central Ky, things are "moderately" slow. Agricultural work has been what keeps the equipment going for the most part. Farmers seem to still have money. :beatsme Lots of ponds to build or clean out, barn pads, clearing/grubbing, ditching/drainage, etc. Commercial...
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    Refueling Equipment

    All you have to do to get the placards is simply buy them and slap them on your tank. Plenty of online vendors plus most all truck stops sell them. Your local fuel delivery company may sell them as well. Here a nice little explanation of laws governing transportation of fuels, and it's not in...
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    Whats the easiest way to replace serpentine belt on 580K ?

    Yep, just did a 580L about 3 months ago. Uncoupled the pump, slid the coupling back just enough to force the belt thru the crack. It was tight, and a pain in the rear, but it worked. Unbolting the coupling and getting the belt by the coupling was the hardest part of the whole process...
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    953C with a 6 way blade

    It's odd this was brought up here because me and another guy were talking about these machines yesterday. They've been on Interstate's website since back in the spring when I began watching for a 953C. And like the rest here, I don't know exactly what they are set up for. I would assume loose...
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    Grapple trucks

    Yes, that load is slightly overloading the truck. What makes the noticeable bow in the bed and frame is the Hy-Rail system. It greatly extends the wheel base of the truck, making it bow much easier. When the company is getting paid by the tie, you have to move as much as possible, as quick as...
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    Grapple trucks

    I've had quite a bit of experience using these type trucks, except it was for the railroad. Norfolk Southern uses these types of trucks extensively for material handling of all kinds. The railroad versions of course have a Hy-Rail system for on-track use, and most have a magnet for handling...
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    silent post to remember 9/11 victoms

    :usa
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    Bobcat 753 keeps losing power

    Did your problems start before or after the fuel filter change?
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    Looking at buying dump truck ????????????

    I'm new here so my opinion might not weigh as much as others, but here's my take on big engines with smaller loads. There different ways to look at the situation but I'm a firm believer in over-doing HP, here's why. An engine is under the most stress under high load and high RPM. With a...
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    How Did You Find Us?

    I also googled "heavy equipment forum" and found HEF. I've been lurking here for over a month and finally decided to join tonight.
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