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Recent content by gabelmatt

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    257b thoughts

    I owned a 257B for 2 and a half years and it was a pretty good machine. The weak point on them is the idler wheels on the under carriage. If your using something heavy on the front mine seemed to wreck bearings all the time. The only other problem I had was the head gasket. But there was a...
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    Case 125B Specs??

    Does anyone know any specs on a Case 125B? Such as weight, HP,engine size ect ect??
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    Cat 420D Controls Switching

    Hey guys, wondering where you switch the controls between Cat and John Deere on a Cat 420D? or if anyone has pictures on where it is located. Thanks
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    Cat 24" Bucket

    Hey guys, I have a 24" Cat bucket with spade teeth on it. The other day I was digging through some frost and the shank snapped off. My question is can you buy replacement shanks for the bucket or not. Thanks
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    Cat 305 Oil pressure

    I run 15W40 so I'm not sure if I should use a lighter oil for winter or what. I've never had to do that with any other machines so I'm not sure. Temp her some nights gets down to -15c or so.
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    Cat 305 Oil pressure

    Hey Guys I have a 2009 Cat 305CCR. No that winter is here (in Ontario) evrytime I seem to start it up when it has been sitting outside the oil pressure light and alarm seem to go off. My old 305 didn't ever do this. Is it just from being to heavy of oil, or is there another problem. Any help...
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    Back-Up Camera on a Skid Steer

    What brand is the one that you have? I was looking at one called cabcam. It's only 300 bucks.
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    Back-Up Camera on a Skid Steer

    Do any of you's out there have a back up camera on your skid steer or and machine? How do they work? I am looking at buying one for my 289C just to see the back since visibility is terrible. Any input would be good. Thanks
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    Old Question - New Answers

    I just bought a new 305 CCR last fall and i payed 72000(Canadian). It was brand new with a thumb, hydraulic pin grabber and a 62" ditching bucket on it. By far the best machine I have ever operated. I would go for the Cat, its all the small things in the cab that make up the difference in my eyes
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    New JD333D Vs. Cat 299C

    Hey guys, do any of you own a Cat 299C or a John Deere 333D. Wondering what the difference between the 2 are, and any pros or cons between the two. Any input would be great Thanks
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    Cat 289 vs 299

    Hey guys, was wondering if any of you guys out there own a Cat 289 or 299, and what the difference between the 2 are. I'm looking for a new one but dont know if i should buy a 289 or 299. The Cat sealer is sending me up a 289 to try out next week,wondering if there is much difference between the...
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    AMI Pin Grabber

    Hey guys I finally remembered to take some pictures of this pin grabber for yous. Sorry it took so long.
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    Backhoe buckets on a mini

    Does anyone know if backhoe buckets would fit on a mini hoe?? There off of a Cat 420 and I was wondering if they would fit a 305 CCR. Thanks
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    over sized bucket

    Heres the big bucket
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    over sized bucket

    I use a 62" ditching bucket on my 305. I used to have a 48" on my old one but when I bought my new one I thought I would try a big one to see. As far as efficiency wise I think it helped out a bit, but the bucket capacity wise is almost the same as my 48, so its close.
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