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    just purchased a tacheuchi tb53fr, 12.5k lbs.

    yeah nice, getting the thumb thrown in for no extra charge is huge, those things can really add up, prob saved you serious money down the line.
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    Bobcat 430 Parts Compatability?

    take the money from the insurance and buy new parts when you need them, you never know what the fire did to the parts, the heat may have compromised the structural integrity of the metal. next thing you know you use one of those parts and see little cracks running up the stick. though if you...
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    Building A Progressive Thumb

    If you can do all that with the computer and with aluminum mock ups why would you buy any part through the dealer, that is really impressive nice work.
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    Takeuchi Parts??

    from my knowledge purchasing rental machines actually isn't a bad idea, normally the rental yards take very good care of the machines to insure they can be rented in the future, the operators of them might beat up on em a bit put they deffinately get the care back at the shop. I would have a...
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    Cat 304cr dozer arm repair

    yeah nice looks good, i'l have to let you know when I do something dumb with my 303cr because I don't know any better. You can give me a price to fix it. But really did any other damage happen, such as to the hydraulics of the blade?
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    McLaren Hybrids

    actually just spoke with mclaren rep, to use the hybrids you don't need to change any part of system, then you can run steel or with the rubber pads on, according to him most machines to switch to steel you need to change parts, not with the hybrid. seems like a great idea, I think i'm going...
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    First time used equipment maintanance

    its got 2600 hr. cut open the old filters to look for stuff that doesn't belong in there? , like metal shavings or something?
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    First time used equipment maintanance

    no manual came with it, i'm still waiting for the cat dealer to order me another one, I just want to start working on it now to save time waiting for the manual.
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    First time used equipment maintanance

    and my engine and equipment knowledge is limitted to riding lawnmowers and cars so if its something crazy suggest taking it to a proffessional, though I would like to do as much as I can myself.
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    First time used equipment maintanance

    I am new to heavy equipment just got my first piece, a Cat 303C CR. I got it at an auction. When first getting a used machine what are the suggestions for what to replace and service without a doubt, I've done the obvious, oil change, air filter change, fuel filter change, and grease all the...
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    TENSIONING TRACK - Kubota KX41-3v

    yeah the rental company should fix it for you, get lucky if you get money back for lost time, they'll blame you but eventually will fix it and you can finish your work
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    Mini vs. tree

    just curious is there a benefit to doing it that way instead of cutting it with a saw then digging up the root after its down, seems dangerous to do it together, does the weight of the tree make the root system dig out and come out easier?
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    price info on 1970 birmingham 28ft tilt trailer 20 tons

    you think of just sticking it in an auction and let the auction house get you what they can for it, its the easy way of course.
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    Test

    just getting my third reply
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    $ per hour

    yeah here in Connecticut it is over $100 an hour for mini ex or skid steer work, usually no extra charge for load and unload as long as it is a full day worth of hours.
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