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    Why no prices advertised on websites?

    Hi oceanonbob, That's all well and true, but the same is applicable to cars and they show the price on every website! I agree, there are many variables. but at least they could show a price for the base model and add prices as we go along with the order. By showing a base price then I would...
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    Why are there so many new unused/new Hyundai HX55 for sale?

    Yes Nige, I'm puzzled as well. Maybe the dealer wants me to buy a mchine through his dealership :-)
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    Why are there so many new unused/new Hyundai HX55 for sale?

    Thanks Nige, I just called a Hyundai dealer and they are very aware of this sort of machines. Apparantly these machines are made in China and are not part of the official Hyundai network. They are simplified machines that are purchased for AUS$25,000 and then sold on for AUS$60,000 without any...
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    Why no prices advertised on websites?

    I just made another call to another dealer (Hyundai): Same story: Can't give you prices over the phone, asking for contact details and a sales representative will call me tommorrow. I am not interested to hang on the phone and listen to a sales advertissement telling that their machines are the...
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    Why are there so many new unused/new Hyundai HX55 for sale?

    I found them on Dutch and Middle Eastern websites. Yes, Australia seems to be the asre end of the world and dumping ground for inadequate/outdated machines. You reckon we are one year behind to the rest of the world. I reckon it's more like 15 years. (In a previous live I used to live in...
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    Why no prices advertised on websites?

    I am in the market for a new excavator and I'm flabbergasted with the fact that none of the distributors nor dealers are listing the sales prices. The only exception seems to be Sany. When I want to buy a car or a bike or whatever the cost price is always shown. But for excavatores of even...
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    Why are there so many new unused/new Hyundai HX55 for sale?

    Hi, I'm in the market for a secondhand excavator (Anything between 3.5 to 8 tonnes). I've noticed there are numerous Hyundai HX55 machines for sale originating from the Netherlands and Dubai. Also here in Australia you see them advertised around the AUS$49,000 mark. However, when I search for...
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    Kobelco SK30SR travel motors problems

    Uffex, Thank you very much for that link! I was able to download that document and I will follow the instructions to the letter. I will let you know the outcome! Cheers, Luke
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    Kobelco SK30SR travel motors problems

    My apologies for the late response. It's just that one of the family members tested positive for COVID. So, lots of running around. Anyway, thank you very much for the response and advice I received via this forum. Let me explain a bit more: According to the serial number the machine was built...
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    Kobelco SK30SR travel motors problems

    Good morning all, We live on an acreage in Melbourne, Australia and have got an excavator Kobelco SK30SR, serial number PW07875 (1998 model). We use the machine for land clearing and general maintenance of the property. On average we only use it once a week, so, no professional jobs. The...
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    Pins & bushes, final drives for Kobelco SR30, Victoria, Australia

    Hi Chrisso and Welder Dave, Thanks for the suggestions. To answer your question: I am after all pins and bushes for the boom, dipper arm and bucket. There's also a fair bit of slop in the main pivot pin of the boom. I am either thinking of buying a lathe, so that I can make these pins and...
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    Pins & bushes, final drives for Kobelco SR30, Victoria, Australia

    I've got a 20 year old Kobelco SR30 which still performs well. However, the wear on pins and bushes becomes excessive and I will need to have them replaced. I am looking for a reputable repairer here in Victoria, Australia and preferably around the Melbourne area who can do a good job at a...
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    Kobelco spare parts

    Hi Ozdiggerdeano! Many thanks for the link. Looks very interesting indeed. I will check them out for sure. Thanks for the great response. Cheers, Luc
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    Kobelco spare parts

    Hi, does anybody know where to get spare parts at reasonable prices for a Kobelco SK30SR in the Melbourne area besides Melbourne Tractors? I am also looking for a parts catalogue for this machine. I've done my searches on the net but little seems to be known about this machine. Cheers, Luc
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