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    Sprocket ware

    I call those contour tracks since they follow the contours of the ground
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    10 ton Harvey deck over

    How's this
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    Pursuing the 2018. We'll see how it turns out.
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    Looking for a mini excavator; are these real problems

    Good find. One less maintenance item with that design.
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    bobcat E 60, air condition system clicking and turning the clutch on and off

    Loose/worn connector or wires on a sensor maybe?
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    10 ton Harvey deck over

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    10 ton Harvey deck over

    Fluid film lasts about 10 minutes in the winter around here. I already have channel anyway
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    10 ton Harvey deck over

    No tubes! Anything that can hold moisture/dirt is a big no-no. It'll hold salty dirt and rust out in no time. I need to use something that is open on one side. I have some 5" channel that should work if I lay it flat.
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    10 ton Harvey deck over

    I don't understand what you're referring to.
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    10 ton Harvey deck over

    Time for new decking. Also time to upgrade the flimsy crossmembers over the tires. I'm thinking channel laid flat will be better than the angle that's there now.
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    Looking for a mini excavator; are these real problems

    Wix has a very helpful filter lookup. https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Applications.aspx?Section=4 This is what I found Most likely your final drives take gear oil as lubricant for the planetary gear set. Most have just 3 plugs (drain, fill and vent) on the outside cover, yours appear to...
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    Removing large bushings

    Nice boom prop. Why stainless rod?
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    I found a '23 6MCR at another dealer and they are selling it as new with 100 hours on it! I don't understand how they can legally do that. If there's not still factory paint on the blade and bucket I don't consider it new. What's worse is it's 100 rental hours...
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    I'm definitely leaning toward the 2018 also. I asked the dealer about it and he said they'd check into it. I'm hoping it's not the rotary joint. The hoses and such in the upper structure actually have pretty good access once you take the bottom covers off. This picture is of the '17 because I...
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    The main dealer for North America is not far from me (or you). Have you been involved in getting parts or repairs for a Mecalac?
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