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Recent content by Matty

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    Cleaning My Machine

    I was able to do it in about 20 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C_b0E0uo7s Not a full cleaning, but it lost a few hundred pounds of grime.
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    Cleaning My Machine

    Thanks everyone. Looking forward to getting dirty making it clean.
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    Cleaning My Machine

    I have a 2000 Hitachi EX120 that I just picked up, but it has been sitting in a field for 2 years. The machine only has 3800 hours on it, but it is just covered in weather. Dirt, leaves, sticks, etc. I replaced all the fluids, filters, etc. and the machine runs like a champ, but I am not...
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    Mining Shovel Dust Suppression

    Ross, I need a new job. That looks like a hoot to operate.
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    Mining Shovel Dust Suppression

    Guess I'm wrong. =) Didn't catch the open pit statement.
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    Mining Shovel Dust Suppression

    I know a few folks that work in Coal mining. I'll have to ask. I know they are very careful about anything that can cause a spark. Even the shovels (hand) can't spark because of gas and such. It was just a guess, but obviously don't know for sure. Nice pic.
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    Mining Shovel Dust Suppression

    My bet would be spark suppression if it were coal.
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    Recommendations for a 25,000 - 30,000 lb excavator

    I have a Hitachi EX120-5 (2000) on my property and it does everything I need it to. I love the machine and I take good care of it so it has done the same for me.
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    EX120 Lights

    Gary, Thanks for the response. I was able to follow the lights link, but not the switch link. Can you give me the item number(s) you were referring to on that site. Couldn't find them hunting around. Matt
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    EX120 Lights

    Thanks for the info.
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    EX120 Lights

    Hey Folks, I have an EX120 with 4 mounts on top of the cab that look like they are made for lights... this would be great as up here in the north we get very little sunlight this time of year and the single light on the machine just isn't enough especially when you want to see what is behind...
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    Looking for service manual for Hitachi EX120-5

    Hey Tool King, Just wanted to make sure you received my email. Thanks again for the help. Matt
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    Looking for service manual for Hitachi EX120-5

    Thank you very much. Just sent you an email!
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    Looking for service manual for Hitachi EX120-5

    I was surprised at how many results came back searching for Google, but was even more surprised how many were fraud. Figured I would check here. Anyone know where a good place to find one would be? Thanks, M@
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    Test 1

    Hmmm... 4th time is a charm?
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