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    Excavation surprises

    Have been digging a new foundation in the footprint of a just demolished building.A small soil correction under the footings and floor slab. Well along with buried burned out rubble,a large tree trunk and 2 very large concrete foundations from some equipment from yesteryear I found a well...
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    Spectra-Physics on my dozer

    I sure did like those 850s with the twin drive tracks.I kind of miss running them
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    Overload of the Day

    Not really an overload(well maybe I loaded it a couple thousand heavy)loaded uniformly,we had an East frame end dump lay over on its side.At least the tractor kept its feet on the ground.I was 2 counties away from the dump site so no pictures available.
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    Overload of the Day

    Good grief,hauling a crawler tractor around in the back of a truck.The driver will say the train is at fault for not having a car or 2 hooked behind that overhang.
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    Excavator question

    I'm getting old or older.Having parallel with the tracks makes easier for 3 point contact.
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    Overload of the Day

    That little Kubota is cute,it would be handy for scratching around in the back yard.
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    Nortrac backhoe

    Looking at the towable version.I could use a small hoe in back yard pulling up buckthorn roots and stumps and other odds and ends.Has anybody run one of these things?Would I just tear it apart trying to get 40ton excavator production out of it?
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    Overload of the Day

    That first carry crane trailer looked like about a 7000# GWR,the second trailer looks like a 12000# GWR.It still might be a bit lite for the load.
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    Overload of the Day

    They deliver those rental containers all the time.Who are we to question their professionalism?
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    Overload of the Day

    That would be handy to help me tip up a 30 foot flag pole in my front yard
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    Overload of the Day

    Back in the good Ole days before axel weight limits.
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    A mark of respect for a operator

    That is a beautiful piece of outdoor furnature.Some people have amazing skills with a chainsaw.
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    Just preference?

    If you have uses for a large tractor then get a pull pan and proper tractor.That should be the best use of your money.
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    Finding qualified help

    That statement made me chuckle.Two and a half years ago I put in my two week notice.
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    Just some work pics

    Just because he owns a truck doesn't mean he can drive.It was a very do able access for most people.
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