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    Link Belt 160x2

    I know two guys that have these same link belts. One with in the first 1000 hours started to try and dump it and sold it for a big lost and the other guy likes it but said he will never buy another because or parts cost and how long it takes to get those part. The motor is really good on fuel...
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    Komatsu -5 motor graders

    Anyone put some real hours on these yet?
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    Volvo Graders no longer produced, in future by SDLG

    I have put about 300 hours on a 2011 Komatsu grader. I really really liked it, cab is very much like their dozers, I really liked the transmission but they don't have all wheel drive and no joystick controls. I run a cat m140 awd normally and if komatsu had joystick controls like cat I would...
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    John Deere 160 or Volvo 160

    I was playing with a new 316E the other day. I really like it and I think I will be getting one this coming spring. I was very happy with it and how much fuel is was burning.
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    Looking at buying a new 924k or a 928H

    I have been looking at the new K loader and I have to say I like them. Some new things they have added, also they say they are better on fuel. On the other hand should I buy a first year machine? The new 924K is rated at 141 hp 28360 lb The 928H is rated at 149 hp 27699 lb So it seems to...
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    No I am still looking... I have been looking at a couple of 2009 Cat 928 loaders with less then 1000 hours of all of them. They dealer has about 15 of them so we are taking prices now but I am in big rush, most of what we do with the backhoes and loaders is snow removal. I have a large contract...
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    hey I am pissed but they know they owe me now so they and they are looking around. If they want my money they will work for it now...
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    Well things didnt work out and I am not happy at all. I told my dealer I wanted the loader last week and told them I would pick it up today after 3pm. I drove the 3 hours to get it and showed up and they sold it this morning to another person... Not very happy... It was not my sales guy fault he...
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    You think they are better then the Amsoil? I can get the Amsoil at cost that is why I was going to run it.
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    That is a good thing to know for sure, I am hopping with all new fluids and us keeping up with the small stuff it will last awhile... We had been looking for a 938 but didnt really have any luck finding one at all with less then 10k hours that was under $60k
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    Fluids all came back good, picking it up monday and hopping that we get some snow so we can put some hours on it and check them again... I am going to switch it over to all Amsoil synthetics so I hope that will help it last. In about 3 weeks we are getting 400 yards of mulch so I will let you...
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    Also have any of you used these 928F loaders how did you like them? What kind of hours have you been seeing before engine and transmission problems or over hauls are needed?
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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    I am meeting with a guy tomorrow to look at a 928F Cat loader. He sent me its and it looks very, very clean and has less then 2000 hours. I have had my Cat dealer do a history check on it and the hours are correct they have done all the service on the loader since they sold in back in July of...
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    Finance Guy special

    I am looking at leasing a loader in the spring, cost of the loader will be around $165,000... Looking for a 60 month lease...
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    looking to buy a backhoe, any advice

    I would not even look at a backhoe that isnt 4x4. What kind of work are you looking at doing? What is the terrain like? Sand, mud, snow?
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