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Recent content by Uphill

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    Proper procedure for removing large trees with excavator

    I would have to agree with your method. I've learned quite a bit by watching YouTube videos but methods used can vary there also. Always try for the safest way on each tree.
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    Cat 416d help and advice needed

    I recently had similar problems also. My unit would run fine for a short time and then die over and over. It would restart after a wait or after manually pumping the fuel supply. We changed the usual suspect parts with no success. The CAT tech finally fixed the issue by using an air hose to blow...
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    Tips for buying a mini

    Looks like a 1959 Buick Lasaber. Most has a 330 c.u. Engine.
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    How To Operate an Excavator

    We Lived on a farm for 38 years, having any equipment is a blessing. We bought a 4-5ton mini ex a few years back and i don't think any other piece of equipment is more fun to operate! We watched every Utube video we could find and then began operating. Work it, learn it and be safe.
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    Cat 420D bucket autolevel?

    The "auto curl" should only be activated when the front bucket control lever is pulled to the left and past the "half-way" limit. Normally there is a slight "notch feel" in the control lever to indicate when you go past a curl and into "auto curl".
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    Mini ex - dipper plumbing protection?

    Yes, the hard lines are the most vulnerable and my greatest concern. I'll have to fab something as you suggested. Any protection is better than none.
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    Mini ex - dipper plumbing protection?

    I have a 4 ton mini that I primarily use for brush/woods clearing. When in thick woods, limbs and debri often get entangled in the hydraulic lines and plumbing. Often the stick and bucket are in brush so thick you can't see clearly what's going on until it's too late. I have damaged various...
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    Best 2013 3.5T – 4.5T North American Excavator

    Look up the specs of the CAT 303.5 c cr? It's the size of the 303 and power of the 304. Best of both. I run a 2008 that has appx. 2100 hrs. With no problems so far.
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    Pics of your excavator

    I know what it's like to dream about owning an excavator. One day....
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