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Grooming the MX track
Gave my boys one of my old loaders so they and their buddies can start grooming the track on their own, Well after a day in the dirt I found all the boys riding and shredding as they say and my old loader on its lid waiting for dad to come home and save it from its turtle like misfortune...this...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders
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New CAT D6
Looking at trading in my two 2004 D6 tractors on a brand new machine. Anyone out there own one of the new CAT D6 tractors that can comment on the likes and dislikes on them. I would be getting a full cab , full forestry machine with guards, winch, sweeps, LGP, etc....my old D6's and still going... -
New CAT 314E CR
Bought a new CAT 314E this past weekend with blade, hyd. Thumb, Tiltrotator, multiple buckets , fully loaded unit....delivery in a few weeks time. Anyone out there in HEF land have or run a 314E that could comment on it...We will be doing some rural stream reclaimation work for the local and...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Excavators
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Cat d7e
I will be doing a demo on a CAT D7E in the coming weeks or as soon as CAT can get one to me with the intent to buy. I am looking for anyone with real world usage that can talk to the performance, maintenance and overall long term ownership of the hybrid CAT...The overall spec on the machine meet... -
New CAT 303.5
I added a new 2014 CAT 303.5 machine to my fleet. My local Car dealer has been after me for years to buy one of the CAT mini's, I finally broke down and purchased the machine with two buckets and tow master tilt trailer in a package deal presently being run by Cleveland brother. You get a full...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Compact Excavators
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Looking for the Most powerful Tracked machine
We are again in the market for an additional tracked loader. We presently are running 3 JD machines, A 319D, 2 ,333D all of these JD's are 2011 units. We resently bought a T770 Bobcat and now have a need for one additional machine. This one is for me to use on the Farm and on the job site when...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Skid Steers
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DUMP TRUCK Karma
Thought I would share a story that plays over and over again in my live. I took the day off last Friday to go get some new tires on my tandem. I needed new rubber in a huge way. Don't you just love new tires ? Anyway, I purchased 10 brand new Michelin tires , Not rethreads , brand new top of the... -
Steer Tires
Looking for opinions on what people think are the best steer tires for a tandem dump truck. I seem to wear them out quickly. tried several of the major brands and I am not to happy with any of them. Just wondering what others think and are seeing in terms of value for the dollar and wear life. -
Thinking of buying a Ford F800
Looking to buy a used single axle truck to haul , stumps, etc...........I looked a very clean 1989 Ford F800 with 12k miles on it in extremely clean condition. The truck has a ford motor and juice brakes. Can anyone help me with this purchase . I know nothing about the ford motor and enough to... -
Bobcat T770
Looking at a new Bobcat T770. Anyone have own one or spent time in one. Real world opinions welcome. thanks- pafarmer
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- Forum: Skid Steers
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Bobcat E50 advise
I have an immediate need to add another Mini Ex. to the fleet. Again I tried them all and this time around I feel in love witht he BOBCAT E50. It a powerful machine. I did not Demo it just a few minutes seat time at my local dealer. I need to be in the 5 ton class on this machine.The Deere is...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Compact Excavators
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Looking for a model of a John Deere CTL
Can any of you direct me to a source for a model of a John deere CTL ? I had not luck finding one. thanks- pafarmer
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- Forum: Models and Miniatures
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New to me Kubota KX61-2
Just purchased a new to me Mini Ex today. It's a 2000 Kuboto KX62-2 .less than 2k hours in decent condition. I would have liked a little better condition but my wallet didn't agree with me on that so it is what it is................Does anyone own one of these and can you tell if you like and...- pafarmer
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- Forum: Compact Excavators
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Newbie Question: 1987 C70 dump Truck
Looking to buy my first dump truck. I am loking at a 1987 C70 Chevy. 427 Gas motor, air brakes. Split rear..........Any advise on what to look for prior to buying is much appreciated. The truck looks great with 83k miles. Well maintained but i am worried that i may miss some big ticket item that... -
Asking Price for a JD 450J LT
I would like to sell my 2007 JD 450J LT...........The machine had light use on my farm since new........All records have been kept with fluid changes Etc. I have all of the manuals and a complete set of filters for the next change. Light use and low hours @ 1800.......The machime looks and run... -
Help with JD 650J pulling left
My new dozer ( 2008 JD 650J LT) seems to pull to the left just enough to be very anoying at times. It only has approx. 300 hours and is under warrenty but i was looking for anyone with knowledge on why. I thinking a speed sensor maybe ? Any Details appreciated. Or tech's that can tell me how... -
jd450J lt vs. jd650h lt
Looking for some opinions and real world users/knowledge on either of these dozers i'm looking into buying. The 2005 450J lt has 2000 hours and 70% u/c. The 2004 650h lt has 3000 hours and 50% u/c. Both are the basically the same money to purchase. The machine will be used on my farm to... -
JD 450J Dozer vs Tracked Skid Steer
Hello, Great Site. I am in need of some professional advise. I am building a Motocross track on my property and am tore between the multipurpose tracked skidsteer with its many optional attachments vs. a JD 450J. I am going to have a 850 come in move the big dirt where it needs to be. Then I... -
JD 450J Dozer vs Tracked Skid Steer
Hello, Great Site. I am in need of some professional advise. I am building a Motocross track on my property and am tore between the multipurpose tracked skidsteer with its many optional attachments vs. a JD 450J. I am going to have a 850 come in move the big dirt around where it needs to be...