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    Excavator mounted Wood Splitter

    Hello All - I have a Cat 303.5 mini excavator which is around 8000 lbs. I'm looking for a wood splitter to attach to it. The only commercially made one I have seen is the "Log Dog". Does anyone have any experience with that splitter of know of another one? Thanks.
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    Gravity vs. Power Tilt

    Hello all - I was wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions regarding a Gravity vs. a Power Hydraulic Tilt on a 16,000GVWR deckover style trailer. Which do you prefer and why? I have only run the gravity tilt and have no experience with the power hydraulic tilt. I see advantages to the...
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    Deckover Trailer Dilemma

    Hello All - I'm putting this out for your input as I am in the market for a deckover tilt-bed trailer. I have narrowed my decision between the following trailers. It will mostly be used for hauling a 8200 lb. excavator. Which of the following would you choose and why? Any thoughts are welcome...
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    Opinions?

    Cat 420D vs. John Deere 310SG backhoe, that is the question. I have run the Deere quite a bit and like it a lot, I have no personal experience on the Cat. I sold my older Case 580e backhoe earlier this year and am in need of a replacement. They both are pretty close on the specifications, with...
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    Boom length - JD 35D

    Hello all - I am considering purchacing a John Deere 35D for use clearing brush around my ponds and general light construction projects. I have heavy equipment for the big stuff. My question is whether to get one with the Long Arm or the Standard Arm. There is a difference of approximately 18"...
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    Used 5-6 ton padfoot

    Hello All - I am starting a project on my farm in the near future and need to purchase a used 5-6 ton padfoot roller. I've been looking at the Bomag 145 PDH-3 and the Cat CP323C. I don't have a lot of experience with rollers so I'm wondering if there is anything in particular to look for, or...
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