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    Case 688 hydraulic issues

    Hello, For a long time now I've been having issues with my hydraulic system. It will stall out sometimes boom, bucket, and arm functions. When I do a function, say boom up, you can see that the valve body is kinda shaking and the boom is not raising and the after a second or 2 it start to...
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    Hydraulic ? Case 688

    Hello all, I have a hydraulic question about my boom function. When I go to raise the boom there is a delay, and sometimes I have to lower the boom so it will then raise. This really interferes with the digging function bc when I pull the stick in and raise the boom to dig the boom delays...
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    Case 688

    Hello, I just bought a 688 case today and was wondering if anyone had a lead on after market parts? Namely pins and bushings at this point? Any help is greatly appreciated. Erin
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    30,000lb machine

    Hello, I'm wondering what thoughts are on a 30klb machine for farm use. Clearing trees, fence rows, over grown water ways, ect. Would they be efficient in getting saplings up to 24" trees with the occasional 3'ter? I've been searching for 160 class to 200 class range, but have seen a...
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    Hyundai robex 180-3

    Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this model (or any for that matter) excavator. I'm thinking of taking a road trip to look at one. It's a '98 I believe. Any known problems with this machine? Things to look for? I have never operated an excavator. It will be for farm use...
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    Sizing an excavator

    Hello all, I'm kicking around the idea of buying an excavator for clearing trees in fence rows and in a woods on the farm. My question is about the size of machine needed for removing trees 2' diameter with the occasional bigger tree. I also want to have a shear attachment instead of bucket...
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    Ford 655d window

    I'm looking for a window for the cab of my 655d backhoe. Does anyone know where I can get one used or after market. Ty Erin
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    Weak hydraulics

    Hello all, I've got a problem with my ford 655d backhoe. The hydraulics are weak. It really gets bad the longer you use it. The hydraulic reservoir is hot to touch after using. The liquid is clear. We changed the pump a year or so ago. Does anyone have any thoughts? Ty In advance...
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    655d hydraulic pump

    Hello all it's me again!!! I have what I think is a pump leak, and a pretty good one at that. Any body know where I can get it rebuilt if needed or where I can get another one from? I took off the front shield and unbolted the oil cooler to access the pump and hoses. Man there was all kinds...
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    655d

    Hello all, I have a ford 655d tlb and I noticed that at your feet in the cab you can change the gpm to different settings. It's currently set at 9 gpm and can go to 16 and 26 gpm. A couple of ?s. 1. I can't figure out how to change it, and b what is the benefit of this. Ty in advance Chewy
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    Transmission

    Hello, ford 655d 2wd, extdahoe, cab, 4in1 bucket. Me and dad just picked it up today. Question: is it normal for the trans with shuttle shift to hum or whine a bit? I don't remember it doing it when we were testing it Out. We ran it for over an hour digging using the loader, I ran it threw...
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    655d

    Wondering if anyone has the specs for a 655d ford new holland backhoe? Ty chewy
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    $15000 backhoe

    Hello all!! Great, informative site!! I'm wondering what 15k should get me. Should I expect to get cab,extenda hoe, 4x4, 4in1 bucket, for this price range, and if so what brand, model are we looking at. I know nothing about backhoes, but just what I've read on here and searching machinery...
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