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    2005 komatsu PC 400-7l

    I have a komatsu PC 400-7l that once it gets cold (30*f or less) just dies unexpectedly. It's done this the last two winters, and I have done the following, changed fuel filters multiple times, checked fuel tank valve, used number 1 fuel, replaced hand fuel primer, and inline fuel screen. It...
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    changing the pattern on a Komatsu PC400LC-7L

    I have a 2005 PC400lc-7l to run and i am use to john deere ord backhoe pattern and the komastu has cat controls. The excavator has a stack of pilot hose quick couplers behind the cab to he left of the swing motor and valvestack. Is there a chance that i can just swap a few of these quick...
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    The differences between a Komastu pc300lc-8 and pc300lc-8 hd ?

    I am wondering what the differences are? thinking of trading my 2004 pc 220lc-7 with a progressive link thumb to a 2008 pc 300lc hd with JRB QC--NPK KIT also wanting to put a thumb on it. Any other things a guy should know about the 300hd like how big of a ditching bucket can it handle.
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    d8r engine enclosures

    Anyone know where a guy could find a set cheap
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    Need a new progressive thumb or rebuild the one I have ???

    I have a 2005 pc220 lc-7 that i bought used and it has a esco bucket and hydraulic progessive thumb, but the thumb came off a older dash 6 komatsu. I have owned it for 3 years clearing trees and since i got it when you greased the thumb bushing, gease would come out between bushing and thumb...
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    Wanting a mid to late 90's D8R I think

    I am a farmer that currently runs a newer komastu d65-15, and I am thinking of getting an older D8R or D8N also for bulk dirt pushing while building teraces. Some reasons are that they have a 3406 engine and are a mechanical motor no electronic engine control and the weight and power for...
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    reynolds scrapers questions ????

    I have problem with my apron cylinder on a 17 yard carry all. It is the model that has the apron cylinder like an ejector that the ram extends rearward. The cylinder keeps tearing away from the tongue of scraper or breaks the pin its also tore up the seals in the cylinder. I am pretty sure...
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    my new setup 332d and grotrain enterprise grapple

    I really like my new setup from my 08 new holland LS185 but I think something is not right with the pump on skid steer because in 2 gear engine wide open if you spin the skid steer it will pull down motor and kill it. And yes i have changed fuel filters
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    deere 210

    anyone run a deere 210 backhoe tractor?? just thinking about buying one for around the farm to fix tile, are there any problem areas to look at its got a cab and less than 4000 hrs
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    Loegering Vts machine swap

    I have had this set of loegering vts tracks for 4+ years and have had them on two new holland skidsteers (2002 ls180 and a 2008 ls185) I have recently traded for a John Deere 332d and want to put the tracks on. Does anyone know or have pictures of their machine so I can find out what bolts to...
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    Trading from new holland to a Deere

    I have a 2008 1100 houred L185 new holland on loegering vts track system and I am thinking of trading to a new Deere 332D and putting on my vts tracks on it. I use my skid steer on the farm in brush and mud and my new holland is constantly not wanting to start or we are breaking quick coupler...
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    bucket teeth to smooth edge for mud

    I have a komastu pc220 with a 48 inch bucket with twist on teeth and need a smoothedge bucket for ditch and tile work, but dont want to have to switch buckets. Anyone have a bolt on smooth edge or any other ideas?
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    komatsu ex65-15 problem

    I got a 2003 ex65-15 dozer that the tranny started over heating all the sudden. it has 5000 hours on it so we changed the tranny filters and pre-screener and made sure the radiator and tranny cooler were clear and clean but still it overheats. Has anyone had this happen to there komatsu dozer?
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    Anyone been around one of these???

    The wolverine, a pull type ditcher meant to be used behind a ag tractor. Its made in canada the website is www.dynamicditcher.com I have a hurricane ditcher now but it doesnt work that good in heavy black clay gumbo soils.
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    cat D6c

    Hey guys I wondering if anybody have or know where a guy could get some engine enclosurers for my D6c. The other day I had a fire in the engine compartment due to dry corn shuck blowing in and getting hot. It would be great if i could find a pair at a reasonable price because my d6c is a...
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    need a big 3 point trencher

    I was wondering if anyone knew where a guy could get a big 3 point trencher. I am a farmer and want to speed up my tile lying jobs by using one of my john deere 8430 tractors to trench in ag drainage pipe 6 inch to 12 inch deep. In deep top soil here in nebraska.
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    laser leveler or slope guide

    just bought a 2005 komatsu pc220lc with hydraulic thumb and 2000 hours on it. Going to use it to clear trees out of ditches and dig them to drain farm ground on the missouri river bottom looking for some sort of laser level to attach to the machine to help me make up for lack of skill. Please...
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    thank you member RKO

    I would like to put out a big thank you to a HEF member RKO he lead me down the right path to fix my 690e lc main pump. His advice saved me some $$$$.
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    690e lc pump needed

    anyone know anything about deere 690e lc pumps? i just bought one and found out that the pumps going out of it. once i get a new pump what can i do to keep it from going out. i heard its going to cost me $10,000. is it true???
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    needed roll out bucket

    i bought a cat 930 to scoop up and load semitrucks with chicken litter but it wont lift high enough to dump out the bucket completely so i need a rollout bucket to get the clearance need. But i dont know where to get one a what i need to get the hydralics out to it got any ideas
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