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    Antifreeze question

    I had some problems with the my machine. The over heating light kept coming on so it went into the dealer. They flushed the radiator, changed the heat sensor and it works fine now. My question is, the book says to use ethllene glycol which I thought is always green. The solution the dealer put...
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    Case 445 over heating

    Anyone have any ideas why my Case 445 is over heating. The warning light comes on but the radiator is full? The radiator is not pluged up. The machine only has about 150 hours on it?
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    20,000 lb. behind a pickup safe?

    tuney443, Speedpup, 2stickbill, The reason I called the North Dakota DOT was because I could not get an answer to my question which was how much weight can I legally tow/haul with my pickup trailer combo from anyone including the truck dealer and the trailer dealer. As it turns out the law is...
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    20,000 lb. behind a pickup safe?

    I have a 3/4 ton GMC Duramax diesel 2002 model I haul a lot of hay and equipment on a 25 foot goose neck. I wanted to find out how much I could legally haul with it so I called the North Dakota DOT (Department of Transportation). It is interesting how they figure that out. The first thing...
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    What type of jack

    Thanks, Goose. I new there must be an esay way to do it. My floor jack is only one ton. I will invest in a 5 ton. Thanks again. Airedale
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    Heated Shop Or A Sheet Of Tin ?

    Autocar, That just goes to show, it's always....... something!:D But, I bet they enjoyed their salty treat. I know people who eat those rascals now I know why. How long does it take to rewire a R model Mack? I love those old Mack trucks. I understand about the yellow glow it make me nervous to...
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    Heated Shop Or A Sheet Of Tin ?

    Autocar: I just have to say this, since you already have the barn, why not just heat the sheet of tin? :D Kind of like a large electric heating pad to lay on. I live in North Dakota I will buy one from you. Say some electric heating coils fixed to the sheet of tin a little insulation over...
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    What type of jack

    I was wondering what type of jacks everyone uses to jack up their skid steers to change tires or do other maintance. Where do you place them so as not to damage the undercarrage and what tonnage are they rated to lift? If the skid steer weighs almost 8,000 pound do you need a jack rated...
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    My first track loader!

    boone: Thanks, for the update and good luck but, please keep us posted on your progress. I just found one of my pickup's with a flat tire it's 19 degrees we have over 30" of snow on the ground so I understand not wanting to work in the cold weather. Airedale
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    My first track loader!

    I am dieing to know where you are at with your project? Airedale
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    Skid Steer with snow blower???

    changexlt: I purchased a Case 445 77hp Skid Steer with an Erskine 7' blower back in December. The Case Construction dealer in Fargo said that Erskine is what the contractors use. I have a friend who has been in the snow moving business for over 20 years he has an Erskine, good solid machines...
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    Clam/bolt on Bucket Forks

    90plow: I thought that might be the case. I want to be able to load 2,000 to 2,500lbs pallets of lime and that is about what my SS is rated at. I will start looking for a set of forks. Thanks, Airedale
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    Clam/bolt on Bucket Forks

    Now that is a reason to get a good set of forks! Portable storage buildings!!!!! Thanks, for the idea and pic. Airedale
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    Playing in the dirt

    Swampdog; My brother and I dug down to a pipeline behind our house one day with shovels! Scared my mom good. When my dad got home we found out it was an abandon line. But he did think it was funny either. They made us fill the hole back in.:mad: We could of had a real blast digging it.:D
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    Owners what do you give the guys the use there trucks?

    Dozerboy, the last I can remember my company was at $1.35 per mile for company use of personel vehicle. I can't remember for sure if that included fuel, I think it may have. There may also be IRS rules that apply. I know that I have to pay $90.00 per month to the company for personel use of...
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    Playing in the dirt

    Excellent, following the boyhood dream nothing better! Airedale
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    Playing in the dirt

    Cat is All, when palying in the dirt with toys do you make the associated engine noises, my brother and I always did. LOL
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    Playing in the dirt

    Just curious how many of you spent countless hours playing in the dirt with toy trucks, tractors, bulldozers, as a child then transitioned the apprenticeship over to a real dirt job? :D Airedale
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    Clam/bolt on Bucket Forks

    I would like to have a set of pallet forks for my SS. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the clamp/bolt on Bucket Forks. They are less money but to me they look like a good way to bend your bucket. I hate it when thay happens.:mad: Is a pallet fork something you use more than...
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    Not sure how to use float

    Heavylift: I know it is colder than normal there. But, if you have never experienced a winter this far north it is impossible to understand how cold it gets. The snow will not melt until April or even May. Water lines are burried 8' or better yet 10' in the ground to keep them from freezing...
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