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    JD 444D Transmission Question

    Is the 444 the first Deere built loader or is it still Liebherr. Not sure where the cutoff is.
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    compact loader vs skid steer

    I've always wondered why more people weren't enthusiastic about CWLs for all the reasons you mention. Interesting to note that the Takeuchi wheel loader is actually a branded Schaeff built in Germany which was owned by Terex until they sold it to Yanmar.
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    Yanmar 100vs

    I'd agree. I do know it's being built at the ASV factory up in northern MN.
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    Yanmar 100vs

    It's an ASV chassis with a CTL undercarriage that ASV started making at when they introduced the machine at CONEXPO. Basically an ASV with an in-house CTL undercarriage.
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    T300 needing new tracks, which are best

    I think it somewhat depends on what your application is and exactly what type of life you want out of the replacement tracks. Tracks are pretty consistent regarding getting what you pay for them. Any of the main brands such as Bridgestone, McLaren or Camso (Camoplast purchased Solideal sometime...
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    CAT 255 & 265 engine manufacturer?

    It very likely is. I'm not sure on the timing of the switchover by product families. I know they planned on eliminating the Kubota engines in all sizes up to the 3.8L currently running in the 299s. The Kubota engines in the CTLs will phase out as the newer next generation CTLs are launched. I...
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    aftermarket vs oem track idlers for bobcat

    They make rollers and idlers for CTLs and Minis too.
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    CAT 255 & 265 engine manufacturer?

    2.8L Cat Engine. Both models are turbo and the 265 is aftercooled. Cat is no longer running Kubota in any of their compact equipment.
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