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  1. Georgia Iron

    Excavator track tensioner cylinder question.

    So, I have a Case CX160 excavator that has a tensioner issue. It loses grease out the end of the cylinder. I have taken it off the machine and was inspecting the rod. I could not get the rod out of cylinder, I put 150 lbs of air on it, it did not move and it was stuck, I believe this is...
  2. Georgia Iron

    Hydraulic cylinder nut removal. Homemade tool removal ideas.

    I have a 4 foot long pipe wrench and a nut wrench. I don't believe they are up to the challenge of removing some of the nuts off my used excavator's piston rods. A local hydraulic shop here uses a floor mount with a forklift pushing on a very big pipe wrench. I was told by a mechanic I know...
  3. Georgia Iron

    Sand blasting info needed.

    I acquired a 375 cfm ingressol and rand diesel rotary screw compressor. It cranks and runs. It is a older unit. I am looking at getting a sand blasting set up going. I will need to.find a pot and a hood and a deadman either air or electric. any one have suggestions on a proper setup and...
  4. Georgia Iron

    Case CX160 Excavator. How do I swap the pattern control?

    I purchased a used Case CX160. Sserial number 160k3-1264 I have bought the service and parts manual and I am trying to figure out what lines need to be swapped around to convert the digger pattern. Can you guys point me in the right direction. I am not seeing what I need in the service...
  5. Georgia Iron

    Hauling a Case cx160 excavator with a dump truck.

    I bought a new to me larger excavator. After looking for several years, I found something that I hope is about right for my truck and trailer, a Case CX160. I have not been able to determine the actual machine weight because it is listed as different amounts. The lowest I have seen is 28,500...
  6. Georgia Iron

    My long quest for water... A homemade well drilling rig. Have you ever done this?

    Hello all, this will take me a bit to get this posted with several posts, I will do it as I have free time in the evenings. If you have done this or have knowledge that you want to share on this adventure, jump on here and let us know how you did it. So for 18 months or so I have been...
  7. Georgia Iron

    Demo / Forrestry Lexan door conversions. Problems and tips

    So I have a Case sv340 skid steer and the front door got hit by a hidden piece of rebar. Shattered the glass door and slightly bent the frame work. After checking my options, Case wanted $4000.00 + for a demo door unit or $400 or so for a new piece of glass. I went after market and ordered...
  8. Georgia Iron

    Should I get another Cat 953. Which model do you think is the best?

    I currently have 2 953 A models. Mine have never given me a problem other than normally wear items, such as blown hoses, burnt out exhaust pipes, and wearing the bottoms out. They have never failed to start or run, and have been what I would consider to be an excellent machines. I have one on...
  9. Georgia Iron

    Volvo G80 motor grader hydraulic questions similar to a Champion c80 or Leeboy 695

    Hello All, Hope everyone is doing well in these strange times of Covid. I have moved into running motor graders on larger commercial work doing fine grading. On most work we use machine control running either a 2d laser or a 3d total station. I can build a grade file based on site plans or...
  10. Georgia Iron

    Basic , gehl 747, accu grader, mini motor grader wanted.

    I am looking to purchase a small motor grader. Prefer for it to weigh less than 20,000 lbs. Let me know what you have and the price. Thanks
  11. Georgia Iron

    20 ton Eager beaver axle hub leaking question.

    Trailer has 2 axles with 2 tires on each side of each axle for a total of eight tires. I managed to blow both tires on one side of the front axle on my 20 ton trailer. I was loaded with about 35,000 lbs and it was raining. I was not able to pull over and continued with the haul. Oil is now...
  12. Georgia Iron

    953 Under Carriage rebuild questions. Longevity / Operating Costs.

    I have a couple of 953's that are to the point they want to walk off the tracks while turning. The under carriages are about worn out. Pins have been turned. The idler and rollers still turn and look to have a little life left in them. I have replaced the sprockets segments and it looks like...
  13. Georgia Iron

    Trailer repair question.

    I am looking at buying this 24 foot deck trailer. The seller says he can't locate wheel parts so it might need axles replaced. He says "if anyone knows where I can get two 15" hubs for the trailer please let me know. They are spoke hubs cast number 953 or 826 made by Erie. Gunite made a hub...
  14. Georgia Iron

    Sometimes air brake on international grab and dont release.

    I have a 89 model international 9400 series tractor truck that is converted to a dump truck. Sometimes (10 % chance) when I really hit the brakes they grab and don't let go when I take my foot off. I either have to tap the pedal or wait until they release on there own. This happened to me...
  15. Georgia Iron

    So the metal building price increases begin.

    I am probably a day late with this, but if any of you guys need a carport or a metal building the time to get it is now. We are getting hit with price increases. So if you are looking for a building here in the USA we are getting a 20 to 25 % increase due to the tariffs ... They may even go...
  16. Georgia Iron

    New Case SV340 Tier 4 Final

    Hey Guys, Yesterday I went and ordered my first new skid steer. Actually it is my first new piece of earth moving equipment. I have always bought used. I have been looking for a replacement for my beloved Case 440 series 3 machine for a few weeks. I attempted to get a Case SV300 like I...
  17. Georgia Iron

    Cat 953 tilt cylinder rebuild..

    I have decided to rebuild my cylinders myself and here is my tilt cylinder being disassembled while still on the tractor. I welded a brace across the loader lift arms to support the housing so that it could not fall and crush any lines etc. I loosened the bolts and used the machines...
  18. Georgia Iron

    Complete caterpillar 943. Blown motor. U/c is mostly shot. In Georgia. 5 k no cab

    I have a used cat 943 track loader, complete machine. I was saving it for some down time to rebuild... I have no time. It is an enclosed cab machine. I would like to keep the cab. 5k without cab / 7 k with cab. Under carriage is about shot maybe 500 HRs left. A few new parts in uc. Been...
  19. Georgia Iron

    Cat 953a under carriage rubbing questions?

    I extended my idler arm with grease. Now the yoke is rubbing on the wheel. Is there another adjustment or is my chrome idler shaft broken since it is leaning down? Are there any alternative repairs for this?
  20. Georgia Iron

    All Hail the almighty Case 440 series 3 Skid Steer.

    The purpose of this thread is to talk about Case machines likes and dislikes with xt / 400 series machines. If you have one don't be afraid to jump in with your experience good or bad. So if you keep up with these boards you might know that I have been working with a Case 75xt for the last 8...
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