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  1. DPForumDog

    buy a loftness 61BSL mulcher for Kubota svl75-2

    We want to purchase a mulcher for our Kubota SVL75-2 . We have seen youtube videos of a man in TN that has a SVL75-2 skidsteer and a Loftness BSL61 mulcher. The thing that concerns me is that the SLV75-2 skidsteer is a high flow machine, but the 61 BSL mulcher is a low flow attachment. What...
  2. DPForumDog

    Best equipment for leveling paths after tornado timbering?

    We have a JD135D excavator, a pretty big Ford Back hoe and a skidsteer and a couple tractors. We have ordered another skidsteer with high flow so that I can get a mulcher. I will look into the bobcat grading attachment mentioned above. We do not have hills. Flatwoods is normally flat as a...
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    Best equipment for leveling paths after tornado timbering?

    When you have hundreds of acres of root balls and holes you cant bring in that amount of dirt. Originally we were hauling off the stumps but them we have to bring it dirt. Given the thousands of rootballs, burying the stumps is the most practical thing to do.
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    Advantages / disadvantages of enclosed cab skid steer?

    Thanks everyone. I appreciated the good discussion and scary stories. I wonder if an enclosed Kubota is considered safer given it opens from the top rather than from the side? Now I gotta google "Forestry Glass" Thanks again.
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    Best equipment for leveling paths after tornado timbering?

    Our large acreage was hit by a tornado 4 years ago. There was a lot of damage by the Tornado and the loggers/ timber crews that came in later. Right now we are trying to reclaim our old riding paths but they are so rutted and uneven. What is the best equipment to smooth level the paths? We...
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    Advantages / disadvantages of enclosed cab skid steer?

    AC and heat are obvious advantages of an enclosed cab skid steer. ( EROPS ) But are there truly other advantages? Are they safer? Would the glass protect you from a limb? Breathing? Would you still need to wear a respirator dust mask? What are the disadvantages? Thanks for any...
  7. DPForumDog

    Flat face quick connect won't release

    Paw removed the coupler completely . He has the male and female completely off and he still can get them separated. He assumes the balls aren’t opening up to allow the male to come out The male is stuck. He unscrewed the male from the cutter and unscrewed the female from the cutter. That is a...
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    Most effective trenching method for weekend job?

    We were thinking 1/0 1/0 1/0 #2 in 2"conduit. I tell paw about mobile home feeder wire. Just from a google search I think they are about the same thing.
  9. DPForumDog

    Most effective trenching method for weekend job?

    We are near Rainbow City. Lots of clay! We tried to rent a bobcat attachment and none were to be had. (not even in Bham) The cost of a new one is well over 5k.
  10. DPForumDog

    Most effective trenching method for weekend job?

    No concern about utility lines as this is in the middle of nowhere. It's hundred of yards from the house
  11. DPForumDog

    Most effective trenching method for weekend job?

    We need to dig a trench 1000 ft long and 15" deep for pipe to pump water to my garden from our pond. What is the best method to trench this small job? I am thinking about both speed, labor, time and mess in clay soil. Our equipment: We could use our backhoe but I am thinking it would make...
  12. DPForumDog

    Help identify hydraulic hoses 1985 ford 555a backoe

    Thanks everyone.
  13. DPForumDog

    Help identify hydraulic hoses 1985 ford 555a backoe

    I tried to find an online site to no avail I found diagrams but couldn’t find these hoses Thanks Granny
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    Help identify hydraulic hoses 1985 ford 555a backoe

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    Help identify hydraulic hoses 1985 ford 555a backoe

    We need to replace these hoses. These are boom swing right to left swing hoses off our 1985 555 a backhoe. Can someone help ID with a part number or correct name? They were difficult to remove as paw had to take the tire and get under the cab, maybe ther was a better way? thanks Granny DP
  16. DPForumDog

    JD 135D excavator batterie(s) will not stay charged

    OH! I forgot to add that Paw ordered two "Battery Master Disconnect Switch Top Post Cut Off Shut Off Switches" this morning. Granny DP DP Forum Dog
  17. DPForumDog

    JD 135D excavator batterie(s) will not stay charged

    We bought a 2011 John Deere 135D excavator a few months ago. Everything worked fine for a while. Then all of a sudden the batteries will not stay charged. Paw charges the batteries and it will run fine for a few minutes. We may run it while, stop it and then 10 minute later try to crank...
  18. DPForumDog

    Generic Bill of Sale .... where can I find? What should it include?

    Does anyone know of a generic bill of sale for heavy machinery that is free. I was hoping I could print or download one. Maybe someone has already shared one on this site? I know it should include serial number and the declaration it is free of liens. Thanks Granny DP DPForumDog
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    how to find out if there is a lien on used equipment before purchase

    I wonder if this website could be of help ? $30.00 but there is a disclaimer that says there is no guarentee. https://www.ner.net/solutions/ironcheck/ I am not so concerned that the machine was stolen but i would want to make sure if we give the guy the money he goes and pays off his loan...
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    how to find out if there is a lien on used equipment before purchase

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