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    Volvo L50G - no signal to attachment coupler or auxillaries

    Hi all, I have a Volvo L50G that has a quick coupler. The hydraulics for the quick coupler run down the arms are a shared line that is also used the 3rd valve. When I press the attachment release button, nothing happens except the display tells me it is opening, then it says 'warning check...
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    Cheap Coupler Upgrade?

    Hi all, I have a Cat 928G with a pin on 3 yd bucket. What are my options for upgrading to having a coupler. I understand I need to make adjustments to my current bucket to fit onto the coupler. A JRB hydraulic coupler costs $5800. Are there any non-hydraulic but rather manual couplers? I...
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    Proper Tire Inflation for working compost on dirt pad

    Hi all, I have a 2 acre compost site that is on a dirt surface. The surface holds up pretty well, its not clayey, but the ground can be moist under the piles and in the winter. I have a 99' Cat 928G with its original 2.75yd bucket. We are usually picking up and dumping material, so about the...
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    What are good Wheel Loader qualities for a muddy site

    Hi all, I am up in New England and own a compost site. It is not muddy with clay, but rather organic material. I have been using a track skid steer (2 yard bucket) for the last 2 years to move material and turn my piles. However I need to upgrade to something with a larger bucket. I'd like to...
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    For turning Compost. Wheel Loader or Excavator?

    Hi all, I am looking to open a second compost site with a larger machine than what I use now. Currently I use a JD CT 332 which is a compact track machine. Very powerful, with a 2 yard bucket on it. I can turn a 70 ft long windrow in about an hour. I'd like to upgrade to a wheel loader with...
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    Can a Cat 938F lift a 40ft dry container?

    Weight seems to be not a problem. Container empty weighs 7000lbs. Cat938F is according to ritchiespecs Bucket BREAKOUT FORCE 28325.9 lb STATIC TIPPING WEIGHT 25229.7 lb Clearance will be an issue, meaning I probably need to hold the container a little farther out from the front of...
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    JD CT 332 How tight should loader joints be?

    Hi all, I have a John Deere Ct 332. One or two of the nuts that hold the loader arm joints in place have been coming loose. Lock washers don't work. Next I will use locktite red. Before I do that though I want to make sure they are too their proper tighteness. I'm not looking for a torque...
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    Excavator with reverse scooping bucket?

    Hi all, is there a bucket for an excavator that faces the other direction? i.e. instead of the bucket scooping towards you, it would scoop away from you. I turn compost piles, I'd like to use the swivel action of the excavator to move material from right to left across my site. However I...
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    JD CTL 332 won't run after draining water separator

    Hi all, I have a John Deere 332 track machine. It's been running great since I've had it. It is my second machine, but 1st diesel one. I had not drained the fuel/water separator it in a while, so it drained quite a bit of liquid. It looked like watery fuel. After it finished draining I...
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