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    Kx161-3 buckets compatible with new?

    Not even the dealer can tell me what buckets match up. I see some buckets listed as 161,U45 but conflicting info on whether the 57 buckets are the same or not.
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    Looking for an international HX dump

    Any input would be appreciated on these newer hx series. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the hx620 based on having the most local dealer but could be talked into the 520. I also have semi local dealers for all brands within 30-45 minutes, but much more convenient to international. My use is...
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    Newer air ride dump trucks in rough terrain

    I’m seeing some mixed reviews in reading about pros and cons of various dump truck suspension types. Traditionally, it seems air ride is not ideal for rugged construction sites. But it seems like there are some contradicting reports about newer air ride systems. Have they developed better...
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    2012 Ram 5500 dump

    Hate to sell this truck but the banks won’t finance a 15-20 year old tri axle dump. So unless I finance a newer $80-100k truck, I need to pay cash. I just paid off my 5500 so I will go finance a new one of these instead. 71,000 miles Cummins diesel Automatic 4x4 9 foot marauder dump body...
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    Banks won’t finance older trucks

    I’m looking for a triaxle dump. in my experience, which is only a couple different banks. They set a 10 year limit on age of the trucks they are willing to finance. Even if I went with a more expensive 6 or 7 year old truck, the bank gave me a 9 percent interest rate which is much higher than...
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    KB rollers for sk160

    I need some new rollers for my 160 soon. One place has KB brand for 140 each. And the dealer ones are $330. Anyone familiar with the KB parts?
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    Takeuchi joystick buttons stopped working

    The buttons on my left joystick for aux hydraulic and two speed stopped working. Anyone have this problem before? Checked fuses hoping it was that easy, no luck.
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    Sk160 track tension

    Guys this must be a stupid question because I can't find where anyone else has asked for the proper amount of slack but I have no manual.
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    New road. Build up vs dig down?

    I am looking for some suggestions regarding a 1200 ft long driveway I am doing. More of a road really. I will be putting the gravel down 18 inches thick +. Underneath the sod is a couple inches of top, then nothing but hard red clay for miles. So I'm wondering, what makes more sense. Dig the sod...
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    450H complete UC cost

    Looking at a dozer in decent shape. Guy seems pretty honest, the ad says needs complete undercarriage. If I hauled it right to deere, about what would the bill be?
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    Will a hydraulic thumb work off the aux hyd circuit?

    I'm looking at an excavator with a hammer on it. Wondering if I can adjust the flow and run a hyd thumb off of the plumbing for the hammer or is it a whole seperate system needed for a thumb?
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