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    PITA pond

    We bought a small farm that came with a fixer upper pond. The seller probably spent a good deal on it but it never held much water. I'd like to see if it can be salvaged into something better than a shallow pool surrounded by a mud. The overall layout is a 200 foot long dam bordering about...
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    Power tools up on a platform, are hydraulic and corded tools obsolete?

    In my specific situation, I have a bucket truck with hydraulic tool supply ports. For limb trimming duty, compare hydro pole saw to a battery pole saw. Farm use. I already have a small stihl battery chainsaw that is very handy on the ground and I wonder what tools would be safe and handy to...
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    Modify accessory hydraulics to run a thumb on antique link belt

    Old Linkbelt 3400 came with a crude hammer circuit installed. There is an electric solenoid valve that diverts oil from one of the control valves to the hammer when you push a button. The piping is 1 inch and there are two accumulators on the return line (I think). I'd like to run a hydro...
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    Link Belt 3400A doesn't want to travel

    I bought a running machine at auction in hopes of fixing a farm pond and other occasional duties. The Detroit 471 engine sounds pretty good but the machine would barely crawl off the low boy, bogging down. My buddy was driving it for me and it looks like the tracks are super tight and bound...
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    Bobcat t650 a/c troubleshooting

    I borrowed a 2013 model and found the a/c inoperable. Owner claims it worked last season. Now i'm learning about the system and working my way forward. Initial behavior was no green light when a/c toggle flipped upward. Watching the compressor, the clutch engages and spins for about a second...
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    Cat 963 front idler r&r

    Trying to help my neighbor with his machine. The track pops on one side depending on which way it is turning. He is sort of driving around the issue but it needs attention. just looking at it you can see the idler isnt concentric with the pin it spins on so its worn and probably tilting...
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    garden tractor flail

    I know this is the opposite of heavy equipment but here goes. I'm trying to determine what garden tractor this little flail mower was built for. What i have found so far is that Sunflower industries in KS made it and that company might have morphed into Sun Makr Industries that made some...
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    2001 International 4300 DT466 goes limp mode with engine idiot light, flash codes?

    Is there a way to get flash codes to see what is making the engine unhappy? Truck starts up ok but falls into idle only situation if you hit 1400 rpm. Then the engine light comes on and the throttle pedal goes unresponsive. You can turn the truck off and repeat the process. I read that older...
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    Cat 224 wheeled excavator for farm use?

    I'm wondering what the limitations of a wheeled excavator would be when used in offroad conditions. I was starting to scan for a cheap old excavator for farm/hobby use and the most likely candidates locally are Cat 225 machines. ~$10k My neighbor knew of a wheeled excavator closeby so I drove...
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    SSL trencher attachment vs ditch witch trencher

    What is living with a SSL trencher attachment like compared to an actual ride on ditch witch trencher. I'm beginning to dislike SSL attachments in general due to the hassles of exiting the machine as I work projects solo. Seems like used examples of both can be had for 2500-3000 bucks...
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    Bucket truck body on a trailer?

    Is this a feasible project or are the physics too hairy to overcome? Available unit is a 37 foot Altec bucket mounted on an 11 foot service body, taken off an F550. I was thinking of mounting it on my 16 foot tandem equipment trailer that has a 7 ton GVWR. The body has one set of outriggers...
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    JD210c backhoe questions "Full-power-shift reverser"

    What is the proper operating technique for a shuttle shift machine? I'm used to a standard clutch and this thing seems herky jerky when trying to inch up on things. Takes lots of brake pressure to hold it in first gear. Any tips for smooth operation while loading stuff? I bought it as a...
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    Terex HiRanger T292 bucket truck issues

    I bought this unit to use around the farm. It came through an auction and I'm figuring out how it works. It came with no manual, does anyone have one they would sell? If not, I'll pay the $250 factory price begrudgingly. The unit seems to work with the exception of the boom rotation...
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