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    MTL/CTL Maintenances and Costs

    Situation: Residential removal/replacement of concrete flatwork where we are driving over the 4"-6" edge of the broken concrete most of the time. Turning 180 degrees on the concrete (we spread some loose dirt to aid in slippage) to load a truck and repeat till we get to a point where we can just...
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    Downsizing tires for snow?

    I know smaller tires and certain treads are better. What does anyone think of downsizing to 10 X 16.5 tires on a 262 (or similar size machine)? Will the rims hold up. Any problems from experience? Considering finding used rims and put some tires on for the 3 months we use it for snow application...
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    Late Christmas Present

    I am sending a few pics of our new machine with the snow blade as we are still waiting for the bucket to arrive from the factory.
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    Attachment for moving trailers

    Does anyone have one of these for a skid loader or similar? Just curious if there are any problems with it. Doesn't this look like a handy unit? www.qualityweldingservice.com/products/KwikReceiverWithTractor1.jpg
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    Who has the best?

    Looking at updating a trailer from a Trail King TK12U. We are at or above the trailers gross now and would need to upgrade but the next sixe is 18,000 lb triple axle. This is too much. Thinking of 14,000 or 16,000 lb class to meet our needs and not get to long or large because of residential...
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    Caterpillar 262

    Does anyone have any opinions about Caterpillar skid loaders, specifically the 262. Also any input about 2 speed option and hydraulic quick coupler (likes, dislikes, probs etc.)
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