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  1. KMB83

    finding models

    this is a dumb question, but do many guys find models of the equipment they've owned/operated? i think it would be kinda neat to have a model of each piece of equipment i've owned or operated. doing a little looking around on the internet,seems like there are more models of the really...
  2. KMB83

    cold weather operation

    couple questions, stemming from the fact that i'm not used to running in cold weather. but a late fall never let me finish my field work. 1) frozen tracks. i clean my tracks diligently at the end of each day. i'm getting tired of moving around my tires. if the ground is already froze...
  3. KMB83

    laser receiver mounting on dozers

    Had a quick question about mounting a laser receiver on a dozer... Currently i just welded a 1 1/2" drive coupling to the outside corner pocket on my D6R's blade and screwed in the pipe that held the reciever. This met my hopes of being simple and removable for when i didnt want the rod...
  4. KMB83

    after market rails

    had a buddy ask me, as though i'm an expert..... what my thoughts were on after market rails for his excavator. said the mechanic we share found a good deal from an outfit by the name Kato. I've never heard of them before. he mentioned they do OEM work hitachi and others. any thoughts?
  5. KMB83

    alternator/starter issues with D5

    the other day i bought a new alternator for my D5 96J series. took off the old 19amp, and replaced it with what the manual said was used for the upgraded light package... 25SI delco 50amp 24v. well i put that in. it was positive pole, with a negative frame ground. i tied the frame ground...
  6. KMB83

    anyone hedging fuel to take advantage of prices?

    just curious if anyone is prepaying fuel well in advance (months/years), if so how far do you go out? and what quantity (% of daily use)? do you work with your fuel company or do something in the futures market seperately from your daily supplier? i havent been doing anything.... but i try...
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