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    Barko Passwords

    Does anyone happen to know if the Barko machines with Cummins have a main password for accessing the system like the CAT’s do? These passwords on 32 machines is about to make me start drinking before noon every day.
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    CAT 316 EL

    Our mechanic is down south working on our other equipment and our CAT 316 has been detuned to the point if it’s showing half power. Everything works as it should and no issues leading up to it but it is showing all the service‘s are in the red. It’s been serviced but we can’t access the system...
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    Grease Shortage

    Can someone educate me on why we now have a grease shortage? I’m caught with my pants down on this one, I had 10 cases of Lucas Xtra Heavy duty grease on hand and I’m running low now only to find it’s no longer available. If anyone has a clue where some might be hiding out I’d appreciate some...
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    Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing Tree Saws

    Does anyone have any knowledge about the Dougherty Tree Saws for skid steers with the dual action boom? I’m in the market for another tree saw and I like the option on these to grind a few stumps with as well with but I’m curious how well they actually work. I know thr not going to work as...
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    CAT 309

    Anyone running a CAT 309 and have any feedback on them? I’d like to buy one a little larger but I need something small enough I can transport behind a 5500 and It will be mostly used for grubbing small trees around retention ponds so this models weight is about as heavy as I think I can get by...
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    CAT 299XE

    Question for you hydraulic mechanical guru’s. Had one of our 299’s flash a red indicator and then went to yellow, It was for low voltage on several things like the speed sensors, Loader bucket arm etc etc. about 7-8 codes in the system now and after it did that the hydraulic power to the mulcher...
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    Stump Grinder

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a stump grinder for a skid steer and how well do they work compared to a dedicated rig? I have a large dedicated rig but I’m interested in something that can easily travel out in the fields and timber to remove stumps. The standard version isn’t very well...
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    Safety Thoughts From My Accident

    This is coming from the bottom of my heart, Sep. 11 2019 I got out of the equipment to check some things and I walked up to the top of the tracks to check things out and I slipped off landing on my left leg in a weird position literally shattering my left femur into 20 plus pieces all by myself...
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    Is Anyone Else Sick Of The Rain?

    I’m sure some parts of the country would love to have some rain but it simply won’t dry up here in NE Tx. Every few days we seem to get a few inches, just when we were going to start on a new job tomorrow due to several days with no rain boom.. We only had a 20% chance of scattered storms this...
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    Takeuchi TB260

    I’m looking to buy a small excavator and I’m looking at a TB260, does anyone have any first hand knowledge of them with any pro’s and con’s? We’ve always ran CAT’s but I’m looking to start going a different route as Equipement is replaced. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Looking To Trade A Few Things

    I’ve ended up with a few extra skid steer attachments I’m interested in trading for something else. We have a lot of different attachments and have ended up with multiples of different things I’d be interested in trading for something we don’t have or extras of something we use a lot. 2 things...
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    CAT High Flow Plug Question

    I’m curious if anyone has a logical explanation as to why CAT has an external plug that has to manually be installed/removed to activate high flow? We routinely go from high flow to low flow attachments daily and it has me wondering why their simply isn’t a switch inside the cab to do it. Do...
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    Rake Advice Needed

    I’m thinking about getting a 3 point hitch plate and then putting a 8’ tractor rake on it for cleaning up limbs and debris we pull out of fence rows to help in clean up after we’re finished. Does anyone have any experience using a rake for cleaning up debris on a tractor or skid steer? I’m...
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    CAT 299D3 XE

    Can anyone help me with understanding what a step pump is and how it would de rate the motor into limp mode on a 299d3 without throwing a code? I’ve been having nightmares with this new machine from one problem to the next and now I’m told it’s the step pump and it “MIGHT” be covered under...
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    Rear Window Installation

    Has anyone replaced the rear window in a CAT D series skid steer? I’m looking for any tips on installing one, seems pretty straight forward but in my wisdom those are the jobs that end up kicking my butt lol.
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    Bucket Help Please

    I’m needing some advice if anyone has a little to spare. I have a CAT 299 D3 and I’m trying to decide which bucket to install teeth on. I have a standard CAT bucket and a new 80” CAT MP bucket with cutting edge to choose from and I’m torn as to which bucket to install a set of teeth on. I rarely...
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    Anyone Have Tinted Windows?

    I’m considering tinting the windows on a new Cat before it gets dirty and I’d like some input on the matter. I’m strictly looking to cut down on the glare and for the record it’s only used during the daytime so dark conditions won’t be a problem plus it will only be the sides and rear since the...
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