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  1. SOFieldMowing

    T300 Auxiliary Hydraulic Stuck On - weak lift/ tilt function

    I noticed the active warnings have been intermittently changing in a completely random way between Plugged Auxiliary Filter, No Filter Detected and No Active Codes. So I decided to take it home from a large job, give it a hydraulic fluid drain and fill with new filters. Turned it on, it made a...
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    First big-to-me bid. Mowing with skid steer.

    Hey, so sorry I didn't get back to this. I have been incredibly busy and I don't frequent the computer unless I'm on it for a while. better things to be doing with my time. I was awarded the work and have been working on it between my normal jobs and return clients. I did just have an...
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    First big-to-me bid. Mowing with skid steer.

    I am writing up a bid for a developer. They would like what is currently a tree research facility to have all the fields and rows between mowed down for fire safety and for the sale of the property. A little background.. Oregon, property is insanely hot, everyone is working and prices seem to...
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    2006 T300 - weak lift at chest height when weighted

    I will take it into the local New Holland dealer and have them check the pressures. I don't trust the local bobat dealer at all.
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    F800 - Bed does not raise in gear (automatic)

    Well, then the good news is: nothing's broken. Ill definately have to experiment with the chains. At least it has an air latch with easy access. but yea, that bit about the sky...
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    2006 T300 - weak lift at chest height when weighted

    My first big piece of equipment (I own and operate a small tractor business and added this Bobcat recently) and I am generally pretty happy with the machine so far. I don't do a ton of dirt work, and have not put lots of hours on the machine yet (35 hours are mine, the machine has a total of...
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    F800 - Bed does not raise in gear (automatic)

    This is my first dump truck and I love it, but the bed does not raise while the truck is gear, only neurtral. Is this normal for an older truck or an older automatic? It is an 88 F800 with the 7.8 Brazilian mated to a 545 Allison. It works great otherwise, but it is a bit frustrating that I...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    Thanks! The pictures do not do it justice. The weather here has been pretty poor and the spot is not the best for decent photos. There are definately some cancer spots on the cab, but other than that it is in really really good shape. I spent a bit of time cleaning it. I even polished and waxed...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    Thought I would give a little update on the truck. She cleaned up real nice and, though I haven't been able to put a ton of miles on it, she runs fantastic. A joy to drive. But maybe that is just my excitement talking...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    I have thought about this. I thought about the HAZ and Tank endorsements and my neighbor does run a water delivery business. As for the manual trans endorsement, I would prefer this, but around here equipment rental is scarce between all the new construction and now the clean up from the fire...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    That's hilarious.
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    I can't wait to get that CDL. It seems silly that I need a proper class A for my setup, but whatever. If that is what I need then that is what I need. I will admit, I don't test well, but I am a good driver. I will just have to study and study. I am an eager learner though, so if anyone has any...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    Yup, trailer air and a auxiliary air on the passenger side. This baby has the goods :) The color has grown on me, but I want to paint it to give it an overall cleaner, more professional look. I am thinking of doing the cab white and the bed a dark gun metal grey or doing it blue. Thoughts on...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    Been studying for a week now with any spare time I have. The dumper will be arriving on Thursday. I’m pumped to start cleaning her up.
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

  18. SOFieldMowing

    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    Sorry for the slow update. I saw the truck and instantly fell in love. I was with the owner for about two hours talking about the history of the truck, operation and test drive. The only issues the truck has are 1: the washer fluid doesn't squirt and 2: a sensor/light was out that indicates when...
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    I will give some updates tomorrow after I see it. I am stopped for the night and still have just a few more hours of driving left in the morning.
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    Growing Pains.. First Dump Truck - F800 purchase

    The tires all look good in the photos that were texted, and they match. I could see the fittings all looked like they get regular grease and the bed looks clean with minimal dents and such. The guy says he rarely moves boulders, concrete or the like. Often fill dirt and gravel. gonna have to...
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