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    Odd experience trying to purchase a trailer

    Thanks to you both.
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    Odd experience trying to purchase a trailer

    I found a trailer on CL. I drive a few hours to see the trailer. Old trailer, but good bones--needs a new deck and some paint. We talked about me buying it. The guy keeps delaying going to the notary. First it was "I don't think we need a notary for me to to sell the trailer to you"--it was...
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    I am meeting with OSHA. It is a free service. What questions should I ask?

    NC OSHA. I'll ask about Star. Thank you.
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    I am meeting with OSHA. It is a free service. What questions should I ask?

    I have nothing. My septic (6 yr) and utility contracting (1 yr) business are small and currently just me. I work them part-time on the weekends. I still work M-F 40 hours per week for the State of North Carolina. By trade I am a substance abuse counselor and worked for ten years as a...
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    I am meeting with OSHA. It is a free service. What questions should I ask?

    Thank you ChuckRock. Honestly I have no idea of the answers to those questions. I am new to construction. I got my septic installers credential to do my own home and then started a septic installation business because I saw the financial opportunity. I then picked up my GC utility license...
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    I am meeting with OSHA. It is a free service. What questions should I ask?

    I am meeting with OSHA to help me develop the safety plan for my company. It is a free service. I am a septic installer and a utility contractor. I also plan is to add in timber framing in the future. What questions should I ask OSHA? The OSHA official has already provided me with sample...
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    Trailer buying advice for midi-excavator

    Thank you all for your comments. Keep them coming. This is very useful.
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    Trailer buying advice for midi-excavator

    My septic truck. 10-wheels. Ford L8000.
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    Trailer buying advice for midi-excavator

    I need a trailer for an excavator I recently purchased. This is my first piece of heavy equipment. My plan is to put brakes on all four (or six) tires. Brakes are cheap peace of mind. Excavator Specs Weight: 12,650 lb Width : 6'7" (79") Length: 18'3" (219") I spoke with a trailer dealer and...
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    Engine swap recommendations

    No ECU or computer stuff in the original machine. It will be a mechanical engine.
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    Engine swap recommendations

    I have an old excavator that I am going to do an engine swap on. I have a few questions: 1) Is there a problem with using a non-turbo engine to replace a turbo engine. I'm not worried about the extra weight or the size issues. 2) What specs do I need to match up on the new engine? I am...
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    Steam cleaning engine. Machine suggestions? DIY/Homemade suggestions?

    Thank you! That gets me started.
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    Steam cleaning engine. Machine suggestions? DIY/Homemade suggestions?

    Yes, steam cleaners. It was new to me until recently; mechanics use them instead of engine degreasers. Apparently, steam cleaning has been around for a long time in heavy equipment. Here is a quote from my 1989 Cat manual: "Steam cleaning your engine is a good preventative maintenance...
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    Steam cleaning engine. Machine suggestions? DIY/Homemade suggestions?

    I was thinking of buying (or making) a steam cleaner, instead of using engine degreaser. I have a number of vehicles (seven) that I work on and it makes sense to look at purchasing equipment. 1) What machine do you recommend? 2) Do you have any experience with commercial grade steam cleaners vs...
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    Online manual purveyors--your experiences?

    I am looking for a service/repair manual for a 2014 Volvo ECR58D excavator. Volvo wants $1000+ for them and they aren't available on Ebay or CL yet because it is such a new model. Thus, I am looking at aftermarket online (download a pdf) repair/service manuals. Does anyone have experience with...
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