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    Komatsu wb93r-5 backhoe overheating

    Got a overheating issue on this machine, shuts off when hot and wouldn't restart till cool down, seems hydraulic is hotter than normal aswell, thermostat was removed to no improvement. What should I look at?
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    CASE 580G - request for advice.

    Hi everyone, I recently bought my first TLB or as the rest of the world calls it, backhoe. It is a Case 580G that was sitting for a while when purchased but I have been putting in work repacking cylinders and changing hydraulic hoses etc. trying to bring it back to its former glory, but it has...
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    Need advice: Case 580K Backhoe Transmission (phase3) Any information or knowledge is appreciated!

    We have been reconditioning a Case 580K backhoe and could use some advice & input from anyone knowledgeable on the phase 3 model. This is the newer style 580k and it’s very difficult to find information or experience on this model. Seems like everything pertains to the original 580K. The...
  4. Roosterw9

    New to HEF

    Hello all , I’m a new member to hef , after a couple of years of acquiring answers here for various projects I figured I would join too seek and share some knowledge , Is anyone on here in British Columbia ? I just purchased a 1975 case 580B ck and am having the power shuttle issues , It was...
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    Buying advice for old Ford backhoe

    Hello, I have decided to buy a backhoe that I could use on my private property. At first it would be used to help with digging and lifting while building my house but hoping to find something that I could keep for years to come. I have gone through many forums and overall looks like old Ford...
  6. Nick350

    555e brakes building pressure while using

    About a year ago I installed 2 new master cylinders on my 98 555e. We reused the connecting tube that goes between that master cylinders. Over the past 6 months the brakes will start to build pressure while using and start grabbing. I park the machine and break free one of the lines on top of...
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    Terex TX760B Engine Fault Light

    My Terex, TX 760B has an engine fault light on. I topped off the oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, blew out the air filter. I still have the light coming on. Has anybody experienced this? Please help as I have a good size project on my property that needs to be completed. I’d also be...
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    Cat 304E2

    I’m trying to decode year on a machine that was offered to me, it’s a Caterpillar 304 E2 Serial # *CAT0304/EME405060* I’d like to make sure it is not stolen and year if someone can please help!!
  9. Nick350

    How To Change & Tube Backhoe & Tractor Tires

    Hey ya'll I am back with another how-to video, this time documenting a tire change on our Ford New Holland 555E. We had a local tire repair guy come out and swap them while showing us the ropes. I highly recommend Darrel's Tire Repair in Shelbyville TN. All that being said I am not an expert...
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    wheel loader or loader backhoe??

    Hi all, I kind of have my mind made up but feedback and advice is always welcome. I own a 1996 JD 310D backhoe. I purchased it 15 years ago when it had 4600 hours on the meter. It now has almost 15,000. It has been an amazing machine that owes me nothing. it still works every day although...
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    New to me 580...B?

    I'm new here, been trying to do some reasearch on a newly acquired "free" 580B. Was given to me by the neighbor who just sold his property and had no way to transport it. So it was either abandon it to the new property owners, or give it to me. So I gladly took it off his hands. It's been...
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    Compression testing John Deere 310L ep

    Can anyone suggest a compression test kit other than the oem part #? The Deere compression test kit has been back ordered for over a year now.
  13. Nick350

    Ford 555E Hard to Start - Fix Video

    I have owned a 1998 Ford New Holland 555E for 3.5 years and it has always been a pain in the ass to start. Even with a new & freshly charged battery it would almost never start just turn over very slowly. It would need extra boost from jumper cables or a starter box to actually turn over fast...
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    Need a swing cylinder for a 1973 ford 4500 tractor with 755 backhoe.

    Do any of you have a swing cylinder for a 1970's model Ford 755 backhoe? I have a 1973 Ford 4500 tractor with a 755 backhoe and I just snapped off the end of one of the two swing cylinders where the swing chain attaches. Part number shows D5NN-B579D, however, I think that they are no longer...
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    Case 580 Swing broken

    Hey there, My Case 580 super M backhoe swing broke. I rebuilt both swing cylinders about a year about because they were leaking slowly. Bought rings from "Brokentractor.com" I think. Definitely not from the dealer trying to save money. Over the last year the swing developed a drift that got...
  16. Nick350

    Ford 555E Swing Cylinder Rebuild

    Hey ya'll, I wanted to make a post and share out a video I made on rebuilding the swing cylinders on my 1998 Ford / New Holland 555E backhoe. It seemed like it would be a tall task but ended up being easier then expected. If anyone is looking to do the same feel free to ask any questions!
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    416c transmission

    I have a early 2000 model cat backhoe that all of a sudden will slip out of gear, either in forward or reverse. it'll go a few feet then stop. I changed all the filters and made sure it has plenty of hyd fluid but it didn't help.
  18. Nick350

    Ford 555E dying at ~35% full

    I have a 98 Ford/New Holland 555e that consistently dies when the tank gets below halfish full. i have replaced all the fuel lines going from and vent lines to the tank over the years and this issue has remained. It is finally time though for me to take a stab at fixing it. I checked the...
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    relocating to florida

    Hi everyone .i am relocating to florida next year between orlando and jacksonville .just trying to get a feel for what an hourly rate for a backhoe is with a highly experianced operator .
  20. Garrett Ahlf

    2011 John Deere 310J All Hyrdaulics Lost

    2011 John Deere 310J S/N 1T0310JXAB0201801 New to the Board I own a small equipment rental company in CA and searched for the solution to my problem and it led me to these forums. I have seen similar issues but mine seems to be a little more unique (I believe). Customer of mine was using the...
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