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    Mini ex paired with TLB?

    Hi guys, I recently picked up a John Deere 30g mini ex. I’ve been doing some jobs that require some grading and I find it difficult to get the grade perfect without small subtle bumps. I do own a Kubota BX24. It was my first piece. I don’t currently have the funds to go buy a skid steer for the...
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    Needing advice for cutting in new access track up a slope

    G'day everyone! Really appreciate everyone's time and experience here in reading and replying to my 'essay' below... I tried looking and using searchwords here on the forums to find some already shared guidance, but none found yet that can give a clear indication on what's best practice for my...
    • Guy: CAT-308E2
    • Thread
    • access track advice cutting in grading help hill how to slope
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Excavators
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    How to level a "humpy" driveway

    As an inexperienced landowner/operator in a remote location, would an experienced operator please help me understand how to flatten / level / smooth our driveway, which I can only describe as "humpy"? I have a Kubota SVL75-2 compact track loader and a 1958 Ford 961 Powermaster tractor (which I...
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    Blade Float 2012 Deere 35D

    All, looking to figure out a way to add Float function to the dozer blade on my new 2012 JD 35D. Do a lot of landscape grading work with our minis towards the end of jobs and float on other machines has always helped to leave jobs looking clean and professional. Our older 2000 Cat 302.5 came...
    • JHead
    • Thread
    • backdrag controls dozer float grading hydraulics mini plumbing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
  5. Seananamous

    Noobie learning how to grade into a hill

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum as well as operating a backhoe. I own a 2006 New Holland LB75. So far it's been great for taking out tree stumps and clearing land, digging holes for sewer tanks etc. but I've yet to learn how to grade properly. Is the technique starting off straight & level...
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    Excavator grading tips?

    Long time lurker, first time posting. Currently doing the slab prep for a light duty shop. Just got the 3/4" crush aka top layer roughly spread out. Only machine I have access to is a cat 308 with the mini dozer blade, ripping bucket with a finishing blade welded on the teeth. First time...
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