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  1. M

    Auger for 2016 Hyundai R55 9A

    The company I work for is actively in the market for purchase of an auger that is compatible with our 2016 Hyundai R55 9A mini excavator, I've been put in charge of finding one however my searches on the internet have not been going too well. If anyone could help point me in the right direction...
    • midamericanmario
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    • auger excavator hyundai r55 9a inquiry mini excavator purchase new purchase used quote
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
  2. D

    Hitachi 50 Weird no-start or power to modem

    I have a dead 2015 Hitachi ZX 50u excavator. I went out, started it today, and walked away to let it warm up, came back 5-10 min later and it had shut down. I turned the key and the windshield wiper twitched but nothing happened, the screen won’t even turn on. Cycled again and not even a twitch...
    • derekaoja
    • Thread
    • excavator hitachi john deere mini excavator no start
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  3. M

    2016 Cat 301.7D CR ROPS removal

    Hi, I am looking at purchasing a 2016 Cat 301.7D CR with an open ROPS canopy. I will need to store it for the winter in a garage with a 7’ tall door. Does anyone know what is required to remove the ROPS system for long term storage? Can the machine be moved while the ROPS is off? I am planning...
  4. D

    Need parts for a TB016

    I have a tb016 that needs the foot plate(P/N:0338235830) for the operators station. Two cover plates (P/N:0331021003) for the back of the final drives. And one plate for the final drive planetary gear (P/N:1903121202) set that the oil drain/fill pugs screw into, also need the c-clip and o-ring...
  5. O

    Case CX31b boom swing

    Hello everyone, This is my first post so I apologize in advance if I’m asking the wrong crowd or if i’m in the wrong area. I recently purchased a Case CX31b and I can’t figure out how to operate the boom swing cylinder. The machine came with a hydraulic hammer which is powered by two auxiliary...
  6. Robert Crocitto

    Hyundai R17Z-9A

    Hi I am a new member. I am a Landscape contractor in NY on Long Island. I am thinking about purchasing a Hyundai Mini Excavator model R17Z-9A for digging small ponds and stumps and planting large trees. What are your thoughts on this Manufacture? A friend in the business is trying to convince me...
  7. E

    PC27R-8

    I have a 1999 pc27r-8 it turns on and runs fine as well as idling. If I shut it off it won't turn back on. I have tried a new battery, fuel pump, and thermostat. What else would this be? Is there other things I should be looking at?
    • Ekate
    • Thread
    • komatsu komatsu issue komatsu mini excavator komatsu pc27r-8 mini excavator over heating pc27r-8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
  8. JamesPC35mr-2

    PC35MR-2 2007 Slow functions/ 3500 PSI

    Hi, and thanks for the help in advance. Been on here for a while and this is my first post, hopefully it’s in the correct place. I have a 2007 PC35MR-2, I have owned this machine for 4 years and use it only for personal use. I’ve been dealing with the issue the entire time, and manage my way...
    • JamesPC35mr-2
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    • compact excavator excavator komatsu loss of power mini excavator pc35 pc35mr-2 hydraulic track komatsu slow hydraulics weak weak functions
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
  9. G

    Hyundai robex 80cr-9a showing low def and in reduced power mode

    Hello my father is looking for some help or advice on his 2016 Hyundai Robex 80cr-9a mini excavator. It has recently gone into reduce power mode and he cannot even get it out of the hole that it’s in. Yes called several mobile equipment services around and the soonest one can get is Monday. It...
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    Takeuchi TB01?

    I picked up an old Takeuchi mini ex and am looking to replace bushings, pins, etc. The model is TB01 with a Yanmar diesel 3 cylinder. Can anybody point me to resources for parts and information?
  11. Allen E Jr

    Where is the best place to order rubber tracks ?

    I Need 2 tracks in total which would make a set 350x52.5x86 is my dimensions and it's for my 2002 TB 135 Takahuchi mini ... Been combing through the interwebs and been finding alot of "3rd party websites, and middle men " trying to skim profits ... Im trying to find reasonable prices and a...
    • Allen E Jr
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    • cab compact excavator excavator mini excavator rubber tracks takeuchi tb135 thumb
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
  12. Allen E Jr

    Need rubber tracks for TB 135 !

    Just bought a TB 135 2002 model ! It needs a set of rubber tracks . I'm new to all of this owner operator research and was hoping I could get some valued input from this experienced community . I been combing through the forums and can't find anything about this particular subject although I'm...
    • Allen E Jr
    • Thread
    • mini excavator rubber tracks takeuchi tb135
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Starting out need advice

    Hey everyone Im looking into starting my own company this year and want to start small , i already have a few jobs lined up for the summer I am debating weather i should rent or buy a machine? Ive been looking at rental and buying prices and Im thinking of buying a mini ex and with used...
  14. P

    boom swing problem

    Hello there, Can anyone please help troubleshoot boom swing function on mini excavator? Right now the boom wants to swing to the right, all the time! The boom is already as far right as it goes yet when I turn the machine on, bring down operation lock lever, it's still trying to swing the...
    • pebbles
    • Thread
    • boom swing boom swing stuck on mini excavator
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  15. K

    Bobcat e32 blade dropping

    Hi all, I have a 2011 e32 that the backfill blade drops. I have eliminated it being the cylinder. What could cause this? The joystick valve? Slew? Thanks in advance for any help!
  16. J

    Bobcat 435 slow and weak travel

    Hello again. My 2007 bobcat 435 has seemed like it has weak travel since I have owned it. It travels pretty straight, but struggles to turn in high or low. You can feel it shift from low to high, so I dont think its stuck in high. With the tracks in the air it free spins quickly, and it travels...
  17. S

    CAT 303.5CR shuts down with movement

    We have a CAT 303.5D CR that had air in the fuel, after fixing that issue the machine will start and run normally but once it is put into any motion, including boom, the engine will stop. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks y'all.
  18. C

    Cat 303.5e sticky hydraulics

    Hey got a cat 303.5e mini excavator when using a function such as boom bucket or stick it stops and I have to release the joystick then pull back and it starts again, the functions also slow down when this happens, this same problem also occurs while tracking and you have to release the lever...
    • Cat.man
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    • 303.5 303c cat 303cr cat excavator cat mini excavator caterpillar caterpillar excavator hydraulic problems mini excavator pilot controls
    • Replies: 157
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Mini Excavator as Logging Shovel ADD HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

    Hello, Has anyone ever added a cylinder to their compact excavator to give it better lifting capacity? I own a tree service in Oregon and am looking at buying a piece of equipment for moving and loading logs with. Shovel loaders used in forestry have a knuckle style boom where the stick...
  20. Fatenarr

    2019 Cat 303.5e2 smokes at start up

    Hi there, I bought a cat 303.5E2 CR last December (2019) and it only has 170 hours and whenever I cold start this machine it smokes excessively for a minimum of 5 minutes. It’s to the point where you don’t want to be anywhere near it when it’s smoking at startup cause you can’t breathe. Anybody...
    • Fatenarr
    • Thread
    • caterpillar cat 303.5e2 excavator mini excavator
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Excavators
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