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    Repair Needed in NE Ohio

    Looking for a heavy equipment mechanic who can work on my New Holland backhoe. I am in Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks - Mike
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    New Holland LB75B Hydraulic Problem

    Hey guys, I'm looking at purchasing a New Holland LB75B backhoe. The rear stabilizers will only go down, but will not retract up. Also the rear bucket cylinder will only dump, it will not curl. All the other hydraulics work fine. Any ideas what might be the problem? Serial number is: 031030785
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    Sumitomo SH200 Help

    Hello, I am looking to purchase a used Sumitomo SH200 excavator. The machine will start and run, but will not move at all because of something with the safety lever. The seller said that over the last few years he would have to "jiggle" the safety lever for the controls to activate. Now the...
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    How do you figure?

    Was talking to a guy about his construction business. He tells me he started a project excavating for a pool that was supposed to be an easy 3 day job. 2nd day in he hits rock and thinks it'll take 2-3 weeks to break up rock and finish it. How does he figure price for this? I assume he gave...
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    What oil for skid steer?

    Thanks guys appreciate the info. I'm just going to go with what the dealer tells me. Thanks - Mike
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    What oil for skid steer?

    Hmmm... I'm a little confused. What oil type would you guys recommend for hydro and engine? - Mike
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    What oil for skid steer?

    I called my dealer and they are telling me to use 10W-30 for my New Holland LX565 which is diesel. They are also telling my I can use the 10W-30 in the hydro system? Is this right? I also went out and bought Castrol 10W-30 but I just want to make sure this will work before I change oil. - Mike
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    Looking at buying a New Holland LX565

    Thanks for the info! Is there anything that I should specifically look for? Any items that are prone to breaking or being damaged? What do you think roughly a tune up would cost? Drain fluids, replace filters, etc. I know with zero turn mowers, a tune up runs around $250-$350.- Mike
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