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    Cat 304E2 CR First Impressions

    Just got back from the mountain where I took delivery of a new Cat 304E2 CR. As usual I was trying to get months worth of work done in weeks. I was clearing a site and shooting lines in preparation for building a barn/workshop. I have a Cat 416C IT, Cat D3G, Cat 272D XHP, and now the mini on...
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    Year Round Grease

    Just got back from my properties at the mountain. Spent several weeks clearing an area and shooting lines for building my barn/workshop. I appreciate everyone's input on this matter. Incidentally, while there I took delivery of a Cat 304E2 CR. It was put to good use right off the bat. RonL
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    Year Round Grease

    I have decided to go with Lubriplate Syn 3002 for year round use in the Cat 272. The machine may see just as many hours in the winter as summer. The grease is rated to -30. It is a 5% moly grease. The four ball ep rating is 620Kg. I believe that this is an outstanding grease for year round...
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    Cleaning Grease From Around Pins

    When I grease the pins on my machines I like to see at least a little grease ooze out around the pins. I wipe off the old caked stuff but I like to see a ring of grease, old or otherwise, around the periphery of the pin. I figure this offers some protection from crap getting back in to the...
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    Year Round Grease

    I have A new Cat 272 XHP skid steer. The intended use for it is year round maintenance and the usual skid steer duties. It will have an open front heavy duty brush hog on it for much of the time in summer and will have a snow blower and light material bucket in the winter. I have settled upon...
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    Grapple Rake

    IT stands for integrated tool carrier. The machine is already equipped with it's own quick attach system and hydraulics. The skid steer universal quick attach is rated for 4000 pounds, I believe. Substantially less than the machine capabilities. Several companies advertise grapple rakes for...
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    Grapple Rake

    I have a Cat 416C IT. Before Spring I want to equip it with a grapple rake. Anyone have experience and advice? RonL
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    Cat 272D XHP

    I'm A newbie as far as skid steers are concerned. I'm trying to educate myself as much as possible. Anyone have experience with the Cat 272D XHP? Any tips. Things to do. Things not to do. Things to look out for. RonL
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    Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

    As I said my interest was piqued by this originally, but there is almost no information to be found. The video available is less than impressive. And at $25,000. I'll pass. RonL
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    Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

    $25,000 to $30,000 !!!!!!!! My interest wasn't piqued that much. No wonder you don't see any users reporting on it. RonL
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    Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

    Anyone have any experience with these? Reminds me of the Smidt blowers you see on Unimogs. Looking at it piques my curiosity. Looks like it was introduced a few years ago but I can't find a lot of information on it. RonL
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    Glad I got those machines before all this "Tier" crap evolved. The Mitsubishi 5 liter 6 cylinder engine is a gem. I was originally looking for a utility tractor in the 80+ PTO HP range. They also are beset with this "Tier" BS. Need something to do the finish work after the backhoe and...
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    The standard flow 246D puts out 23 GPM at 3335 PSI. The high flow 246D puts out 32 GPM at 4061 PSI. The 272D XHP puts out something like 40 GPM at 4061 PSI. As I understand it these machines have variable output pumps. I'm assuming that unless the high flow circuit is activated the machine...
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    OK. I've been studying this DPF and DEF matter enough that it is giving me a headache. Let me pose this question. If you have at least one attachment that would utilize high output hydraulics is there any disadvantage to having high output hydraulics? Can you run regular output attachments on...
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    What I'm trying to wrap my head around is the Tier 4i and Tier 4f standards and also how the high output hydraulics work. I was told that you can plug an electric connector in and the machine adjusts output accordingly. Again, I haven't been around in a while and need to bring myself up to...
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    I haven't been on the site in a while. Currently looking to buy either s skid steer or a utility tractor. Anybody have comments and experiences with these machines? RonL
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    Stumping in the Northeast

    When you consider all aspects of the puzzle, it's as CT stated: as big a machine as can be moved without special permits.
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    Stumping in the Northeast

    330L Cat? Must have some big stumps in northern Cal. I was thinking that a 315 size machine might be just about the right size. I had a logger clear about two acres. I'm stumping it with A Cat 416C backhoe and a D3G dozer. It's a little slow. And, it would go better with a thumb. I'm thinking...
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    Stumping in the Northeast

    Any opinions on what size excavator would be "just right" ( if that is possible ) for custom land clearing? What size machine would be most efficient at stumping? Ron L
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    D3G To D6K

    Interesting! For me the most useful machine has been the Cat 416C IT. I use the forks on a regular basis. And on a site of any size if you are going to move anything around I would think that you would want a wheeled machine. That was the reason I went with a TLB and a dozer. With...
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