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    Overload of the Day

    New Year’s Day early a.m. He had turned off of a normally-busy 2-lane highway.
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    "ERR 016" on CAT 345B digital HVAC control panel

    Ireland, CAT # 217-2317 is the replacement that was spec'd. I hope to have time to pick it up today. Pictures indicate that it does have analog-looking rotary knobs.
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    "ERR 016" on CAT 345B digital HVAC control panel

    I have a 322BL with the same panel having no working buttons and the display only flashes. Mine is not legible at all, so I can't help with the error. A/C work was my rainy day project last week, so I pulled the panel to investigate. I can unfortunately confirm that the Alibaba clone parts...
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    CAT 320GC TIER 3 MACHINES???

    I spoke with the dealer. The machines are not currently in Houston or even the US; they are in Asia, and are sold FOB. The dealer readily admits that the machines are not legal to import to the US. That was the end of our conversation.
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    CAT 320GC TIER 3 MACHINES???

    Nige, These machines are a little expensive for my use, but I was perplexed how they got here to the good ole USA, or if it was a scam of sorts. I've been looking for Tier 3 and Tier 2 machines, and good ones seem to be in short supply. They are kinda lightweight; 43560# according to Cat's...
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    CAT 320GC TIER 3 MACHINES???

    There are several 2020 Cat 320GC machines for sale in the Houston area. The seller is a California company. The machines, according to the serial number tags, were made in China and are advertised as Tier 3 emissions machines. I have only seen the ads on Machinery Trader, not in person. Can...
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    New Machine Imminent

    Picked up the Takeuchi. It actually has 432 hours, rather than the estimated 500 the salesman had quoted me. Nice clean machine.
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    New Machine Imminent

    Update: The deal on the Tak got a little sweeter this afternoon. It will come with a Tag coupler and (3) Tag buckets; 12, 18, and 24”. I have until Thursday to decide on this one. Oh, and the price dropped by a grand too! The Bobcat dealer brought in a cab model E42, so I plan to go look at it...
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    New Machine Imminent

    I am looking to purchase a mini-ex before year-end. I currently own a Gehl compact track loader that is a 2006 Takeuchi TL120 under the yellow paint and it has served me well, so Takeuchi has a good reputation with me. Our ranch has a couple of Bobcat skids that have worked out well too. All...
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    New Cat Excavator Manufacturing Facility

    I received this news from the salesman at the local Cat Dealer. The plant is to be built near where I live. I didn't see it posted elsewhere. Here is the link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/excavator-facility-victoria-texas,1420785.html PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 12...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    I don't work or haul for other people. Besides ranch work, I have my own rental housing project on my real estate (just about finished). Our ranches are on opposite ends of the county, so it would be easy to continue down the road to a ranch if I'm ever stopped while transporting. Backhoes...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    The regional manager was interested in having a local guy (me) do their extra hauling for several reasons, not just price. 1. He never knew what driver was going to show up or in what truck & trailer. 2. He usually had to wait & since I'm semi-retired & live about 5 miles away, I can respond...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    The F450 is farm-plated. My current class A license is farm exempt. I can drive anything farm-related with any type brakes up to 48,000 gross, and up to 150 miles from our ranches. I do have a US DOT #, but not really sure I need it. When I start hauling commercially, then CDL, log book, med...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    Weights update I needed my dozer at the ranch, so on the way, I stopped by the gin and used their scales to find out exactly what my rig weighs. Here's the rundown: F450, 14,500 gvwr, 6,000 front gawr, 9,500 rear gawr 25' gooseneck, registered for 26,000, gvwr 30,000, gawr 32,000 (the...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    Thanks for the reminder of why I started this process in the first place:notworthy. I see the "weekend warrior" guys too and try really hard not to be one. I'm always careful about securing any load, maintaining my equipment, and not overloading. The lack of safety margin IS what bothers...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    That's one more reason not to own a truck:mad:. 55,000# is the weight that triggers the tax - I Googled it. I spoke with a friend that is a fleet manager today, and he filled my mind with stories of being poked and prodded by the DOT on a regular basis. His fleet (and others) has been...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    I talked to the rental company again today. It seems that I will have to buy a longer trailer or I will be somewhat limited on the pieces of equipment that I can move for them. He recommends a trailer with at least a 30' deck. Their most common manlifts (40', 60', and 80' booms) would...
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    Single axle tractor and lowboy

    I own a backhoe and dozer, each weighing about 19,000 lbs. I have contemplated buying a single axle truck tractor to haul them with. I also haul building materials at times, and the loads often exceed 10,000 lbs. I'd like to have a 20' belly dump, too. I own a 25' gooseneck with tandem 16K...
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    I want my dozer!

    Congrats on finally getting it home. That's a fine looking piece of iron. Enjoy. :beerchug
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    I want my dozer!

    So....Is it there yet? Heck, after your experience, my fingers are crossed too!
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