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    Has CAT lost the superior product edge?

    I want to speak my peace on this topic. First of all we have an oilfield construction business and are very hard on equipment. We have run only Cat for 30 years. We run 8 D6R's we run our dozers hard and run 2,500 to 3,000 hrs a year(highest hour dozer 16,000 lowest 1,200.) Last year I...
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    Long reach trackhoe or Dragline??

    Thanks to all replies this is the info I was looking for ....Very Interested in the Drag hoe ....it is something I would love to see working.
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    Long reach trackhoe or Dragline??

    The area I am working is sandy and has a high water table and it will get higher soon. We are digging with the trackhoe now lowering the entire level within a foot or two of the water table. We will then need to deepen what we have dugout. The trackhoe has a 1.5 yd bucket and we are basically...
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    Best Dragline Crane??

    What could a person rent one for? I was planning on charging about $95-100/hr. at least that is what others have charged locally. Is this about right?
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    Long reach trackhoe or Dragline??

    I am looking to add to our fleet. We have been doing oilfield work, very busy for the past 6 years....but now it is slow and I have some pond digging jobs to do. I have D6R dozers and a Cat 320 trackhoe for support. I have 2 employees that have run draglines alot. The work we have started is...
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    Long reach trackhoe or Dragline??

    Which machine is going to provide the best productivity in building and deepening ponds?? Pros and Cons of each?? Thanks!
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    Best Dragline Crane??

    Hello all....I am new to the forum, but this seems to be the place to answer my questions..so here goes. We are a small construction company that has been building drilling sites for the oilfield in the Texas panhandle for 30 years. We have slowed some in the past year and I am looking for...
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    Wrecking Ball Change on Link Belt HC238**video**

    Cool video!!
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    K 12 insley

    Really great work on restoring the Insley!
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    favorite crane

    What is a good crane for dragline work ?? I am new to board and am looking at trying to find a dragline.....any suggestions?
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