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    Case d100 hoe attachment needs hydraulic seals

    My local dealer wasn’t very helpfull / enthused about locating new seals for my d100 backhoe attachment, basically said its not possible. Said they were unobtainium. What ever..... Any one have any suggestions?
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    Bobcat performance tuner

    Hey guys ! It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Has anyone used a performance tuner on the bobcat 2.4L engines yet. I found one from AG DIESEL SOLUTIONS. Just curious about installing it on my t595. It...
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    1981 Peterbilt dump truck for sale.

    1981 Peterbilt dump truck for sale. $ 15000.00. Cat 3406B. 15 speed. Cold a/c. Manual tarp. New driver seat. Air ride cab. 4:33 rears. Drop axle. i don't use it much and it's too good of a truck to just sit and rot. I'm not a trucking company and don't want to be. We use this on site...
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    Sutter retaining walls. Anyone experienced ?

    I some customers requesting us to build some Sutter Walls. Not really what we do but it does work into the scheme of our business. So .. Does anyone have experience at these. Looks to be simple and self explanatory. :beatsme:drinkup
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    Need help covering 17 acre development

    Hey guys ! Need some help and lots of suggestions. One of my developers has a 17 acre development that need covered once completed. The local DEQ and city is cracking down on dust control. No open / bare lots any more. I'm looking for a simple low/no maintenance solution. Hydro mulch /seed...
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    Brad @ Quicktrax

    What happened to Brad at Quicktrax of Texas ? I called looking for tracks and was told he no longer works there. So , I decided to go a ahead and speak with some one else and wow! WTF !! This dude didn't even know what a CTL was !! Severely disappointed.
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    Vacuum excavator questions

    I'm not sure where to post this so mod 's do your thing if you need to. My question is , does anyone have experience with vacuum excavators , as far as operation and owner/operator. I work for several developers and I am often hired to clean silt out of the streets and gutters until the...
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    Re-skin skid loader bucket

    Hey guys I need some thought on this. It's time for a new bucket ( 4n1 ) but at this time of year I want to go on the cheap for now. Iim thinking of just re skinning the bottom of the bucket just to get me buy for say a year or two. Due to the shape of the bottom of the bucket ( pia ) , I'm...
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    International dash problems

    2000 IH / NAVSTAR 8100 Dash cluster problems Hey guys! I've got a really annoying problem. The dash cluster in my 8100 is working intermittently. On start up it cycles properly but once on the road it will " freeze " sometimes . By that I mean that the gauges ( all of them ) will stop moving...
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    300 foot ditch with only 6 inches fall.

    This is not my project but have been asked for advise on how to make this work. I know it can be done but the problem they're having or " discussing" is what to do it with. My brother has a municipality ditch to make drain. It's 300 feet with only 6 inches of fall and it must connect two tin...
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    Komatsu wb140-2

    Guys, I've got a head scratcher here. Just took delivery on a ( new to me ) 140. Once we got it off the trailer, the battery light came on. The sellers driver turned the key on and off and the light went out only to come again 20 minutes later. As I was driving the hoe to its parking...
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    Komatsu wb140

    Well , I think I know the answer but I'm gonna ask anyway :beatsme I'm looking at a used 140 with no cab :( , does any one know of an after market or factory kit to enclose this cab. I can't find any thing on the net. :Banghead I don't mind that its a 2000 komatsu , I'm just spoiled to a...
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    2001 case 580 s m. Series 1

    Hey guys , sorry if I'm asking some thing that's already been covered but here it goes. I'm looking at a 2001 580 super M series 1 3400 hours on it. Not really looking for opinions of the machine just some input on typical maint issues on this hoe. Yes I realize the age etc etc , but don't want...
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    Dayton to buds

    My dad has a 79 gmc 7000 series with 900 20 Dayton wheels. This truck has hydraulic brakes. Can he put bud wheels on the front only ? This is his BABY that he started the biz with in 79 and finally wants to get rid of those bouncing ******wheels ! He would love any input y'all have thanks :)...
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    learning to post pics

    D5K and 79 Pete test, test, test
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    2 k IH a/c clutch

    I have a 2000 8100 Int'l. The ac quit working. Clutch short cycles on and off very fast. System monitor says open wire or short in clutch. Question is .. Can I remove the clutch to replace or rebuild with out replaceing whole compressor? Never had to do this on a truck. :beatsme. Thanks in...
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    Target blue concrete saw - parts ????

    Maybe this is the right place to post this question. I have a target blue 20hp self propelled saw and need parts. Looking for the gear drive that actually drives the rubber wheel. Didnt realize it's been almost 7 years since they sold out. Still a good saw,just the cogs are wore down. Any info...
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    Champion at world of concrete???

    Hey Bryan, what's the chances of champion being at W. O . C ? Would be cool to meet a fellow HEFer! :D. Dirt monkey
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    Bobcat brand compact tractors

    Has anyone had any experience with the new Bobcat brand tractors? They are basically a Kioti with a bobcat sticker but seem to be good tactors. I am considering the ct450 hydrostat in the 50 ish HP range. I believe i will get better dealer service out of my Bobcat dealer than the Kioti .
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    Has any one had trouble with AGL products?

    Ive been having trouble with my AGL mr360 batteries. Anyone use or have had any problems ? It has been a great tool up to now and its not very old.:beatsme
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