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    Lifting with I beams

    I have been moving alot of trees lately. Am currently moving a 144" box 55000 lbs. (I sub out crane work) Up until now I have been lifting the boxes with two heavy web slings or cable rigged under the box and positioned on "skids". Ive done 120" (40000 lbs) boxes like this but get really...
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    National 800 series

    Just painted my (circa 1985) National 875 "boom truck" (not a crane I guess) Have an appointment to get it certified next week. Looking at the service manual for decal placement, "work Area" requires decals (besides load chart & ID plate) what goes there? manual calls out 4 decals all with...
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    Hydraulic power pack?

    Anyone have any experience or advise using an auxillary hydraulic power supply for running an accessary, looking to get around (constant) 35 gpm - 3000 psi at the end of the stick. I have seen large machines outfitted with auxillary units mounted on the counterweight. Anything available for...
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    Takeuchi 175 hi flow?

    Looking to put a brushing attachment on a Tak 175, requires 30gpm @ 3500psi. I have heard there is a "hi flow kit" that will accomplish this without totally killing slew and stick, anyone?
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