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    komatsu d39 won't down shift

    I have a komatsu D39 with 3 gears run by an up and down button on the left lever. It shifts up no problem but won't down shift, with it being around 10 years old i figured the buttons were worn out or corroded so I bought a new one and replaced it with no luck. I haven't really gotten a chance...
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    8 ton excavator advice

    Just trying to get a suggestion as to a 8 ton excavator to buy or options to look for. Also any suggestions or opinions on track types? Im looking at takeuchi, komatsu, link belt, cat and john deere right now. just trying to narrow it down. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.
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    Snow pusher sizes, is 10 feet too big for a takeuchi tl10?

    I have a takeuchi tl10 and i found a good deal on a 10 foot snow pusher for it. i don't plan on using it a lot or for anything specific, more just for cleaning up around apartments or for the driveway at home. has anyone pushed much snow with a 10 foot box on a tracked skid steer without buying...
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    john deere 450G brake pedals won't release

    Im working on a JD 450G, i pulled it into the shop with no problems and serviced it. when i went to back out it starts and runs fine but it won't move. does anyone have a manual for this machine or some suggestions on what to look for? any common issues with this? Thanks, Eric
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    High flow VS low flow hydraulics

    Im looking at a new skid steer and I'm wondering if high flow hydraulics are worth it or if low flow would be good enough. what are the pros and cons? Thanks
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    what to do with old rubber tracks

    do any of you guys do anything with used tracks off excavators or skid steers besides throw them out? i have a few laying around and they are a pain to get rid of. I was hoping maybe someone has a good use, some are broken and some are still whole just broken cables or are torn. Thanks for...
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    cat 977 side dump bucket with demolition mast?

    has anyone ever seen a cat 977 with a side dump bucket that had a boom or mast attached to the bucket for greater reach for demolition use? I'm looking for photos of one or someone who now owns it. just curious as to what ever happened to it. Thanks
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    replacing excavator stick and bucket bushings

    I have to replace the bearings, pins and associated parts on a komatsu 78 excavator for the 4 pins that connect the stick, hyd cylinder and quick coupler. I was wondering if there are any tricks or things to watch out for, I imagine changing the parts is just a matter of cleaning the grease off...
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    rebel crusher

    i happened upon a rebel crusher and got reading about it, it seems pretty nice for a smaller crusher. has anyone used or seen one being used before? or know about how much one costs? i was thinking it might work nice for crushing broken blacktop or concrete for reusing in place of stone. any...
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    topcon x-22 excavator system

    i was wondering if anyone has used a top con x-22 wireless excavator system? if you have or a similar system what are your thoughts on it? i am thinking of mounting it on a 20 ton excavator used to mostly dig basements to possible replace someone in the hole checking grade. any thoughts are...
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    New gas welder

    Hi I'm looking at getting a new gas welder and I was just wondering what to look for and if I should make sure it's at least so big. Any suggestions would be great thanks.
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    Which size mini to buy?

    So the question is just a generic subject to talk about, not anything specific but what size mini excavator do you think is the "right" size excavator? I see a lot of 78 size machines and a lot of 35 size machines but not as many others. If you could only have one size mini what would it be? And...
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    komatsu pc 78 track tensioner seals

    i have a komatsu pc 78 that seems to have a bad seal on the track tensioner because the track is constantly loosening. i was wondering how big of a deal it is to change the seals? is it something you can do pretty easy or should i send it out? the tracks are just rubber not the road liners so...
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    what chain saw should i buy?

    so im looking into buying a new chainsaw and im partial to stihl chainsaws so im stuck between a ms 441 and a ms 362. the 441 is only $50 more than the 362. i was wondering if anyone has either one of them or recommends buying the bigger saw. the 441 weighs a pound more and has 10 more cc's. and...
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    compact tractor use vs skid steers

    im thinking about buying a 40-50 hp 4x4 tractor instead of a skid steer for brush hogging, pushing or blowing snow, and finishing topsoil for seed. does anyone use tractors instead of skid steers? they seem to have less wear and tear and seem cheaper to run and maintain. ive also seen them with...
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    komatsu d65 oil leak

    hi i have a komatsu d 65 dozer that seems to be leaking hydraulic fluid into the transmission from the hydraulic system, any thoughts on where to look for the oil leaking through? it leaked around 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid into the transmission and there is nothing leaking out or dripping...
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    mowers for excavators

    hey does anyone have any experience with using flail mowers or brush grinders for excavators? big or little, ones that use the machines hydraulics or auxiliary engines? i saw one for a komatsu 35 sized machine and was wondering if they work well or not... any thoughts would be nice. thanks
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    excavator crusher buckets

    has anyone had any luck with those crusher buckets for excavators? i was thinking it would be nice to crush broken blacktop that i have piled up as i load trucks, hoping to make some more money on each load. any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. thanks
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    does anyone have a service manual for a vibromax 605 roller?

    hi i have a leak from the vibration motor side of the drum and im trying to gather some information about how much of a pain it is to replace the seal. any thoughts or information would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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    bobcat steel tracks

    any thoughts or experiences with bobcats steel tracks on CTL's?
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