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    volvo 861 operators manual

    I have just obtained a volvo 861 and cant seem to find an operators manual, does anybody have a pdf or know where I can find one. thanks
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    deere 270c lc hydraulic thumb plumbing

    Does anyone have pictures or diagrams of where to plumb a 2003 deere 270c hydraulic thumb to what block and where, also where to connect the electrical from the pilot valve in the cab that I will need to put in. We farm and have worked on lots of aq equipment but not all that familiar with the...
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    volvo a25c vs terex 2566c

    I am new to articulated rock trucks just wondering if anyone has any opinions of the pros and cons of each of the above and what about parts availability. The other one I might consider is a volvo bm861 but i have heard parts are difficult to get. any thoughts would be appreciated.
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    determining when hydraulic pump is getting near it end

    I was just wondering if there is any way to tell when a hydraulic pump is getting near its end. I have a 2004 deere 270C with a little over 9000hrs on it. Everything seems to run fine and I have owned it for the last 200 or so hours, but from what I have seen it seems that it is not uncommon...
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    hydraulic thumb for deere 270c

    I bought a hydraulic thumb for my deere 270c. Now before I get too much hassle, I realize that my hoe does not have the wiring or even auxiliary hydraulics to run the thumb I knew this before I bought it but I bought it cheap enough I didnt care. I can always put the thumb on a simply leave...
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    what are the hardest attachments on excavator

    looking at 270 excavator that was used primarily for residential demolition, as such it has had a jack hammer or pulverizer on it and I was not sure how hard that was on the boom, stick, and pins. Also what would you say are the hardest attachments on an excavator?
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    at what size do repair costs really jump 27 to 30 or 35 ton

    I am on a farm looking to purchase an excavator and I would expect as the machine increases in size the repair costs also increase, however, is there a spot where they typically jump by a large amount ie going from a 20 ton machine to a 27 ton I dont see a huge increase in parts costs on the big...
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    buying excavator need some info

    I have been looking for an excavator in the 18tonne to 27 tonne range for the past year it will be used for the farm. I have driven an excavator only small amount, but have looked at a significant number. However, I am not positive as to how to check these things over. If anyone can provide...
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