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    Hitachi UH261 Info

    Yep that is her although the one i'm looking at is in better looking shape. I am finding they were quite popular in the logging industry back in the day many were used as log handlers and loaders as well as road builders but their is not many around anymore.
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    D11T youtube video

    Makes sense thanks for the good explanation i learned something new today!
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    Hitachi UH261 Info

    So does any one have any info on these old beasts i'm still on the fence about it i would like to know a little more about them and i can't find a whole lot of info on the net any info would be much appreciated.
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    D11T youtube video

    A quick question? My time around bulldozers is minimal i am far from an expert on anything to do with them but why would he only rip one direction and then back up most of the time with his blade in the air is this not losing some production out of the machine could he not rip in both...
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    Hitachi UH261 Info

    It looks okay it was owned and operated bye the same company since new and they do all their service and maintenance in house. It has sat the last while mostly in their yard but has been used in back up situations. It is a big ugly beast man is it huge but it would be good enough for me to use...
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    Hitachi UH261 Info

    Found a old hitachi uh261 a friend of a friend works with a large engineering company and they are liquidating all their old equipment that basically only gets used for back up situations. This excavator is in real good shape for its age. Its a big ugly old bugger but The panels are all...
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    How many, is to many hours for a used excavator?

    Nearly 8000hrs on my EX270 with no major repairs other then preventative maintenance and everything still works on it just fine. In my opinion the Hitachi is one hell of a machine for the price you pay its going to be priced lower then a Cat,Komatsu,Volvo. And a Deere is pretty much the same...
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    How many, is to many hours for a used excavator?

    Totally depends on how well it has been maintained i would say bye the time your around the 20,000 hour mark it would be well worth doing a bottom end rod and main bearing roll for cheap insurance. If your buying from a smaller private company your more likely to get a better maintained machine...
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    Starting on my own.

    I pulled flat deck i delivered two new camperized vans from Saskatoon Saskatchewan to a r.v dealer in Epsom that was a long time ago almost ten years ago. I think the place was right off the main highway along a service road i came in from the west from concord and i believe the dealer was on...
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    Starting on my own.

    I drove truck for a period of time and covered a lot of the u.s.a and all across canada and i remember delivering a load to Epsom,NH if i remember correct it was just north of concord very pretty country real rocky and bushy seems like people are real laid back a lot of small country towns. But...
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    Starting on my own.

    I run my excavation business as well as do some side work in my trade as a heavy duty mechanic when its slow. Keep in mind i'm a mechanic and do almost all my own repairs this allows me to run older equipment and keep it in relative good mechanical running order with a strict maintenance plan...
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    Hourly rate or "contract"?

    Very good point i like cash on the hood deals better though most of my work has me being paid before i leave the job site when doing work for a farmer i lay out what the deal is with fuel and my rate and ill give a very rough estimate of what the bill will be if requested bye them and also that...
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    Hourly rate or "contract"?

    I run my excavator for a lot of farmers and bye the hour works for what i do plus they supply all the fuel my unit arrives full of fuel and must leave full of fuel. I also charge a flat rate depending on distance for moving my equipment. I've had it before when a few farmers in a close area...
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    Jerky, bucking 1835B

    For the creeping issue place unit on good jack stands rated for the weight of the machine start engine and release brake. Isolate which side is creeping then adjust the linkages until you receive no wheel creep the hydraulic controls are very similar in operation check your cab lift piviot pins...
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    First equipment purchase

    I am a certified journeyman Case mechanic the case skid steers are good they are very easy to work on and pretty durable i have a 465 with nearly 3000 hrs on it and its still going strong just keep the chain drive maintained and regular maintenance. I live in northern saskatchewan it gets...
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    Case

    I love mine i have a 465 its got pilot operated hyd controls and i have never found a machine i like as much as this one its got a nice quiet cab and real good gauge and control lay out and really easy to work on. I am a case service tech also so i do repairs on these machines often and i know...
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    Prime the fuel filters on a Case 465

    Just a little something i found out that may help you in the future when you change hyd filters make sure to give them a little extra with a strap wrench i have had them pressure up mostly in the winter and they back off and then you blow all the oil out its a mess and not good for machine but...
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    Soon to be heavy equipment mechanic..

    Snapon 18v cordless impact most used of all my tools. I have stepped away from the trade and i am getting more involved in my buisness. But over the 6-7 years i pulled wrenches i can guess i have nearly $25,000 invested in tools and trust me i know people that have more than that you have to...
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    Case Yellow Paint

    I am a former case mechanic the colour is case power tan and you can get it at any case dealer Ag/Const it comes in a spray bomb or in a gallon/quart for use in a spray gun. The decals will be available thru parts dept they should be able to order them or at least point you in the right...
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    Getting More Work?

    That is a great web page you have KSSS what does it cost to have something made like that.
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