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    Bobcat 435 pattern changer

    Update finally had a rain day and pulled the machine into the shop. After disassembly of the valve a small amount of rust was in it that had seized it up polished everything new O-rings and she is back to work.
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    Bobcat 435 pattern changer

    Ok the bobcat strikes again. Has anyone had their pattern changer seize up on them? One of my operators runs the opposite pattern from me and we have noticed the valve getting stiffer recently till not it is seized tight will not move. Looking at the machine it appears that most of the cab has...
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    Need help covering 17 acre development

    Kudzoo that is not even funny I curse it daily.
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    What is the going rate for sand these days?

    $3.00 yard at the pit plus trucking and tax
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    Maybe time to get a real pickup? Lets talk brands, engines, MPG

    To reply to the original question the solution I came up with was run an f-550 to haul the lighter loads anything under 20000 lbs and have a cheap toyota tacoma to run around getting parts and doing bids. Came out the cheapest for me seeing how it is not uncommon for me to put 300 miles in in a...
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    Spectra UL633 Universal Laser

    We looked into this laser last year and was very impressed with it for the price. Talked to two people that owned them they had noting bad to say.
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    my nasty hoe

    I resorted to keeping a small whiskbroom in each cab makes it real easy to sweep out any nasty at the end of the day.
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    The one man show to grow

    What a great story really enjoyed reading it. Reminded me that most of us struggle along and love/hate every minute of it.
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    Bobcat 425 Contoller???

    Yes I did was not expecting that machine would run but was throwing the 33-23 code.
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    Bobcat 425 Contoller???

    Just purchased one for a 435 same price. Had no luck finding a repair or aftermarket.
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    Bobcat 435

    Ok to update I installed a the new console/computer in the machine and it immediately called for updated software to be downloaded bobcat did this for me for another small fee and the machine is happy once again. Ran it for three hours today with no problems. Thank you all.
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    Bobcat 435

    Ok so I am going to stop being a cheapskate and ordered a new console for the machine. Will post back with the results.
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    Bobcat 435

    Bobcat 435 has an electric bug that is driving me crazy. There are two warning lights flashing in no particular sequence the first is the battery light and the second is the general warning light at times when these go off it will shut off the pilot pressure light resulting in a dead machine. I...
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    Komatsu PC50UU-1 hydraulic thumb install pictures

    Thank you they are cheap too added bonus.
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    Komatsu PC50UU-1 hydraulic thumb install pictures

    Where did you get the relief valve for the thumb and do you recall how much ot was? Have not seen one like that. We have recently put to thumbs on machines with no relief valves and have been wanting to add them.
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    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    I bet that they have already ran out of room for more stuff or I mean important tools too.
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    Any input on Trimble CR600 reciever?

    Have used the cr 600 for almost 10 years now am on my second one and have found them to be very durable and water resistant. We have ran one on a boxblade in hard rain with no ill results. Great product.
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    Flail Mower on Kubota KX71-3

    We have recently bought an ex 30 and are running it on a bobcat 435 short stick. Have not experienced any problems with it the machine will definitely warm up. Do not feel any balance issues but in heavy material it will bog the head down. The knives have been very durable for us.
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    VW Bug - 1, F350 - 0

    Sorry about your truck it pains me. I have recently went through a similar case my wife was driving my truck when she was t boned while stopped at a red light. Other driver had no license or insurance. Our insurance company came within $250 of totaling the truck but I asked them not to because...
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    Who Backdrags?

    I saw one of these I believe in the Netherlands used them for cleaning ditches if I remember right. Had completely forgot about even seeing it till the picture.
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