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    Compact T30 or Bobcat Roller for Skid Loader

    Ok, I'm in the market for a compaction machine. Apples to apples I'm looking at 3 different compaction devices: 1. A low hour Compac T30 pad foot roller. It has a Kubota diesel engine and gives about 14,000 pounds with the vibratory function. It is 48" wide and weighs about 6,500 pounds...
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    Cat 955L or Cat 951C

    I'm a general contractor that has always done my own excavating, but now that the market is finally turning back around I'm getting some larger projects that are too big for my Takeuchi TL140 and Kubota KX-040. One project in particular requires me to cut in about 700 feet of driveway and...
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    Additional Auxiliary Hydraulics

    I have a Takeuchi TL140. I have a singular auxiliary hydraulic port controlled by switches on the left joystick. I would like to make a custom grader that would require 2 or 3 hydraulic controls. Is there something out there that would be an add on that would give me more ports that I can use...
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    Takeuchi TL140 Bucket Float Issues

    I have a TL140 and the float function for the bucket works intermittently. Sometimes I can try to use it for 20 minutes or more before it finally kicks in, but once it starts working it works every time until I shut the machine down. If I immediately restart the machine it doesn't work again...
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    What manufacture is this?

    I recently bought a used hydraulic breaker for my skid loader. I want to get a quick attach plate for my excavator too, but for the life of me I can't figure out what breaker this is! It's been previously painted twice so the decals/markings aren't there anymore. It's in great shape and runs...
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    Komatsu D21Q Compact Track Loader

    How is the power on these machines? Will they scrape virgin soil without bogging down or spinning? It seems that 40hp would be a lot weaker than an 80HP track skid loader, but then I'm not the one with experience. Thanks for your help!
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    Komatsu D21Q Compact Track Loader

    I'm a residential contractor and I'm looking for something that has more grip than a skid steer, but isn't monstrous in tight places. The one I'm looking at is a 1999 model and only has 1800 hours on it with new final drives and sprockets. It is a joystick unit. For me, a Bobcat T300 has the...
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    Is the Komatsu D21P Dozer the same as the D21Q Crawler Loader?

    I'm looking at picking up a 1999 Komatsu D21Q Track Loader. It only has 1800 hours on it. I can't find any information outside of Ritchiespecs about it. There is all kinds of information about the dozers, but not the loader. Does anyone have any experience with these? How powerful are they for a...
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    Komatsu D21Q Compact Track Loader

    I'm looking at picking up a 1999 Komatsu D21Q Track Loader. It only has 1800 hours on it. I can't find any information outside of Ritchiespecs about it. There is all kinds of information about the dozers, but not the loader. Does anyone have any experience with these? How powerful are they...
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    Mini Excavator Thumb?

    Thanks guys! I figured it can't be too hard, but I wanted to ask some advice before I break the machine. I think I have the plumbing issues worked out, now I just need to weld together a thumb... Thanks for the help!
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    Mini Excavator Thumb?

    I'm thinking about mounting a thumb to my mini ex. It already has aux hydraulics on the boom for a breaker. I'm wondering the plumbing issues I'll have if I want to use this circuit for the thumb. Do I need a bypass valve that is less than the bucket psi? What keeps the two circuits from...
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    Bobcat 325 House Swing Issues

    The machine has 1,800 hours and the asking price is $11k. It has a few other issues that need dealt with before it could be put into service so I'm going to pass. I see it being a money pit. Thanks guys!
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    Which Mini-Ex would you want?

    I'm looking for a mini-ex. Here are my specifications. Within these parameters what brand/model would you prefer? I have an idea based on some research, but I haven't been on as many machines as you guys... Depth of Dig: at least 9' Weight: less than 7,000 Accessories: I would like...
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    Bobcat 325 House Swing Issues

    Thanks guys. I feel that the cost of the machine and the cost of the repairs are not in line with what a good used machine should be. Perhaps they'll be another...
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    Bobcat 325 House Swing Issues

    I'm looking at a 1996 Bobcat 325 mini-excavator. I went and saw it this evening, but... I noticed a couple problems that need attention and was wondering if anyone had the same issues or know what it could be. When I would swing the house around it would jerk when starting to move, but once...
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    Ford 550 Diesel won't start when warm...

    Thanks guys! I'm going to do some more testing, but it appears that a pump rebuild is in my future. It's the last major item on the tractor that hasn't been rebuilt...
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    Ford 550 Diesel won't start when warm...

    Thanks guys. It is a mechanical unit and yes, I always verify that the fuel shut off lever is completely disengaged before I start it (The cable doesn't fully retract the lever so I always have to check it). Marius: That's something I hadn't considered. I'll check it out this morning when...
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    Ford 550 Diesel won't start when warm...

    Thanks. I've replaced all the fuel lines from the injector pump to the injectors since they all had a slight leak. I have loosened the injector lines at the injectors to see if fuel is getting through. There are always drops coming out of the lines while it is cranking and stops when it's...
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    Ford 550 Diesel won't start when warm...

    It is a mechanical unit. I do not get anything out of the exhaust except for the typical rain cap jumping. It cranks as if it isn't getting any fuel to any cylinders even though it is. Not one cylinder even tries to fire. Typically I don't get any smoke out of the stack at any time - it's...
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    Ford 550 Diesel won't start when warm...

    I have a Ford 550 TLB that I've done a lot of work to, but have a recent problem I can't figure out. The machine starts fine first thing in the morning when the engine is cold regardless of the outside temperature. The problem arises when I shut the unit down and try to restart it. When...
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