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    Case 135 tracks

    if you have access to one use a plasma cutter. It works faster than a torch and the heat affected zone is alot smaller than a torch.
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    Russian Caterpillar's

    Im no expert with heavy machines like others. However gun knowledge is another thing. I bet that their machining expertice is questionable as mentioned above. But we all have seen just how well they can manufacture something when they put there heads together. Just remember the AK-47...Its one...
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    land clearing techniques

    Deas Plant: Its a good thing dozer 575 lives across the globe from you, otherwise i think he would have egged your equipment and toilet papered your house by now...lol
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    Case 580G???

    Thanks for everyones help and input, greatly appreciated.
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    Case 580G???

    J580SL; Did you happen to see the price, if so was it comparable to the one Im looking at? Is there anyone who may have data on pricing for these machines?
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    Case 580G???

    Hmm, this info give pause for thought. Let me give a very short history of how this deal was concieved and what I plan to do with the machine. Then I would like to know if the general opinion is still the same. I'm fine if the answer is still the same, I just want to know for sure. The owner is...
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    Case 580G???

    Goose, how can I tell if the backhoe is usa or european? Would there be a certaion number in a certain place that I should look for? Thanks!
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    Case 580G???

    Anyone else have opinions about this? Opinions on the price?
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    Case 580G???

    interesting, it says its 73hp, not 63hp. Is there a place where I can find the other specifications I was looking for? What about fluid requirements, only in a manual I presume?
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    Case 580G???

    Looking at my first hoe and need some advise. I have not seen anyone talking here about a 580 "G", is there a reason for that? What makes the "G" different from others? Is this a good model? I dont have a picture but if you click here you can see it ...
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    I was able to get the id number off the machine today. Can anyone decipher it? its 5577518 off the plate, everything else is too corroded to read.
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    Thanks to all for the information. Does anyone have any thoughts on the digging question or the question comparing the 1845 to the tractor? The machine would be used most of the time for lifting, pushing and digging, so if its pretty crappy at running a bush hog and not worth the effort I can...
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    KSSS... Do you know the weight of the machine? What do you think of the price?
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    What is the ground speed of this machine?
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    I also will ocasionally use this machine to dig with, is it a radial or a vertical machine? How well would it dig if you compared it to, say... a 4x4 tractor with a loader of the same hp rating?
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    1988 Case model#1845 questions

    I am looking at buying an 1845 for $2900.00 to use on the farm. I have zero seat time in this type of machine, however I am a quick learner and know how to "feel a machine using my wranglers". The machine I am told runs good, has a new injector pump, new seat, decent tires and is somewhere...
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    operator needs help getting ready for a test on a D-8 or D-9

    Whats the chance you could get to the landfill a few days before the test and look the machine over, you know...get a feel for the old gal? Maybe even talk the current operator into a test drive?
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    your opinions on the t190

    thx wow, I guess the masses have spoken. You guys have said enough and evidently everyone else agrees or they would have spoken up. Thanks for your input.
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    your opinions on the t190

    I have a guy who is offering a T190 03 model if I remember with 2200hrs currently. I dont know what these are capable of, and what if any problems are associated with this model? What is the general concensus of opinion contractors have on this machine? He wants $14k or trade for a 30+hp tractor...
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    bobcat 963

    I can see that all of you dont hold it in the highest regards and that is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks to all.
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