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  1. KSSS

    First 10 hours in a CASE DL550 Minotour

    Not sure if this goes in the Dozer heading or CTL. I took delivery of a Case DL550 Minotour at the end of December. This machine has the rubber tracks, rippers, and Lexan windshield. I used to build a large driveway and large parking pad. Laid out 30-14 cy trucks of pitrun. I didn't...
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    Diamond Mulcher

    I recently purchased a new skid steer mulcher. I was bouncing between a FAE and Diamond Mower. I liked the idea that you could intermix the tooth design on the drum (carbide on the outside of the drum, chippers on the center for example) on the Diamond. I know FAE makes a great mulcher but I...
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    Travel issues with TK TB257FR.

    My TK TB257 has travel issues. It feels like the pump destrokes or some kind of pressure regulation issue. The tracks continually looses power and speed. After a couple of seconds it will work then destroke again. Does it both moving forward and back and regular and high speed. While it...
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    Deere/Wacker Neuson excavator agreement

    https://www.deere.com/en/news/all-news/wacker-neuson-agreement/ This is an interesting agreement. I have said that WN builds a really good mini ex, and apparently, Deere agrees.
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    EPIROC MB1000

    I just bought this hammer. Anyone else have one? I had a question on the auto lube system.
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    My thoughts on the Taki TB257 FR

    I bought a new Taki TB 257 this late Summer. For those that are familiar with the Taki 153 and the 053 before it, the 257 is the latest version of this design. This was my 4th FR style machine. The last model year for the 153 was about 2014. Due to EPA issues, the replacement for the 153 was...
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    Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto?

    Anyone running this system on an excavator? Any feedback on how it runs, was it worth the investment?
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    Thoughts on a Link Belt 160X4?

    I am seriously considering buying a 2018 160X4 with 2500 hours on it. It has hyd coupler, Prolink thumb and long stick. Anyone have any thoughts on the machine?
  9. KSSS

    1845C at auction

    This showed up on You Tube, new record (who tracks that I have no idea). A 2000 1845C with about 650 hours sold for 41K at a farm auction. The value of the 1800 series continues to rise I guess.
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    Flip screen anyone have one?

    I am considering one of these or something similar. I need the ability to screen material for utilities. Hauling in material is getting more and more expensive and takes more time. I need to screen down to 3/4". Anyone have one of these? They cost way more than one would think for what is...
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    Sharp Grade Installed

    Sharp Grade came and installed their system on my 450B at the end of this last week. I had a flat pad to finish a couple miles from me which worked good for testing it out on and learning how to run it. It took longer than they said to get it installed, the purchase agreement we both agreed to...
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    Running a 90" dirt bucket

    Last fall I traded a my radial lift TR340 for a SV450B. The breakout specs on B machine are strong and I was wanting to get more out of the larger track machine. I noticed that Virnig started making 90" low pro extended lip buckets, I ordered the 90" bucket from Virnig. They build a heck of a...
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    Case TV450

    Took deliver of a TV450B today. Really like the cab improvements, very comfortable and the console is finally updated. The camera quality is very good and interface with information is excellent. Much improved over the Alpha series. It certainly is a horse moving material.
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    Side discharge skid steer loader bucket

    I am looking for anyone running a side discharge skid steer bucket. I need to use it to bed utility trenches using 3/4 road base material. I would like to know how well it works, what brand the bucket is and general thoughts. They are pretty expensive and I would to make sure they are worth...
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    CASE 145 D

    Anyone spend any time in a D series CASE 145 or the LinkBelt equivalent, particularly with a thumb and coupler on it. I am curious how stable it is, speed, and bucket breakout? I am waiting on a demo, but I thought I would tap into the collective experience on here for some thoughts on the...
  16. KSSS

    Cutting windmill blades

    I am bidding a project to cut and haul off two windmill blades. The blades are 130' long, and made of 4" fiberglass. It is hollow until the end of the blades. They weigh 10,200 pounds per blade. Trying to come up with a way of cutting these down. The landfill wants them in 16' sections, so...
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    Okada TOP 45B

    Just bought one, it will go on a couple large frame skid steers (SV340 and TR340). I had a TOP 35, just needed more bang. Haven't picked it up yet, but wondering if I should have got the next size up 1000 pound version, this one is 850. Anyone have any experience with this hammer. I really...
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    Demoing a 299DS

    I picked up a 299D2 with the high flow (not the 106 hp model) to demo. Here are some things I like about it. The display in the machine is real nice, the best I have run in a skid steer. It is intuitive to run, I like the bar graphs for setting speeds and response. The machine tie down...
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    pics of my new SV300

    I spent the day in my new SV300, and I like it. I had to program the EH to my preferences, but once that was done it was running just the way I like it (EH set on H on every setting). It has the 14" tires on it, and it will flat move material, very impressed. Power is outstanding. It regened...
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    Decision made-SV300 I4 purchased

    After trying to decide which way to go with an i4 or 4 final, I opted for i4. I would have preferred the 4 final, but the cost increase really made the decision for me. There are quite a few around me, and after talking to those that have a i4 that I know, no one has had issues with them...
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