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    New John Deere 310 SG

    new 310sj I like the machine. but I must say I dont like the pilot controls for feeling pipes unforseen. I do know one thing the out riggers will throw a rock right through your window and through the roof of the cab. most powerful outriggers ive seen lol.I read this new machine has cruise...
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    Has anyone used a woods backhoe bucket profile 19?

    Im shopping buckets for my backhoe and saw this guy in long beach california using this profile 19 on his backhoe. This guys work was unbelievable. most of the footing guys out here are using a profile 04 simaliar to the ford buckets. this profile 19 is flat on the bottom instead of curved like...
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    Major Problems Ctl 322 Help!

    ct322 drama continued Hi folks Thanx again for you help! deere finally said they would get me a new machine. they didnt want to at first. I called my dealer rep and asked the dealer where pre delivery inspection was done and they told me they didnt do it . it was done in some other dealership...
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    Major Problems Ctl 322 Help!

    Ct322 Problem :BangheadTHANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR INSIGHT. ESPECIALLY THE ADVICE TO RELAX .THIS REALLY HAS ME IN AN UPROAR. :Banghead
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    Major Problems Ctl 322 Help!

    Ctl 322 Problem The Dealer Just Picked Up The Unit No Word Yet As To What Happened. I Do Know That I Just Payed $60000 And This Is What I Got.i Really Need To Getout There And Get Making Some Money With Whatever I Pay For. They Gave Me A Demo And Had Not One Problem With It . No Derailing No...
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    Major Problems Ctl 322 Help!

    Just Bought A Brand New Ctl322 From John Deere And First Three Hours It Derailed Then After They Put It Back On Track The Motor Took Off Like A Runaway Train 5000 Rpms I Shut It Off Smoke Came Out Off The Engine Compartment Oil Cap Blew Off. I Told John Deere I Dont Want This Machine Theyre...
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    Rising cost of operating?

    rising costs Sound Like Grandpa Worked To Live Instead Of Lived To Work. Ill Bet He Knew What He Was Doing When He Sold It.great Point About All The Regulations Were Seeing.out Here In Calif The Feul Is High And The Enviromental Regulations Are Changing .the Trucking Of Equipment Is Going...
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    Rising cost of operating?

    Rising Costs ::usaGOOD WORK AINT CHEAP AND CHEAP WORK AINT GOOD. IT COSTS X AMOUNT OF DOLLARS TO DO THINGS RIGHT . CUSTOMERS WHO APPRECIATE QAULITY WORK ARE THE ONES I LIKE DIGGING FOR. I HAD A GUY CALL ME UP THE OTHER DAY AND HE TOLD ME HE FOUND A CHEAPER GUY SINNCE I WAS BUSY BUT SAID HE WAS...
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    Dozer Blades on Skidsteers?

    Has Anyone Tryed A Combination Bucket With A Tilt Attach On Compact Track Loader? Sure Would Like Some Input On The Matter. Thanks Everyone For Help On Track Verses Tire Scenario .
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    skid steer or track machine?

    Im trying to decide if i need a track loader or rubber tire bobcat. i do mainly backhoe work and bought a mini excavator .i work for alot of electricians plumbers concrete and dont really do much fine grading. I need to work on slopes sometimes and mainly for backfill.I do alot of work on...
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    "Feeling" lines with the backhoe

    I agree I try to listen to my gut feeling .if it seems there could be achance of damage why risk it.ego is our enemy . seems to me most people are to lazy to shovel or even take the time to research the site. every situation has risk . engage brain then backhoe.
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    John Deere 410G and 310SG

    swing movement I have a accu swing on my 310sg and must say it makes a huge difference in the swing play
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    What is your opinion? Please reply this question freely.

    comfort noise is definately a factor . pilot controls much easier. ride control is nice but this all comes at a cost. backhoe prices are going through the roof and nobody wants to pay anymore than they have to. My first machine was 27000 my second 77000 now they are qouting me 95000 and fuel...
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    Annoying squealing pin on 410G

    pin noise seems like mine is quiet in certain soils and i have to grease more in dusty conditions. might be not machined right .I notice they keep changing the yoke each year . I think they havent quite got it perfected.
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