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    Opinions on Skiddys

    Have a 16 262d coming in for a demo the next couple days.
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    Opinions on Skiddys

    I will say that Cat has that in the bag. They are pretty prominent in western PA.
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    Opinions on Skiddys

    Would not say jerky, the new takeuchi's were jerky
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    Opinions on Skiddys

    I've had considerable time on a SVL95-2 and it did not seem as noisy. Possibly due to final drive location???? Have had some time in the D series Cats but smaller unit than the 262. Cat seemed pretty sensitive, not as much as the Kubota.
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    Opinions on Skiddys

    Looking at new skid steers and the 2 leading candidates are the Cat 262d and the Kubota SSV75... What are your opinions on the units? I have a gripe with the Kubota due to the cab noise, seems very noisy (Pilot controls) Has anyone else noticed this or just me? The Cat is crazy quiet and...
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    Last year model Takeuchi made a mini excavator without computers?

    I currently have a tb135 2006 and it seems extremely simple. If there is a ECM/ECU it only has a few inputs and is crazy reliable.
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    Buying another truck. Need advice

    I bought the truck and have come to realize the transmission is fairly new installed in 2004 and its a eaton fs5205b. Does anyone know if this trans can handle the usually 12v ISB upgrades? Also looking for a upgraded clutch but can't seem to find anything just searching with the trans number.
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    tb135 stalling intermittently

    Took apart the water separator and it was full of boogers. Assuming algae. So I have rub 2 tanks of bio kleen and changed out the small inline filter. Runs a little better but I fear I need to get to the fuel pickup which I'm not sure where or how to get too???
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    tb135 stalling intermittently

    Interesting, I do run diesel kleen every tank but not sure about the previous owner. However today after a frustration filled day. I popped the hood to let it cool and noticed a sensor right after the air cleaner simply gone! Both wires broke off and it was laying beside the muffler. Not...
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    tb135 stalling intermittently

    Remedial as in? So perhaps garbage in tank I assume. Also it seems to after it sits for like 10 mins it fires right up like usual.
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    tb135 stalling intermittently

    No primer. But I did change the fuel filter.
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    tb135 stalling intermittently

    Sooooo just start having stalling problems with my 135 a couple days ago. Has 2800 hrs and I've never had any problems with it since I got it with around 2200 on it. It will run good for an hour or so then stall out flashing battery light and light right below it as well. Let it sit for a...
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    Buying another truck. Need advice

    Looking for a plow truck with central hydro. Found a 95 f800 with 80k on it with 5.9 cummins and 5+2 trans. Took for a drive and shifts beautiful compared to my old IH. However has a vibration at low rpm above idle but goes away quick. Can feel it in stick so thinking cracked flywheel maybe...
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    Cat 3126 info

    I have experience with my own 3116 and like it so far. Had to replace my water pump which was cake. A little underpowered but it gets the job done with no problem. A friend of mine had a 3126 and it had way more power but the 7 speed stunk bad. So I think the 6 would be a eaton or fuller...
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    Topkick opinions

    It's the AT545, no lock up I know that and I think a small overdrive. It's a 4.88 rear end I know that.
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    new to me takeuchi tb135--need advice on bucket sizes

    Picking up my 42" tomorrow. Backfilling a sewer line I dug this week with it to see how the weight of it is. Will get back to you ASAP
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    Topkick opinions

    Pulled my NH lx665 and it does decent around town but hates the highway! 55mph and that's it! No more than that for sure. I've heard switching out the dextron in the trans for syn 15-40 oil to help keep the trans cool and handles the power a little better.
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    Topkick opinions

    I've heard mechanical is a little more reliable than the HUEI 3126. My friend has a nice 05 f650 with a 7 speed with no problems what so ever with his 3126 so I wasn't to scared to pull the trigger on a 3126. This one is a low HP rates one I can tell but still pulls pleasantly well with the...
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    Topkick opinions

    Buying a 95 topkick with CAT 3116 mechanical and 4 speed Allison auto. What should I look out for in weaknesses. It won't be driven everyday just as a hauler from time to time and to pick up aggregates. It has 123k on it now so should I be concerned the CAT will crap out anytime soon? Thanks...
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    new to me takeuchi tb135--need advice on bucket sizes

    On my 06 I have a Tag 24", tag, 12", and on the way a 42" grading bucket. Ill post how it goes with the grading bucket once I use it this week. Had a 18" and never really used it.
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