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    Cat 299D3 XE not sure whats going on

    2020 year and running on hi flo with Vail Extreme Mulcher Engine seemed to kind of surge but I think it might have been pulsing hydraulics loading the machine, a little jerky movement. I was in turtle mode max at 16 After 30 seconds and what seemed to be derated power/hydraulics beacuse it...
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    What would you do ?

    Have to spend some money due to capital gains looking at a used 333G and 299D3 one has about 500 less hours but no significant difference is physical condition or warranty for either i would buy I have driven both, only thing i didnt really care for was teh low back el cheapo seat in the...
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    Cat 299D and Vail Rotary Mulcher

    I just wanted to post an update for another job for next week. I will be renting the Cat299D and the Vail rotary mulcher again. Kubota doesnt have a machine with protective glass to rent. Deere wont rent me a machine they dont rent units for mulching. Takehchi doesnt have any machines available...
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    wacker st-50

    anyone with experience with one of these my biggest concern out of the gate would be dealer support - other thoughts ?
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    well lets hear it - who has a new svl 97-2

    how do you like it? ride better than the 95? quieter than the 95? cleaner inside than 95? how are the hydros? any quieter ?
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    drum mulcher vs rotary mulcher

    Hey guys, Just finished running 75 hours on a rotary mulcher unit. ( vail ) after doing this job was wondering how a drum mulcher would fair in productivity - I was cutting primarily 1 to 4 inch trees and then scattered cedars, wild plum thickets, multiflower rose bushes, so had a lot of...
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    299D vs TL12

    ok fellas lets hear it, I am fixing to rent a machine for 10 days for a land reclamation job, will be using a vail X series and machines will be hi flow, also a tree puller for the bigger stuff. I sat in both machines that will be available for for that week - nothing else available with the...
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    510B Deere wont run right

    trying to help out my neighbor with his 510B we have been working and working on the darn thing and its pulling air into the fuel filter, i dont see any fuel leaking anywhere nor fittings that seem loose. Could the fuel line from the tank be sucking air thru the aged rubber line, its like a...
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    Oh Crud what was that sound?

    Hi All, So I go to help my buddy clear cedars that he has removed with a back hoe - he is on his dads 1835 Case diesel - Me on my Volvo SS - when he motions over to me, he has been pushing trees for about 30 minutes - he says hey this things running funny, I hadn't shut mine off so couldn't...
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    Skid Steer Burned Up

    Help - I have a dilemma - my skid steer burned up totally - makes me sad - I only had it a year and only used it about 8 hours, I loaned it to my neighbor and he put about 45 on it in that time so more than me. First off it was an MC110 Volvo. I know you all can rant all you want about the...
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    Volvo MC110 Starting Problems

    Hi folks, Greetings and a Beautiful Fall Day here in the KC area. I have a question. I purchased a used Volvo MC110 - I sold my Scat Trak 1700C - issues with getting parts. Oh, if you need a serial number is MC110P60066 I use my Volvo for Farm work mainly, CRP upkeep, Hay...
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    Kubota SVL75-2 & Volvo EC220D

    I just rented and used a brand new Kubota SVL75-2 ( 8 hours ) I also rented a Volvo EC220D ( 2000 hours ) for assistance in tearing down a burned Log House/debris. I also used a wheeled skid steer/metal bar tracks also Scat Trak 1700C. Hand/foot controls. Kubota SVL75-2 ( ran 6.5 hours )...
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    is this possible, if not what is the best solution? opinions welcome

    Hi All, My first post!!! I own a Scat Trak 1700C, perkins powered, a real brute. I use it for farm work, hay loading, logging, manure relocation, brush clearing, snow removal, grading, landscaping, pretty much an all around unit for my farm. It gets used at my dads and friends farm and has...
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