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    A few projects I have done recently

    I am using Carlson Takeoff for models and takeoff quantities. What files can Insight export? My old version of TBC can import quite a few file types and make the surface needed.
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    A few projects I have done recently

    CM- TBC will convert files from pretty much anything as long as there's elevated line work. Not to get to deep in the tech side of it but you can work around about anything with a decent takeoff software. I am actually running a 12 year old version of TBC (back when the base version was free)...
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    A few projects I have done recently

    CM- Got my first Trimble base and rover in 2007. Started with Carlson Takeoff the same time to build models. Still have the original base and rover, have upgraded tablets and added another base and rover since. Have full control on 2 dozers and can set up indicate only on the pan. Use the...
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    Case 2050M

    I have one of the early ones. Have full auto Trimble control. I like the hydro, second hydro machine I've had. It is different than the older hydros to get it to lug. Plenty of power. Early ones chucked motors because of a grounding issue (story I got, all under warranty and they scrambled...
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    Finally learned how to post pics.

    An employee and i were talking about courtyards last week. Every school in the area was built with one in the 70's, and every school on the area has eliminated them for classrooms, or plans to in the near future. They sure are a pain to close back up after the fact. Buggy's, pumps and cranes...
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    Tripods

    Yeah, consumable like teeth. Guess it does sound funny when you read it. As far as brand I will have to look. We have been using a mid priced aluminum the dealer carries. I use GPS for tiling so lucky to not rely on them for that(other than outlets). I do have a mount on a headache rack on one...
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    grade laser questions/help

    I agree with everything Randy said. I currently has a 422 and a 612(single slope). You definately need someone close and dependable to work on them. Someone with a loaner available. As Randy said there are several good lasers available, and you are going to have to pay for quality. As far as...
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    Tripods

    I have pretty much went to considering tripods consumables. We have went to the new aluminum ones as they are lighter and seem to last longer than the wood or fiberglass. I do have an old 6' aluminum that I've had for 20 years but all it does anymore is sit as my base on tiling jobs. It's really...
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    Finally learned how to post pics.

    Yes. Shop is near Millhousen, south of Greensburg. I have seen your cranes all around the area.
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    Finally learned how to post pics.

    Knepptune Is that locomotive lift at Honda's yard? Looks familiar.
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    Excavator purchase advice

    Hates, We dig quite a few basements a year, have for several years. I work with builders and concrete guys. I have yet to see a builder have any luck getting into the dirt side of it. Almost all of them are like you with a track machine, or at least a skid loader. The problem with them getting...
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    Case / linkbelt excavators

    I never ran the 210C, only going off my experience with the 350, and the complaints from other contractors about the C series. We really like the 210D. Fuel economy is as good, if not better than the old Teir 3 cummins in my original 210. Have had zero trouble with the DEF, as a whole have...
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    Case / linkbelt excavators

    I had a 210 for 10 years, moved to a 210D last year. Had a 350C for a year. Overall the D's are quicker, and more responsive. Kind of like the older summitomo machines were known for. The C's were built for fuel efficiency, and economy, good machines, just not as quick.
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    100 hp Dozer Fuel Use

    The hrdrastatic dozers have come a long way. My 1150k is hydraulic and still runs under 3 gph for the most part. Have a 2050 Case now that is a 45000 pound hydraulic drive machine that has been very impressive. Not a real big dozer by most standards, but with a straight blade it does a really...
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    GPS hype

    GPS can also dumb down up and coming operators. Which goes along with the death of the operating skill. I am a small contractor, and have had a rover and design software since 07. I have to design most all of my jobs and found it to be a great tool. Build my own models and would use it daily. 3...
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    100 hp Dozer Fuel Use

    Your right on track. I have an 1150k with the same motor that will run around 3 with most work it does. My t870 Bobcat will run mid 5 gph, seems like no matter what I'm doing. The loaders are using every last bit of hp though. The dozers just seem to cruise along, especially if you throttle back...
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    Link Belt 210X4 vs Case CX210D Long reach machines

    Shimmy, had a plain 210 before, 2005 model I bought new. Great machine that gave me 7000 hours of relatively trouble free service. I had a 350c for 6 months last year for some larger clearing projects we had. That was my experience with the c series. Thought it was slow, and sluggish...
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    Link Belt 210X4 vs Case CX210D Long reach machines

    They are identical machines. Case has had Isuzu motor since B series. I have a 210d and they are great machines. Big difference from the earlier models.
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    12" dual wall tile trenching

    If the bottom goes away then yes you will have to overdig and place stone to grade. I can't emphasize how much more work it is at that depth. You will need a second excavator just to get stone into the trench and backfill. With it benched back you wont be able to reach it with anything else...
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    12" dual wall tile trenching

    We have done a lot of these mains. You will have to bench the trench back or use a trench box. You will have to crumb the trench even with a spade tip. Also will have to place and push the pipe together. Depending on the soil at that depth you may want to forget the spade and use a 4' bucket...
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