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    Cracked boom Takeuchi TB153

    Noticed cracked boom has got a bit worse since I neglected to fix it sooner. Not sure the best course of repair? Just grind it out and weld it up? Should I remove the thumb mount to weld better underneath? The crack stops at the corner, the opposite side of boom has no cracks.
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    Mobile crusher

    Have a 20,000 sq/ft pad to remove with heating lines in it and foam underneath, so no recycle places wants it, and being about 45 mins out of town, trucking isn't cheap. I can rent a Red Rhino 7000+ jaw crusher that will cost me about what it would to truck the material away, and the customer is...
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    Espar issues on Volvo hoe

    Had my Espar rebuilt but still giving me issues and will only run maybe 10% of the time, codes f52 and 54 which suggest fuel/intake/exhaust issues, place that rebuilt it assured me it was bench tested and working fine. I've checked intake and exhaust and can't see anything wrong. I am not sure...
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    Truck heating up

    Started happening on monday, even with the below zero temps truck is running warm and will hit 190F like nothing. Coolant is not flowing at all from what I can tell. Upper rad hose is ice cold at rad, lower hose is hot. Am I right to assume it's thermostat, plugged rad, or water pump? My...
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    Would you upgrade a reliable dump truck?

    Been wondering if I should upgrade my 92 WS to something a bit newer and nicer if prices taken a down turn which I think is coming, it's been a great year for me and i'd have no problem throwing another $80k towards a newer truck and i'd guess i'd get $20k for mine, $100k should buy something...
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    EC210C A/C clutch

    A/c when it engages it's makes a bad squeal sometimes nearly instantly sometimes it takes like 5 minutes, fine once clutch kicks out, only reason I can see is a/c clutch is shot, belt was recently replaced. My dilemma is dealer wants $860 for clutch but no stock in north america anyway and no...
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    Hydraulic tank not always holding pressure

    Having a weird issue, noticed a few times hydraulics were jerky on my Volvo 210 mostly when boom down sometimes there is pressure in the tank others times not. I checked it about 5 times yesterday and it had pressure everytime except for the last time? I just hit the button for a half second to...
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    AC filter for Takeuchi TB153FR

    Dealer wants $95 for the filter which there is no way that's insane. Can't find anything online about aftermarket? Filter in there now is RD-3-12544-0 which isn't getting me anywhere? Anyone have part number of filter I can use?
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    Shortening BWS tilt deck trailer

    Have a BWS air tilt tag with ramps that I want to shorten between 4'-6' in length as it's just a bear getting around in tight residential areas with a 42' OAL tag trailer, and I don't use the whole deck anyway. Being that it's a tilt deck I figure best way is cutting off the front apron, then...
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    Truck electrical fire

    Got a nasty surprise today in my garage my 5500 on fire at the rear end, nothing crazy but bad enough to burn up some electrical. Haven't had a real look at it but i'm confused how it happened. Truck hasn't moved since friday, why would something happen today? Considering very few wires have...
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    Takeuchi TB153FR Interference prevention, decel, and 2 speed issues

    Can't figure out why my boom won't go up all the way, boom is all the way to the right can hear hydraulics cut out, I tested the wires to underneath the cab all have continuity, fuse is good. I'm not sure how to test those 3 sensors though? Could I swap them? It doesn't matter which bucket I...
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    Deere quick attach actuator not working

    Actuator for quick attach is shorted so trying to replace it, OEM is stupidly priced so just trying to match it up, I am wondering how many lbs force do I need? And it is ok to go with one that will not be fully retracted? I can find one with the right stroke length, but retracted length is...
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    Windshield wipers don't clean windshield

    Beyond frustrated trying to fix wipers on my WS. Every time I get them working OK as soon as I need them they will hardly, if at all take water off the windshield. I've tried bending the arm a bit, I bought some springs that are suppose to add some pressure, and today when I need them nada...
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    Walking tracked equipment on road

    Had a new one today, demoing a house in a upper neighborhood so as usual dealing with tons of people who think they are someone and of course it was eventful, besides for the next door neighbor coming out and videoing the side of their house as I was demoing, and with the house half way down...
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    Not sure what I removed from my truck?

    Trying to clean up any stray wires/hoses today I removed this, I have no idea what it is? It had a switch on the dash but no power to it anymore, the air line was already disconnected, and I noticed the lines went by the turbo to some sort of lever thing? The truck had a plow on it at one point...
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    Converting trailer to lowboy?

    In my search for a lowboy I came across this odd trailer that is virtually new and really cheap, $12k that may be able to convert to a lowboy? The reason I like it is because it's super short, I don't want a 48' or 53' or a tri-axle it's just too long. Trying to find a 42' is not easy and even...
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    Takeuchi TB153FR non starting issue

    Went to run the 153 today, and there was nothing. All lights came on, and everything, but nothing when I went to crank. Boosted it, checked fuses, checked to see if starter was getting power when cranking, tried jumping starter nothing, checked coolant shut off and seemed ok (although I don't...
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    Dash light covers for Western Star 4864F

    Missing virtually all of the light covers for marker lights, low air, temp, oil pressure, etc on the dash and been searching online and I can't come up with anything. I was going to try calling the dealer on tuesday but I don't know if I will have any luck, for other parts as soon as they hear...
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    Sell some equipment to take advantage of crazy market?

    Not sure if i'm going crazy but looking at Ritchie Bro's and Kijiji pricing for similar equipment for a pile more then I paid it's going me wondering, do I sell the bulk, see what the spring brings or if prices drop and I find some bargains and still pocket a good chunk? A safe estimate I...
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    How hard is a breaker on a hoe?

    Picked up a hammer for my 210 I figured for the odd small job but mostly to put a plate on for packing. But I got offered to quote a large demo, around 80,000 sq/ft of precast concrete mostly 8" thick. I am wondering if I run a hammer for this big of a job how bad is it going to be for the...
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