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  1. PJ The Kid

    Maxxforce 10 question.

    Hey yall, Havent been able to post for quite some time as I've been running like a headless chicken. Got a new job and getting my horse training and custom ranch work business off the ground. Anyway, Ive got a maxxforce 10 that I just replaced with a "dressed" engine. Old engine ate both...
  2. PJ The Kid

    New ELD laws

    Just looking for some clear info on the new ELD stuff they are putting in place. I have heard alot about it and don't know what all is true.
  3. PJ The Kid

    New business

    Ok ya'll I am in the process of planning to go legit with a new business. I've been looking into starting an LLC to protect myself and what little assets I have but was wondering if there are any other options. A little background, It's is not equipment related but I train horses on the side...
  4. PJ The Kid

    Wacker ST31

    Wondering if anyone has any experience with the Wacker Neuson ST31 ctl. They came in low bid for a replacement unit here and we have one as a demo. Just wondering what to look out for or if there are any major known problems before we go ahead with them. There aren't many around here for me to...
  5. PJ The Kid

    444K Low fuel rail pressure.

    I have a 444k coding for low fuel rail pressure, I don't have any way to test the pressure as of now and was wondering if it is common for the rail pressure sensor to go bad, I can get the serial if needed. I also don't have any shop manuals for the unit at the moment as I am not the one that...
  6. PJ The Kid

    ASV VT-70

    Wondering if anyone has had any dealing with the newer ASV VT-70's. We have a ctl up for replacement and according to the ASV rep and a few others, they are very competitive on pricing. The little I have found on them they seem like a neat machine, and with a management overhaul, the company...
  7. PJ The Kid

    Crane accident

    https://www.equipmentworld.com/crane-truck-tips-from-elevated-lot-crushes-truck-on-highway/ Not sure if it has been posted, but I had seen a small thing on the news about this a while back and never heard anything more. Operator error? Equipment malfunction?
  8. PJ The Kid

    3-in-1 Air/gen/weld

    Just curious of ya'lls experience with 3-in-1 setups. Are they worth the space saved on a truck? Do the put out enough air to run and impact or a plasma cutter? is the welder good enough to get something back to the shop? Getting ready to replace my work truck next year and am starting to look...
  9. PJ The Kid

    Ditch Witch tracks

    Wondering if anyone is running a ditch witch SK650 and what tracks you are running. Having trouble finding many good options. Ours has the wide track option and is on pavement 50-60% of the time. They are 230x72x42 tracks.
  10. PJ The Kid

    Best place to buy a CAT c1.5

    Looking for a Cat C1.5 or perkins 403d-15. Wondering if anyone knows of the best place to find one. Thanks in advance
  11. PJ The Kid

    sk752 lacks power.

    Wondering how the governer is set up on a new SK752 ditch witch. When traveling thru the lot and the hydraulics are used, it seems to bog really bad. Had DW look at it and they said nothin was wrong, but it even bogged way down climbing a hill with no load. Just curious if there is any...
  12. PJ The Kid

    Right To Work

    Would it be against policy to have a discussion and gather information on RIGHT TO WORK? Looking for information from people it has affected both in a positive way and a negative way. I guess more than opinion, I am looking for actual knowledge and experience.
  13. PJ The Kid

    New grapple trucks

    Hey ya'll, I am looking into purchasing a new grapple truck thru work, I have a pretty decent budget to work with and some general stuff to go off of but am looking into some insight as to some favorites out there. What we are looking for is a 450 hp truck, with a hardox or equivalent...
  14. PJ The Kid

    Salt Prep

    So, my dept just built a new salt barn to store our bulk salt in for the winter. The plan is not to load the plow trucks out of this barn but to feed the smaller satellite barns with the big 800 tonner. We all know how that will work out. My question is, is there anything I can to to my ctl...
  15. PJ The Kid

    Alldata for heavy equipment?

    Hey all, just wondering if there is anything out there similar to alldata or mitchel, but for equipment. Haven't had any luck searching the web and was hoping some of you would know. Thanks, PJ
  16. PJ The Kid

    310j front curl

    Supposed to be looking at a JD 310J monday for front bucket curl not working correctly. I stopped by today and it has little to no downward power and sometimes tries to drop when actuating the bucket up. I'm new to heavy equipment with a solid background in automotive repair. Just wondering what...
  17. PJ The Kid

    Autocrane 3203 pr

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but here goes. I have an Autocrane 3203pr on my service truck. Has developed a leak down issue and I am positive it is bypassing the cylinder seals. I no longer have an autocrane dealer local and cannot find the seal kit. I was wondering if...
  18. PJ The Kid

    75xt drive

    Sorry for starting a new post, but the problem is different on the machine than originally thought. The left side free wheels with the machine off the ground(I'm thinking drive motor) I had them haul it to my shop so I had tools to work on it and they only opened the left side bypass on the...
  19. PJ The Kid

    75xt Drive chains?

    Got a call from one of my side customers saying he thinks he blew a drive chain on a 75xt. I normally only work on his on road equipment and such. Is there any good way to verify it is the chains and any think I can have him check before I head out there after work? Also how bad are these to...
  20. PJ The Kid

    Help with new vehicle purchases. (govt)

    Hello all, Just curious if anyone has any experience with fleet purchasing. I work for a municipality and am in charge of purchasing all new vehicles and equipment for my dept. I cam from being a mechanic and a mechanic only so I have no idea where to start. I know I need things like the govt...
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