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  1. Tommjr

    2006 D3G LGP lll

    Looking at purchasing this machine. It has 2720 hrs on it. Just wondering if anyone here is familiar with this machine? It has a 3046T engine and the S/N is BYR01559. I have been renting a new D3K2 from the local dealer and they quit putting this size machine in rental inventory due to most...
  2. Tommjr

    Digging in Deming, New Mexico

    I am bidding on a job near Deming, New Mexico. Anyone on here live near or work near this area. I am trying to find out what it is like to dig in the desert. I have some duct banks to do and light bases to install. Thanks!
  3. Tommjr

    Control pattern

    Quick Question. I hope you can help. I currently have a 16 ton national crane that we use for setting trusses. It has about 72' of reach with a 24' jib. I have to rent a 40 ton national to set some motors on a cooling tower. It has 124' of stick and a swinging cab. My question is...
  4. Tommjr

    Mason City Vaults

    Anybody Have a guess on how big a telephone vault is? I have a 911 job in Mason City, IA for the phone company. I have to be there Monday morning and completely remove a vault from the street. They told me it was 8'x8'x8'. Does This sound right? If so, how thick are the walls and...
  5. Tommjr

    Old Question - New Answers

    I'm thinking about purchasing a new 5 Ton Mini. I have been trying the new bobcat, John Deere, and CAT. I used to own a Yanmar VIO 50, which I thought was probably the best Mini-Ex made. Now, I am convinced that the Deere has pulled ahead from the Yanmar. I have narrowed it down to...
  6. Tommjr

    Random Mini-Ex Attachments

    For all you equipment junkies out there. I am thinking about purchasing an auger attachment for a 5 metric ton mini-ex.The problem lies with the quick attach system for these machines. The auger attachment is a 30c from bobcat, however, I run a JD 50D mini as well as a 305cr Cat. Will the...
  7. Tommjr

    Will It Handle it?

    I own a 99' JD 120 Excavator. I have a road removal job coming up and I need to know If this machine will handle a 2 yard bucket. I will be removing 3" breaker rock with very little fines. There will be some dirt mixed in, however, not much. It will only be a 2 day job so I don't want...
  8. Tommjr

    18,800# Tilt Bed

    I have a 2004 Felling 18,800lb gvw trailer with 75% Rubber. The trailer is in mint condition. Just off fresh DOT. It has a 22' Deck, 9,000lb oil bath axles. Very nice trailer. Just curious how much this thing is worth? I paid $8500.00 for it brand new. It also has load...
  9. Tommjr

    Quick coupler

    Thinking of putting on a quick coupler on my "new" to me 120 JD Excavator. How do these work on a larger machine? What special "plumbing" needs to be done if any? Is it hydraulic or electrical? This may be a stupid question, however, I need some guidance. What brand is solid...
  10. Tommjr

    1999 Jd 120

    I am looking at a 99' JD 120 Excavator. The machine has 5700 Hrs on it, 10' 2" Stick, 28" Pads, Amulet manual thumb, Excellent condition, 70% Undercarriage, Superclean cab and All New Paint. Is there any thing I should especially look at? The machine appears in great condition, 1...
  11. Tommjr

    VIO 50A Mini-Excavator

    2004 VIO 50-A 12,000lb Quick Coupler 2 Buckets (24" Severe Duty, 30" Sand) Hydraulic Thumb Cab w/ Heat 650 Hrs
  12. Tommjr

    More Power Possible?

    I Have a 98' IH 4900 w/ DT466E Motor (200 H.P.) How do I get more power out of it? I tried asking the dealer about this and all I got was a "shoulder shrug". Do I need a bigger turbo, bigger injectors? I've read somewhere that the DT466E Engine is one of the most used engines when...
  13. Tommjr

    Gcvwr?

    I have a 98' IH 4900 S/A w/ a DT466E (200 H.P.) Engine and a 5 Speed Trans. Question is, it has a 25,500 lb GVWR, but what is the GCVWR? I looked at the IH website and came up with nothing! Any help would be great. Oh yeah, I just bought a 02' 650H LGP John Deere Dozer w/o...
  14. Tommjr

    Basement Question!

    I have the opportunity to bid a development of a 100+ Single Family Homes. The question is, Does anyone out there give a significant discount for mass excavation? The average basement here W/ tracking pad is about $5500.00 How much of a discount? If any? How much are basements in...
  15. Tommjr

    What Machine?

    Going to be purchasing a new 36,000 lb Excavator. Which One? Why? Any Input?
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