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    Kubota KX41-3 1000 hour report

    No - A/C isn't an option on these machines, wish it was!!
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    I know its not rocket science...but bucket teeth

    May sound like a silly question but have you tried using a narrower bucket with teeth on when pulling out roots? In theory the teeth on the narrower bucket will have more force applied through them, therefore cutting through the tap roots easier and applying more pressure to the main root...
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    footter pics

    Very nice work - certainly wasn't an easy one!!
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    $ per hour

    The phone went through a busy spell but not a massive amount has come of it yet!! I think the problem is the increasing cost of all the ancillary services that goes with earthmoving such as muck away - these all are getting more and more expensive which just makes the whole job seem less...
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    $ per hour

    Hi, Long time no see!! (I think the last time we spoke was during the heavy snow) I would of thought that you are experiencing a temporary blip, as you seemed to be quite busy during the worst of the recession? Would you agree with that? The problem with moving is a lack of regular...
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    new to mini-x's, Have a few questions for you professional's

    That boom setup in the picture is known here in the UK as a knuckle boom - as previously mentioned they can get a lot of play in them after a few years of use (abuse??!!) plus You tend to pay more for them as they cost a lot more to buy in the first place so if you don't need one then look for a...
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    Hydraulic valve leaking , Pel Job EB12.4. What to do?

    One problem solved and another comes along - Sorry to hear this frodes. I would of thought that the jerkiness could be normal on a cable controlled machine like yours but I have never driven the non servo EB12.4 only the servo controlled version so I can't really say. Are the levers stiff...
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    $ per hour

    Jarod - I have the exact same setup you are talking about. A K008-3 and KX41-3 complete with tracked high lift dumpers to match each machine. I had no contacts in the area so had to start from scratch with advertising e.t.c - it still is one of my biggest costs though. The recession...
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    New engine for my Pel Job EB 12.4 ?

    Nice one
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    New engine for my Pel Job EB 12.4 ?

    Sounds good plus it started nice and promptly. Have you managed to fix the hour clock? if you have then at least you can ensure this one is maintained properly!!
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    New engine for my Pel Job EB 12.4 ?

    Glad things are getting moving for you. Notice the original pel-job orange paint in the engine bay!!
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    Help with a Bobcat 430...

    Thanks for keeping us updated. Heres hoping for many more trouble free hours of excavating.
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    Final drive problems for a Pel Job Eb12

    I believe it is recommended that hydraulic oil is changed every 1000 hours. I change the final drive oil every 250 hours when the engine oil is changed e.t.c
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    Replacement Rubber Tracks

    Fair point - although if you do a lot of domestic work the steels can cause a bit of damage to drives/roads e.t.c plus the steel tracks add at least 100KG onto the weight of a machine so if anybody has a weight limit to get under bear that in mind!!
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    IHI 28N 2 Speed Solenoid Problem

    Well done. Amazing that something so small can stop these machines working properly.
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    Opinions on a Volvo ECR88.

    Nice. Looking forward to seeing the pics.
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    Lubrication Related Failure???

    Such small parts providing so much power!! The previous owner(s) may have tried to do a lot of turning whilst in 'high speed' mode which as we know the machines don't like hence putting the splines under a lot of pressure.
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    IHI 28N 2 Speed Solenoid Problem

    So what/how does the swash plate alter the speed of the track motor? But basically what your saying is that 2 speed drive is activated by moving the swash plate in the track motor as opposed to pumping more oil to the track motor from the hydraulics.....
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    Volvo ec35 hydrallic problem???????????

    Weird how some movements bring it on!!
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    This can't be good for it!

    Really!! where?? As they say "nothing drives like a hire machine"
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