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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    The solar panel to maintain the batteries is a pretty good idea. I just ran across a small one that I took out of service that’s probably about the right size. I seam to be forever jump starting stuff with dead batteries around here. I’m liking the idea of re- using the Hydralic fluid as...
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    . I didn’t specifically check for 360 but it seamed to go all the way around. I’m not sure yet but I think this has 4-71 Detroit. It seams longer then the 3-71 in my Lima and I’d thought I Counter 4 exhaust ports.
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    Definitely an expense not an investment. This fits in with my with my other heavy metal projects; 1944 k series Cat 12; mostly functional 1931 cat 10; retirement project 1949 Lima drag line; thats a real project. Ford 800; works pretty good. as compared to runners like my; Komatsu D20 Case 580 K
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    WD. That certainly in the plan. First I need to get this home. I’m meeting with a low boy referred from a friend this week. Matching it up with a back haul will probably make it three weeks before it’s at my place. On the short list in no particular order); R&r the fuel tank and have it...
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    It’s going to be more of a hobby piece then anything. I have a few projects that can benefit from this size machine. I have a few 4’x60’ culverts to put in and my wife wants a pond. I have a couple of old Cats and a backhoe but the culvert job a bit larger then comfortable for the backhoe...
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    Yes Went to see this yesterday. It’s definitely a 550. runs good. The Detroit actually doesn’t smoke (and yes there is oil in it). I couldn’t hear any bad noises from the pumps and such. The worst thing appears to be the bucket but that’s just welding. I think this may actually real...
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    Q re Warner Swasey Hopto excavator

    I am considering buying a vintage Hopto excavator by made by Warner Swasey. It looks to be in pretty good shape and it is functional. For your information I have determined that “hopto” is an acronym for hydraulically operated power takeoff. I guess in the early days of excavators having...
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