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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    We have a Cat 236B2 machine we're using on 14 acres and can't imagine how anyone could live without one! We use it for just about everything other than mowing.......the wife seems to think its not "turf friendly" heh :rolleyes:
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    union operator ?

    Most senior guys on a union site are in the hoes. Best bet if you get in is to do your best on everything they put you on and if they like your work in the machine they may make other arrangements.That's what sucks on a union site is seniority is everything most the time. You will run into...
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    Steel mill heavy equipment

    I know alot of the steel mills and services are pretty touchy when it comes to photos/videos of their operations. That last DustBoss video was filmed at one of our sites. Those machines are great up until the weather hits freezing.
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    Using skids on slopes mowing; max angles?

    Rep said they don't recommend more then 3:1 with the track machines. He said they will do more but the engine will starve for oil and smoke it. The newer series 3 machines have a redesigned pick-up and oiling system to help prevent that. With that said, I know what I'm looking at.
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    Using skids on slopes mowing; max angles?

    Even a 3-1 would be super uncomfortable. The one we tried was less then that. I'll have to get with a rep and see what the max angel without starving it would be. I'm not comparing the wheeled machine to a track machine. I'd just like to know if a CTL would out perform the tractor with a brush...
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    Using skids on slopes mowing; max angles?

    Well there are several places we would use it. One is a condo complex which is pretty small but has close to 45 deg angles around the edge of the property. Some of the others are mostly flat but wet in places where we have lost a wheeled skid already. All are under 3 acres. We have done a few...
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    Using skids on slopes mowing; max angles?

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with skid steers on slopes mowing or working in general? We would like to replace our compact tractor with a tracked skid with brush mower to open up our options. Obvious concern would be how steep of angle is to steep for the machine. I would say...
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    Wonder if anything showed up? That would be awesome if it was a factory Komatsu part no. to order. Here is a pic from the other night when we had some freezing rain. Bad enough its dark even worse when its raining; but when it freezes to to that makes things all that much better!:Banghead
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    Hey thanks Doc! You saved me once already. If you could let me know either way that would be great!
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    Nope, no Mercedes here. If they are around they are very rare in my area. I have never seen one other then TV or Magazines. I was raised with the mind set that Mercedes were always high end stuff (auto wise atleast); so when I hear your school bus was a Mercedes I don't even wanna discuss what...
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    Great, thanks for the input guys! I may contact ACME this week, thanks ATCO. If they offer services I may be able to send out a pair and have them modify them or custom make one the same size. :)
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    I was hoping you guys in WA, WI, Canada might already have this one figured out! We are already running 24/12 volt converter boxes in them for the radio equipment perhaps I could tap into that if the load isn't to much. I'll keep searching for the elements. I've run a few of the new "F"...
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    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    We are running a few Komatsu 325/456 haul trucks year around and would like to install heated mirrors. Problem is I can't find a large heated convex mirror. Anyone know of any other brands that may have them factory that could be retro fitted or a kit to convert what we have? I would even be...
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    Question about foam-filled tires?

    Thats got to be pricey. We are working out of a scrap yard this year running Komatsu 325's and 465's. Foam filling those are not an option and nothing will kill your profit faster then flat tires every other day! We've had some success using a magnet crane then keeping the roads clean with a...
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    Komatsu 325 Haul Truck Trouble Code Question

    HD325-7 is what we have.
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