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    How do you transport your 45-50 size mini

    I have a F350 and pull a 304.5 without any problems my combined weight is below 26k. The problem I have had in the past is the transmission, I recommend a manual and a trailer with good brakes, it's not hard to get things going it's just making sure you can stop them when you need to. The hitch...
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    right size of excavator for septic tank replacement

    One of the things that we do when replacing a septic tank is to dig out to the 1st d-box and check out the drain field. Do this while the septic pumper is there, or before if the tank level allows and have the pumper pump out any sludge in the box.If the line is cast iron replace the line...
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    Kenworth dump truck.

    Nice looking truck. I have a KW T600. Not sure if they turn same, but the t600 turns fairly sharpe. We do alot of work in the city and it does ok. Alot depends on the overall wheel base. We have a 17' bed on ours.
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    Is this a good deal (Hino)

    I have a Intl 4700 with a 26k gvw. No cdl required until 26001gvw, in Oregon. It has air brakes and a DT466. This is what I will be converting my fleet to.You can buy these trucks used all day long for $20k. Mine is a 2001 had 70k miles on it and I paid $20k for it. The 19k gvw trucks will have...
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    Is this a good deal (Hino)

    I have a 2005 Hino and I would not buy another. The parts are expensive and the shop I deal with has to air freight almost everything in. I could rant about this local dealer, which is one of the largest on the west coast. But I just won't ever buy from them or another Japanese rig again. :usa I...
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    Kobelco SK115DZ

    We are out of Oregon City, stay in the area mostly. But we all know $$$$$ talks!!!
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    Kobelco SK115DZ

    The price is $37,500.00 with new paint and decals.
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    Kobelco SK115DZ

    Thanks for the feedback. It does have a blade, but no thumb,yet. It's in great shape for a 10 yr old machine. 4000 hrs on it.
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    Kobelco SK115DZ

    Hey I am looking at a 1997 Kobelco Sk115DZ. Does anyone have some feedback on these machines?
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    Liability Insurance

    You might want to talk to you local contractor licensing agency.
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    Tree Removal and Burning

    We burn here all the time. I cleared 20 acres of christmas trees and just pile them into barn sized piles. I had 12 piles going at the some time.
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    Hello everyone

    Thanks for the welcome. :)
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    Hello everyone

    I found this forum while searching around one evening and looks like a good forum. I have been in the excavation business for over 30 years doing everything from demo to septic work. In the little time that I have been lurking I have read alot of good feed back. I look forward to learning more...
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