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    955 cat fluid change

    I guess the short definition would be “jack of all trades”.
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    Bomag BW172D

    I will make an effort to get the serial number. I have not followed the hydraulic lines off the valve, but I can do that as soon as the rain quits. Thanks for the help!
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    Bomag BW172D

    Not even close to mine. Mine has a rotating valve on the left front firewall that works the parking brake. I appreciate your input and time!
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    Homage BW172D

    Should say Bomag!
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    Bomag BW172D

    I have owned this compactor for a few years now, and the parking brake valve does nothing. Turned on or off, the machine moves easily.....not really safe, certainly not convenient.....anyone have any machine specific info that will help?
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    Homage BW172D

    I have owned this compactor for a few years now, and the parking brake valve does nothing. Turned on or off, the machine moves easily.....not really safe, certainly not convenient.....anyone have any machine specific info that will help?
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    Earthwork 3D Takeoff/Estimating Software

    Insite, not onsite
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    Earthwork 3D Takeoff/Estimating Software

    Onsite Software.... it's the best! Been using it since the late 80's.....user friendly, and great tech support 24-7.
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    Con expo

    I'll be there again ..think I'm staying in New Your, New Youk
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    Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper--Gutter Broom Problem

    Maybe we can loosen the set screw and remove the outter hub, somehow. If I'd guess, we'll probably find the key broken. Might be a relatively easy fix........we can hope! Thanks for the insight, guys!
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    Good day, Sir. Hope all's well in Alabama! Tell your honey that I said hello. Don

    Good day, Sir. Hope all's well in Alabama! Tell your honey that I said hello. Don
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    Earthwork & Utility Estimating Software

    I have been in the excavating business since 1971 ( not quite as old as dirt, but working on it). In the early 1980s, I beta tested Insite software, and had some input into it's development. Aside from that, I have absolutely nothing to do with the In-site Software Company. Now for the...
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    Looking for Bomag BW172D operators manual

    Does anyone know where I can get an operators manual for a BW172D single drum vibratory roller? I bought the machine today and will pick it up this weekend. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks Don
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    Equipment Movers Pittsburgh Area

    Question on a question What area of Pittsburgh are you or your projects located in? If you give me more details, I'm sure that I can find someone relatively local for you. If you have smaller stuff (legal width and under 40k#, I may be able to help personally. Don
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    Important Birthday on Friday 17 October

    The smiling moderator from Pittsburgh (or Hopewell, Pa.) has a birthday on Friday, 10-17. Please help me in making his birthday a good one. Happy Birthday Buddy! Your Brother (in thought, anyway) :usa
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