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    Purchase advice please on Kubota KX040

    that doesn't seem too bad of a price, but id look at a ZERO tail swing not conventional. also look into new ones or other brands that have 0% for 60 or so months.
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    some link belt action

    hey hows things going out there? haven't seen anything in quite a while
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    komatsu d39 won't down shift

    I have a komatsu D39 with 3 gears run by an up and down button on the left lever. It shifts up no problem but won't down shift, with it being around 10 years old i figured the buttons were worn out or corroded so I bought a new one and replaced it with no luck. I haven't really gotten a chance...
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    takeuchi 180fr or 175 owners with coupler please help!

    buying a new coupler probably won't help, you can buy new dog bones that connect the dump/curl cylinder to the coupler. buy longer ones and that will make the bucket curl closer to the stick but you won't be able to dump as far. you could also move the pin to the back hole and that should do the...
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    8 ton excavator advice

    Just trying to get a suggestion as to a 8 ton excavator to buy or options to look for. Also any suggestions or opinions on track types? Im looking at takeuchi, komatsu, link belt, cat and john deere right now. just trying to narrow it down. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.
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    Extend-a-hoe slide lubrication

    I used zep 45 on ours and it worked well. buying waxoyl isn't hard so if you wanted to use that, id go to the store and buy a can. you could also use fluid film, that works great on everything
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    Recovering seat in caterpillar 320c excavator. Maybe new foam? Ideas? See pictures

    I brought one to an upholstery place and they had a special heavy duty material for machine seats that was rated for something like 10,000 sittings and its great. cost about $225 installed. been in there for a few years and still looks new
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    sevice manuals

    hi, does anyone have a service manual for a john deere 450c or a takeuchi tl130? thanks
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    Snow pusher sizes, is 10 feet too big for a takeuchi tl10?

    I have a takeuchi tl10 and i found a good deal on a 10 foot snow pusher for it. i don't plan on using it a lot or for anything specific, more just for cleaning up around apartments or for the driveway at home. has anyone pushed much snow with a 10 foot box on a tracked skid steer without buying...
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    Service Manual Trading Post

    anyone have a takeuchi tl 130 or a john deere 450c manual? Thanks
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    john deere 450G brake pedals won't release

    Im working on a JD 450G, i pulled it into the shop with no problems and serviced it. when i went to back out it starts and runs fine but it won't move. does anyone have a manual for this machine or some suggestions on what to look for? any common issues with this? Thanks, Eric
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    550G LGP 24 in wide tracks

    you could try H and R parts from buffalo ny, they have a good selection of used parts and warehouses in different parts of the country so shipping isn't too bad
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    no power to ignition switch case 1840

    I worked on a 1845 i think it was a while back and it had an inline fuse between the alternator/ battery and ignition switch. thats the only one i know of and it wasn't the problem i was looking for but it gives you something to look for. do you have a parts/ service manual for it?
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    Are all quick attach buckets the same?

    It should, if in doubt measure it. I think all skid steers use the same quick attach size, even some tractors use the same.
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    Tips for job interview?

    Make sure to look professional and that you care, don't show up filthy with torn junk clothes even though its a construction company. Show up early and turn your phone off, not on silent or vibrate. look up the company and find out as much as you can so you know what they do and have a few good...
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