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    Choosing a telehandler, need some advice

    Well I finally decided on a nice used JLG G9-43A. It is an 04 with 2500 hrs for about $25k. It was that or a similar condition Gradall rear pivot. I decided a machine with the alternate steering selections will be more useful on our sites. It's coming with the tilt carriage which will be handy...
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    Choosing a telehandler, need some advice

    Good to hear these units can go a very long time when cared for. The rock tires are more of a solid tread design with more rubber contacting the road where as the standard ones have a more skid steer type tread design that would bite into the turf or snow better. I see the rock type tires a lot...
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    Choosing a telehandler, need some advice

    Great information, I'm currently choosing between a 2002 Gradall 9000# machine and a 2003 JLG G9-43A. Do I need to be concerned that the Gradall has 4000 hours? The machines appearance is quite good, and has new rock tires. Are the rock type treads poor in snow? That's a bit of a concern too.
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    Choosing a telehandler, need some advice

    Thanks for the reply Barklee, I have not been able to find a decent Gradall for $20K. They are out there but they are a bit rough with higher hours and worn out tires. Thanks for the tip on the Lull brand.
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    Choosing a telehandler, need some advice

    Hi, I'm new to the forum today. I have read some old posts over the last few months to learn about the different attributes of the various brands of telehandlers. I've determined that a 8000# or 9000# machine is suitable for our residential and farm building construction business. I've been...
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    bobcat 773g overheating

    Clean the fins of your hydraulic cooler (I'm assuming bobcat has such a cooler) it sometimes gets full of dirt and oil and the fan cannot draw air past it. If the fluid leak is near the hydraulic fill then it's likely the hydraulic fluid swells up and pressures out the cap. Those caps are...
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    lug nuts got loose

    I had this happen, I ended up re threading the existing studs and re drilled the rim holes a bit larger. Then I drilled a taper with a larger bit and simply bought larger O/S diameter lug nuts. Totally fixed the problem and they seem to stay tight.
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    easiest skid steer to repair

    Hello all, *first post* I've been happy with our 1999 Scat Trak for repairs. The machine is a simple build and fairly good access. This machine is built by Volvo now and wouldn't hesitate to buy a new one due to the roomy cab and easy push on the hand foot controls.
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