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    Does anyone have experience with hybrid tracks

    I have a pc60. I am looking at converting to hybrid tracks. My current rubber are getting old and I'm starting more demo jobs. They seem like a good Idea, just curious how they carry over and how the pads last. Any specific brand you have used?
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    Belt squeal at high RPM

    There is a cogged type now. Im going to replace it with a new oem belt
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    Belt squeal at high RPM

    I looked up the belt, it requires a 39". Im checking it today. Im also replacing the alternator later today. The belt spins the a fan and alternator. I will crank them by hand also to check for drag i assume.
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    Belt squeal at high RPM

    Implying that the belt may be to loose? The alternator is all the way out, so maybe the belt is stretched. Maybe a new one is in order
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    Belt squeal at high RPM

    I just bought a used ASV RC50. The belt starts to squeal at about 75% throttle and gets worse at 100%. Any thoughts? New belt, pulley wearing out, any suggestions would be helpful. Im not a mechanic BTW, but I am trying to fix my own stuff lately. I figure I should learn how sooner or later.
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    Advice on machine choice ASV

    Never mind I bought the RC50. Its a little small, theirs always room for bigger.
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    ASV RC vs SR model

    I read that a out the attachment plate in another thread, i didnt think it was true. Thanks
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    Advice on machine choice ASV

    Im looking at a SR 80 and an RC 50 ASV. I understand they are much different in size and power. Im looking to start more demo and excavating, currently most business comes from lifting up homes and digging out underneath to add basements. A smaller machine is great for that scenario, but could...
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    ASV RC vs SR model

    Thats the answer i was looking for. Its much appreciated. Do you have an input on the attachment comment i read. Im sure their universal like others
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    ASV RC vs SR model

    What is the difference between the SR and RC. I am looking at a RC 85 and a SR80. I see the Spec differences on ritchie specs, but what are the ones i can't see. Different track systems? Also i read ASV's will only take ASV attachments. Is this true
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    Demo bid lost, help me out

    Thank you for verifying my suspicions. You know the homeowner was telling me "well he can probably do it cheaper because hes set up for it". Referencing me not having my own dump truck. The way i see it was even if i did, i would still charge the same or else im running my truck for free, which...
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    Demo bid lost, help me out

    Thought I replied last night. So even if the homeowner pulls the permits, I am still liable for contamination?
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    Demo bid lost, help me out

    or 270 for 15 yrs can, for concrete. Which is obviously more expensive.
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    Demo bid lost, help me out

    I was leaving permits up to him and in my contract I made sure to alleviate myself from all liability from contamination, asbestos, lead, fuel, etc... Leaving the well, just capping the lines for re use in the future. I contract all my trucking, its $11/yrd of hard fill and can the rest, 40yrd...
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    Demo bid lost, help me out

    Im not beating myself up by any means. I am just curious if my pricing sounded to high. The company that beat me is a larger excavation company, but with the price of trucking it seems like he would be working for peanuts. I could be wrong, but this was my first demo bid. Definatley not my first...
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