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    Bobcat pneumatic breaker for post driver

    I don't know if either of those options will work. I have a Danuser T post driver that will also drive up to 2 7/8" oilfield pipe. It won't start driving until if feels some pressure from the Tpost or pipe, meaning you have to have someone on the ground holding the post and you set down on the...
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    Completely new at this :/

    Thanks for the introduction and glad to have you on board. This is really an outstanding group of individuals that give an unbelievable amount of help, guidance, and support to those that genuinely want to learn. The only thing to add to what others have already said that hasn't been mentioned...
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    New backhoe owner

    Like others have said, best case scenario, you are just trying to climb a hill in too high of a gear. Worst case scenario you have a burnt up torque converter. The service manual will tell you how to do a stall test to diagnose the torque converter. Here is the jist of it:
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    Relays for a 580 case super l extendahoe

    If you can post this in the Tractor/Loader/Backhoe forum, you will probably get a quick response. I have a 590 Super L and this is from the parts book. Probably the same part number for that, but you should check for yourself. I am pretty sure the parts book for that backhoe is available online...
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    Case 1998 570xlt skiploader

    I don't know for certain, but I highly doubt it was ever an option. The skip loaders are built so heavy back there, I think it would be a real pain to use. I have seen Case 480LL with PTO's. You can buy a real decent tractor such as a MF230 or 245 that will run a brush hog all day long for...
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    Used Equipment Purchases / Taxed?

    Here in Oklahoma, private seller to private buyer, no tax. You can also buy from a business or dealer if that seller is in another state AND it is delivered by them or a 3rd party, they don't charge sales tax in that state. If you drive to pick it up in person, you pay that state's sales tax. I...
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    450g slow starting

    To answer your original question about if slow starting is a characteristic of this engine, no it is not. I have a 1989 550G. Even after sitting for weeks, it starts right up with just a bump of the key.
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    Looking for Suggestions on Used Skid Steer

    I've been very happy with my Bobcat S250. 2008 model, currently has about 1600 hrs on it. Joystick controls. I wanted wheels instead of tires because of all the rocks I have on my place and I also travel pretty good distances with it, like 1.5 miles. A lot of times it gets used as more of a...
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    What can I do with old Diesel Fuel?

    I agree with the other posts that your fuel is probably fine, but to answer your original question about other uses for old fuel - I use it in my drip torch for control burning and starting brush piles. Sometimes I use old motor oil for this as well. 60/40 gas to diesel or about 70/30 gas to oil...
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    580k earth auger options

    That is pretty cool. I've never seen a Case factory setup like that.
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    580k earth auger options

    My backhoe doesn't have any aux hyd valves so I'm not familiar with how they work, but I can't imagine they don't already have some valve there. Like you said, they run jackhammers and chainsaws off of them, and those aren't just running all the time while the backhoe's engine is running. If the...
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    580k earth auger options

    I would just buy a skid steer auger and then figure out how to attach the head to the backhoe. 26gpm is probably about right for most of those. Mine is a low/standard flow auger and my skid steer easily does 25gpm+ on the standard flow setting. It has drilled everything I have asked it to. I...
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    EROPS vs OROPS

    Weather is probably the biggest driver, but how you work plays a part in it as well. I mostly work by myself so that means every time I need to get out to open a gate, hook up a chain, etc. I am hopping off the machine. My backhoe is open cab and it suits me just fine. My bobcat has a cab, but I...
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    John Deere 550G won't move

    @willsterman I am glad you got it fixed and 12 years later still no problems! LOL. I also have a JD 550G and had this same issue. I changed the filter and oil, but what I think the real problem was was that the suction hose had become very stiff and was sucking air. I changed it out at the same...
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    Asphalt millings

    The asphalt millings have held up better than any of the different crusher runs I have laid out on our ranch roads, but they still washout on the steep hills. I have got most of the drainage worked out now so it is a lot better than it used to be. Asphalt millings are very hard to find around...
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