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Recent content by Jfarris

  1. J

    623F Chains, Flights & Sprockets

    It’s time to replace everything and was wondering if anyone knows the cheapest/best option for aftermarket
  2. J

    Case CX55B

    Filters were clean and fuel pump is changed out and working efficiently. Ill try blowing the line out. I had that happen on a bobcat years ago. Thanks for the replies!
  3. J

    289C Parking Brake Issue

    It could be the seat safety sensor going out, parking brake switch or the electrical board gets a burned out connection. I’ve had all these problems on my 277B
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    Case CX55B

    Excavator is not wanting to start. I’ve changed fuel filters and pump. It turns over a very long time and will finally start. Runs rough then dies as soon as you want to start using it. Every once in a while you can idle all the way up and you’ll be able to put it to work. It’ll be fine until it...
  5. J

    Cat 289D Loosing Drive Power

    I have a 289D that will loose drive/steer power.( Just move very slowly and won't turn) It will do it, then go away for a few minutes, then do it again. Any ideas on what could be causing it?
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    299 D2 loader arms flexing

    My 289D arms twist way more than my 277B ever did. Hopefully Cat has figured the flex into the engineering on them, since they're obviously trying to save money on manufacturing by looking at the design.
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    Level-Best ParaLevel 84"

    I have a lightly used very well taken care of Level-Best ParaLevel Grading Box for sale. It has the elevation & slope setup, that includes tilt attach (for slope control) and elevation hydraulics. There's currently a Topcon slope box and junction box mounted to it. I utilized Topcon Laser/GPS...
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    Level Best Para Level

    If anyone is looking for a Level Best attachment I've grown out of mine. It's setup with a Topcon junction box/slope sensor already mounted. It's in excellent condition. Email for inquiries FarrisGrading@aol.com
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    Cat 289D w/ Level Best GPS-For HIRE

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    Cat 289D w/ Level Best GPS-For HIRE

    I'm wanting to get out of California. I've invested quite a bit of money into this setup, and the capabilities of this setup are game changing. I'm hoping that this setup will help me get work out of the comunist state that have grown up in. I own (4) skid steers with almost every attachment...
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    Level Best Para Level

    Not sure if the investment would pay for itself in the one project, but depending on how you would normally grade the site, it should almost double your daily production. Definitely go with the dual grade though.
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    Level Best Para Level

    I already had most of the Topcon equipment I needed. I found a used Level-Best after searching for over a year. With the purchase of the box and the additional machine control equipment I have about $25K in it. If your patient on the investment return, it will make you money.
  13. J

    Level Best Para Level

    I'm getting $150/HR operated for Cat 289D, 84" Level-Best with Topcon Machine Control.
  14. J

    Tech Question D5G XL

    PM sent. Thanks again
  15. J

    Tech Question D5G XL

    Yes that sounds like something I can handle. Can you explain further what I need to do?
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