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Recent content by jhill

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    Swamp Loggers ?

    I agree with One welder. They were trying to get their weekly quota in as soon as possible and the mill wanted the weekly quota divided by 5 and delivered every day. Goodsons contention was he wasn't told he could only deliver so mant loads a day. Jerry
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    Heated Shop Or A Sheet Of Tin ?

    I have a 36 x 40 wood sided building with ceiling insulation and a concrete floor. Built it myself in better times. I Have a tarp I can run down the middle so I can heat it as needed with a torpedo heater. Jerry
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    Michigan Employment Help!

    I am from Michigan. It is really dead right now. I am strugling to keep going as a 2 man company. If they ever get any meaningful stimulis money out it might pep up some.
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    What kind of tractor?

    The engine is a JD engine from either an L tractor or an old pull type combine. The rest looke home made. Deere did not make the chassis. Jerry
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    old wheel dozer, presumed to be a cat

    According to my LaTourneau book it is a model C Tournadozer. A 160 hp Buda was the standard engine and Detroit and Cat were options. Jerry
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    My first stop by the DOT...

    In Michigan you would need a Chauffers license (bottom CDL here) and med card. I got pulled over for first time last year. Had all my paperwork but he said my mud flaps were too short. Got a notice to repair but no fine. Jerry
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    Anybody ever done this?

    Sugar beet company here simply cut the arms in 2 and added 2ft in the middle. Seems to work OK. Jerry
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    old terex

    I grew up about 2 miles from the GM Proving Grounds in Mi. The earthmover testing area was in the corner nearest our house. I can still remember those Jimmys roaring in the distance when I got off the school bus.:eek: Jerry
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    New CDL rules

    I think it is a good idea. Where does a person legally get practice driving a semi or other big truck. You are saying they aren't a driver until they get some experience but are willing to let them drive if they can pass little test. I have a chauffers license, Class C, in some places and all I...
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    Some pics of my current project

    I built a Demo derby track a couple years ago. We dug a trench all the way aroud and piled the dirt on the inside of the trench. WOrked good. It wqas a fun job and the promoter did a good job of promoting my business. Jerry
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    Old Poclain Excavator

    Do a web search. I used Dogpile and found several sources for Poclain manuals including Model 75 Jerry
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    Ultra mini vs. 1.5 ton

    I have a Kubota KXB-2 1.5 ton machine. I bought it used for $9000 with !200 hrs on it. I have put about 400 hrs on it without problem. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Plenty of power. It is less than 4 ft wide so I can get in tight places. You need to be careful about what you are...
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    So, what about them Steiger tractors??

    The Stieger was the forefather of the current Case - IH 4 wheelers. They were used on pans and other construction equip. Do a Google search and you will find a website with a good history of Stieger.
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    Jury Duty = Lost Job

    I agree with PSDF350. I'll bet a call to the court would get a return call from the judge to your bosses pointing out the error of their ways. Jerry
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    Who uses a skid steer only at home?

    My JD skidsteer has several pressure sensors that are tied into the fuel cut off switch. These are hydraulic feed pressure, system pressure and others. If they sense low pressure they shut off the fuel to prevent system damage. Recently 1 went bad causing the machine to shut down after a...
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