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Recent content by Kenskip1

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    Making Profits Mini Excavator.

    Thank you for asking. Health issues brought this to a screeching haunt. Leaking valve in my heart. If it doesn't improve shortly surgery may be implemented. Left ventricle is leaking blood back into the heart. Add this to my issues, CKD Stage 3. The funny thing is that I feel fine however, I...
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    Cat 3000 Hour Code

    Not to change the topic, however all this information has me wondering about "ready for this" diesel marine applications also diesel locomotives using DEF.
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    Now Just Suppose

    Well, to sum it up. first of all I happen to agree with 85% of the suggestions. Let me vent a bit. I had spinal surgery in 1990.Declaired totally disabled buy SSA doctor. However I found that working out helped my condition. I left NY because the cold winters hurt my back and was taking pane...
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    Now Just Suppose

    Well here is a site that has a successful business running his Kubota U17. He had quadruple bypass surgery and had to leave his other business and bought the Kubota. Anyway "Marty" has his hands full with jobs running his mini excavator. BTW he is in California. https://www.youtube.com/@8978Marty
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    Now Just Suppose

    OK. News flash. Unless I win the lottery I will be purchasing a used machine. However I am very leery about the financing options. First off my credit score is in the excellent range. So this is not a problem. My local Deere dealer's interest rate is 4.8%. I will assume that my credit score will...
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    Now Just Suppose

    Peter, thanks for raining on my charcoal. The hurdle that I am facing is a lack of resources plane and simple. Yes I agree with your post however with my miniscule income this may not happen. With interest rates as they are. As I had mentioned that I am now 68 years and feel great. Had prostate...
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    Now Just Suppose

    KSSS: Thanks for the words of wisdom. I like to keep things in my "safe zone". As to the F150 it has the 4.2 liter but it runs well. I have used it to pull a trailer with 4 5.5 foot round bales and it had no problem. However this was back when I lived in Texas. Here we have hills, not mountains...
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    Now Just Suppose

    Keith, Yes I agree with Peter to a point. As to moving to a larger machine well, this could put me in a bind. My 1/2 ton F150 is going to do the pulling and anything over 4K could put a strain on the drivetrain. And transmission repair is not cheap. Thanks Ken
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    Now Just Suppose

    Peter, Thanks for the information however if purchasing a used machine what guarantee do I have that something will not go wrong with it? Other work will include planting trees, culverts, drainage, shrub removal, digging for placing under ground power. I simply do not wish to have to worry about...
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    Now Just Suppose

    Someone decided to purchase a new 4ooolb mini excavator. So now there sights are figuring costs of insurance, financing, ext. Could someone suggest a hourly rate to charge for the machine and operator? I have not as of yet pulled the trigger however the financial portion or "loan" has been...
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    Bobcat 325 mini excavator no fuel no start

    I hate to ask this but when was the last time you drained the water out of the fuel system ?
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    Regen/DEF

    Ok, I was wondering about what harmful exhaust fumes are generated when your machine goes into the "Regen" mode and using the DEf fluid. This cannot be healthful for the environment, plants trees ext.
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    Engine Oil

    I had a thought the other day, and I have been wondering about this. Does anyone use full synthetic engine oil in there equipment? With the cost of it so high, I was wondering if the benefits of using the full synthetic engine oil is it worth the cost over conventional motor oil. What does the...
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    Sany

    A local contractor bought a Sany 35 I believe. More of them are showing up on youtube.
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    Isuzu 4jb1 oil pressure (starts 60-70psi, gradually drops to 20psi)

    Sir, From your description I would simply go ahead and run it. Any blow buy when removing the oil filler cap when hot? I would get the temperature and oil pressure gauges fixed so you are able to monitor the engines vitals.
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