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    Should I buy a Case 440-3 with some corrosion?

    I am guessing that the machine was used to move snow and got drenched in snow containing Mag Cloride or Salt. The 440 itself is one of my all time favorite CASE skid steers. Big power, medium frame, two speed and being a Series 3 (must be one of the last ones built) it has pilot controls...
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    Case 440 self leveling problems

    There is nothing wrong with the machine. It will self level going up but it doesn't self level going down, you need to adjust the bucket on your own.
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    Land Clearing Florida advice

    I think your over thinking it, you don't need a stump pulling attachment. You also don't need a 200 size machine to pull stumps, especially in typical Florida soil. I think you are on the right track with a 145 sized machine. I would add Case/Linkbelt to the options. I think these Sumitomo...
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    T250 Sound when turning/moving under load

    Every T-XXX that I have been around does that. If not without load, certainly with it. It always sounded to me like it the hyd. were going over relief.
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    Topcon laser on bobcat grader

    I just brought one of these home. We are putting 3D on it, Topcon according to the OEM seems to have the best system for this, so that is what we are going with, using a total station. We will put it on the Minitour.
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    Newbie buying used Cat Excavator - Opinions, Recommendations ?

    I would consider a long term rental and see if it makes sense. I have no idea how the money works on this, and I have no idea what this is " and turn it into a Silvopasture/Agroforest. I have 15 Scottish Highland cattle that I plan to locate on this land (Northern Michigan)". Your taking a...
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    Cat 246 - what year for bad oil pumps

    It can happen to any machine, but it happens a lot more with these machines, than any SSL I can think of. Those engines are expensive, and cost way more than the value of the machine. The fact that it doesn't get many hours makes it even worse in my mind. If the engine lets go, your just...
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    The advantage is, at least in theory is that you can do more with one operator. Given the difficulty in finding enough help, I think this machine could help in that area. It can do more and so allow for fewer machines on the job and so less mobilization and allowing other machines (assuming...
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    Looking at Mecalac 6MCR - what to look for?

    Meclac showed up at Conex two shows ago, and have been building a dealership network here in the US, they are from France. I watched the demo they put on and they are pretty impressive. There certainly is a lot going on with these machines, but if the productivity is significant enough it...
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    Advice

    How effective a post hole auger running at 16 gpm depends on soil conditions. Easy digging and sub 2' augers it would probably fine. However if the aux flow on the mini ex is running a thumb also, the psi will be turned down to allow the thumb to give to the bucket curl. Again if the soil...
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    My path to 3D machine control

    So it has been painfully obvious to me over the last couple years that 3D is important. It is nearly impossible to compete with the competition who has 3D/GPS machine control on many projects. Several times this year on bids, the spec calls for GPS equipment to be incorporated on the project...
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    John Deere 333G backup camera

    With this list of camera issues just what has shown up here, Deere must be aware of the problem and have an idea what the issue is.
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    Advice on 8 Metric Ton Machine

    A Taki dealer should be able to run the serial number and see what was done to it under warranty. That may give you an idea if the hours are correct. I have run a 308 but it was mostly to checkout the Rototilt. The 290 I have spent time in and they are a digger.
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    Topcon laser on bobcat grader

    So you have a combination of Topcon and Trimble components? That seems really odd. There should be no issue with moisture. As you stated, its impossible to keep an attachment out of the weather, I have never heard of this being necessary.
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    tv370b case

    It is one of those sensors. You might also add the door sensor if you have an enclosed cab. Check the area where the lap bar makes contact with the sensor and clean it off.
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