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    my truck pics

    Boy, there is some nice rigs here. almost embarrassed to post my first dump truck. Just got it last sat. Nothing fancy, but will get me started. Needs a lot of TLC. Former city truck.
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    Structural moving

    yeah, I here you loud and clear. looks like you have a good handle on things. Keep them pics coming. I love moving stuff. Maybe not as much as dirt, but very close!!
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    Structural moving

    Yeah, I dont recall what the yellow mack was. It was borrowed for that particular job. I think it was a B-83. The old man always had 1 Mack around the jobsite. They proved to be the workhorse of the out fit. I like moving stuff as well. What I dont like is working with family. I have...
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    Structural moving

    hows this?
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    Advice on truck I am looking at

    I need to mention that it started fairly hard and smoked bad at first then mellowed out. The owner blaims it on setting for a year. I read that the injectors had a problem leaking but, was a fairly straight forward fix with the knowledge and proper tools.
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    Advice on truck I am looking at

    Yeah, I have been doing a lot of research as of late about this engine. I have everything from each end of the spectrum. From very good to very bad. I think a lot of it has to do with operator and maintenance as with any other engine out there. I think it is a crap shoot and I am swaying...
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    Advice on truck I am looking at

    Oh come on, I know there is more wisdom out there!
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    Advice on truck I am looking at

    Yeah, it is a tandum dump truck
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    Advice on truck I am looking at

    Hey guys, Have not been around awhile, good to be back. Hey, I am looking at buying a 1992 Chevy Top Kick with 3116 Cat motor. I know this is not a power house but, the truck has only 126k miles on it. It is a former city truck and is in pretty good shape. The price is VERY good.:D A...
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    New(to me) Midsize Excavator Komatsu PC40

    watcha packing there, a glock? Cant tell. I hear ya brother, the way things are nowdays, I pack everywhere I go as well. Have a S/W sigma .40ve. Unless knee deep in the trenches, then it just gets in the way, but for the most part its with me. Do you have CCW permit or just open carry...
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    Your first piece of equipment owned or operated was?

    977 track loader. Was 13 yrs old and got to push down my first house. WAY COOL! First machine to learn on full time was 743 melroe bobcat. Great little machine. I dont own any machines yet, but have 2 trailers if that counts. 14' gooseneck dump trailer and 30 ft 12 ton equipment hauler.
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    2007 PJ Dump trailer for sale

    14' Gooseneck 6yd dump trailer for sale. This is a sweet trailer that has been very well maintained. The paint inside the box is barely worn off. I need to fund the purchase of a dump truck. Also included are the 2' sideboards doubling the capacity if hauling light material such as...
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    New to me trailer

    Just thought I would share pics of a trailer I bought at an auction. It is a HAULIN made trailer. It was used to haul lumber and trusses. It has 2 12k axels, air brakes and electric over hydraulic tilt bed. I am in the process of cleaning her up. Remove all rollers and then paint her up...
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    Genie 34/19 TMZ Lift for sale

    Hey guys, We have this lift for sale. Bought it for a job and have not used it since. New batteries, seviced. Works good. Call 719-240-2091 or pm me for info. Thanks, Bill
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    cab or no cab

    When I was growing up, my step dad always had old junk all the time. Now, Older equipment has its place when it is properly maintained, but this crap was not. I just thought thats how it was. Then I got in the real world and worked for contractors who bought, maintained, and took pride in...
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