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    any one heard of a fox 412-4 ? its a skip loader, built by fox?

    make some money.
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    any one heard of a fox 412-4 ? its a skip loader, built by fox?

    This is most detail I can find on entire internet. Really weird. So used to millions of pages of results on everything. Thanks for the responses everyone.
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    any one heard of a fox 412-4 ? its a skip loader, built by fox?

    Here's what it looks like. A low clearance, med weight tractor, cat engine, with integrated loader, Gannon 3 point and box.
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    How do we fix the mechanic shortage in America?

    Its all wrong.. the barrier to entry is huge. cost of tools, the knowledge and confidence. it takes many years to understand each type of equipment. The tax on your body is extreme. The reward is not worth the trouble. Seasoned mechanics should be levels above all other 'labor' in terms of...
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    any one heard of a fox 412-4 ? its a skip loader, built by fox?

    I just bought a fox. Ive never heard of it, and the internet is blank. neat skip loader. simple.
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    Simon 32/21 aerial platform mechanics?

    Thank you skata! I went all over that go genie site, never found that section.
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    Simon 32/21 aerial platform mechanics?

    I've got a early 90s Simon 32/21 platform lift with a Diesel engine. The thing will barely move when the platform isn't stowed. Anyone know a resource to find a wiring/ hydraulic schematic? I think the machine must have an auto slow function when the boom is up? I'd like to adjust the relief...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    Conclusion.. still not sure. bought 2x pc75 finals from Alibaba. They we're hard to ignore priced at $600 each with 'free shipping'. The free shipping was a misprint. Cost an additional 800 to ship from china to Tacoma. The port fees cost another 1300 to release from customs. The finals...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    The downside is the machine doesn't have a final anymore.. I've taken these apart before and am in no hurry to get back in there. Like 80 little pins all lined up on these rolly plates that walk the pins around as they shuffle back n forth in sequence. Not just planetary setup. I have no...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    . Yes, Noticed. @Nige - not a hydro expert at all, but I have hard time believing that a shaft seal will fix the leaky motor.. it's got 4k hours of use over many decades. I'm Willing to put it into the worn out file. Then the ring seal/ bearing is 880 from komatsu. Plus whatever other...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    Yep, It's the big seal that's leaking. It's because of the motor though. The motor is pushing hydro oil into gear housing. Surely what took out seal? I've taken these drives apart in past and am not really considering that as an option. The parts from komatsu are so expensive.. doesn't...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    The big ring bearing from komatsu is more than cost of whole chinese unit for 1. I'm sure the 'kit', if one exists would cost much more.. also, not really looking for a $2k puzzle box to play with. Am not a very good machinist.. I'm quite sure I could easily overlook a fit that's not right...
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    Aftermarket Final drives .. Alibaba or 'u s' aftermarket?

    Looking at replacing a leaky final on a PC 75uu. Pricing on Alibaba hard to ignore.. Anyone familiar with the industry? The us suppliers selling the Chinese aftermarket ones? Is there a reason to fear Alibaba? I see some us sites offer lifetime warranty. Kinda tempting? Price from China...
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    Layton drag box pavers

    It has the tire rollers on the hopper, so I figured if i could tighten the hopper against the tires it would stay square with the truck.. most of the weight hangs off the tail gate. Then it has a bunch of tires under the hopper. Reason im considering this is the wheel arms are all mangled, so...
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    Layton drag box pavers

    Have an old Layton drag box paver, Im curious if I can modify the wheel locks to work with the pintle hitch rather than riding on the wheels? All our trucks have aluminum wheels and I'm not really wanting to put these rollers in them. Better to just get the plastic wheels? Seems pretty easy...
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