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Recent content by MH110

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    Trailer too narrow?

    thanks! I ended up ordering a Diamond C HDT trailer
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    Trailer too narrow?

    Hi All, i’ve narrowed down my medium duty trailer search to a diamond C HDT 20k tilt trailer, but I wanted to get some input on the inner width between fenders. The standard width between fenders is 82”, no problem, our widest skid steer is 77-78” wide. I really want the disc hydraulic brakes...
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    8 ton excavator

    When I did the comparison here, the CAT308 was within a couple thousand of the Tak TB290, so I think something must be off with the pricing. What were you quoted? I can look at mine from a year ago and compare.
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    8 ton excavator

    Keep your 420, those are awesome machines. That's nonsense about financing for more than 4 years. We financed for 5 years because it made more sense and the interest rate is only about 1% vs 0% for 4 years. Thanks to the Trump administration tax cuts, you can deduct the entire cost of the...
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    Anyone using the CAT306CR?

    I’ve only tried stick steer in one machine, it was a 323 exc, it was so nice moving it across the jobsite. Are your pedals adjustable? I’ve had 303 and 305’s, but both were OROPS, so limitless leg room, especially with your feet up on the bars lol. Not sure how old your machine is, but maybe...
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    Anyone using the CAT306CR?

    I don’t have any time on the C-series CAT machines, but the new D-series have adjustable sensitivity settings. I had some experience on several bobcat machines but never really took to the controls and I really didn’t trust myself on the pedals! We have an old John Deere 110 TLB, everything is...
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    Anyone using the CAT306CR?

    We were looking at a CAT305.5, but then this thing came along and I am impressed by the features, but zero stick time. I think its bad@$$ that you could put a 4n1 where the front blade goes...obviously you're not going to be loading any trucks with the XTC part, but I can think of several jobs...
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    Questions for guys using the LR 60 on their excavator

    Get the LR60W and the RD20 wireless remote, you won't regret it, especially when using the swing boom where you can't see the LR60 anymore. This setup paid for itself in ONE JOB and then some. Don't forget the magnetic mount too, that takes some playing with as many of the newer ex's have so...
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    CAT D series Skid/CTL Dusty Overheat Issues

    Does anyone use their CAT d series skid steer or CTL’s in an extreme dusty environment for long periods of time? We have been mowing in pretty dusty environments, sometimes large fields, and the rear grill and AC condenser gets clogged very quickly, does anyone experience the same? If we don’t...
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    Cat 259d or 289d Deere 323e

    I've spent a lot of time in a rental CAT259 on multiple occasions. I was doing some brush clearing on a slope, I backed up a pretty steep hill with the mower off and nearly stalled the motor, so based on that information, wouldn't the 289 stall sooner due to it being heavier or are the...
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    Bobcat E85 vs JD 75/85G vs CASE vs CAT 307/308

    I think I have the younger cousin of that trailer, its a GN power tilt-bed 24k GVWR, 24' long, 14ply. A 308E2 with the long stick, and steel tracks with rubber pads, looks like it will come in at around 19.5k which is about the max my trailer should legally tow. I listed the dealers in order...
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    Bobcat E85 vs JD 75/85G vs CASE vs CAT 307/308

    This model keeps being mentioned, so I'm really going to have to give it some careful consideration. I like the dual piston swing boom, one of the few that offer and angle blade with float and it looks to have a decent amount of power. Hopefully I can find a dealer that will rent one out to me...
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    Bobcat E85 vs JD 75/85G vs CASE vs CAT 307/308

    Hi all, I haven't found a lot of peer reviews of the below big Mini-ex's, so I thought I'd poll to see what other folks' experiences with similar machines. I was all set to order a new JD 310SL when I really started crunching specs and more importantly, usage and found that my small business...
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