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    tree removal pics

    Thanks for your advice and encouragement Tim. I am going to look at it now and if it passes my initial inspection I'll take an experienced operator or mechanic to check it over before final purchase.
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    tree removal pics

    Any advice on removing a lot of stumps. A tornado came through my property 2 years ago and took down about 1500-2000 mature oak, pine, & hemlock trees. Had a logger come in and remove the fallen timber but left the stumps. Tomorrow I'm looking at a JD690A. My only experience has been with an...
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    M.A. Gammino Construction

    Tilcon, I believe, has some pits up here in Tilton, NH.
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    Average age on the forum

    Hell I must be getting younger, they still call me a Junior Member.
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    Average age on the forum

    Ten years ago I was 48. I'm much younger than that now.
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    Need help finding tire chains

    Where can I find some used tire chains size 29.5 x 29? Sure could use your help as I am new to this. Thank you.
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    Ford 4500

    Can anyone tell me where to find the HP rating of Ford 4500 Diesel 1970? Industrial tractor. I have seen it listed in several publications from 52-67 HP. Seems like there should only be 1 answer, but I cannot find it. Also, same question for a Cat 830 MB. Thank you.
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    Caterpillar 830MB vs. Clark 290M Differences & Questions

    Hi Guys, It has been awhile since this thread was used and I was wondering if anyone has experiences with the CAT 830 MB? I just got one and it is a much bigger and more complicated machine than I have used or maintained. I would appreciated your feedback. Any vets with stories of their use in...
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    Your first piece of equipment owned or operated was?

    Good question...mine is an International 340 crawler with narrow tracks. We have become good friends over the years. Still in daily use around the farm.
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    Cat 627/657 Pic Post

    Great Pics, thanks for sharing.
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    high reach demo pics

    Thanks for the pictures. They are great and inspiring.
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    Cat unloading pictures

    Great pics, thanks for sharing!
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