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    2001 CAT 304.5 mini excavator

    Are you just replacing the rubbers? The top rubber is held on by the top plate and bolt so if you remove that and jack it up as much as you can it doesn't take much height to get the bottom rubber out, then replace the bottom rubber, lower it down, replace top rubber/plate/bolt. I have done it...
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    Smallest compact excavator with thumb?

    Could you provide a more in-depth description of what you plan to do with the machine? Will you ever need to or want to transport it? What is your budget? Are you capable of repairing and maintaining the machine on your own? What equipment dealers do you have nearby?
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    Cat 249D final drive leaking

    Final drive and drive motor are referring to the same thing. It's a hydraulic motor with a planetary gear set. Are you asking how to tell if it's the hydraulic side or gear hub side? You will likely have to pull it off to see and determine if it's possible to reseal or needs rebuild or replacement.
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    Cat 249D final drive leaking

    duo cone seal leak. could be caused by an internal issue with the drive motor or could just be buggered up from mud caked in there. How many hours on it? Also post your serial number.
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    Anybody print your own Driver Daily Log Book?

    I leave location turned off and enter it manually on mine.
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    Anybody print your own Driver Daily Log Book?

    do it on your cell phone get an app like keeptruckin', free and no paper
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    Takeuchi tb016 questions

    That is normal to have the hydraulics feel weakened while operating multiple functions. Leaking down over 10 minutes or so isn't too bad, but does show some internal bypassing of the seals in your cylinder. Depends how you are using the machine but to me it doesn't sound like it needs immediate...
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    Takeuchi tb016 questions

    Some bubbling can be normal.
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    Takeuchi tb016 questions

    Is the air in the separator affecting the operation of the engine? You could go over your fuel lines and connections if it's bothering you otherwise carry on.
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    1830 iced up

    cover it with a tarp and put a heater under. maybe pour a little isopropyl alcohol or wiper fluid in the chain case. drain and refill once thawed out and ensure that all entry covers are sealed properly.
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    1970 Case Construction king Missing seat.

    if you have a piece of plywood like you said then you don't need the exact bolt pattern just bolt down the plywood and bolt up whatever pattern the new seat is to that. surely you can come up with a simple retrofit to make a similar bolt pattern seat work.
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    Weight estimation: Cat FB227

    Go slow and get smooth then speed things up. Where abouts in Ontario are you? Wait.. I guess thunder bay haha, name gave it away. I'm in the Sault.
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    Weight estimation: Cat FB227

    That would be sweet with a dozer blade on it!
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    Case 1845c drive issue

    Just a tip as well, make sure to note the timing of the motor through the process that vetech has outlined above - which orifice gets pressurized based on the rotation of the shaft. This will be useful if you end up having to take the motor apart because it does have a standard timing. I had...
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    caterpillar 303 cr - gr opinions merits defects performance experiences

    I have one, it is a strong machine for its size and i have no complaints about it. Some hydraulic hoses are hard to service due to the small construction of a zero turn mini excavator. My machine is also worn at the swing frame and when I get it repaired it will probably be in the $1500-2000...
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