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    Some Advice Please

    I would recommend looking into a consignment and can send some information over to you if you would like. With Brokers they tend to have contacts in many different fields so it allows you to market to multiple types of customers which allows for a better return. I hope this helps and please do...
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    What are some struggles you have when buying used equipment?

    What are some of the struggles you have when you are in the market for a used piece of equipment to buy? I feel the equipment has evolved so much over the last 20 years since I first got in the in the business but I do not see much change on the process on which end users buy. Do you...
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    Using skid steer attachments on a JCB 520-40

    Wacker makes a good machine. I used to work for a company that was a Wacker dealer here in the states but you are correct the forklifts are not here in the states. Have you checked out a Genie or JLG? The Genie 5519 is great machine in my opinion. JLG has G5-18A forklift also.
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    Importing heavy equipment from overseas

    Very informative information. I recently purchased 140 heaters from Canada and learned a lot through that process as well. Customs Agent/Broker can make this process very easy if you find the right one. Rob Eagler at Livingston International is a huge help with lots of resources
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    Case 590 price

    I would second the comment about how bad the seller wants to part ways with it and also be careful buying from a private seller. Have you looked at any rental companies to see what they have? It might give you a few good options to compare them to. Just briefly looking at 2015 Case 4WD...
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    Using skid steer attachments on a JCB 520-40

    Are you looking new or used?
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    Using skid steer attachments on a JCB 520-40

    I feel you will be ok with the bucket and forks but instead of buying the plate I would recommend just getting a material bucket for that machine. I would also check to see if the hydraulic flow would be sufficient to run that backhoe attachment. When it comes to finding a tire that doesn’t...
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    Using skid steer attachments on a JCB 520-40

    I have seen these used along with rented/sold this setup. What type of application are you trying to use it in? JCB does sell a plate for easy mounting.
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