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    Excavator or Trackloader for digging and adding gravel to this loading dock

    Looking for expert advice on digging out this dirt and all the weeds and to add which gravel or dirt to avoid these weeds from returning and what machine would be more efficient a trackloader or excavator? ruling out concrete and asphalt for now as we plan on redoing the whole yard within 12...
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    China to canada used excavator

    For any of you thinking about buying in China dont do it.. None of the used branded excavators are EPA certified.. They may say they are but arent.. I spoke directly to CAT in China on purchasing a 305.5E Tier 4 US Spec.. they wouldn't sell it to me.. FYI is CAD a 307.5E is about $160k the...
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    Mini Track Loader or Utility Vehicle

    700cc side by side set up gonna save me about 50% from my initial skidsteer set up..
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    Mini Track Loader or Utility Vehicle

    I gave plenty of indoor space to store Was serious considering a Bobcat S185 But my mind is on a 700cc side by side. They have sufficient power to do the job.. I will also add a box blade in spring to grade the gravel
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    Mini Track Loader or Utility Vehicle

    used I missed out on a Wacker N on Iron Planet in the $14-15k range.. There is another asking $18 and might try to get it for $16.. but exploring other options as I need plows attached to UTVs
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    Mini Track Loader or Utility Vehicle

    I am in the market for a machine to plow my 1/2 acre lot as well as grade and level my gravel in the spring I was initially thinking to get a T450 or 249D type compact track loader but exploring the options of MT85 MT100 or Ditchwitch or even like a Kubota RTV X1140 UTV which are in the 25hp...
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    Scan a 259D skid steer

    Do you guys know the difference in price on a 259D vs 259D3?
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    Leasing 5-8ton Mini Excavators

    I know a lot of the larger companies mostly lease med to large excavators What about mini excavators? Do these get leased too? I suspect companies who lease use equipment pretty consistently. Not sure if mini excavator get that much work
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    Archoil for heavy equipment

    My dog ate it
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    Archoil for heavy equipment

    Common for diesel trucks but what about excavators and compact track loaders They have fluids to clean injectors and some be better mileage or performance What yall think?
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    my 259D needs a jumpstart and hydraulics not working

    Thanks for clarifying that.. I learnt so much in the last 24 hours..
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    my 259D needs a jumpstart and hydraulics not working

    believe or not I figured it out yesterday after some research and realized the door and door less switches were different and apparently the wiring as well.. Thanks again..
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    my 259D needs a jumpstart and hydraulics not working

    Thanks the wiring was loose and rectified the issue. God Bless
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    my 259D needs a jumpstart and hydraulics not working

    It was unusually cold yesterday and realized that was the reason why it couldn't start. It's fine now..
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    my 259D needs a jumpstart and hydraulics not working

    490.3 It's an open cab with no door https://constructionloader.tpub.com/TM-5-3805-298-23-1/TM-5-3805-298-23-101156.html
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