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    Waldon 4000 articulated loader

    Late '70s/early '80s Waldon mini wheel loader Has about 1/2 yard bucket and Continental F163 gas engine that needs rebuilt (currently out of machine) Has been sitting awhile, and do not know exact condition of the rest of unit, but complete otherwise Weighs about 7k lbs. I have too many...
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    John Deere 544A been sitting a while

    I recently purchased an old JD 544A loader from a government agency. It has been sitting for about 10 years. After looking it over, it's very hard turning over. It's puffing black smoke, and trying to start, however, it seems as though a ring or something may be sticking. My buddy suggested...
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    Continental F163 engine needed (Clark towmotor style)

    interesting.....are you sure its an f163 model? I came across several of the smaller ones (f140s I think). How much are you asking and what condition is it in and the best phone number to reach you at? thnx
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    Continental F163 engine needed (Clark towmotor style)

    Yes, I still need one of these engines.
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    Trojan 2000

    How are the Trojan 2000 loaders with the Cummins engines? What would you value them at? Are there certain years for these that had white cabs?
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    Continental F163 engine needed (Clark towmotor style)

    I'm not sure
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    Continental F163 engine needed (Clark towmotor style)

    I'm in need of a replacement Continental F163 gas engine for my Waldon 4000 mini wheel loader. I was told the variation that I'm looking for is the one most commonly found in the old Clark towmotors. Does anyone have or know of any good ones available? Im located in the Cleveland, Oh area...
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    Waldon 4000 opinions (continental F163 engine needed)

    I recently purchased a Waldon 4000 mini wheel loader. Anyone have any experience with these? I'm looking for a replacement Continental F163 gas engine for mine. I have found out that although these are fairly common, there were about a dozen variations. It appears as though the one I'm looking...
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    John Deere 544A opinions

    I just purchased a '72 JD 544A loader that hasn't been run in years. Did these have glow plugs or an alternate heating system? What do you guys think of these? I'm looking for an air filter housing, as mine is badly rusted. It looks like there was an optional backhoe attachment available...
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    Starting a Demo and Excavation

    What kind of excavation projects would you be looking to do?
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    compact loader vs skid steer

    I've got a waldon 4000...anyone know anything about these?
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    Jd 544a

    Hey dirtyboy, I just bought a 544a that was sitting for a long time. I'm trying to fix mine up as well. Do you know where to find or download any manuals/ electrical schematics?
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