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    Takeuchi tl130 aux hydraulics

    So we have an older kinda beat up tl130, when I activate the auxiliary hydraulics I loose bucket and boom functions. With aux activated I can dump the bucket but if I try to curl up the bucket dumps. Similar with boom, try to lift up and it goes down. Any clue what the deal is? The attachment...
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    Cat 415F IL diagnostic codes

    Update- tech came, reset the oil life, ran a Regen cycle, tested the injectors, cleared codes, all is fine. He thinks that possibly just resetting the oil life would have done it. All has been fine, he mentioned if it does it again then we may have an issue with the #3 injector that was...
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    Cat 415F IL diagnostic codes

    Thank you! Filter and oil change is first on the list for sure.
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    Cat 415F IL diagnostic codes

    Anyone on here have some info on the following codes this machine started throwing? 2017 415f IL 5055-18 1888-3 653-6 639-2 2524-3 machine serial CAT0415FVPF400675 Machine is new to us, was running fine then had very little drive power (engine seems to be running ok) and warning light in...
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    Wheel saw trenchers

    Who's got experience running skid steer mounted wheel saws? Curious what type of production they can get in different soil conditions. Have a job coming up, 15 Miles of trench for 2" fiber optic conduit. 18" depth by 6"-12" width. All through paved streets, 3" max asphalt, ground is typically...
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    Quoting large parkade

    That's a lot of material to throw with a 200 but isn't crazy, figure about 2000 yards a day? A 350 or 450 will do it faster but if you already have the machine, and the client doesnt have a huge time crunch, why not. What is the ground like? Can you dig and load with a big clean out bucket or...
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    Metal in hydraulic system

    Metal was in the pressure side of the spool, it was holding the aux circuit open, breaker would not stop. Other pieces got caught in the hydraulic hose quick connect on the return side. I have ran the crusher bucket probably 100 hours with no issues, on and off over nearly 2 years, unlikely to...
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    Metal in hydraulic system

    So we have found 3 small pieces of steel stuck in hydraulic couplers and a spool valve of our hx330. Dealer pointed blame at crusher bucket, I pulled the motor apart and it is pristine, what would be your next place to check? Pump on the machine? Machine also runs a breaker
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    Small site GPS

    we have a topcon base and rover, 30k for the set up. huge time saver for us, i lay out to dig, check while digging, then pin for the foundation crew to set footings. our sites are difficult to layout, some would take 2 guys half a day to layout. we also do all our own topo for our in house...
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    Equipment service records

    i know this is a really old thread, but i started using google sheets to do this. Just made separate tabs for each machine/truck, and made a basic form that guys can fill out, has a spot t enter hours, what maintenance/work was done, and who did it. Just make a company google account that all...
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    CRUSHER BUCKETS ATTACHED TO EXCAVATORS

    We just picked up a bf120, so far we have had one small hickup with some bolts coming loose but they have taken care of us immediately. They were going to fly up and fix it but I said it's not necessary as I can fix it in an afternoon. Time will tell how it holds up, so far I've been happy with...
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    Skid steer trencher production

    Anyone have much experience with these? have a job coming up that's 700' of power line trench. I can rent a 6"x48" trencher for our TL130, I've never used or been around them being used for anything other than irrigation systems. Trench needs to be about 42". Running through a field, no...
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    work pics????

    I just started a new Instagram, username I'm_diggin_it Lots of cool work/equipment pictures on there.
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    Removing 15' of Limestone

    drill and blast would would be the fastest, probably cheapest. Hammering rock is a slow process, especially going down that deep. Why so deep? We typically have ~11' of basement wall and footings, gives us 9' ceiling height in the basement. It depends on the site, but if possible can you use...
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    BEST grease for backhoe

    I use chevron ultra duty, buy it in a 40 pack from the local distributor, think it's between $2.50-3 a tube.
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