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Please Meet My M312
- Thread starter RoadDoc
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nedly05
Senior Member
Whats ugly about her??? I didn't know you could get a 312 on rubber, thats sweet. Nicely set up with the thumb and swinger!!! How many hours on ol' betty?
bigshow
Senior Member
We had one a few years ago, very handy compared to our M318. Much more compact as far as C/W, couldn't pick as much but would definitely earn its keep. Hydraulic functions were perfectly fast and was very smooth on rubber. Looks like a well cared for unit, I would not call it ugly at all, I love those machines.
Thanks guys.
She got the "ugly" from when I bought her. Previous owner had taken this perfect 312 and modified it to ride on top of rail cars unloading track plates, ties, etc. When we found her she had no outriggers, no blade, no bucket or bucket cylinder, four tires and wheels removed and the biggest challenge was the rear axle. The planetaries had been removed as well as the brake lines. The axle shaft was cut and lengthend. A spacer was machined to extend the planetary mounts. This proved very challenging to undo. :Banghead
We are out making money right now and I am very pleased with her performance. There is still a lot to do to get it back to perfect but, it is doable. Just going to earn more money to put into it while the season allows. Insurance to start up the business was a bit of a nasty shock. The rates have really shot up since the last time I was an owner.
Hoping to stay busy in my own little niche. Don't want to be huge, just busy and profitable. Been hard to feed the three kids the past few years working for others. This is kinda the last resort if you know what I mean.
Feels good so far!
She got the "ugly" from when I bought her. Previous owner had taken this perfect 312 and modified it to ride on top of rail cars unloading track plates, ties, etc. When we found her she had no outriggers, no blade, no bucket or bucket cylinder, four tires and wheels removed and the biggest challenge was the rear axle. The planetaries had been removed as well as the brake lines. The axle shaft was cut and lengthend. A spacer was machined to extend the planetary mounts. This proved very challenging to undo. :Banghead
We are out making money right now and I am very pleased with her performance. There is still a lot to do to get it back to perfect but, it is doable. Just going to earn more money to put into it while the season allows. Insurance to start up the business was a bit of a nasty shock. The rates have really shot up since the last time I was an owner.
Hoping to stay busy in my own little niche. Don't want to be huge, just busy and profitable. Been hard to feed the three kids the past few years working for others. This is kinda the last resort if you know what I mean.
Feels good so far!
Our motto is "Have Hoe....Will Travel." Would love to have the work if you need the help someday!
Do love the thumb. Will be ready for the next ice storm for sure.
Have not weighed it yet. Somewhere between 35 and 38000 pounds I'd guess. I'll have an answer next time I borrow a lowboy to move it.
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TrentNz
Well-Known Member
i operated one the same, nice machine even though ive never really liked tyre excavators.
i was damn beat as to how why the machine didnt reach the blade for a wee while until i realised you put the 2nd part of the boom down -.-
i was damn beat as to how why the machine didnt reach the blade for a wee while until i realised you put the 2nd part of the boom down -.-
bigshow
Senior Member
They do around 20-25m.p.h.
