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    Cat 304E2 CR First Impressions

    Just got back from the mountain where I took delivery of a new Cat 304E2 CR. As usual I was trying to get months worth of work done in weeks. I was clearing a site and shooting lines in preparation for building a barn/workshop. I have a Cat 416C IT, Cat D3G, Cat 272D XHP, and now the mini on...
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    Cleaning Grease From Around Pins

    When I grease the pins on my machines I like to see at least a little grease ooze out around the pins. I wipe off the old caked stuff but I like to see a ring of grease, old or otherwise, around the periphery of the pin. I figure this offers some protection from crap getting back in to the...
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    Year Round Grease

    I have A new Cat 272 XHP skid steer. The intended use for it is year round maintenance and the usual skid steer duties. It will have an open front heavy duty brush hog on it for much of the time in summer and will have a snow blower and light material bucket in the winter. I have settled upon...
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    Grapple Rake

    I have a Cat 416C IT. Before Spring I want to equip it with a grapple rake. Anyone have experience and advice? RonL
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    Cat 272D XHP

    I'm A newbie as far as skid steers are concerned. I'm trying to educate myself as much as possible. Anyone have experience with the Cat 272D XHP? Any tips. Things to do. Things not to do. Things to look out for. RonL
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    Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

    Anyone have any experience with these? Reminds me of the Smidt blowers you see on Unimogs. Looking at it piques my curiosity. Looks like it was introduced a few years ago but I can't find a lot of information on it. RonL
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    Cat 246D & 272D XHP

    I haven't been on the site in a while. Currently looking to buy either s skid steer or a utility tractor. Anybody have comments and experiences with these machines? RonL
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    Stumping in the Northeast

    Any opinions on what size excavator would be "just right" ( if that is possible ) for custom land clearing? What size machine would be most efficient at stumping? Ron L
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    D3G To D6K

    I'm considering going from a D3G to a D6K. Aside from the fuel shut off solenoid crapping out almost immediately, the D3G has been a nice little machine. The 5 liter 6 Cyl engine has good push and is surprisingly fuel efficient. I know the D6 will not be as maneuverable as the D3, but will...
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