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    Trimble or Topcon?

    If you have experience with both Trimble and Topcon GPS systems, which do you prefer and why? I would like to hear preferences and opinions from operators and grade setters/surveyors that have used both systems. I’ve only worked with these two brands, and they seem to be the two most popular...
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    Trenchers

    Wasn't sure if I should put this here or in the "Mills" Forum, so if it's in the wrong place, feel free to move it. Anyone here operate trenchers or work around them much? I really like working around the machines, especially the new Terrain Leveler that Vermeer has introduced. It's pretty...
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    Who are the top mass rock grading contractors?

    We’ve kinda already touched on the best mass grading contractors who work in the dirt. Some of the California contractors, and a few others that have been through the dirt wars and shown their abilities. But who are the best mass grading contractors that specializes in rock? When it comes to...
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    Let's Talk Slope Boards

    I plan on putting a new slope board on a D8T on my mass-grade crew, and probably follow suit with some other dozers as well. The problem I'm running into; I can't find any slope board manufacturers? So I started researching with my Equipment Manager. Online searches found a G&X article...
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    T Series vs. R Series

    Has anyone had the chance to do some side-by-side comparisons between the RII's and the new T series CAT dozers? I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on the new T series machines, and most of what I've heard contradicts each other. Some operators say that the new T's have more power, while...
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    Hitachi EX750 - Demolition Job

    These are a couple pictures of a parking garage in downtown SLC being demo'd as part of the "Downtown Rising" project that's recently begin. The contractor is Grant MacKay Demolition; Hitachi 750 and Volvo 330. Let's see if I can get this to work...
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    Any Owner/Operators?

    Is anyone here an equipment owner/operator? I’ve seen a few guys doing this, mostly running blades, excavators, dozers, and even some scrapers. But I haven’t had the chance to really talk to one about their success with the venture. I know there’s a market for this kind of thing, as...
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    Why was CAT's 5000 Series discontinued?

    Does anyone know the reason for CAT discontinuing the 5000 series of excavators/shovels? Could they not compete with Komatsu's line of hydraulic shovel/excavators (PC1800+)? The market for large excavators is growing around here as development is maxing out in the valleys and moving into the...
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