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    S185 working on a slope

    I did a quick search and didn't find any specific to S185s and also checked Ritchies which they listed the tipping angle at 4076 ( 40.76 ??? ) Called the local dealer, they didn't know. Getting ready to call ND. Does anyone know the max working angle on a slope or max safe angle / degree's? I...
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    Aftermarket Parts

    Curious about what you guys used for replacement hard parts. Hard parts meaning pins, bushings, seal kits and so on. Soft parts i've always considered to be filters, belts, hose, fittings and so on. Do you only used OEM parts when you can still get them or do you used aftermarket parts because...
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    Grapples, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    I recently bought a used 2002 S185, 1400 hrs with a HD dirt bucket. Now looking for about a month for a decent brush grapple to clear 7-8 hilly acres of dead timber, buffalo berry? or what ever this stuff is and reseed it. Does anyone have some suggestions on a decent one? Been looking at...
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    Newbie looking for input / advice on purchasing a new to me 1840/1845c

    HI everyone, I'm looking into buying a 1840 or 1845c for dirt work on a acreage. I've been reading posts on issues and overall reliability and both have their pros and cons. Which do you think is the overall better machine? Thanks John
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