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    Hydraulic accumulator question

    I don't have access to a parts book, but a Komatsu 830E has a 2.5 gallon brake accumulator (plus a one gallon), and the 930E has two 2.5 gallon accumulators. If you have the space, you could try for the steering accumulators (not sure of their volume...more than the brakes though). These are...
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    Anglo Australia info?

    I had forgotten about this post... Anyway, I ended up getting the job as a Reliability Engineer. Took a while for the visas (sponsored 457) to come through, but I moved over here April 1, 2011. Lived in Mac Camp for 2 months, until my family came over, and now we are in a subsidized house...
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    Bucket welding Question

    Test the metal with a magnet. If not magnetic, it may be manganese. If so, you must use stainless wire / rod on that joint.
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    Anglo Australia info?

    Thanks for the info, but I am looking for more "inside info" other than what is publicly available. Ideally someone who works there as an employee or contractor. Also looking for info on Middlemount, QLD.
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    Anglo Australia info?

    Hello. I am presently being considered / considering a job with Anglo Coal at the Capcoal Open Cut mine in Queensland. Can anyone provide me with ANY info on the mine and/or company? Anything I should be wary of or ask a question about? I would be relocating from the Elk Valley, BC, Canada...
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    Dresser 4000 Loaders ?

    The last 4000 loader in the Elk Valley was disposed of probably around 10 years (maybe a bit more) ago. I don't think there are any running in Canada, as SMS has scrapped any old inventory we had for them. From the stories I've heard from mechanics, the one running out here provided a lot of...
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    who makes the BEST dozer

    I agree with the comment that there are good and bad from all makes. Monday/friday machines, lemons and gems. Cat definitely has the best marketing and subsequently brand recognition. John Deere is also up there in that department. Seeing as I work for a Komatsu distributer, I can't buy my...
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    Komatsu WA1200

    SMS Equipment will be assembling two WA1200's in the Elk Valley of BC over the next few months. First loads of parts are due to start arriving in the next couple weeks. First machine should be in the dirt by late July.
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    Cutting Edge

    Here are a few pics of a D11R getting it's edges flipped in the shop. Sorry I don't have more, but my camera battery died, and also I didn't stick around the mine long enough to get any later pics. The stand is about 4' high. You can see the wear on the nuts on the back side. I understand...
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    Cutting Edge

    Sorry, I don't think I have any pics handy, but depending on when your project is due, I could probably get some. The basic procedure at the mines (D10 and D11 size)is: 1. Position dozer on solid ground (shop preferred, but it does also get done in the pit) 2. Raise blade 4 or 5 feet and...
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    Working in Australia

    Thanks for all the info guys. Yes, I can handle the heat and all the PPE required. We don't get +40 here in the Elk Valley, but Southern Saskatchewan does. Drinking copious amounts of beer is also not a problem, basically a pre-requisite for engineering school. It does seem that I will...
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    Working in Australia

    Can anyone give me any leads and/or advice on looking for work in Australia? I am hoping to get a company to sponsor me for my visa, etc. My experience is in mine maintenance (mech and elec) engineering, mine maintenance planning, supervision, Reliability Centered maintenance and 6 Sigma...
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    Forklift Parts?

    Have you tried Leavitt Machinery? Maybe GM dealership could get it?
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    BC or Alberta guys

    It's not in the north, but Teck is looking for operators (typically entry level rock truck drivers) in the Elk Valley coal mines. Check out their website for online postings and to submit a resume. www.teck.com
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    Haultruck identification ????

    That looks like a CAT tractor (776 or 784?) with some sort of custom single axle, rear dump trailer.
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