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    Valuation of an Excavation Business

    I did a fair amount of combing the forum looking for multiples of revenue, profit, or whatever used to determine the value of an excavation business. I have been on the internet and most of that is consultants wanting you to pay them to figure it out. I don't mind paying for that but I am not...
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    got a vibration that starts at 35mph

    Got a new to me 05 Mack Granite with a 460 hp E7, 18 spd Eaton, and 44000lb rear axles with camelback suspension. Also has the large floaters on the front. Got a vibration that starts at about 35 mph and gets a little better around 60. Any idea where to start? Thanks for your time.
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    pictures of double frame rust. should I buy the truck or not

    Take a look at the picture of the frame rust on an 05 Mack. I did not buy the truck based on the rust. Do you guys think I overreacted. The rest of the truck was nice although I noticed some replacement of parts that I have never replaced on my 99 Mack. Thanks for your time.
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    Looking at a dump truck that weighs 31,500 lbs

    Looking at a 06 Mack granite that has an 18' steel body with a pony. It weighs 31500 empty. Am I legal pulling a 160 (around 40,000) on a triple axle tag that weighs 12000. Thanks for your time.
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    Is a 13000 lb front axle a problem for a dumptruck

    Looking at an 08 Mack Pinnacle that was a former oil field winch truck now converted to a dump truck. It has 44000 lb rears with a lift axle (3 axles total in the rear). Double frame, heavy spec truck. My question is the 13000 lb front axle a problem for a dump truck? Under certain loaded...
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    Scrap Enterprises Inc., Old Forge, PA

    Thinking of buying a truck from them. Anybody have any dealings with them? Thanks.
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    All truck sales in Baton Rouge, LA

    Thinking of buying a truck from them. Anybody have any dealings with them? Thanks.
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    New trailer with very sensitive brakes

    Got a 3.5 month old trailer with very sensitive brakes. The trailer will leave skid marks with just over moderate pressure on the brakes mostly when empty. The truck tires are not locking up. The dealer has adjusted the brakes but that didn't fix it. Any idea where to look. The trailer is a...
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    Buyer beware

    Wanted to tell the forum of my recent experience buying a low hr used mini off of Craigslist. Saw a 2012 303.5 on Craigslist for a decent price and agreed on price and ran a lien search that came up clean. Then I ran the serial number at the local CAT dealer to get the service history and...
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    Brand new trailer with hot hubs

    I bought a brand new 25 ton triple axle trailer and when I first picked it up running empty on the highway for about 45 minutes I noticed the hubs were hot. Didn't want to leave my hand on them. It was a 90 degree day. I called the dealer and they said run it. I did. about 2 weeks later I...
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    Got the new trailer

    Thought I would share some trailer pics with my fellow rednecks. I ordered the Towmaster 25 ton trailer back in February and it finally got here. I am very satisfied but will have to move the storage box. It is way to low. It has already rubbed the ground in the first 2 hours. I will also...
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    Time and Material billing questions

    When you guys and gals bill a GC for work done time and material do you show profit and overhead as a separate line item? I once showed a client my worksheet for my bid and the first thing that they zeroed in on was the 15% profit and overhead. They decided to do the job time and material and...
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    Opinions on komatsu dozers

    Need to replace my 650G. Anybody have any opinions on Komatsu dozers. The D39PX appears to be close to a 650. Any of you all seen the new one where the engine appears to be under the seat and in the back of the machine? Seems to me you would want more weight closer to the blade but maybe not.
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    Anybody done any business with Tar Heel Machinery

    Thinking about buying a piece of equipment from Tarheel Machinery in Raleigh, NC and would like to hear from any of you that have dealt with them. Thanks.
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    are triple axle dual wheel trailers too hard on tires

    I am thinking of buying a 25 ton tag (most/all of the 25 tons have triple axles). Are the triple axles with dual wheels as hard on tires as triple axle single wheel trailers? I could handle some additional tire wear but don't want to deal with tires loosing their beads on tight turns. Eager...
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    two blown trailer tires today

    I blew two front axle trailer tires today about 30 minutes apart. Do you guys think that having the loader too far forward is the problem? Thanks for your time.
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    brake rotor for 1979 LTL 9000

    My 1979 LTL 9000 ate up the driver's side rotor and I am having a very hard time finding another rotor. Do any of you all know where to look? Thanks for your time.
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    how to find out if liens exist on used equipment prior to purchase

    Looking at buying a loader out of state and want to know how to determine if a lien exists on the machine. Since there is no title I don't know how to find the liens, if they exist. Thanks for your help.
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    used parts source for John Deere CT 332

    I am looking for a used quick attach plate for my John Deere CT 332. Anyone know of a source. There is a burnt 332 on ebay but the quick attach plate has already been sold.
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    gravel road with Portland cement

    I have an architect that wants me to build a winery a road. He doesn't want the look of pavement or the expense of concrete. So he wants me to put down a 6" 21A base (crusher run) and 3" of brown pea gravel, then spread 100lbs of portland for every 2 lineal ft. I am looking for any tips on...
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