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    304C CR Electrical issue

    Looking for help with my 304C CR. Serial number FPK03541. The machine will randomly go completely dead. Then it will be fine for a month or so after a jump. I replaced the alternator and belt about a month and a half ago, replaced the battery with a CAT battery in the fall. Still having...
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    Renting out my dozer

    I am curious on this as well. Having the machine itself covered is one thing but what if someone is injured or worse with the machine while it is out on rental? How does that work?
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    Anyone been a victim of an equipment scam?

    I have learned some lessons through all of this, albeit at a very expensive price tag. It appears I am out the money. The FBI and a wire fraud task force is supposedly working the case. No idea when or if I will ever see my money again. I wired it to their account and it was withdrawn...
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    Anyone been a victim of an equipment scam?

    So this person used the identity of an equipment dealer that used to exist, that no longer exists, with their address, owners name, etc. out of Missoula, Montana. Spoke to him on the phone a few times, agreed on a price and delivery, he sent me a BS invoice. Turns out, he never owned any of...
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    Anyone been a victim of an equipment scam?

    Has anyone on here been the victim of a scam when trying to purchase a machine? Curious how you made out and what actions you took. I was unfortunately the victim of a scam at the end of last year. Found an ad for a skid steer in one of, if not the largest machinery magazines in the...
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    CAT 304C CR blower troubles

    Does anyone know where the intake suction is? It does not blow any additional air with the filter out. The squirrel cage appears to be spinning as it should (increasing as I turn up the speed). I can't feel any air leaks anywhere, I followed the ducts as far as I could. Thanks for the help...
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    CAT 304C CR blower troubles

    I have a 304C CR and I am having trouble with the heat/air conditioning. It does not seem to be moving much if any air. I can hear the blower come on and change speed as I change to the three different speed settings but I don't seem to actually get any more air coming out of the vents as I...
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    257B Hydro problem

    Looking at buying a 257b which has no hydraulics at all. Engine runs fine, but none of the hydraulics function including the radiator fan. Seller says its the pump but I saw no leaks when the machine was running, fluid was still at proper level and heard no growl or noise from the pump with...
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    Scale Accessories

    I apologize for making a new thread, completely missed the other one already started on this topic.
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    Scale Accessories

    1/50 scale
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    Scale Accessories

    Where do I find scale accessories to customize vehicles? Looking for accessories like custom stacks for trucks or tool boxes etc. Thanks!
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    Large Boston Area Civil Costruction Companies

    Most recent rumor just heard about 15 mins ago is that T.L. Edwards is going to buy P.A. Landers plants and Middlesex is going to buy the equipment from Landers. Trying to confirm this.
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    Large Boston Area Civil Costruction Companies

    No idea on a price, but that has been the talk I have heard around the industry. (Rather not say who I work for at the moment)
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    Large Boston Area Civil Costruction Companies

    Rumor is that Middlesex is going to be buying P.A. Landers. Not many hiring out there right now. I have been/still am looking for a place myself.
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    what pics of equipment do you want to see??

    How about any Low Beds hauling equipment?
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