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  1. NHGus

    New aftermarket track tensioner spring for JD 450 B, C, D, E

    $200 or best offer.
  2. NHGus

    New aftermarket track tensioner spring for JD 450 B, C, D, E

    This is a new, aftermarket track tension spring for a John Deere 450 B, C, D, E dozer, part number: T106882. I did not end up needing this. Located in Telluride, CO, buyer pays shipping. $250 or make an offer, email or send a pm with any questions
  3. NHGus

    Used Case 580K (post JJG0020000) parts catalog Bur 8-5581

    I have a slightly rough(dirty, dog eared pages, etc) but apparently complete Case 580K Parts catalog for Serial numbers JJG0020000 and later machines Bur 8-5581. Located in Orange, NH $25, sold as is buyer pays shipping. Please send a PM with any questions.
  4. NHGus

    Just bought a Case 580K (early). Need info./manuals.

    I have an 87 580K that had many of the same issues. The first thing I did was go to town cleaning the machine, change all the fluids and filters, replace bulbs, fuses, apply dielectric grease to as many connectors as I could, this fixed a few issues and revealed a few more. For the seat I...
  5. NHGus

    a few 580 Questions

    Many of the electronics on my 87 580K didn't work when I got the machine; the operators and service manuals are extremely handy for this. I replaced all of the fuses, bulbs(warning lights) cleaned and applied dielectric grease to all the connectors in addition to replacing the batteries, this...
  6. NHGus

    Service manuals?

    I bought a 580K service manual on ebay from a place called Techmedia, it was some where near $200(much cheaper than my local dealer quoted me) and got the operators manual through the local dealer. I'm using Case transaxle fluid in the rear diff, the front diff calls for Case(or equivalent)...
  7. NHGus

    backhoe novice with a few questions

    I'm pretty new to TLBs, I bought an 87 580K last summer and have been very happy with it. Get every option/feature you can on a machine, the more a machine has, like a thumb, extenda-hoe, 4 in 1 bucket, multiple digging buckets, etc. the more versatile it is. Maintenance, with regard to the...
  8. NHGus

    Did some work on the old 58CK yesterday.

    Glad to hear you got noticeable improvements from fluid and filter changes, I have to do this to my 580.
  9. NHGus

    anyone here own a 580k

    I have an 87 4x4 extendahoe, It's been good to me so far. As far as electrical issues go, most things work except a couple gauges, mostly blown fuses or bad bulbs. It does seem sluggish compared to my neighbors 1990 Cat 416 4x4; I ran around all day moving dirt piles in second gear in the Cat...
  10. NHGus

    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Here's my new to me 580k, looking forward to putting it to work.
  11. NHGus

    Opinions on a perspective Cat 416

    CM1995, it seems to be pretty well cared for and operates well(except for the noisy brakes). I will be looking for an equipment mechanic. Thanks for the input
  12. NHGus

    Opinions on a perspective Cat 416

    Thank you BulldozerRay for the advice, much appreciated.
  13. NHGus

    Opinions on a perspective Cat 416

    Any comments at all?
  14. NHGus

    Opinions on a perspective Cat 416

    A couple more pics. A few things I forgot to mention before, it looks like there is some leaking around the left brake linkage on the rear axle (see pic) and the right tie rod has some play in it.
  15. NHGus

    Opinions on a perspective Cat 416

    There is a 90 Cat 416 4x4 backhoe that I'm seriously considering making an offer on and would appreciate any opinions and or advice/thoughts. I'm a newbie with construction equipment, I am familiar with most agriculture equipment how ever so it's not all that foreign to me. The basic machine...
  16. NHGus

    Caterpillar vin number decoding

    Nick, that's an a excellent link, thanks.
  17. NHGus

    Caterpillar vin number decoding

    Cat320, Thanks, The folks at Milton said it was a 1990.
  18. NHGus

    Caterpillar vin number decoding

    I'm checking out a Cat 416 and trying to find what year it is. I have the vin number, wouldn't this tell me? Where can one decode the vin number on these machines short of going to the dealership. Thanks in advance.
  19. NHGus

    Stihl Chain Saw

    Stihl saws have always done well by me, very reliable and pretty tough; that said I've never had any issues with any Husky stuff, the Stihl is just more familiar/comfortable to me. I learned on a Stihl 036 which was passed down to me from my father that I still use regularly. I've also put in...
  20. NHGus

    Crown Point Bridge Demo - Lake Champlain

    Cool vids; I grew up in Vermont, crossed that bridge all the time headed for the Adirondacks during summers. It would have been nice to see the demolition(and clean up) in person.
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