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    Auxiliary Heater - recommended location

    I have 2005 Mustang 2054 with open cab and no heat. I'd like to install one of those auxiliary heaters and weld up a door for it. What is the best place to install one of these heaters? Where do I tap into the cooling lines? Thank you.
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    snow traction

    Hey everyone. Winter has arrived in the prairies and last night I had the opportunity to test my Mustang 2054 skid-steer in the snow. I plowed my driveway and had very little traction on my worn out tires. I’m looking for a low budget solution. Will a new set of tires improve my snow...
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    Winter hydraulic oil

    My skid-steer owner's manual calls for ISO VG 46. -30C is common up here. What winter hydraulic oil do you guys recommend?
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    Winter starting

    My skid steer doesn't have a block heater. It gets pretty cold up here and I have a non-heated garage... How do you guys start your machines in the winter? Should I have a block heater installed or are there any other options?
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    Tire sources

    What is a good source to get inexpensive tires? I need 30x10-16. Currently the skid-steer has McLaren brand on it.
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    How to check the hydraulic oil level?

    I have a stupid question about measuring the hydraulic oil level. My Mustang 2054 owners manual states to push the hydraulic oil dip stick until it stops. I notice that I can push this dip stick into the filler tube deeper than I can reach to retrieve it with my fingers. What am I missing here...
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    Help - unloading/loadig my skid-steer

    I finally got my skid steer home. To load it onto the trailer we simply drove it on from the shipper's loading dock. However I don't have a dock at home and I need advice unloading it from my trailer. I have a full tilt deck over, power-up/power-down tilt. See attached pictures. I have a 22'...
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    Good deal? - 2005 Mustang 2054

    Just got a 2005 Mustang 2054 at IronPlanet. What do you guys think? http://eu.ironplanet.com/jsp/s/item/269292/Skid-Steer-Loader/Mustang/2054/Used/Texas/011907?h=
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    Trailer/cargo weight limits

    My pulling vehicle is 2006 F-350 diesel 4x4 single rear wheel. Yesterday I picked up a PJ 22' bumper pull deck over tilt trailer with 14,000lbs GVWR (http://pjtrailers.com/detail.cfm?ID=T8). The trailer weights 4380lbs. Does that mean that I can't pull a skid steer (or anything else) that...
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    CAT specs website for older models?

    What's the best website for non current model CAT skid steer specs?
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    used skid sources?

    I'm looking to get a used skid. I'm keeping an eye on Ironplanet, RBAuction and Ebay. Do you guys have any experience with buying skids from these sources? Are there any others that I should consider?
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    Wanted brand/model recommendations for tracked skid (used)

    Newbie here. I'm leaning towards a purchase of a used tracked skid. This machine will be for personal usage around the house, lift things, snow clearing, clear some bush and odd jobs here and there. I'm not a contractor. This will be my first skid and my budget is about 12K USD (thinking buying...
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    Attachment compatibility betwen skid steer brands

    How compatible are the skid steer attachments between various brands? Are they cross brand compatible between Bobcat, ASV, Cat, Caterpillar & New Holland? Are there any brands that are compatible and some that are not? I will be getting a skid steer in the near future and would like something...
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    What should I get?

    I'm looking to get a trailer and a machine. I have 2006 F-350 diesel pickup that will put the setup. I'm thinking on getting 20' skid steer trailer with 14,000lbs GVW to haul the machine and my other F-350. I'm thinking that i need a used skids steer and I need advice. My primary need for a...
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