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  1. firetransport

    Cat 314c Lcr

    Looking at getting a 2006 Cat 314c lcr, has right under 6,000 hrs. Is there anything I need to be aware of with this machine such as common problems?
  2. firetransport

    Excavator boom modification

    That's just what I have heard, that's why I posted it on here to get other opinions and thoughts. I do however know that the fab shop that made that modification stays very busy and has lots of repeat business, so I would think that there's some truth.
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    Excavator boom modification

    I recently heard that this modification to the boom is popular in the pacific northwest as it greatly improves lifting strength and height, however it makes a guy wonder why it doesn't come from the factory that way if it makes a big difference in performance?
  4. firetransport

    Case 855d

    Would the extendahoe lines work if i disconnected them?
  5. firetransport

    Case 855d

    When I say size I'm refering to the ft. Lbs. Like 1000ft. lbs or 2000ft lbs for breaking force? Also just because it fits a case 580 does not necessarily mean its an ideal size.
  6. firetransport

    Case 855d

    In the future I would like to get a hydraulic hammer/breaker for this machine to run on the hoe. What would be the right size, and a good brand to get? I am looking in the used market. As the hammer would probably be low use for some small odd jobs every once in awhile. thanks
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    How do you like that southstar? Most guys in my neck of the woods run gp heads.
  8. firetransport

    Northern California logging

    Here are some pics of my a model kw and murray 16 tire back in 1987 bootlegging this Liebherr shovel after the 9 axle lowbed dropped it off at cabbage patch on highway 4, then I hauled it to salt springs area up highway 88 in Amador county.
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    Northern California logging

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    Northern California logging

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    Northern California logging

    For whatever reason I cannot seem to upload the pictures
  12. firetransport

    Case 855d

    There’s lots of clay in the foothills of California, some machines have the dozer style grouser while others have the street pad style.
  13. firetransport

    Case 855d

    I've read through your thread, the fresh paint sure cleaned it up. I might just have to do it to this one :D,the snow hit so it postponed the ski resort job yet again. So I haven't had a chance to work the machine yet. In the meantime i've been maintencing it changed some hyd hoses, new...
  14. firetransport

    Case 855D Inquiry for a friend

    That’s great info, thanks as well.
  15. firetransport

    Case 855d

    Haha, yeah the timing is a bit late, however I finally found some time to get the job done. The job has been on my radar for about a year. No steep slopes or nothing like that just removing the old vandalized and burnt down buildings at the top of the mountain, its pretty flat actually. Will...
  16. firetransport

    Case 855d

    You’re correct 580E backhoe. I’m going to do a small demolition/cleanup job on an old ski resort.
  17. firetransport

    Case 855d

    My latest acquisition
  18. firetransport

    Kobelco sk60 acera

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    Kobelco sk60 acera

    Ended up going a different route. I bought a case 855d with a 4in1 and extendahoe. It’s for a small demolition/cleanup job so it should work out well.
  20. firetransport

    Kobelco sk60 acera

    Right, however I thought the import brand machines paint varried depending upon if it’s a grey market machine vs non grey market? At least that’s what I’ve heard, was wondering if someone could confirm this.
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