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    Cummins 70kw propane- Ran out of fuel, now won’t start

    70kw Cummins propane generator, on a 1000 gal propane tank. Had a misscommunication, fuel tank got shut off, employee ran the generator for weekly exercise… gen fired and ran for 5 mins, as there is 150’ of gas line feeding between tank and gen.. then it died. Turned back on, bled line tank...
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    Case 450c dozer missing engine serial number tag

    Serial number 3077743 need engine rebuild kit, local dealer saying they need the engine serial number located on aluminum tag on the engine, tag is gone. Any advice how to figure out specific engine which is in the machine? dealer saying 3 options. seem to be at a standstill with out it...
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    70kw Cummins prime power propane generator set fault shutdown… freezing tank starved for fuel?

    Running a low hour 70kw 1800rpm Cummins Gen set at about 75% load on a 1000gal propane tank. Tank is also supply propane for 4 200k btu boilers running full time. Separate supply lines and high and low pressure regulators for generator and boilers. In a power outage now from snow storm...
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    Mini excavator brush grinder

    looking at this brush grinder below for my bobcat 331 Anyone have any experience? Looking to do fuels reduction brush grinding type work for fire prevention. Assume it will be blade down work for stability. Lmk thoughts or experiences. Obviously bigger machine would be better, but don’t want...
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    Generator fuel consumption- diesel vs nat gas vs propane

    How do fuel burns compare on a 500kw generator set, constant use.. Natural gas vs propane vs diesel Talking roughly comparing fuel expense per hour, how ever you want to explain, doesn’t need to be exact, which is cheapest and how odd are they? since different fuel types are different costs...
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    Forestry grinder/brush mower Bobcat 331

    Is there a small enough macerator grinder head for a bobcat 331? have excavator, live on wildfire zone, want to do fuels reduction on my ranch. Thanks!
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    JLG 400s boom lift won’t travel one direction

    bought a used high hour lift. Ran good for a month. Now won’t travel one direction, travels fine the other direction, now we’re up against the neighbors fence Revs up fine, everything seems fine, guessing electronic... don’t know where to start? Please help
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    257B new to me -- does it have high speed?

    I just purchased a new to me 257B 600hrs seems really nice. I am wondering about high speed travel. It has the graphic next to the left hand joystick with a symbol denoting the trigger does "rabbit/turtle" and there is a light upper right side of the cage that indicates "rabbit/turtle", when i...
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    Dead short on diesel generator not tripping breakers?

    I have a off grid shop running in a Kubota kj13 diesel generator, 12.5 kwn1800rpm diesel machine. Problem is with a dead short the breakers are not tripping. I had a wire heat up and short at a Romex staple when I wasn't paying attention a few days back, the gen puffed some black smoke then...
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    bobcat 331 bucket cyl bleeding off

    Just bought a 2007 331 bobcat excavator with 400hrs. Nice machine super clean. While hoisting a heavy generator with a chain hung on the bucket death we noticed it is slowly bleeding off and bucket is lowering with some weight on it, also had problem with dropping some logs while moving them...
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    programming 331 keycode to start?

    can some one help me with how to program the digital keypad start on a 2007 331. I have the master code the previous owner gave me but don't have a manual and would like to add another code, also If I could change the count down time before you have to punch it in again that would be great...
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    mulcher/brush mower for mini excavator-- where to find used?

    I just picked up a 331, so looking for a smaller mulcher brush mower head for it. I want something that will grind up small trees, not just a lawn mower head. Would love to find one used, as they are really pricey. Anyone have any ideas of anyone who wants to sell one or where to look it would...
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    2005 TAKEUCHI TL130 Give me your estimate of value

    2005 TAKEUCHI TL130 800 hours, pretty decent shape, few scratches in paint, tracks look to be 40-50%... What you think it is worth on used market, or what should I be willing to pay? thanks
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    implements trencher and fail mower for mini excavator anyone have any experience?

    I am interested in picking up a newer 8000lb ish excavator, and looking for input from anyone who has experience running a trencher or a flail mower on a machine of this size. Curious how they work out. Ive never used either. Are the trenchers worth while or are I better off with a trenching...
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    adding a auger to a pc35

    I currently have a pc50 that I run a bobcat brand auger on, it works fine, turns fairly slow, but still does the job at drilling holes. The guy i bought the auger from bought it for a bobcat 8000b class mini ex. I am not sure the model. I am now looking for a newer smaller machine, considering a...
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    HELP- Need Source for pump or rebuild kit pc50 uu 2

    The hydraulic pump on my pc50uu2 komatsu excavator has wore out bearings. My mechanic buddy says he can rebuild if we get the bearings and o rings but have no idea where to get them. Komatsu doesn't offer a rebuild kit weve been told, and dealer told us they don't have the pump and have no idea...
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    1985 Case 450c final went, do I need pinion?

    Lost final drive on one side on case 450c dozer, ordered final with pinion from a equipment place in texas, they only sent the final, no pinion, the pinion on the machine is not missing any teeth, just shows slight wear maybe a little of the hard facing wore off, how can I tell if it will hold...
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    where to buy final drive for case 450c ?

    I lost a final drive (right side) on my 450c, serial number 3077743. The machine is a mid 80s I think, tracks are fairly worn. Until this it ran great and was really nice to have around. I bought the machine for 12.5k$, and with the fairly worn tracks, I am kind of back and forth what to do now...
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    Adapting a backhoe bucket to fit excavator

    How much do you guys think it should cost at a fab shop, and is it commonly done, any issues? Just thinking I can find a 12" backhoe bucket easily locally and get it adapted for not a fortune and def cheaper then the 750 I have found for a new one plus the couple hundred in freight I looking at.
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    Adding a hydraulic winch to case 450

    When I dozer shopping I saw a komatsu dozer with rippers and a hydraulic winch. Anyone ever done this or know anything about what it would take. Where would be the best place to tie plumbing in? What winch is appropriate? Where is best place to mount it? Any pictures? Thanks
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