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  1. Danny Steel

    EH problem

    My 2012 tr270 has no drive or bucket movement Sometimes playing around with the operate button on the display it will work for about 5 seconds. Then all stops I tried disconnecting the door and plugged in the bypass with no change thanks for any help
  2. Danny Steel

    Case TR 270 wont start

    Hey guys, its been awhile. My skid steer wont crank over, all I hear is a click. Battery is charged, with the charger on it I checked the Crank fuse, and it looks good This has happened before, and it was the crank fuse. Any experience with this problem? Thanks
  3. Danny Steel

    I need a bigger machine

    Hey guys, I want to upgrade from My KX-71 Kubota (cabless) I have a 1 ton dump to haul it. What would you sugest?
  4. Danny Steel

    Bucket on my CTL Is Not Right For This Machine

    I have been having a bit of trouble trying to grade, and I think I know why now. I ordered a Kubota bucket for my case machine (skid) because I loved the way it was built, also the size 84" I had the machine in the shop today because i knew there was somthing just not right. When I put the arms...
  5. Danny Steel

    New Case 270 On The Way

    Looks like i'm ready to pull the triger on a new case 270. I did a demo on one 2 weeks ago, and checked the specs, looks like a great machine for my landscape/ tree biz. The dealer has treated me good and gave me a fair trade on some farm equipment that I no longer use:beerchug, They also are...
  6. Danny Steel

    Help with some Hydraulic Valves

    I need some help with names of valves. #1 a valve that will opperate 2 hyd cylinders in and out with 12vdc #2 "" 5 "" " Thanks for any help:) Danny
  7. Danny Steel

    From A New Holland LS-150 Skid Steer To?

    I'm planing to get a track skid steer, and I have been using this LS-150 since 2004 Its a bit light on the front end when I'm using my tree spade, plus the tire tracks can be problems. I want to be able to tow it with the 3/4 ton so I cant go over #8000 I have foot controls in this machine...
  8. Danny Steel

    Building a 48" clean up bucket

    I just got the material in the shop today.:D And I have the bucket tacked up about half way...still need to make the QA ears. Should I make it tilt with a cylinder? It will be the first ditching bucket I have used, and the tilting thing has me wondering. Its mainly going to be used for...
  9. Danny Steel

    Will I have enough pressure to run the Auger hooking into the thumb fittings?

    When I made the thumb for my KX-71 I had the Kubota boys adjust the pressure for the thumb. Now I'm planing to use my auger that I currently use on my skid steer work on my Mini- X as well. The big question......will I have enough pressure to use a 24" auger? I don't know what they set the...
  10. Danny Steel

    Landscape Rake On A Mini - X

    I have a 5 foot landscape rake 3ph sitting in the shed gathering dust, And my KX71 is looking at it real hard. Have you ever seen a landscape rake on a excavator? I'm thinking of rigging it up to scrape off hills and for clean up around the barn......any Ideas? Its great to be back...
  11. Danny Steel

    Lawn Mats For The Mini X ?

    I have a job coming up that I want to do the least damage to this lawn as possible.:notworthy Its a good straight run on the grass, with just one area that I have to cut the machine a bit. What have you used to protect lawns from the track marks? Thanks
  12. Danny Steel

    Smaller Trailer, Or A Bigger Truck

    I Tow this 10 ton trailer with this 3/4 ton pick up, And I'm a bit over weight:eek: I don't know If I should build a 7 ton float or look for a used one.......Or should I keep this trailer and look for a bigger truck??? What would you suggest?
  13. Danny Steel

    Any one Do Small Demos With The Mini-X

    I was thinking here, That maybe there could be some work doing small demolition with the mini excavator. Sheds, small barns etc......Any of you guy have experince with this? Pictures, Experience, Tips.......Lets hear It.
  14. Danny Steel

    How do you use manual slope mode on a Spectra LL300?

    Hey guys, I just got the Spectra LL300 level, and I don't know how to use the manual slope for grading....I don't have the remote, maybe I need the remote to set a slope... Any tips on this would be great...thanks Danny
  15. Danny Steel

    Building a stone wall with a mini x

    Hey guys, I plan on building a stone retaining wall with some armor rock. Its 50' long, and at the high end Is 4'....and 2' at the low end. I'm using my kx 71, and wondering what size stone to get I talked to the quarry and they said they weigh aprox 1 ton each:cool2 Do you think the bucket...
  16. Danny Steel

    New Build, Thumb For A Kubota Mini X

    I'm fabbing up a Thumb For my KX71 Its already plumbed, And has the top cylinder ears welded from the factory. I'm planing on welding ears on the lower end of the stick, and pinning there. I'm once again using up scrap steel In the shop, I already have a cylinder, with the hoses and the quick...
  17. Danny Steel

    Laser That Wont Break The Bank

    Hey guys, The time has come that I need a laser level, I have been using the old style 2 man level. The small excavations I do are maybe 1000 sq '. Is It possible to get a small laser around $500?...used, New?
  18. Danny Steel

    New Build Tree Spade For The Skid Steer

    Hey guys, Its good to be back on the forum, after a long old winter up north here I'm getting spring fever, and my welding tanks still have some gas left In them:D I know last year I was looking for a way to Transplant a bunch of evergreens with the mini X ,and I still may try that...
  19. Danny Steel

    What Kind Of Waterproofing are you using?

    Hey guys, I have a job coming up soon now that the weather Is getting better The ground Is sloping back to this wall, I'm going to be digging down to the footings, laying stone, and drainage pipe to free air I would also like to water proof this wall since Its opened, so my question Is...
  20. Danny Steel

    Tree Digger For A Mini X

    Hey guys, I have this Idea about using a mini for digging up small trees. Something like a reverse bucket. Do You know of any diggers on the market, Or homemade rigs that can do this? Tips and suggestions appreciated Danny
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