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    2008/2009 Cummins ISX

    Does anyone have any direct experience with a 2008 or 2009 Cummins ISX, specifically with regard to the new emission controls? We're looking @ a new KW with an ISX and with all the trouble in the ISBs, I'm concerned about the ISX.
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    WANTED: Tri-Axle Hooklift

    Looking for a new(er) HD T-800 (or equivalent Pete, etc), tri-axle, min 50k lb hooklift. Will consider C&C and do our own upfit. Needs big motor-ISX/MBE and ideally a 15 or 18 spd trans, locking rears, etc. If anyone knows of any trucks like this please email me JohnBanks@JBanks.net Will...
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    Topsoil Screener

    My friend is looking to purchase a new top soil screener. Initially we will be screening about 1,000 yards, then another 1,000 yards and more after that. Does anyone have any contacts for such a purchase. We're in Bethel, CT and local would be great.
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    Bridges

    does anyone know anything about building bridges? Got a call today to perhaps replace one. Private residence, preformed concrete, approximately 25 feet long (two lane) by 15 feet wide (span distance). Apparently washed out/ got undermined from the storm Sunday.
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    propane skid steer w/hydraulic hammer

    Hello all: Does anyone have a resource for propane powered skid steers in the New England region? I need to run a machine inside a building and it can not be diesel powered, even with a scrubber. it must be propane powered as the building will be occupied and operational 24 hours a day. I need...
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    Bad regulator?

    The other day while driving the Freightliner, I noticed that the dryer kept purging the secondary tank. I also noticed that the primary air tank was a bit above normal or 125 psi, it's usually right on 125 psi. It was raining so I thought it was obviously just the moisture. Today while I was out...
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    Gcwr

    I'm trying to determine the GCWR of my Freightliner. I need to move a few machines, one being a 28k pound excavator and a 40k pound excavator. I know the truck will move the smaller 28k pound machine ok, but how about the larger 40k pound machine? Truck is a 33kgvw, single axle, MBE900 motor...
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    Forklift Certification...

    I just got a mailer from United Rentals. They are offering a Lull Forklift Certification class, $250 per person. In the letter it states that "as of 12/1/99 Operators must be OSHA compliant, it's the law" Can anyone tell me what this means? I know lots of Lull operators that have not had any...
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    Dt = Mbe ?

    Forgive me for my ignorance...I was just going through some info on my Freightliner and came across the Engine Operator's Guide. In reading through it, I realized that the MBE900 motor that's in the truck, is actually manufactured by Detroit Diesel. I had been under the impression that Mercedes...
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    I'd like to get more work for this truck...

    I am trying to generate some work for the Freightliner. We use it on our own projects, but there is still some considerable down time for the truck. I would like to obviously get it running as much as possible. I have designed a postcard which will be sent to the typical contractors...
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    Wet footing

    Hey guys, we dug a new foundation and retaining wall last week. We've got the footing all formed up and all of the steel in. Now, we have had a couple of inches of rain since then. So we've got a couple of relief holes dug with pumps for the collecting water. For the footing inspection, the...
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    2001 F-550 Dump For Sale

    2001 F-550 Dump For Sale While I don't have a firm sale price yet, I thought I would post this asap anyway... 2001 F-550 XL 4X4 w/ 9' Crysteel Dump Body elec/hyd, underbody boxes on both sides, 7.3 Diesel w/ less than 35,000 miles. New trans in Jan/Feb 2005 at about 22k miles. 4.88 ratio ltd...
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