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    Welding on trailer I Beam

    Recently bought a 1970 Fruehauf low boy trailer. Running Historical Plates. I am in the process of Permently mounting , for a running display at truck and engine shows, 2 12000 pound engines. What are the rules on welding or bolting to the top side of the 2 main I beams. I recall no holes...
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    Protecting Driver and Dozer While Clearing Brush

    My winter spare time job is to modify a D6R with a 6-way blade to clear brush and trees up to 10in dia. I plan to protect the operator by installing 2inch square quarry screen panels on rear and sides of the ROPS. I also want to bolt on the top front of the ROPS to the front of the dozer a pair...
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    Which bucket to use

    Recently purchased a cat 315c with a 4 ft dirt bucket. We need to dip a ditch but it has 6-12" trees 20ft along both sides and down to the bottom of the 10ft deep ditch. I feel we need to use our d6r on top first to clear saplings then work with the315c. I feel I can just reach the bottom with...
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    Welding on bucket

    When I welded a cracked tooth on our 315c 4ft dirt bucket it was dark outside so I started the machine up and turned on the lights. Can I damage the computer doing this? Is shutting off main disconnect enough protection or do I need to unhook battery while welding?
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    Covering Exhaust During transtit

    Recently purchased a d6r and a 315c. When transporting between farms 30 miles apart, do I need to cover exhaust to keep turbo from spinning and if so why?
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