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    Questions On Starting a Backhoe business

    Cost of downtime also comes into play with parts availability and dealer network/support. An expensive part in stock is cheaper than a less expensive backordered part a week out in a busy season.
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    NewB from Alaska

    Quite messy, can't decide if it's spring yet or not. freezing rain, full-on thaw, freeze again, more rain, supposed to snow this weekend. :(
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    Terex TX55-19.... Feedback?

    Ours do pretty well in muddy conditions, axles hang pretty low though. IMHO the Deutz is a very good engine. Getting parts should be a cinch in LA. since their main US depot is in Norcross GA. :thumbsup Straightening bent fork tines is not allowed at my work because once the steel has been...
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    NewB from Alaska

    Thanks! 8 in Washington, 4 in Alaska
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    NewB from Alaska

    Hello all! Rodney from Wasilla, Alaska here. I have been a rental coordinator for NC Machinery - The Cat Rental Store for a little over 3 years here and love working in this industry. I have some experience operating; Case 621B, Volvo L120C, Champion 740A In addition to the training and...
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    skidsteer mounted mill

    Man, that is a sweet combination! :cool: You guys run any PC210's?
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    compact loader vs skid steer

    Nice fabwork Bison! :cool: Best use for a compact loader is a one man show landscape in the summer/snow removal in the winter operation. The guy runs a Cat 906 and zips around town from job to job plowing parking lots ranging in size from residential to the local sears. He has a set of...
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    Questions On Starting a Backhoe business

    I would also suggest looking at a mini-ex and a skidsteer, Backhoes are good at a lot of things but not great at anything. Something else to consider is when your business grows you'll be able to utilize the different assets on seperate jobs. The readily available attachments for...
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    Terex TX55-19.... Feedback?

    We use the Genie version (GTH-5519) in our rental fleet and they are great machines. Is yours Deutz powered? Watch the latch on the engine cover close and make sure you have the safety pin in it otherwise they can pop open while roading. ;)
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    My 247b

    Congrats on the purchase! If you put ski goggle cloth bags on the loose ends of your hydraulic attachments when not in use those quick connects will last a lot longer, spendy little guys.
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