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  1. Reel hip

    POWERSCREEN TRAKPACTOR 320 Q's

    I have a buddy looking at one to buy. Anyone out there have any knowledge or experience with them. How do they hold up? Hw will mostly be doing concrete demo and crushing it up as base. We have a ton of regulations in California and more imprtantly more eyes on watching to make sure it all...
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    Liebherr dozers

    Can anyone give me any input on Liebherr company. Good, bad or whatever. How has the customer service been and ease of parts. Are they a solid machine? Thanks Doug
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    2000 New Holland 545 D

    I have very little engine information on this machine. Any owners able to help? 1 Is is a ford or new Holland motor? 2) The HP is 66 and a 3.3 liter (I know) 3) There should be an engine plate that list's the engine family. (That is what I need) I need to record this with the air...
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    Need help with a MACK

    In California we are regulated to death. I have a buddy that just got a citation from the California air resources board (CARB) for not having a label on his motor. It lists the year it was built (1998) and specific information regarding the EPA. He has gone to the dealer but they cannot help...
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    Detroit Diesel

    I have a serial number VF600JAG on this motor. I'm looking for information or a good serial number refrence guide please. Specificly model and engine family. My google search isn't as good as the guys on HE. Thanks .
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    older CAT D3

    I have a friend that wants me to look at a D3. He is getting it for free. I have limited information on this machine and honestly know very little about dozers. He told me the owner said it will need a transmission. Also it has sat for some time. I know it would be a project and it could add up...
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    Fuel problem 863 Bobcat

    I had my machine shut down on me in, of course the worse posable spot. No spot is a good one but this area was way back in the project without access to my truck (and tools). The machine shut down starved for fuel.I pumped the primer ball and it didn't have any preasure to it. I know the...
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    Help needed New Holland Skip loader U80

    I have a friend that just had his skip loader shut down on a U S Navy job. The inspector told them they need to record their information with the state before they can start it up. My friend is pannicked because he can only find partual info from New Holland regarding the CARB info. Does anybody...
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    Help needed New Holland Skip loader U80

    I have a friend that just had his skip loader shut down on a U S Navy job. The inspector told them they need to record their information with the state before they can start it up. My friend is pannicked because he can only find partual info from New Holland regarding the CARB info. Does anybody...
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    All trucks in or going thru California

    I just got out another State of California air resource board (CARB) class. All trucks are being regulated but if you record your truck no later than January 31 2012 you will be able to put off some of the requirements. If you record later than that date you will be at their mercy with a...
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    What would you do?

    A while ago I posted up what I found and asked others to say the strange things that they have found or dug up,there has been some really interesting things. At lunch time on a jobsite I was at, I asked a backhoe operator what was the strangest thing he found an this is what he told me...
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    Air pollution issues,Diesels and the state.

    In California we are being hit hard with regulations for our off road equipment and our on road trucks. Even air compressors and concrete pumps are effected. Our diesel pick up trucks have to be smogged every two years.We have to register our equipment with the state to be compliant. Later down...
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    What have you found while digging?

    We all have a story to tell.Besides the usual old bottles That I have found. I did find an old Indian bracelet that hasn't been able to be tracked to a particular tribe. The most unusual find for me was about 20 years ago I was working for a very old and well known mission in San Diego. I was...
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    Intro

    A quick introduction. My name is Doug and I have been running equipment since 1980. In 1987 the day my son was born I started my own bobcat and hauling business. I sold it a few years back after I had my hip replaced and now work for the company that bought me out. My son has been on equipment...
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    California and the Air Resource Board

    Any of you guys in California that are dealing with ARB issues this is a good place to start. I want you to know that it is my wife's buisness and she has the small guy (me) in mind when she started it. wwwbecarbcompliant.com
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    Terex HR 20

    I just picked up a HR 20 and it is starting slow in the cold mornings. I will need to replace the battery pretty soon. I see the battery but how do you get it out? Any one have any knowledge, Thanks
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