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    Oxy/gas Torches

    Well I finally took the plunge and went for thee Petrogen. Used it yesterday and was impressed with it's cutting ability and the clean slagless cut. I know a lot of you guys recommended oxy/acc as the best all rounder, but it came down to two factors... costs of hire and gas refills here in the...
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    Oxy/gas Torches

    Hi loggah, How long can you keep gas in the Petrogen before it no good for use? Also can you get a clean cut using the Petrogen compared to oxy/acetylene? Thanks
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    Cat d3c lgp

    Thanks Greg and Andoman, That's the sort of info I was after. Sounds like the Cat d3 is pretty much sorted and possibly a leader in it's class. I will have no problem checking track condition and general overall condition, I'm not up to speed on oil samples though ,I guess it's something more...
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    Cat d3c lgp

    D3C lgp Wsw, feeling great not on any medication , thanks for your concern!!:) I think you should reread my post again I am simply asking for opinions on the DC3 lgp good ,bad indifferent any issues etc. Not been a dozer man myself just thought this maybe a good place to open the debate on...
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    Cat d3c lgp

    Nobody got any experience on one of these dozers. Are they to much of a "baby" dozer to be considered ?? Robo
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    Oxy/gas Torches

    Hi Dist3, I would need a a torch for general around the farm and odd bucket repair. Which system would suit me better ? Thanks I have read that link when searching the forum for Petrogen , thank you any way for posting stumpjumper83. Robo
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    Oxy/gas Torches

    Hi, Does anybody use or recommend the oxy/gas torch systems for cutting. Is this system better than the normal oxy/accetelyne ? I have seen the Petrogen system advertised on the internet, looks impressive are they as good as they say ? Thank you for you your opinions Robo
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    Cat d3c lgp

    Hi, Looking at a Cat d3c lgp 1993 for sale here in the UK. Seen it on a for sale web page, looks good with a fresh coat of paint. Would like some feedback on this model dozer, it is not the hystat version. Would appreciate peoples opinion on this dozer, are they a good machine, what are they...
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    How to dig a ditch...?

    Hi Watglen, Looks like your getting along just fine and have done a good chunk of the job. I have read the earlier posts and I think I'm right in saying your using a 24 tonne excavator. If that's correct a ditching blade with teeth and minimum width of 6ft would rip into that ditch no problem...
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    Jcb jz70

    Hi Cymro, How does the Hitachi compare to the Sumo??, they are about the same weight. I'm surprised the ex60 is a foot narrower. Do you know anyone with a dipper for sale (1.74m) from a sh60 or js/jz70?
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    Do I need a excavator?

    Back to them slopes again SRE is right never track across slopes always approach your work with the tracks facing down the hill. I will say again having a blade on your excavator for this type of work will turn your excavator into a different animal. You will find yourself not having to dig as...
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    Jcb jz70

    Hi Aiden, The only parts I bought were exhaust ( I had a stainless one knocked up) Alternator I found a new pattern one for about £60. Rotary coupling seals same as jcb js 70. The odd hose , set of tracks and 5 rollers and some bushes for the bucket end. I am really struggling to remember any...
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    Do I need a excavator?

    Sounds like you got a lot of work there. If you were to complete all this work primarily by yours self and successfully you will be a competent operator. It generally takes years to be skilled at plant operating. Reading between the lines you sound like you are the type of man that could do this...
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    Jcb jz70

    Hi Cymro, Just joined and saw your old post when I was browsing. Did you get the JZ ? I did what you were proposing and bought a JZ70 after 10 years of faultless service on my Sumitomo sh 60 95 model. I have operated 360's from the smallest mini right up to a 75 tonne machine and I do not...
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