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    Cat 314C LCR Idler Question

    Yes I know. You can grab each edge of the track and move the whole track....which then goes to idler. There is zero slack in the idler bearings. Just where the blocks set in the track frame. They will move side to side about an inch. Other side is mint.
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    Cat 314C LCR Idler Question

    Looking at buying a Cat 314C LCR. 45xx hrs. Undercarriage is in pretty dang decent shape except left idler. I noticed I was tracking it back and turning just doing a general check on things and it bound up. I got out to check and the idler was wobbling in the track frame. Idler bearings are in...
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Title shows 22k empty.
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Kinda what I was thinking of doing. Most time it would be the skid steer that would go out with the rock vs the dozer. So 10k skid and 9k trailer. Should be able to put a load of rock on with that Id think.
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Nah. Ill put a belly dump behind my Peterbilt cabover Im building before I do that. Ive got a buddy that runs me bulk belly dump loads. Then I sell small loads out of that.
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Id have to look on steer axle. I think 12k. Yes two axle trailer
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    That makes sense....kinda. i just dont know where tongue weight is gona end up with after trailer is on and equipment on trailer. I dont have a hoe right now but rent a Deere 130 from time to time. They charge $350 to haul it local one way. Would depend on what was going on if I benefit more to...
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Ive tried calling TX Dot. Called several offices, left messages and not one call back.
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    Dump Truck / 20 Ton Pintle Hitch Registration Questions

    Just bought a 2002 Mack tandem dump with 14 yd bed and 20 ton Eager Beaver pintle hitch trailer. Im in Texas. Need to get this thing registered. I got my DOT numbers yesterday. What plate / weight do I need to register this truck and trailer for for? Tag office is of some help but not much...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    Thanks guys! Minis are easy/cheap to rent. Only one bigger hoe local to us to rent. Im still keeping my eyes out for a dumptruck. Hopefully the right deal will present itself. Tag trailers for them all always readily available for cheap. Where you guys are using your minis alot mayhe is where...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    Thats kinda what I thought about my Kubota svl75 skid. Ill never be without one.
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    I understand that 100%. Budget is what it comes down too really. Rgn is out of the question for now. I was talking to one of my oldtime truckin/equipment buddies earlier and he said hell you can load at 30-40k pound machine up ramps. Just take your time.
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    The Petes initial plan was to put a belly dump behind it. There is a pretty good bit of money to be made hauling bulk rock in and selling it bulk but mainly dumping it on the yard and selling it by the dump truck load. It can also pull a lowboy to move our stuff. We do a fair amount of utility...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    I dont have a mini. What all do you guys keep them busy on? Ive got a guy that works gor me some that begs me to buy one. Says we can keep it busy. More I think on this I dont want to have to have a RGN to move a machine. Id rather buy a 20-30 ton doved lowboy and haul that way or behind a...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    I wish I had that crystal ball.
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    SInce we have started this business, for whatever reason, Ive liked to keep them in the "its gotta work one day a month to pay for itself" range. I dont know why I guage off of that. Maybe it just puts it into an easy persepctive for me. With that said id say in the $50-80k range. Right machine...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    Solid info as well MG84. We did rent a Bobcat E88 or whatever there big "mini" is on a job awhile back. I wasnt impressed with that thing at all. BUT it was a rental from Bobcat so it might have been turned down or something to keep idiots from tearing it up.
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    Good info KSSS. Thats the kind of conversations Im looking for. Like I said most clearing work around here are smaller 1-10 acre type stuff. Mostly 2-5 acres and want seclusion and big trees left alone. Once you are over that you need multiple big hoes, some big dozers, etc. We arent anywhere...
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    JUst saying a hoe would make our other equipment shine. Obviously the smaller 30k would be cheaper and easier to move....which is why they fetch a premium it seems.
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    Excavator Size and Trucking

    We run a small contracting business. Land clearing, pads, ponds, driveways, etc. Currently have a Kubota skid steer, and Deere 450J LGP machine. To get into bigger clearing we need to put an excavator on. Ive looked at all sizes 30k, 40k, 50k machines. Seems most prefer that 50k machine and its...
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