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    Wheel mounted vs. Track mounted

    Just wondering what everybody thinks of a track mounted crusher set up compared to a wheel mounted set up. We have looked at both and the tracks cut the setup time down considerably but everything on them looks so tight. Maintenance looks impossible for bearing changes and tail pullies. The...
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    Concrete & Asphalt Recycling - Down time

    We have a concrete and asphalt recycler and our down time is killing us. it's not one specific thing that is holding us up but something unique to every job. We use a loader to bring material from the pile to the crusher and an excavator with a thumb feeds in the materials into the plant. I...
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    Blocking a Crusher

    I was just wondering if anyone has found a faster way to block a crusher level other than using blocks of wood. I have run-on hydraulic leveling legs forone piece of my spread but not on the other and i was just wondering if there was a jack out there that you can put under the blocking points...
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    Deutz 914C Air Cooled Engine Problems

    I am having trouble with a Deutz 914C Diesel Air Cooled Engine mounted on a CEC 6 x 16 Screen Deck. We are screening recycled concrete and asphalt and the air cooler section was building up with asphalt dust. I have cleaned it out with a degreaser and power steamer and i thought i got it all...
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    Volvo Excavators

    I was just looking for some feedback on what you think of Volvo's new line of excavators. My only experience has been with Linkbelt, Cat, and most recently we have been going with John Deere. I just priced out some 250 size excavators and volvo's number is hands down the lowest but i'm affaid...
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