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    6 wheel dump truck more lifting capacity

    I have a frieghtliner 6 wheel dump truck that will lift about 10 ton. It's a scissor lift with a single cylinder ( believe it's 6").. I'd like to lift 12-13 ton. That's what I haul now but have to shovel some out if I don't have equipment at the job site. Anything over 10 ton and it just starts...
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    Dump truck build

    Looking for help/ info on a dump truck build. I have a few single axle cab and chassis trucks I've looked at and plan on buying one. T300, kodiak 8500, FL 70 etc. All early 2000s pre emmision. I'm going to put a 13/14 ft box for firewood with high sides. I need about 23 yards capacity but only...
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    Ashhalt Millings Driveway Bumpy Chunks

    My dad had millings for his driveway a while back and they turned out great....almost like black top. I'm not sure if they were fine or chunky b/c I wasn't around when he did it. I had 4 loads of millings delivered for my driveway and its ruff and bumpy. There were chunks and the driveway is...
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    26k 4x4 Dump Truck?

    I haul firewood, sawdust, woodchips, and a few other things and am looking to get a bigger dump truck. I'd like a 6-7 ton payload. The body will be 16 ft long. It seems I'm always going off a driveway and use 4x4. I've heard single axle dumps don't get much traction, and heard they get less...
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    Post Holes 1845c vs Mini Track

    I own an 1845c and a bobcat MT 55 with a post hole auger. The auger faceplate won't fit on my 1845c....so i'm considering renting a auger for a bigger job with 100+ holes. The MT 55 is more powerful than your typical dingo or other mini. Here are the specs 2011 MT 55- 12 GPM and 25 HP...
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    Trailer Tires E ply G ply 17.5?

    I have a gooseneck 16' dump trailer I mainly use to transport firewood. Trailer and load weight about 14k, which is what trailer is rated for. It has 16" steel rims from factory and I have to keep replacing the 235-16 radial E ply tires every 12-18 months. (10-15k miles) The tires wear on the...
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    1845c lift 2500lb pallet?

    Can I lift 2500lb pallets off a semi? I would probably make up some counter weights. What's max counter weight I can use?
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    1845c Wont start

    It just clicks when I turn key. I put jump box on it and it would start. Then I bought new battery. It started twice, and now I have to put the jump box back on it. Alternator??? Also, on my grapple bucket, when I close the grapple it closes all the way down and wont stop unless I tap the...
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    How much does my 79 IH Grain truck weight?

    I have a 1979 IH grain truck with a 16 ft box- about 5ft sides. Box is all steel, not very thick but i'm not sure exactly. Gas motor single axle. I paid 3k for it and am trying to sell it for about a year. Now i'm trying to see what i can get if i scrap it. What do you think it weighs...
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    loading in wet area

    Looking for suggestions for loading in a somewhat wet area. A guy wants me to move a pile of horse manure( maybe 200 yards or 8/9- 10 wheeler loads) The area isn't a swamp, but the manure holds moisture and therefore the area never really drys out. I'm in central NY, and after this warm up...
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    face plate attachments bobcat Mini tract to full size

    I own a bobcat mt 55, which is a small walk behind bobcat. I have forks for this, but the forks won't fit on my other skid steer( case 1845c) The face plate is too small( narrow) on the forks and when i try to hookup with the case, the face plate on the case is too wide for the forks. can i...
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    95 Case 1845c Drive Motor leaking. Help Please

    I bought a 1995 case 1845c with 6200 hrs on it 6 months ago. I bought it from a guy who works on skids and said the entire motor was redone. Anyway, its been running fine since i bought it, but i noticed it leaking the past month. I took it to my local farm tractor mechanic( works on case skids...
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    Old Dump Truck/Grain Truck Help

    I need some help on what old grain/ dump truck to get. I just bought a 1979 international grain dump truck with a 16' box. It has a gas engine and is underpowered. It also doesn't down shift into second, and seems to be horrible on gas. I bought the truck for 3k, and would like to sell it and...
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    Tracks for my Case 1845C

    I'm thinking about putting Over the tire tracks on my 1845c. My tires now are aggresive The guy who owns these tracks would sell them too me for $1,000. I'm trying to figure out if theyd fit. He lives 8 hours from me. I'd like rubber tracks becuase they wouldn't tear up lawns as much. The...
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    case 1845c cold starting

    i have a 95 case 1845c and its hard to start when cold out, acutally it won't start unless i give it a sniff of starter fluid. It does have a block heater and works good. Here is the problem. I leave my 1845c most of the winter at Amish household, and they have no power. Any other options while...
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    Case 1845c Mulcher/Bush Hog

    I'm looking at buying a 96 1845c with unknown hours. I do light earthwork and general "bobcat" work, like grading, mowing dirt, post holes, etc. I'd be buying a grapple bucket for loading firewood, and my dad had an auger for his bobcat so hopefully that will fit. A trencher would also be a...
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    What Skid Steer Should i Get?

    I'm looking at getting a Skid Steer, would prefer Track but could use a wheel- Help me pick heres my info Uses: -main use-Loading Firewood into my dump trailer-6-8Ft from ground idk, so lift height is nice -Small grading, earthwork stuff/landscaping work-(Right now i advertise on...
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