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    2014 Gmc 2500hd vs 2014 Ford F-250 Powerstroke

    Hi Guys. We are looking at getting a new truck. Right now for the personal Truck we have a Gmc Sierra 1500. And looking to upgrade too a Chevy/Gmc 2500hd, or a ford F-250 PowerStroke. It would be 4x4. We already have an E-350 so we do have experience with fords, but we mostly have GM's. I wanted...
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    Case or Doosan?

    Hi Guys. Im looking at a 210 size excavator. And the two brands I'm looking at are the cases and doosans. Im very impressed with each machine, so I wanted your guys opinion. Its ether a Case Cx210blc, or a Doosan Dx225lc-3. Thanks in advance, John Gibson
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    Mini Excavator Hydraulic Cylinders??

    Hi Guys. So a friend of mine and I for our Senior Project are building a Firewood Processor. It will have a log loader on it which we are building. But like a legit log loader not what I call "backhoe log loaders". So I wanted to know where I can find hydraulic Cylinders for like 3 ton mini...
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    Pics of your mini!

    Hey guys. This is a thread to show your mini! I will start of with a 2007 bobcat 335. Cab, Hyd thumb, q/c 34in grading bucket, 24in digging bucket, 18in, digging bucket, ripper tooth. I love it! http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj586/Roadbuilder66/c520d320bf7d30a6e6c988d2d7401c0d.jpg
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    Bobcat 743???

    Hi guys. I am at buying a bobcat 743 skid steer. My question is if its possible to change the hand foot controls over to to the joy stick control pattern ( left joystick: forward/ back left/right, right joystick boom up/boom down bucket dump/ bucket curl) thanks guys, any help is appreciated...
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    Link Belt 210lx's?

    Hi. Im looking at a couple 210lx link belts. I wanted to know your guys opion on them. Thanks, John
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    Please help!!!!

    'Aghh i think i win the idiot of the year award. I got a jcb 804 and i just opened the door all the way so its attached open and i can't get it closed again. Is there like some kind of switch or something i need to press? Thank you in advance, john
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    Good rental mini's

    Hi. I am going to be doing a small garage demolition, and clearing some small trees. I will be needing to be renting a mini excavator. Someday i want to own one..... I am looking at renting a 5 ton mini from sunbelt. Which one would you guys suggest. I like the kolbelco 50sr, or the takeuchi...
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    John deere 60D

    Hi. I jut wanted to know your guys opions on the john deere 60d?
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    Is it possible to have a tilt rotator on with a hydraulic thumb?

    Hi guys. I was wondering if it is possible to have a tilt rotator on an excavator while already having a hydraulic thumb?, thanks, john
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    Hydraulic thumb on 90ton machine

    Can you buy a hyd thumb for say a link belt 800x2, or cat 385, komatsu pc800 etc. I saw one on a cat 5110b, but i believe that was custom.
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    which 12,000 pound class mini

    Hi guys, I would like to get a 12,000 pound mini. Im looking a the takeuchi tb153fr, bobcat e55, and the case cx55. I want a hyd thumb, quick attach, auger, mulcher, etc. I want the aux hyds to be controlled on the joy stick. Which one is the best, thanks, john
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    Pics of your excavator

    So lets see your excavator' wish i could post a pic but dont have one yet:Banghead
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    Favorite excavator company?

    So what is your favorite excavtor company? Mine is link belt first, volvo second:notworthy
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    Best mini excavator?

    What is the best mini excavtor company on the market? I really like takeuchis, but would look at bobcat,cat, case, maybe kubota. I definitley want a hyd thumb on it, and it to be thumb control on the joystick. Also idont know if i should get a zero tail swing or not, looking a 125-145 size...
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    Dream machine

    So what is everbodys dream machine? Mine is a cat325dl road builder with a progressive hydraulic thumb, quick coupler, control pattern changer and thumb control on the joy stick
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    Road builders

    What is the best road builder manufactur link belt, cat, John Deere, komatsu
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