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    CAT 420D aux hyd questions

    My machine has a foot pedal for e-stick /tool operation tried bleed off with ign switch in on position (not running)after shut down did not help.This procedure is in the opperation manual I have tried it several times.:Banghead
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    CAT 420D aux hyd questions

    My 2005 420D has factory installed aux hyd's, powered by the E-stick circut The E-stick cyl is pinned for this use and the system work's perferct.The only problem is releasing the pressure on the supply side quickcoupler to connect the tool's any idea's ?????
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    Pintle Hitch Tandem Dual Question

    Update. What an escapade. The first trailer we got was picked up by ProTrak Oct 11th (we had to re-wire/extend light wiring among other things which took about 2-1/2 hrs). Then it was back to little or no communication - example "you're on the list". Mid-Nov received a call, we had finally...
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    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    Service/Utility Truck Here is our 2005 F550,6.0,5-sp auto,19000gvw---When it was new!!! The bed has 32 drawers,gen compartment,removable vice stands,line-x bed liner, rear lower boxes have flip-top lid's.The overhead rack rear crossbar swings out of the way and next crossbar is...
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    Here's the rest of the truck !

    As requested by Electra Glide. Spec's :07 Emissions PACCAR (cummins) PX-8 @315/1000fpt@1400rpm,Allison 3000RDS 6-Speed,5.25 Axle w/diff lock and hendrickson air sup.:drinkup
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    Pintle Hitch Tandem Dual Question

    Trailer Up Date Last Tuesday, the 11th we finally received a call from the owner of ProTrak. He apoligized for this going so far and this problem would be solved. He wanted to check if the deck could be corrected/modified, not cobbled up before building a new trailer. He assured me that I...
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    Pintle Hitch Tandem Dual Question

    Ford LT9000 Thanks for the reply. I appreciate any info I can get. I know the base price is inexpensive but when you start adding options: 14" I-beam, torque tube, two speed jacks, 12K axles, Hutch suspension, air brakes, etc.... now you're over $14K. Looked at other mfg's and I own...
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    Pintle Hitch Tandem Dual Question

    Trailer info The trailer manufacturer is Pro-Trak in Wills Point, Texas. www.protraktrailers.com Yes, the deck was welded up wrong. The layout was for their standard suspension system, not the optional Hutchinson which has a greater axle spread center to center. Spring...
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    Pintle Hitch Tandem Dual Question

    Just got our new 28,000 GVWR pierced frame trailer. After delivery noticed a few things. The wheel cutouts in the side channel and the deck plates weren't centered over axles. Under the deck, the cross members were aligned with the "un" centered deck plates resulting in cross member to top of...
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    Sticker Shock on Backhoes

    Cat pricing December 2005 420D, E stick, 4 in 1 loader w/forks, aux hydr, deluxe cab with AC, 4x4, quick coup, 12/18/24 & 36 hd bkts, 18 comp wheel $96K + tax. Worth every penny!
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    Pete modifications

    Quarter Fenders Orchard Ex, Nice modifications :notworthy - I'm heading over to Pep Boys for that camera now. Low Boy, I think these are the quarter fenders you were talking about.
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    new dumptruck

    X 4 T800 You can't go wrong with a Kenworth - even a T600 or the baby, T300
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    Hi from Southern California

    Have been a long time reader of the forum. What a great resource. I'm a plumbing and pipeline contractor in California and Arizona in business for 25 years. We do on-site wet and dry utilities and building plumbing for commmercial projects.... and I enjoy operating heavy equipment myself...
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