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    Can some explain how this happens?

    Some people are just good planners... LOL
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    Cost of septic system

    Most systems in Oregon need to have 375-450 ft of drain-field with a 1000 gallon tank and it doesn't matter if you use rock and pipe or if infiltrator is used it still requires the same lineal footage. The last systems I have done have been in the 6000 dollar range and pump systems with 1500...
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    Crashed some Komatsus

    Some people just don't care because it isn't there machine. As far as crossing a 6 foot trench 8 feet deep, you may not want to do that very often unless you want to end up in the bottom of it. Just my $.02.
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    my mount

    Nice machines looks like alot of fun to operate.
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    Fuel Price By Location

    In Oregon the price of diesel is 4.65-4.89 and regular gas is 4.10-4.20
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    First Excavator!

    Just keep it well greased and the fluids changed. And just dont slam it around and it should treat you well.
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    Daewoo solar 140LCV

    I was talking to a bobcat dealer and daewoo purchased them so they will be the parts and service providers and the price is right on them.. They are looking pretty good to me as long as the fuel economy is there like the Link-Belts and Hitatchi's
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    From Demolition to Land Clearing

    Same here, never had any problems.. Maybe it is operator...:drinkup
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    My new toy

    Nice machine, congratulations.
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    Tractor Race - Youtube

    That is pretty funny. Guess I am not as tough as they used to be... HAHA..
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    magnetic laser receivers for excavator dipper

    I have a trimble cr600 but have yet to use it. I think that I paid about 650 for it at my local trimble dealer. Good luck!
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    Your going rates?

    I have a 130 size machine and was charging 100 last year and after the first raised my rate to 110. What are you guys charging and hour?
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    Got A Back Up Plan?

    that is pretty funny. Makes you feel pretty smart to watch stuff like that.
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    mega-excavators

    I watched part of it last night and recorded it. I think that it was from a few years back. Did you happen to catch the show on the 797b dump trucks a while back. Those are some amazing machines.
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    New septic flooded

    I think that the engineers will be pretty untouchable due to all of there clauses. It may be best to work with the homeowner and install a ground water interceptor for the cost of materials. Hope all turns out well.
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    Excavator Abuse

    Those guys are all morons, dont even belong in a machine. I would have kicked them off and handed em a shovel and told them to find an operator to drive the stuck machine out once they got it dug out.
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    Blue Tooth Hands free options

    the Jabra Jawbone is a very good earpiece is about $125. Good luck!
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    Volvo Or Case Excavator

    I would try and get one with an isuzu engine, very fuel efficient.
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    Unique Hitachi Zaxis 870

    Impressive piece of machinery! Wouldn't mind running it for a day.:)
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    HYD Hose?

    Thank you, I was glad to find this forum...
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