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    To Paint it or Not????

    Personally, I'd stay away from anything that was given a quick paint job just to sell it. I've seen what paint can cover up (hide), I'd sooner look at the real deal. Scratches and wear marks happen, it's a part of the machine's life!
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    Canadians eh...

    I've been living in Newfoundland for 24 years. I have a small landscaping/excavating company in Nova Scotia (just started this year!) consisting of a mini excavator (Cat 301.8), a mini backhoe (Kubota BX25), 1 ton dump truck and some other stuff. Learning lots from this site and looking forward...
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    Cat 301.8 blowing fuse when put in "rabbit" mode.

    Nige, thanks so much! I have received them. Best regards, Gary
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    Cat 301.8 blowing fuse when put in "rabbit" mode.

    Thanks for the offer Nige, pm sent. There was a 10amp fuse there so that's what was put back in.
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    Cat 301.8 blowing fuse when put in "rabbit" mode.

    Thanks Bob, I'll check that out.
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    Questions about excavator auger and brush rakes for mini ex

    What did you end up getting for an auger?
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    Top 10 things to do to **** off your inspector

    It's called Karma baby! He had it coming....
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    Cat 301.8 blowing fuse when put in "rabbit" mode.

    I have a 2004, Cat 301.8 with 1700 hrs on it. When I select "fast" travel speed it'll blow a fuse. Would anyone know if this is a common issue? I haven't taken the switch out yet to check for a live (power) wire living too close to a ground source. Normal crawl speed, no issues, but as soon as...
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    Landscape Rake On A Mini - X

    Is this going to be rigged to the stick or are you planning on extending the blade out a few more feet and installing it there?
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    Best mini Excavator for the money

    I have a mini, a Cat 301.8. I think you made the right choice. While my kitty is small it is also powerful, but Cat is real proud of their stuff, price-wise.
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    Questions about excavator auger and brush rakes for mini ex

    I've been wondering the same thing. What have you found out?
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