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  1. TrentNz

    Ec210blc Volvo - running on manual mode?

    Hi guys, I’ve recently bought a Volvo ec210blc. Machine has 12,000 hours When I viewed the machine the seller mentioned the rev dial didn’t work and it was on a switch, either idle or full revs. After a bit of investigation I now believe its running in manual mode. The machine operates...
  2. TrentNz

    Cat 315CL - 16,000 hrs - potential issues?

    Hi guys, I’m looking at purchasing a 16k hour 315CL cat Its been meticulously looked after andseems to run ok, but just wondering if theres any main issues with these higher hour cats. I’ve got lots of excavators but never had an older cat. Does seem to slightly bog down on power when...
  3. TrentNz

    Cat 307.5 Next Gen - With Steelwrist Tiltrotator

    Just picked me up a brand spanker next gen fitted with a steelwrist. Not much content around about them so thought I’d post here incase anyone was curious. Will no doubt have more content on it to come.
  4. TrentNz

    Sharpgrade 2D Leveller - Skidsteer attachment

    I’m lucky enough to run a good variety of machinery and attachments, and this SharpGrade leveller is one of them. If you’re doing lots of precision final trim this is definitely something you should have in your tool kit. Best of all, made right here in New Zealand ;)
  5. TrentNz

    Tilt Rotators - questions and thoughts

    How many of you boys have embraced the tiltrotator movement yet? I’ve had my x06 Steelwrist on my kubota for over a year now, and love every minute of it. Looking at getting one for my 14 tonner also. and, if you haven’t got one, whats your reasons? E.g cost, durability, etc
  6. TrentNz

    Youtubes - On The Grind For 1000 Subs

    Hey Fellas, Long time no chat. If you’re looking to kill some time over the holidays have a gander at my earthmoving related YouTube channel - currently at 66 videos / 627 Subscribers heres a taste of what I do below; feel free to sub if you enjoy!
  7. TrentNz

    Carter Chinese Excavator? Not Actually Too Bad.

    Had a whirl on a Carter 1.8t excavator, and I must say I’m overly surprised at how it operates and how it’s built.
  8. TrentNz

    Lloyd Star Screening Bucket For Excavators

    Just picked me up a new topsoil screening bucket, boy is this thing bad ass!
  9. TrentNz

    2D Machine guidance systems (2018)

    I was just looking through these forums again and theres not much posts (at least in this specific section) around 2D machine guidance systems. As these systems become more widely accepted, I thought i'd put up a thread where members and alike can come and see what the fuss is about, plus any...
  10. TrentNz

    iDig 2D Excavator Grade Assist

    Just installed this unit on our excavator, pretty neat does what the trimble earthworks system does but wireless and solar powered (and a fair deal cheaper) Can be set up and calibrated by operator and moved between machines. Made a quick run down video - Few mistakes but better than any...
  11. TrentNz

    Bobcat 753 problem steering in reverse left hand side only

    Hi Guys, Just picked up a bobcat 753, seems pretty healthy for the hours blows no smoke, travels straight when going forward and has plenty pushing power however when reversing the left hand side lacks power and its a bit of a pain. Any ideas? I would assume seeing as it travels forward fine...
  12. TrentNz

    Just some of the stuff we're doing in New Zealand.

    Heres a few videos. Ill have some more interesting content soon, house demo time lapses, long reach work etc. https://youtu.be/pxq_O2LI-Lw https://youtu.be/A5WdOyO9stg https://youtu.be/0LWamXlrfkc
  13. TrentNz

    Old machine cab replacement

    Saw this on an auction here in nz. Thought it was pretty cool. Its a ex60-1
  14. TrentNz

    Name this excavator

    I have a mate whos trying to find out the make and possibly model of this excavator. Any ideas
  15. TrentNz

    Work pics chch NZ

    Just some random pics of work i do, alot of demo.
  16. TrentNz

    wtf of the day

    unsure if this has been posted before, tell me your thoughts :eek: :confused: ???
  17. TrentNz

    Two boom Experimental Machine

    probably been posted before but what the ****. i didnt know what i was watching at first, thought it was two machines one infront of the other but nooo.. one machine two booms :eek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BtTmCWIIYA&feature=relmfu
  18. TrentNz

    Excavator video's post em here!

    got a video of anything excavation/digger related? post it here. :) Leveling off a borrow pit (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZqLYm4XxEc Cleaning up after digging a culvert (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAsgT2NbprY Demolition with a 50 tonne cat...
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