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    Water well producing sand any well experts in the house?

    Happy New Year from South Texas! I have a 4" PVC cased well that is approximately 300' deep. The well was taken out of service February 2022 due to damage from the freeze. I pulled the 1hp submersible pump that was set at 100' on 1" poly pipe. My plan was to resurrect the well with a new pump...
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    Shop parts washer fluid choices.

    I am in the process of planning my new shop setup. I have a graymills parts washer that I used to fill with varsol back in the day. There are many choices from paint thinner (mineral spirits) to water based products with citrus. I don't want to buy 10-15 gallons of product and have poor results...
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    Losing faith in the "system"

    So it's like this. Over the weekend I was was discing a winter pasture for livestock with my Kubota M9540 tractor. The left lift assist hydraulic cylinder blew out. I was able to complete the job by making wide turns in the loam field. I had to leave the implement in the field as the machine...
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    Help with 18K 4 post lift for new shop.

    I am considering installing a 18K 4 post lift in my new shop. The heaviest item I have is a Case 580M. We do all our own maintenance and repairs on our farm, construction machinery and vehicles. If I do so I will also get a 10K rolling jack as an accessory. Years ago I would not even consider...
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    Shop air compressor advice

    Good day from South Texas. I have a bit of a dilemma regarding a new 5 or 7.5 Hp 80 gallon vertical air compressor for my new ranch shop. I currently have two I-R T-30 type 7.5 Hp units (yellow) in service. One is at my medical laboratory and the other is in a ranch barn at another location. I...
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    Question about a super dump truck

    Greetings from South Texas. What is the disadvantage of a 7 axle dump truck which some refer to them as a tandem with 3 drop axles and a hydraulic Strong arm in the rear? They are legal to 80k. I can see tire wear issues. Anything other problems? Thank you in advance.
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    New shop floor coating suggestions

    Good evening from S. Texas. I am in the process of building a new 50'x75' metal building which will be used to store my ranch equipment and serve as a maintenance facility. I am debating leaving the concrete bare vs some type of finish possibly epoxy. My only experience with a coated floor is in...
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    Tiller options for CTL or 3 Pt.

    Howdy from South Texas. Tiller question here. I have a Kubota SVL-90 CTL and a Kubota Hystat 30 hp compact tractor and need to get a roto-tiller. I am considering a King Kutter 60" 3 point but am also debating a hydraulic one for the CTL. This is not for commercial use but I would like a quality...
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    Allis-Chalmers M 100C Grader engine oil pressure sending unit

    Happy holidays to all and howdy from South Texas. I have a A-C diesel maintainer with 24 volt starter. The engine oil pressure sending unit functions but has a steady oil drip. A-C being long out of business the OEM part is not available. The unit is single wire. I don't know if it is 12 or 24...
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    Is this D6D worth scrap value?

    Hello from S Texas. I ran across a D6D OROPS, with blade only about 2 miles from my place. The machine was parked with the intention to do the undercarriage 10-15 years ago. The right track was split and sprocket segments removed The owner had a stroke and the process was abandoned. I don't know...
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    Question about trailer coupler

    Good Friday to all. I have a 20' heavy duty tandem 7k axle bumper pull trailer with a adjustable height 2 5/16" coupler. At the height adjustment point there are two 5/8" through bolts that serve as pins. Regardless of how tight the bolts are the coupler is somewhat loose vertically. Is this...
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    Forklift advice needed

    I am actually asking a question for a close friend that needs a new 5k semi rough terrain 3 stage LPG lift for his business. As I and others here advise dealer support is essential. There is only one dealer here other than Cat and they Handle Tailift. Their stability is questionable but they...
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    Overhead vs skid fuel tank and pump question

    Good day from S. Texas! My 500 gal overhead Diesel tank sprung a leak. I am going to purchase two new 500 gal tanks one for Diesel and one for ethanol free gas. Fuel Distributors are starting to resist filling overhead tanks from a ladder which I understand. That leaves me with having to pump...
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    Help needed on mini excavator purchase.

    I am in the market for a new or slightly used mini excavator for ranch and construction projects which are numerous and reduce the never ending quest to obtain reliable temp labor. My schedule is sporadic and renting is not an option. I have a Case 580M , CTL with assortment of buckets...
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    Help with heavy duty goose neck trailer

    Good day all. I am considering purchasing a 32' tandem goose neck enclosed cargo trailer. I know there is a lot of junk out there used is an option but will be modified. I am looking for 7k axles, tandems, double jacks. Anyone have brand experience either good or bad as a starting point. Thank you
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    Kubota SVL A/C problems

    Good day all. I have a couple questions on the problematic A/C systems on the SVL series. A review of other posts confirm others with the same problem I have with my machine having poor air flow. It is obvious the only solution is to remove the entire climate unit and disassemble it for a...
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    Help with box blade choices.

    Good day all. I have a new 30 hp compact utility tractor and need to outfit it with a 60" box blade. And have two questions. First, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a hinged rear board. Second does anyone have experience with a hydraulic side link as opposed to a mechanical screw...
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    Help needed for hot pressure washer.

    I am in need of a new pressure washer and want to proceed with a gasoline Honda engine with a Diesel burner. Reviews of Northstar, Karcher and Simpson are mixed. I have 8 pieces of equipment plus implements on my ranch and was previously poorly served with a 4000psi 4 gpm cold washer hooked up...
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    New barn/shop floor choices

    Good evening, I am in the process of planning a new shop/barn.It will measure 50'x125' consisting of 25' width bays and be an engineered kit. I plan to have reinforced concrete on the floor of two bays for conditioned shop area with a partition wall. To save money I am considering a dirt floor...
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    Help needed with trailer purchase

    I need to move ahead with a dump trailer purchase. It will be a 20' tandem dual either gooseneck or pintle. Most likely GN. I have seen on the net and HEF a roll-off type with either a box with rear doors or a flat bed roll-off. From what I have seen ones with a gas motor powering the lift...
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