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    D4E Final Drive flush

    Thank you Delmer and OzDozer for the prompt replies. I think I will try the diesel, at least that way once done I can burn the used diesel. Not sure how the water is entering, I never work it in standing water. It sits out all winter so I’m thinking the seals are to blame. I really need to...
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    D4E Final Drive flush

    I have a D4E 51x power shift and the finals have some water contamination. Fluid came out milky (it lives outdoors, unfortunately.). I want to flush them out before refilling but not sure what would be best for the job. In my 7U I use diesel fluid and that would be easiest and probably...
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    Sourcing Komatsu Bottom Rollers

    Thank you fellas for the tips!
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    Sourcing Komatsu Bottom Rollers

    Hello All, I am looking for some bottom rollers part # 203-30-65110. The machine is actually an Aichi crawler manlift, but that is the number on the roller. The manual I found online listed Kobelco undercarriage but the part # comes up Komatsu. I called the local Komatsu dealer and was told...
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    Any reason Not to do this?

    Guys, thank you for the replies. Hey Delmer, I actually thought your first post was kinda funny. It is a bid of an oddball machine. I think it might just be the ugliest loader ever made. It was kind of an impulse buy. But it's a pretty straight unit, everything on it works, and I only paid...
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    Any reason Not to do this?

    So I bought a pretty worn out M-F 11 front loader with a rusted out 84" bucket. What if any problems will I have if I put a 94" bucket on the machine? I realize I will have to be careful not to overload it, but I will only be using it around the farm for odd jobs so I will operate accordingly...
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    No Hydraulic Down Pressure on JD 555G

    Thanks for the comments guys. The auction is tomorrow, I think I'm going to pass. When I saw the built-up grousers I thought, "Wow, that thing will go anywhere" (I have some very steep and rugged ground) but I hadn't thought about the extra stress it would be putting on the final drives. I...
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    No Hydraulic Down Pressure on JD 555G

    So went to look at this machine and the down pressure is very weak. Tried lifting the machine with the bucket, the outriggers, and the hoe. It tries but doesn't come up off the ground. Tried at hi idle and didn't seem ton make any difference. All other hydraulic functions seemed to work...
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    Why track loaders?

    CavinJim, Thanks for sharing your perspective, that's kind of what I was thinking. I really want that 555G, going to look at it tomorrow or Monday. But I think my immediate need is more for a mini ex. The ones I've been renting go pretty much wherever I want as long as it's not too wet to get...
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    Why track loaders?

    Bringing up this old thread because I'm trying to decide between a track loader (like this https://www.rbauction.com/1994-JOHN-DEERE--CRAWLER-LOADERCLD?invId=10567448&id=ci&auction=SACRAMENTO-CA-2018211) with 4n1 and hoe attachment or a 10-12k lb excavator. I've been wanting a track loader...
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    Looking for 690E LC Operator's Manual

    Anyone have an operator's manual for a 690E LC they no longer need? I found only one online and they want $150 for it. Ouch! I've checked flea bay, amazon, and jensales already. I have technical service and parts books already, just looking for the operator's manual. Thanks.
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    Is this a grey market Hitachi?

    It does not look to me like there has been a wiring upgrade on this machine. Some of the insulation on the wires running from the alternator do feel pretty cooked and brittle. Sorry, can't post pics. There is a lot of grunge and oil in bottom of the engine compartment and below the hydraulic...
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    Is this a grey market Hitachi?

    Thanks for all the great replies. I'll be looking at the machine today. From all the comments here it sounds like I should avoid this machine, but if it goes for under 15k I will be pretty tempted. I will only be putting 100-200 hours a year on whatever I get, so I can't justify spending much...
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    Is this a grey market Hitachi?

    Thanks for the reply John C. I probably worry too much. I'm sure you know a lot more about it than I do. But then I read this from an earlier thread on gray market Hitachis and wonder ... Hitachi EX120-3 ECM I am located in California in the United States and I have a Hitachi EX120-3 I have...
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    Is this a grey market Hitachi?

    Thanks for the input you guys. I'm looking for something to use on the ranch, but would really like to have something that has at least some level of dealer support. I guess if it goes cheap enough it's worth the gamble.
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    Is this a grey market Hitachi?

    Can anyone tell me how to determine if this https://www.rbauction.com/1994-HITACHI-EX200LC2?invId=9783280&id=ci&auction=CHEHALIS-WA-2017161 is a grey market machine? Hitachi EX200LC-2 Serial number 147-68492. All the instruction/warning stickers in the cab are in Japanese. Thanks for any...
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    Still looking: Cat 225 vs. 231

    Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just wait and see how these machines check out and try and get the best deal I can. Whatever I end up with will probably never be moved off the ranch so transport issues are not that important. The 225 has a pretty good guard package on it, so that would...
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    Still looking: Cat 225 vs. 231

    Hi guys: Well I'm still looking for an older machine for some work on the ranch, probably put no more than 100-200 hours a year on it. There are two machines coming up at auction this Friday that might fit the bill. Wondering what would be a better choice, all things being equal? I see a lot...
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    Leaving Water Truck Filled Long-Term

    Yeah but before they'll issue you a permit you have to take and pass a Water Hunter Safety Class. You also have to submit a Rain Capture Management Plan. Seriously though, everything in California is illegal, and it's coming soon to a state near you. My family has been catching rainwater on...
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    225 or 215LC for steep slopes

    I guess I value my safety pretty highly. I have thought I would like to install some type of safety cage on whatever I end up with. Probably have something fabricated at home. There are some other machines in that size class, unfortunately I don't think any of them will be in my price range.
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