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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

    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?

    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

    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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    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?

    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

    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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    225 or 215LC for steep slopes

    Okay, this is kind of a continuation of the "How much $ for a Thumb" thread. I'm looking at a Cat 225 https://www.rbauction.com/1979-CATERPILLAR-225?invId=8925715&id=ci&auction=SACRAMENTO-CA-2016168 and 215D LC...
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    Leaving Water Truck Filled Long-Term

    I have 1969 Mack water truck with a 4,000 gallon tank that I bought last summer. I've heard that it's not a good idea to leave them filled while just parked, hard on suspension/tires? Just wondering what people with more experience than myself think about this. I catch rainwater for my ranch...
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    How much $$ to add a thumb?

    First off just want to say what a great resource this forum is; many thanks to so many people willing to share their knowledge and experience. I am looking to buy a used excavator and am wondering if it makes sense to buy one without a thumb if it's the machine I want and have it added on...
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    Hoe will not pick up the tractor

    Can anyone tell me what could be causing the hoe to not have good down pressure? Using the extendahoe lifts the machine just fine, but the hoe by itself makes an attempt and then right back on the ground when you release the control lever. Outriggers will not pick up machine either, but will...
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    JD 555G at auction: thoughts?

    Just want to say this forum is a great resource, sure could have used it twenty years ago when I was starting out. Oh well, nothing like the school of hard knocks. Going to look at a 555G with 4n1 and backhoe attachment, from the pictures it looks to be pretty straight. Would be used on a...
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