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  1. bobcatrg

    Equipment Auctions

    You got that right. You start seeing all these great deals but it's hard to justify a purchase if know one is calling you for work.
  2. bobcatrg

    Mini and Skidsteer Combo

    Palmer78, I am on my second kubota mini ex and have had great luck. Started in 1998. Right now on www.IronPlanet.com I have seen several mini excavators go for dirt cheap in the last three weeks, several brands. You may have some shipping cost but it would be well worth it. I would probably base...
  3. bobcatrg

    Equipment Auctions

    I have seen some amazing deals on IronPlanet. You can check out completed auctions and they also go through a detailed inspection on most of the equipment. Just an option. I have purchased from them and you do have a pretty nice fee attached so you gotta check the details beforehand.
  4. bobcatrg

    Sorry to bring this up

    My bad, Sorry about that.
  5. bobcatrg

    Sorry to bring this up

    Given the choice between editing the political content out of this post, or allowing an equally politcal rebuttal before pointing out the forum policy, I've voted to do the former. See below...
  6. bobcatrg

    what size skidsteer to load tandem dump

    I had to rent a Bobcat s175 last week and loaded off a curb with plenty of room. Flat on the ground will also work, depending on the truck.
  7. bobcatrg

    dirt moving

    Download a version of Google Earth off the internet. (free) Type in the address in the search box. It should take you at least close enough to find the property you're measuring. There is a ruler on the upper left hand of google earth. Click on the ruler and choose feet. Click on a starting...
  8. bobcatrg

    bobcat t300

    I am scared to death now to even get near concrete! I guess I will have to get a set of pads or try plywood. The price for having a big skid steer. I usually throw scrap lumber over the sidewalks but have never worried about drives.
  9. bobcatrg

    bobcat t300

    Hammerdwn20, Tell me about it. One week old concrete and I had filled both sides of the drive then drove over the thing about 25 times with loads of dirt for the front yard and front beds. On the last trip it broke. The builder took my entire bill for the job, $1200, to cover the repair. It was...
  10. bobcatrg

    bobcat t300

    What options does it have? Sounds really cheap but there are alot of machines out there right now with things a little slow. I bought a T300 in April 08. The good - It is a dirt moving beast. My productivity is amazing compared to my S205. Going from 1/3 of a yard bucket to a 1 yard bucket...
  11. bobcatrg

    S-185

    The S185 was my first cab & air machine. I loved it. It was stolen on a job site and I ended up replacing it with the S205 which I liked even more. I would never own another open cab machine. If you have good dealer support within a reasonable distance, with good shop guys, go for it. I have...
  12. bobcatrg

    Idea for gravel road

    Atgreene has got it exactly right. If the road does not have a crown it will deteriorate quickly. If it is crowned, I have had luck just dragging down one side then back up the other if the road is wide enough. But the more you drag even with this method the more you take off the crown.
  13. bobcatrg

    2004 F450 4x4 Crew & 2000 Kubota KX-121-3

    Bump. I am re-running these two on Craigslist. Lowered the prices. PM if interested.
  14. bobcatrg

    Considering purchasing an Excavation/Site Prep company - looking for feedback.

    Did you end up making the purchase?
  15. bobcatrg

    2007 F-750

    Hey Bins, How is business?
  16. bobcatrg

    Light Duty Trucks & Gooseneck Trailers

    Excellent information!
  17. bobcatrg

    Need help-How much hay for ersosion control?

    Thanks Atgreen. I know its not rocket science and I could just get a bale from a local farmer and spread it out. I just figured there is so much knowledge and experience on this board someone would be regularly using bales for mulch and erosion control.
  18. bobcatrg

    Dozer pics and new trailer

    Good Looking Rig!!
  19. bobcatrg

    Interested in earth work

    First thing, find some insurance. You will at least want a policy for "grading of land" at a minimum and may need an "excavating" policy if you want to install utilities or dig footings. Next, find your local underground locating service contact number and put it in your phone and on the front...
  20. bobcatrg

    Need help-How much hay for ersosion control?

    Talked myself out of the hay from Steve's advise and just stressed to the homeowner the sod must be kept wet. Went by a couple days ago and it is looking real good. The original sod is even coming back on the edges and filling in. That bermuda loves the heat as long as it is watered a little. I...
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