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  1. Canuck Digger

    Case TR series No Throttle Down

    Wondering if anyone has has the same issue on a Case TR series. The machine will only throttle up, but moving the throttle lever down to idle position does not deacrease rpm.s/throttle. Consequently now the machine can only be started at pretty close to full throttle which isn't ideal. Thoughts?
  2. Canuck Digger

    Mini X Auger / Cone Splitter

    Hey, Just wondering... I have a HD auger that I can run on either my 3.5 ton or my 6 ton machine. Just curious if one could use the auger power head to double up as a cone style log/stump splitter.
  3. Canuck Digger

    Blowing out hydraulic fittings running an attachment

    Howdy everyone, Trying to figure something out and hoping some of you might be able to help. Running a flail mower on my 6 ton hitachi. Pressure wise the 2 are compatible, the valves end of things has been professionally installed and I've run numerous other attachments on this set up. I've...
  4. Canuck Digger

    Case TR270 codes 5511 and 5512

    Hi, Wondering if anyone s come across these. I've done the on line research. Sound like stuck spools on the bucket and lift arms. Travel works, nothing else moves. Not sure where to start. Machine worked fine, parked for 5 days, started and the console light up like a christmas tree...
  5. Canuck Digger

    Kubota KX080-4 Demo Experience

    Today took a 2015 Kubota 8 ton machine I'm thinking of buying for a demo ride. It's got about 1,400 hours on it w/o running any attachments. It' still pretty tight with fairly minimal wear on the pins and the main housing. Overall it seems like a pretty solid machine and definitely feels and...
  6. Canuck Digger

    8-9 ton class excavator dependable life expectancy

    Thinking of maybe adding a 8-9 ton machine to the fleet. Currently have stuff between 1. to 6 tons. Assumingly there is a correlation between the size of machine and how many reasonably trouble free hours one can expect. Certainly maintenance and the type of work are huge factors among other...
  7. Canuck Digger

    Excavator mounted Diamond rotary mowers

    I found a slightly used 40"diamond mower for my 6 ton carrier with 23 gpm aux flow. I'm pretty sure I've read every article know to man comparing flail vs. rotary vs. mulchers. The brand seems to make some of the best attachments on the market, good customer service and warranty. My work...
  8. Canuck Digger

    Case TR 270 High Flow Option - Choosing a mower

    Hi, I have a 2017 Case TR 270 with high flow option. Looking to purchase a brush mower. Found a well kept, only 2 years old Erskine HD Direct Drive Utility Brush Mower. Operating pressure of 3 to 4.2k psi and 18 to 30 gal./min. flow range. Based on what I've found, the Case in High Flow...
  9. Canuck Digger

    Case 445 manual plunger/primer

    Hey, wondering if any actually found it or if it's just a myth.... Doing some service work on my machine. The fuel filter is spun on but could not find the above. Assuming case 430's, 40's etc. would have the same system. Operator manual says to back of the air screw and use the plunger to...
  10. Canuck Digger

    Skid Steer Vibratory Roller Attachment

    Been reading some of the threads on different attachments everyone is running. One that I could put to use that doesn't seem to get mentioned is a vibratory roller attachment. I seem to be doing quite a few road base/crusher dust drive ways, trails etc. I usually end up renting a 1K lbs plate...
  11. Canuck Digger

    Case TR series - relieving hydraulic pressure.

    My machine did not come with an operator manual. Should have one in transit. I have to put my grapple on next week. How does one relieve the hydraulic pressure from the lines to attach hoses.? Thx.
  12. Canuck Digger

    OEM vs. "Aftermarket" Replacement Rubber Tracks

    Just wondering what route most of you guys end up taking when the time comes. Seems as if the OEM rubber tracks do last longer/are better built than some of the aftermarket brands. However, the price tag reflects this. If you're not just flipping a machine and are looking for...
  13. Canuck Digger

    Case 440CT - Late model year (2010)

    Came across the above machine with pretty low hours. (1,200) The only thing that would have me worried about that machine is the final drives holding up in the long run, and I would not touch it unless I know the oil in the finals has been changed at least 3 or 4 times A lot of the earlier...
  14. Canuck Digger

    Kubota SVL75 vs. Case TR270

    Contemplating a purchase of one of the two above mentioned. Would consider a Tak as well, but for now, those are the two. Not purchasing brand new, would be a low hour machine 2012 to 2017. Have I run either one - no Do I have a dealer near by for both - yes Am I brand loyal - no No 1...
  15. Canuck Digger

    Hyundai R17z-9a (2017)

    Bit of long shot but thought I'd try. Anyone by chance have the fuel filter and the fuel water separator part nos. for the above. (any major manuf. cross reference will do) Have a Wix part no. for the oil filter, but the other ones are not in alphabetical/numerical. The parts guys for the...
  16. Canuck Digger

    6 ton hitachi - rubber to steel/pads

    The rubber shoes on my 6 ton hitachi are pretty much done. Got about 1500 hours out of the oem's so can't complain. Got a quote for steel track group with rubber bolt on pads installed for about $5500 CAN. I'm about 3K for replacement rubber tracks plus install, so less than half. Seems to...
  17. Canuck Digger

    Pilot controls to H pattern

    Just thinking here. If one is used to and already has a machine with H pattern, and another brand machine only has pilot controls, can it be switched to H pattern by switching the hoses around or is there more to it. Thx.
  18. Canuck Digger

    CTL Final Drives

    Bit of a hypothetical question here. From personal experience and of others, there seems to be a consensus that final drives on CTLs seem to be the weakest point of the machines, and often fail early, even with proper maintenance. Some have noted that most manufacturers use or used the same...
  19. Canuck Digger

    Terex Brand (175LC)

    Seen something for sale today that I haven't really seen around before. A Terex 175LC excavator. Never even knew they existed. Are they a re-badged something else? Looks like they were around in mid 2000's. Anybody had one/ran one? Are they any good? What's the history on these? Parts...
  20. Canuck Digger

    Tractor brush mower modified to fit mini excavator??

    So this old timer I work with once in a while has this not so pretty mower that he claims works pretty good on his little 35. (cuts brush up to 2") He made it buying a used tractor brush mower for $500, couple of welded brackets, ears and a hydraulic pump and she works like a charm. under...
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