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    Dumb question… does every excavator with pin grabber put the cab in reach of the bucket?

    Just asking cause never had a hydraulic pin grabber before. Our new Doosan 140 will certainly put the bucket into the front of the cab if you are not paying close attention. I am not a new operator by the way. I am an old one. Like really old.
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    Doosan DX140 LC-7

    We have a new 2023 DX140 that absolutely will not grade. The boom cylinders act like they are full of air. When you raise or lower the boom the entire arm and stick bounce. I saw some posts of a similar problem with one in the UK. Anyone havin g the same issue here? Thanks
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    Auxiliary hydraulics

    I have a very clean 1995 Cat 130G I need to add some auxiliary hydraulic valves. Anyone know where I should tee into what lines to get pressure and return without messing anything up. Thanks in advance for any info.
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    Bucket pin wear

    We have a 210 Kobelco that has been a really good machine with very few issues. We bail sand and gravel with it quite a bit. The bucket pins and bushings wear out really fast. We grease it regularly. Wondering if anyone has suggestions regarding a grease that works well under water. Thanks very...
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    Cat 130G horn

    This one should easy for someone. We just bought a mid 90’s 130G. Looks like the one Grandma drove to church on Sunday. I can’t find the horn button. It has an air horn visible under the cab so I know it has one. It appears to have a solenoid valve on the air horn. My wife would say I am looking...
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    Fiat Alllis FG85 grader

    Anybody have any opinions on the Fiat FG85 Grader (mid 90s) pro or con? I am looking at one as a potential purchase. Don't know the first thing about the brand. I am a John Deere guy actually but can't find the Deere that fits my requirement and budget. Would love to have a nice 140G Cat but...
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    Gallion 850 question

    I am looking into buying a bigger grader to do some Government contract work. I would like to buy a Cat 140G or H but just don't want to pay the price for those 3 letters. I have a John Deere 570A that has been a very good machine for many years and plan to continue using it for some of our...
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