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    What to see in stockton

    My brother and I are going to be in the Stockton and Sacramento, Ca. area for a few days. What is there to see/do for a dirt guy?
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    Komatsu HB series

    Looking at adding a 20-25ton excavator and noticed the Komatsu hybrid series machines are priced lower than other machines considering the hours and condition. Wondered why and if anyone has had seat time and or issues with the hybrid machines
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    update on 762A

    Have been keeping up on things on here - just haven't posted for a while. Just thought I would give an update on our 762A electronic transmission shifter issues. Found a guy - well, he found me through this awesome forum - from California - I call him California Pete - with us supplying the...
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    long reach advice

    we are going to rent a JD200C LC long reach excavator (50ft) for a few miles of ditch to clean - we have cleaned our share of drainage ditches with our regular 200 size machine - but have no real experience with a long reach - I would appreciate any advice anyone would have in operating advice...
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    help me decide

    looking at getting our first ctl. Will be used at around the 2,000hr mark for our budget. Have it narrowed down to either a Cat 289D or a JD 333. Hrs are comparable as is price. Dealers are both withing 40miles and both have very good support. What are pros and cons from those of you who...
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    highest hours

    just for fun/curiosity; what is the highest amount of hours you have put on a ctl? what have you had to do or not had to do - maintenance wise to get there?
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    riprap under a bridge

    We have a couple of projects coming up where we will need to place RR4 and RR5 riprap underneath a couple of existing bridges. The erosion has exposed the bottom of the concrete bridge ends and the road district wants riprap placed. I would like suggestions/ideas from you folks on the best way...
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    D6T opinions

    Am considering a CAT D6T for our newest dozer. Won't be a new one but a decent 6R is almost as pricey it seems. If anyone has seen any of my other posts I have always been Dresser and Deere and have one Case 850K. Deere and Case have best dealer service close to me with CAT after that. Will...
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    Case 1850

    Looking at a 2002 Case 1850K. Have put about 8-10hrs on it and like the power and visibility and blade seems responsive. Only issue we are fighting is the speed of the transmission. It is almost too fast to cut grade with. 1st gear (3 speed trans) is same as 5th gear on our 850k. Dealer...
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    Volvo MCT 125C

    Looking at one of these. Would be our first ctl. Good and bad about these? Like the idea of the side door. Had rented a 1yr old Case TV380 last fall for a job. Was a good machine other than it had the hand/foot controls. Hated how the door wouldn't open unless the loader was down on...
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    skid steer choice

    am looking at purchase of first skid steer. Have backhoe loader experience and dozer experience. have rented a skid on occasion bit never owned. Am looking at Case 1845C and New Holland LX665. Comparable hrs - 1845C looks to have had rougher life - comparable money - same dealer has both...
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    WTB: International H-12 crawler loader

    looking for an International H-12 crawler loader. doesnt have to be running . It will be something to play around with and to restore.
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    who builds it

    probably been on here before, but was wondering on the who builds what for who circuit - Case dozers and New Holland dozers......
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    Caterpillar AG6

    anyone know much about A Cat AG6 crawler tractor? Other than it is an ag version of a D6. Type of trans.? overall machine good - bad - whatever......
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    rubber tracks on crawler loader

    with all the hoopla about the ctl's going on, and understanding the benefits - was wondering if anyone has - or if it is possible to put rubber tracks on a 1-2yd size machine?
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    when is a machine too "old"?

    So, when is a machine deemed too old to be repairable? I am finding out that some, if not all, equipment dealers are putting limits on how long to make parts available. I realize there have to be limits to what manufacturers and dealers can/should do in this respect, yet what are we...
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    JD 762A transmission shifter

    Anyone know where to find an electronic shifter for a JD 762A ? No longer available through deere....no luck finder salvage unit...no luck through dealer network. It is the shifter that the operator shifts with part # AT66125. Actually called a "Quadrant". It is very frustrating to have a...
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    mcculloch pro mac 1000

    I am looking for a start assembly for a pro mac 1000 chain saw. and help would be greatly appreciated
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    Liebrecht dirt thrower

    Anyone had any experience with a Leibrecht waterway ditcher? They are made in Ohio and run off a PTO. Looks like a decent way to move dirt for surface drainage - rebuilding terraces - etc.....
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    koehring trencher

    has anyone here had any experience with koehring trenchers? particularly a koehring 55 chain trencher with a 453 detroit. yes, I know they are screamers..... I am looking at one - do not know what year it is. it has a hydraulic digging chain drive and weighs around 14k I believe. it is a...
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