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  1. movindirt

    New dragline

    Hey all, I remembered there was a thread a while back about draglines being useful, this video made me think of it. waddya think? :confused:
  2. movindirt

    Help with a 3 Cylinder Detroit

    Hello all, bought a Gomaco curb machine with a 3 cylinder Detroit in it, it appears it run out of fuel, it cranks over and smokes, but will not fire, any suggestions? Here are some pictures of the engine. Thanks! are some pictures of the engine.
  3. movindirt

    How to cut open a filter

    Ok guys, stupid question, but how would you go about cutting open a spin on hydraulic oil filter? With the metal case I couldn't figure out a real easy way to do it without getting bunch of the metal case into it, which is the reason I am wanting to cut it open in the first place :Banghead...
  4. movindirt

    Yanmar VIO75 Manual

    Hey guys, would anyone here with a service and repair manual for a Yanmar VIO75 be willing to scan the hydraulic schematic for it and post the pictures? I need to identify which valves in the main valve body do which functions and I'm not having much luck getting a manual very fast. Thanks!
  5. movindirt

    What is the reason?

    Came across this video on youtube, what would be the reason for using this machine rather than a set of scrapers? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhKtUOtsL7M
  6. movindirt

    Scrub Puller

    Yair... :D I saw this picture on Instagram and figured I'd repost it here, seems hard to believe that machine would have enough power to muscle that whole blade through the ground.
  7. movindirt

    Stone slinger trailer

    Hey guys, do you think a container trailer frame, like this one- http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trailers/for-sale/6331935/2006-chassis-king-20-tri-axle-heavy-duty-chassis would be heavy enough to carry this style of stone slinger box...
  8. movindirt

    Excavator stick help.

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a long stick for a 8 ton excavator, the dimensions where it pins on the boom is- 8.5" wide, and a 2.5" pin, does anyone know what brands have this same size or smaller? Hoping I could use a Cat or deere stick, but I can't find measurements anywhere. Thanks! So I...
  9. movindirt

    Lengthening excavator stick

    Hey guys, I was wondering if y'all thought a 5'6" stick off a 8 ton excavator could be lengthened to 7'6" and still be strong? I had figured on cutting it in half right above the bucket cylinder, then welding up a box the size of the stick and welding it in between the two halves, then plate...
  10. movindirt

    Steel track Cat 279

    Saw this online, think its a factory switch? I thought it looked good till I saw the weld on the sprocket
  11. movindirt

    Cat vs. Miller lawsuit

    Heard something about this the other day, I guess a court awarded Miller Quick Couplers $74 million dollars after Cat stole their Q/C design and made it under Cat's name? Tried to find a news article online, this was all I could find...
  12. movindirt

    Tooth bucket for Cat 215 wanted

    Anyone have a Cat brand bucket that is 48",54" or 60" wide preferably with teeth that fits a Cat 215 or Cat 225 for sale? Looking for one, location is IL. Thanks!
  13. movindirt

    Cat 304 quick coupler help

    Hey guys, does anyone know if the Cat 304 and 303 use the same size quick coupler? I've got a bunch of 303 attachments already and I'd like to bump up to a 304 size machine, just wondering if it will all still work with it. Thanks.
  14. movindirt

    Early Cat 315's

    Hey guys, Does anyone know of any common issues with the early 315's and 315B's? Any common electrical gremlins and such? Thanks for any input.
  15. movindirt

    Chain binder lube

    What do you guys use to keep your ratchet chain binders lubed up? I have been spaying ours with some PB spray or chain lube, I try to keep them out of the rain in the chain box on the trailer, but every now and then they get used in the rain and the ratcheting gear gets a little froze up on...
  16. movindirt

    New Cat 239/249

    http://www.cat.com/en_US/news/machine-press-releases/small-chassis-d-seriesloadersfeaturesealedcabmorepowerfulenginea.html Gotta say I am pretty excited to see the new 239 when it comes out!
  17. movindirt

    Cat 303 thumb pin help

    Hey everybody, I got a question for yall, I've got a 03' Cat 303 that I would like to put a thumb on it. I'd to pin in it through the main bucket pin. It has a quick coupler on it, so the main pin thats in it now is roughly 10.5" long. Our local Cat dealer couldn't find a longer pin for it to...
  18. movindirt

    Cat- LeTourneau Westinghouse scraper- dozer

    This wild looking machine has been sitting at a nearby site for a while, figured I would post up some pictures of it.... [ATTACH]
  19. movindirt

    Homemade Wrecking Ball

    Hello All, Wondered what you all have used in the past as a substitute for a wrecking ball? I have a few ideas of stuff I could use, but not sure if it would hold up. I don't mind building something...but maybe there would be an easy way that I have overlooked. How heavy would it need...
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