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    New Deere's

    I would start out with smaller undercarriage parts along with smaller overall blade components (pins/bushings, c-frame) focusing on less life out of these components. I had a friend who purchased a 650K the same time he purchased a 550J and in 5000 hours the only thing that they did to the...
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    Which is a better delimber? Volvo or Doosan?

    Deere 2154 purpose built for longest life and best production if you are looking for either a 622 or a stroke....from what I am seeing the parts and servcie in forestry is second to none w/Deere forestry at this time.....just my opinion
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    Cat m wreck

    From what I have heard the accident was caused from what cat calls "cross talk" in the joysticks....where you are performing one function but another in the same joystick reacts...(not sure if it was the blade or the steering in this case) I was ripping with a 140M across a large field and my...
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    new Deere controls?

    New G Series Components I have to agree with Northart that the older cat graders lasted for a very long time and were built with larger components to stand the test of time and punishment. Something that I have noticed is that as time has progressed many manufacturers have decreased the size...
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    953d

    Does anyone know if the Cat "D" series has case drain filters on each of the systems..ie drive motors, pumps etc? If one system fails ie drive motor and takes out the rest...just saw a 963C lose a drive motor and take out 70k worth of hydraulic system.
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    140M vs 770D Pictorial

    Randy, I was wondering if you have operated a Deere "D" series grader. I am very acquainted with your operating skills and past experience. What I am looking for is your operational experience with this latest Deere introduction. I have run 12G 12H 143H and 14H Cat machines...but by no...
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    140M vs 770D Pictorial

    It appears that the Deere has components that are heavier than what the 140 has....looking at the front axle and the circle.....didn't see too much visibility advantage when it came right down to it. However, when the new K comes out with electric over hydraulic in the seat and the antler rack...
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    nose to nose

    be careful here. Just on a demo where the opposite happened...850J WT (30" Pads) with winch. The relief pressures were set properly on the winch so that it matched the performance of the mechanical winch....and the 850 actually pushed the D6T backwards with same pads (system one 30"). Again...
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    Emissions regs depressing resale prices?

    In Ohio it appears that we will most likely be the next state to fall under CARB regulation behind Texas, if it is not defeated in Washington, thus adding yet another large population of equipment to the disposal list. I have to admit that my education on CARB regulation and compliance has...
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    Advice on buying Backhoe

    Good rule of thumb is to not buy a backhoe loader with over 9,000 hours on it....that is about the max life you can expect before MAJOR repairs are needed. I personally wouldn't buy one with over 7k hours on it unless I knew for sure the maint. was performed properly and it was not abused...
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    Cat or Case

    Case vs Cat vs Deere Looking at resale value, upon trade or municipal auction, and looking at longevity.....I would say that Deere is by far the lowest cost per hour. My family has owned Case and Deere, one Cat, since 1979. Our Case machines that we owned were decent machines, with a few...
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    What's that thing Deere's Launching at ConExpo?

    It is joystick steer just like the 724J and up (standard joystick steer for 844J). They keep the steering wheel in for backup....for legal operation in some states and oversea.
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    NH curved boom?

    Curved Boom This allows you to load closer to a dump truck and it does allow you to dig closer to the machine without having such a long dipper stick. Some individuals dislike it for visibility when you swing sideways due to the depth of the boom vs the Case cast boom....but if you put a dump...
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    What's that thing Deere's Launching at ConExpo?

    New High Speed Dozer Applications The design of this unit was actually conceived by contractors. Deere took a customer advocacy group of around 60 contractors, narrowing it down to a handful for prototype units, to come up with the best design. So what you are seeing is what the contractors...
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    New Komatsu dozer,the D51ex

    D51 vs 700 vs D6K I have to say that I have run all three of these machines performing in a relatively compact area cutting a drainage ditch at the bottom of a hill and moving the material up the hill between fence posts spaced at 8'. By far....the best machine across the board for this...
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    Lever steer, finger tip or diff steer

    Different Steering Options Lever steer is old style direct linkage to clutch and brake on older machines...finger tip control is still clutch and brake it is just done through an electronic controller as opposed to actually pulling on the clutch manually....diff steer is actually hydrostatic...
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    Deere 1050J pictures

    "J" vs "C" Several changes were made to the operation and cab design on the "J" including increased weight on the 950, along with increased horsepower. Still running the Liebherr Engine...changed the engine management software and cab controls to a "Deere" design similar to 850 and...
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    Why was CAT's 5000 Series discontinued?

    5000 series discontinued Cat had lots of trouble with this product line coupled with poor production (cycle times hyd issues and lots of downtime). Most anyone who owned a 5000 series machine can tell a horror story or two....they are like terex scrapers you always need to have two to keep...
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    Major Problems Ctl 322 Help!

    Dealership Support John, I think that it is great that Deere came up with a replacement machine for you. I was going to suggest that you at least have the dealership replace the engine....not sure about the track issue. Nevertheless, realize that with Deere warranty the dealership only has...
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    Deere has a new track loader out?

    Sorry Linde :) My spelling error :)
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