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    New Case Skids ?

    We have two SR250 s. One had a mind of its own. Not only did the update program they also put in a new shim kit with bigger orifices. It made a world of difference. The tech said they had a some skids that no one wanted to unload off the truck they were so bad.
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    Reclaimed asphalt as gravel on driveway?

    Spend the extra money and get unwashed limestone if you have access. I had asphalt millings and recycled concrete and have used them for 30 years in contracting, it doesnt hold up . I wont even pour concrete on this stuff no matter how you compact it . I have a 300 ft drive and used it for a...
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    pickup trucks/gooseneck trailers

    Any one can overload a trailer and get the truck moving . Just wait for Mr Dot. or better yet get in an accident and then wonder why your getting sued. Or even better yet when your insurance co wont pay because your illegal. Its amazing you may get away with it ,but all it takes is once. You...
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    The new series of CASE skid steers: A sneak peek

    Thanks KSSS . I am a CASE man too . I still have my 16 year old 1840 and newer 420 . Both have been faithful. I currently am pushing snow with S250 with 500 hrs and am not impressed . Way too much pushback through the levers . It ll make your forearms burn after 5-6 hrs. Plus I have size 13...
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    drug labs warning a long post

    I was working in Iowa as well . Was going to spread limerock on guys drive. Unloaded my machine , had to take a pee so I decided to walk over by the treeline and go . As I looked down in ravine I saw a mobile home trailer. And started thinking how the hell could you get that thing down there...
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    Wood pulverizer grading attachment

    Woods pulverizer, 72" wide ,double roller,great condition just needs paint, fits 3 pt or has quicktach adapter for skidloader,$ 800 you can contact me at cstmbldr@gmail.com or (402) 957-4918 Thanks EJ
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    Toro Dingo TX 420

    2001 Toro Dingo TX 420 , walkbehind skidloader, 20 hp kohler with 443 hrs, comes with large and small buckets and forks, $ 8500, you can contact me at cstmbldr@gmail.com or (402) 957-4918 Thanks EJ
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    How do you think operators should treat equipment?

    I was just on you tube and found these videos,try typing in (takeuchi mini excavator accident ) or (accident dumper volvo crash) , May be somebody else can attach links for videos , thanks
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    Diesel price going down?

    I think our Norwegian friends pay the most . What are your prices in ole norgeway? It has always been almost double what we pay in the states.
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    I HATE Drunk Drivers!!

    Your guardian angel has definetely been with you .That is incredible that you walked away .
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    Bees?

    I went to my uncles farm to get the harrows for the grading tractor. He said it was up in the loft and said go climb up and get it and I will get the lift to get it down . I moved a hay bale and disturbed a giant bumble bee nest. I jumped out of the loft "about 12 feet ,hit the ground , ran...
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    who's got you in construction?

    I'd like to thank my Dad, then my uncles. Dad was a home builder/developer, my uncles were cement finishers , masons, carpenters. When I was little they would always take me with them . I would be thinking " I have cousins that were older and bigger than me why not them , and then when I got...
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    insure or not insure read on

    That brings back a lot of memories. The times I spent with my Dad were priceless and the experience I got at such a young age. I will never forget. You have to be a proud papa.
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    Diesel price going down?

    $4.50 and going up.
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    Am I the only one....

    Looks familiar.
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    Illinois CDL TEST

    Go to http://thecdltest.com
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    Cat 630 B

    I was out bidding a job last night , and came across some old scrapers.1 CAT 630 B, 2 631's , TEREX TS 24 converted to a water truck. They also had a CAT 815 no A , D6 , a little further down the hill they had a CASE 1280 excavator . This stuff was beyond worn out and was in very stages of...
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    Biodiesel questions?

    Biodiesel is biodiesel ,and SVO is Straight Vegetable Oil.Two different times of refining.The problems you talk about such as gelling are with the Svo.I think the problems right now are lubricity and a lower btu factor as compared to straight #2 diesel.
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    Biodiesel questions?

    The biodiesel I am talking about is a soybean based biodiesel , such as B5, B20, B100. When I was in Minnesota it seemed like all they had was B5 and B20and not too much straight diesel.I am not talking about the refined used cooking oil .
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    Fuel Price By Location

    Our dependence on oil started in the 1950's .Cars were made more viable to the working man. Our demand outpaced supply , thus began our dependence on foreign oil.If you drew a line around the earth connecting rich oil deposits ,you would notice it is around the equator, (gulf of mexico ...
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