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  1. JGibson

    Rigging George Jarvis's 1953 Northwest 80D at Zagray Farms

    Joined QVEA (the organization that puts on the machinery show at Zagray) a few weeks ago, and thus far have met some awesome and very interesting people. We have 2, 22ton Fairbanks engines. They were used to provide power for a water treatment plant I believe. There is currently a pad being...
  2. JGibson

    Fendt?

    Growing up in an agriculutral area and on a farm, I have seen my fair share of tractor brands. The one that I haven't seen much of (only two at the same farm) is Fendt. I have been loking at them online and have heard great things about them. I know durallymax owns a few, so what are the...
  3. JGibson

    2016 Diesels? Duramax, Cummins or Powerstroke?

    Hey guys. I was wondering what you all like the best and why? 6.6L LML Duramax, 6.7L Scorpion Powerstroke or the 6.7L Cummins?
  4. JGibson

    Terex and Jcb mini hoes?

    Posting this for a friend. He is looking for a 5 ton sized mini. The only 5 ton I've had was a Bobcat 335 and I loved it but bobcat isn't an option where he is. The local dealers are Terex, JCB, Kubota, Deere and Cat. Don't know much about the new jcb minis (I had an 804 super for a while and...
  5. JGibson

    Whats your personal rig??

    What is your personal rig? This is my first diesel rig, and I love it. Its a 2002 GMC 2500HD, 6.6L Duramax LB7, EFI tuner with Edge Display, Devils Down Water Methanol Injection, EGR Cooler with EGR Delete, 5spd Allison Auto, 4X4. 175K miles. Great truck.
  6. JGibson

    JCB Machines?

    Hey guys. I should start this off with I am not affiliated with or work for JCB lol. But in the most recent years JCB's have become a lot more popular in my area with machines other then backhoes. I used to have a 01 804 Mini Excavator and an 03 215S Backhoe. Liked the 804, but loved the 215S...
  7. JGibson

    Whats in your fleet?

    Hey guys, since this is a heavy equipment forum, I thought it would be appropriate to post this topic lol. What is your fleet at work? I don't have anything left except for the stuff at home (tractors), So I can't contribute but I am sure a lot of people here ca.
  8. JGibson

    Processor Controls on a Logmax 7000XT

    Hey guys. We are looking at getting a processor. But there is one issue... I have absolutley no idea how to run the head. Its a logmax 7000xt and if anybody could explain the head controls, it would be greatly appreciated. I have never run a processor before but it would be a valuble asset for...
  9. JGibson

    New Deere M series Bunchers

    Hey Guys. Deere officialy released their new M series Feller Bunchers and Tracked Harvestors. They look like nice machines and they are finally giving tigercat a run for their money. Up until this point I have been 100% a Tigercat Buncher fan, and I still love them, but these new M's look very...
  10. JGibson

    Hyundai Processors?

    **Posting for a friend** Hey. At work we are looking at buying a new processor. We work in multistem applications so this machine will be fitted with a Southstar QS600. The machine in question is a 2012 Hyundai 2924 with 1200 hours on it. It ran a Waratah 624c head before but they are keeping...
  11. JGibson

    Better machine for plowing skid steer or compact wheel loader?

    Hey guys. I work in maintenence for a company. We are looking to start doing our own plowing. We currently have two parking lots and a long driveway. We are considering a Cat 262C or a Terex TL65. Which one would you guys suggest for plowing and some light landscaping? Thanks, John
  12. JGibson

    Gehl Ctl60/Takeuchi Tl130?

    Hey guys. Tomorrow I am having someone come look at the john deere tomorrow so I will be replacing it soon :pray I am looking at a Gehl Ctl60 (which is the same as a tl130 takeuchi) I wanted to know what you guys think of them? Thanks, John Gibson
  13. JGibson

    Tips for job interview?

    Hey guys. Tomorrow I am going in for a job interview for a local excavating business. I have always worked for the family but now that work is slowing down here I have decided to look at other options. Since I have always worked for the family business I haven't needed to do a job interview. Do...
  14. JGibson

    What exactly is Shovel Logging?

    Hey guys. I am from New England so my idea of logging is a chainsaw and a skidder lol, so I'm not expert on the PNW versions lol. So my question is what is Shovel Logging? Thanks, John Gibson
  15. JGibson

    Cat 247b2 for farm work?

    Hey guys. We are looking at buying a kid steer for farm work (we have a horse farm). The machine in question is a 247b2. I wanted to know what you guys think of them. I have looked at a lot of different machines for the one, (Cat 236, Case 1845c, Deere 320d, Takeuchi TL8 etc). But I think I have...
  16. JGibson

    Doosan Wheel Loaders?

    Hi Guys. My family has a large farm. We are looking at getting a new wheel loader. We are looking at deere, cat, and doosan. I must say the Doosan looks very nice. I wanted to ask your guys opions of the new doosan loaders. The loader in question is a 2008 dl300. Thanks, John Gibson
  17. JGibson

    Cat 236 or Case 1845c

    Hi guys. Im looking at buying a skid steer for my plowing work, and landscaping. Im looking at either a Cat 236 or a Case 1845c. I have more experience with the Cats, but a friend of mine has a case which I have a little experience with. The 236 is $14,000, and the Case is $10,000. Do you guys...
  18. JGibson

    Starting an Excavating business, advice needed!

    Hi Guys. I am looking at starting my own excavating business. I have been operating since I was 11. But I don't know that much about the actual business side, how to grow, get contracts, etc. Im not even sure what machine I want first, excavator, backhoe, skid steer etc? Any tips or advice would...
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