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    New heavy equipment fun park...

    I guess it is kinda fun the first few times you run a piece of equipment. So who is gonna pony up and give this guy some competition? If they will pay that much to run a 315 and a D5. They might come off more money for a 330 and D7...
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    Utility people!!! I need a piece of 24" pipe. Need it strong too!!!

    Needs to be atleast a 10-12 foot length. Would prefer steel, but can be made of something else as long as it is strong. The pipe will be for a couple of 24'" fireworks shells being constructed. Just as a reference, most shells available to the public are 1-2" and the average fireworks show might...
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    ASV RC100 with Loftness carbide cutting head.

    ASV RC-100 with a Loftness carbide head. The machine is a 2005 model with 390 hours. It has a new alternator and a new AC compressor. Tracks are in very good condition. The Loftness carbide head is a 2006 model. It has roughly 300 hours. Brand new high flow hydraulic hoses and custom push over...
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    Bend over and touch your toes if you need fiberglass parts for an ASV

    Busted the hood beyond repair on my ASV RC100. For no bigger than it is I didn't think it would be a big deal to get a new one. I thought wrong. Just the bare hood, no screens, no graphics, no hood supports or hardware... $659!!!!!!! :mad: I could buy 2 fiberglass hoods for a car less than...
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    Tub Grinders and Horizontal Chippers.....

    Was looking information on hiring a tub grinder for land clearing debris. What are the usual rates or how are the jobs priced, ect.. Would like to hear any opinions you might have on grinding vs. hauling.
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    So you think you have done it all with a backhoe....

    :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :yup http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/archive/archive_51-100/photo73.htm
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    Looking for a rough guess for weight....

    I have a homeowner who wants me to cut up and haul off some downed trees from his yard. I would like to give him as close an estimate as possible for the dumping fees. As you may know I just started in business back in December so practically every job I get is still a new experience for me...
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    Just curious about Timber Ax/Carbide Cutters, ect..

    Just wondering roughly how much these units cost. What manufacturer you might reccomend. Does anybody own one? If so, do you find it easy to market this method vs. just bull dozing the area. The loftness site has a nice video on it for the Timber Ax. http://loftness.com/ Link to view the...
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    Best "short description" for under my companies logo..

    Since I will be offering a broad range of services, and I am located in central NC. My business will be called Tarheel Services. But I need a short description underneath the logo for my business cards and truck lettering. Example: No Name Company Grading and Hauling My first pieces of...
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    The dump truck needs a friend, and I think I have made my decision...*Novel*

    I have made who knows how many topics asking for advice on this and another site. Thats on top of asking everybody I know for advice. My decision is going against some of that advice. But at this point I still think its a good move. I haven't made the complete plunge into business for myself...
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    Backhoe (L48) or Skid Steer/Compact Track Loader

    As I have mentioned several times since I have been a member. Im starting a small side business. So far the only jobs I know I will have lined up will be some construction debris removal contracts. Naturaly the equipment of choice for that would be a skid steer. But I personaly have alot more...
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    Purchased a truck today, first investment in my soon to be new business...

    This may be putting the cart before the horse. But it's a risk Im willing to take. Im hoping to get started with a few construction debris contracts from a friend of mines construction company which is why I got it. I already have a 16,000 pound deck over trailer and an F-350. I plan to rent...
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    New here, in search of advice.... *kinda long*

    Glad to see that a message board for heavy equipment really does exist! My name is Roger, Im 27 living in Raleigh, North Carolina and I started operating heavy equipment when I was 18 while going through the HEO program at Wilson Tech, in Wilson, NC. After that I worked for a couple of large...
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