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    PVC vs DUCTILE

    What is everyone's opinions on pvc vs ductile iron for water mains? I've been thinking here lately as a lot of local systems are seeing a huge amount of breaks. Is pvc as prone to breaks as ductile? Which one last longer? Are the breaks worse on pvc or ductile? Are the breaks the came type, dose...
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    bobcat e45

    Was wondering if anyone could maybe point me where to look. I have a bobcat e45 that is throwing 2 error codes m5422 and m0116. The 5422 has my offset boom not working and the m0116 apears to have no effect on the machine. But was courious if anyone could help me get to the bottom of these. The...
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    Bobcat e45

    can anyone tell me what e000731-20 code is on a bobcat e45? its been throwing that code regularly but appears to run/operate fine. Thanks
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    Bonding

    Has any one here got any good bonding companys? I am new to the whole bond process I have done Lots of jobs just none that require bonding. I am finally looking at my first bondable job and don't even know where to begin. I did a quick google search and found a couple companies how ever they all...
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    Bobcat 595 bliners

    This may sound as a dumb question, but ive noticed in my skidsteer and excavator when you power up there are green turn signal arrows that show up on the display. I never really gave it much thought as ive not wanted turn signals on any of my jobs and really who would use them? But some times i...
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    Aftermarket part location

    Hey, I'm needing a left hand joy stick for my bobcat e45. The wire harness into the joy stick broke and now I can not use my offset boom function or 2nd aux function. I have traced it to bad wires in the stick and would like to replace. I'm hoping to find aftermarket cheaper then dealer prices...
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    Wages/area

    I've posted a couple times on the qualify help thread, I am honestly starting to wonder if the problem is me instead of the employee. I was wondering if you all wouldn't mind sharing what you think is a decent starting wage for an employee in the north east kansas region. I know there are many...
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    S595 tire

    I've searched high and low and can't seem to find a good answer. I've got a s595 loader. It has the 10x16.5 tires. It was an option to get 12x16.5 according to Bobcats website. I am short on traction more then I would like and honestly the machine feels too tippy. Has anyone here ever changed...
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    Dump truck profit share?

    I've heard lots of stories about dump truck drivers working for a percentage of what the truck grosses. I've got a dump that rarely gets used but I just feel the absolute need to keep it around. I was wondering about trying to find a driver other than my self for that truck and tell them "you...
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    580l charge pump?

    I have a 1998 580l the transmission suddenly stopped working this week. A little back history it did this about 6 months ago as well. The first time it i disengage the 4x4 and it was just dead right there. I switched the 4x4 a couple times and changed gears and shuttled between forward and...
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    Water pumps

    What is everyones opinin on water transfer pumps. I have always ran either a 1" Honda or a 2" Honda trash pump for my dewatering needs but my 2" pump has been getting harder to prime every time I need it. I had a 4" water main break late Saturday night. The carb was gummed up from bad gas and I...
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    Doosan?

    I know most guys are going to say are going to say stick with the major brands. I know I would prefer to buy a komatsu, case/link belt, cat in that order. However they cost a lot more in my area for a comparable size/hour/shape machine. I am looking to unload my old 690 deers and replace it i...
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    87 690d value

    I've got an old 690d it's a 1987 with I believe around 10000 hours. It's not pretty and something with the hydraulic us a little off. They are plenty strong, just can't carry grade to save my life, it's great for pulling trees or bulking diet starts on the coldest days and runs out nice. I am...
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    Concrete arch pipe

    I was wondering if anyone here has experience with concrete arch pipe? I'm looking at a job sitting some 18 by 28.5 arch pipe. I've did lots of rcp but didn't know what you all would consider the smallest machine possible to lay this with. The joints are 8 feet long and weigh about 2500 lbs.
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    Online lead services

    Has any one here had decent or good luck out of any of the online lead service companies? I signed up last week with one provider kinda against my better judgement. I still have to see how this one works out, however I have had several others blowing up my phone trying to get me to subscribe to...
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    OVER LOADED?

    I was recently stopped for being over loaded, I was pulling a bobcat 331 mini. About a 7800lb machine if memory serves me right. I have a tandem axle trailer rated at 10,400lbs it has 2-5200lb axles. I was towing with a single wheel GMC 3500. The highway patrol said that I was overloaded because...
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    2 way radios

    Any one out there still using 2way radios much? both local gravel pits use cb radios for load info and to talk with the scale house for ticket/job info. I am getting ready to outfit my new dump truck with a radio set up and was considering a ssb radio so maybe I could use the USB or lsb to avoid...
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    excavator opinions

    looking at used excavators, really interested in one in the 20 to 30k class. That have side shift boom, the only hoe I have ever ran with side shift is a 128uu. I am considering buying something in the next 3 months, looking for people who have ran a tb280fr. what do you think of that machine...
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    Hooklift 5th wheel

    I am curious has any one ever seen a 5th wheel mounted to a hooklift bed? I am needing a dump truck and have been considering a hooklift for use as a dump truck, I probably won't be buying for 4 to 6 months. I was wondering if I was to buy a hook lift could I have a 5th wheel bed made up and...
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    Expensive Pop?

    well my smallest excavator has been foaming in the hydraulic tanks for the last few days, let it sit 30 minutes or so and the foam would disappear and machine would function fine. Weirdest part was it was an intermittent problem, well today after running for about 30 minutes there was a loud pop...
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