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    College Degrees???

    Hey guys, I had few questions for those of you who went to school. My parents what me to have a few options when it comes to choosing a career and a college, so I was wondering, what's a popular degree to earn in this industry, civil engineer?? I don't want to get extremely complicated hi tech...
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    How does one become an operator???

    Just as the title says, how do you advance to becoming an operator??? I know it's extremely basic, but I'm curious. I've been around machines (mostly skid steers and backhoes) off and on most of my life, and, and have been operating on my own since I was 14. Would that be something that would...
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    Need help with buying a CTL in the future

    Well, this is something Dad and I have been wanting forever. It looks like this year or next, we may finally get the cash (and the ok from Mom) to buy a CTL. It will be used mostly for tree work, like picking up logs, dragging brush (with an aftermarket grapple), lifting and moving trees...
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    Question on ASV

    This is just quick question. I was looking at the ASV website and noticed the two lines, SR and OT. My question is, what is the difference in these two machines. From what I can tell, they have almost the same exact specs with each other, i.e. SR80/PT80. Thanks for the help
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    Awesome day at work today!!!!

    Well, today and yesterday, I was able to run a CAT 236B Series 2 skid steer with a hyd. quick coupler, enclosed cab, and a brand new machine, with only 192 hours on it!!! I was basically the sole operator for the machine yesterday and today, and let me say, the joysticks and foot throttle...
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    Pond Building Tips

    Well, in about two to three week I may be on a pond building project. We have a new client that has a good sze house and plenty of land and she's looking to maybe digging a pond in her backyard. Nothing large, but we would still need a mini-ex and skid steer for the job. Now, I was wondering if...
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    Whats up everybody!

    Just joined this site after reading the posts on here for awhile. Some others may now me from Dhs's forums.
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