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    Pitts 50 ton Lowbed Triaxle RGN

    Thats exactly what I wanted to know. I figured they looked a little light for the rated capacity it could haul. Still though I think it is a pretty nice trailer and well made. Thanks for the reply JBlackwell.
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    Pitts 50 ton Lowbed Triaxle RGN

    Dynaweld lowboys I should have said who owns a Dynaweld hyd. detach lowboy instead of a Pitts. Dynaweld is Pitts?
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    Pitts 50 ton Lowbed Triaxle RGN

    We dont see too many of the PITTS trailers around here usually Aspen, Arnes, Peerless,etc. Just wanting some feedback on their lowbeds.
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    Pitts 50 ton Lowbed Triaxle RGN

    Who owns or has pulled a Pitts Lowboy? Just wondering the quality and strength. I am looking at a 50 ton hydraulic RGN, triaxle,10 wide,60" spread. Need your opinions of this trailer. They are built in Alabama.
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    laser for newbie

    I have a Spectra/ Trimble laser and receiver , very easy to use and reliable.Excavator magnetic mount is included and I use it all the time.
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    Thanks I will do that and keep the grease packed in there till I get time to change the seal.
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    Juan the one grease inspection cover i have put grease in is the one by the toolbox and boom cylinder pins. Is the second inspection plate under neath the excavator/skid plate? My manual doesnt show the location of the second one. Please send some pics if you get a chance. Good luck with your...
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    I will check the swing bearing play with a gauge soon to see where it is at for tolerance. Sure hope it is ok!
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    Thanks ejuan I will check the compartment for excess oil.So you think the ball bearings will not be affected by the oil?As long as there is enough grease in the bearing races? The manual says to grease the swing bearing every 500hr but have you ever heard of over greasing it and pushing the...
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    I am wondering why in the summer when temperatures are above zero that everything is fine with the swing motor gear oil.As i do not have to add any just in the cold. Could the seals be getting "hard" and with the cold becomes to hard and the oil goes past the seal? I should have checked for...
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    Clean clothes

    Yep I learned that a long time ago ...works great for getting out hydraulic oil and even better for stinky gear oil. Don't ask me why but it works great.(alot of guys working the rigs use
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    Hitachi 270 lc-5 Swing Bearing Leak?

    My 270 is leaking mostly gear oil and grease from around the swing bearing.I have been adding about a half a litre to a litre of 80w90 oil to the swing motor daily. It is making a mess and looks like s@#t to me.It only pushes the oil out in the cold weather(winter).Summer is fine...What is...
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    Clean clothes

    Detergent and 2 litre bottle of Coke(coca-cola).
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    G960 bounce

    What is the problem you are having again? Bounce or traction?Which machine the 740 or 960?
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    Plowing Snow 2012

    Looks like we will be geting alot of rain this June with all the Hoar frost!(if you believe in that!) I sure do!
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    Dry film vs greese

    Yep, i agree great stuff.
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    G960 bounce

    I had 17.5/25 bridgestones and switched to Michelen snoplus. These tires are excellent for plowing,with way less bounce and great traction. you can put taller tires on your 960. Maybe it would be better but the best tire I have run is the snoplus.Not as good in the mud obviously but wore better...
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    G960 bounce

    Try swerving or getting out of going in a straight line for a second. It worked for myself.
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    How fast for maintenance grading?

    Actually I quit because none of the old dogs would listen!!! Sorry GRAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    72 inch Brush Grapple on a 753 Bobcat?

    All good to know, I will try it out tommorrow as I already made the purchase of the grapple.(Should of talked to you guys first before I bought it online!!!):eek:
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