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    Lamtrac LTR6140T?

    Hello, I'm curious if anyone has used the Lamtrac LTR6140T 'CTL/Mulcher' hybrid or knows more about it. http://www.lamtrac.com/6140t.html On paper it looks like a beastly machine; 140HP Cummins, 44GPM, 6000PSI. Additionally the access to the engine appears to be great in the pictures, and...
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    Buying Equipment Online

    Hello, I am just wondering if it is safe or within reason to buy equipment via online without seeing it in person. For example, if I am in Oregon and I see a good deal online for a loader in New York and I did not want to fly out there I could just do the transaction online. What do you think...
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    Caterpillar 420IT Questions

    Oh I see... If a backhoe is anything like a skidsteer it should be the same. But in that Regards, why would Caterpillar only make brooms and other low powered hydraulic attachments available when if according to the hydraulic pump flow, the machine should be able to run brush cutters? I...
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    Caterpillar 420IT Questions

    Hello, Thanks for your reply. Wow, that is insanely high! You could throw a brush cutter on this thing and run a forestry company. Is there anyway to tune the auxiliary output? Or is it 43Gpm all at once, my mower runs at 23GPM and I would not want to damage the hydraulic motor. Regards
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    Caterpillar 420IT Questions

    Hello Sir, Oh I see... I have a mower attachment for my skidsteer and a hydraulic push blade for my skidsteer. I know the push blade would not have any problem working off the backhoe's auxiliary hydraulic system... The mower runs at 23 gpm I am not sure if the auxiliary hydraulics of the...
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    Caterpillar 420IT Questions

    Hello, I just have a quick question and I cannot find a definitive answer through Google. I am just wondering if the IT caterpillar varients allowed for universal skidsteer attachments to be connected. If not, is there a adapter that would allow me to attach skidsteer attachments? Thank...
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    Used Mini Excavator Buying Tips?

    I see, thank you for the advice Sir. That's really wacky people would even try to sell these things with 9000 hours. He is offering $30,000 do you think it is even worth $20,000 in good condition? Thanks in Advance
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    Used Mini Excavator Buying Tips?

    Hello, Thank you for your replies. Yeah... I am not too sure and I would have to go physically look at it. If anyone has any other ideas feel free to add. Thanks in advance, Regards
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    Used Mini Excavator Buying Tips?

    Hello Sir, Thank you so much for your response. Do you think if I could get it around $25k it would be worth it? Regards
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    Used Mini Excavator Buying Tips?

    Hello, I am in the market for a mini excavator and I saw this 07' KOMATSU PC78MR-6. My main concern is the amount of hours it has on it, to be exact its meter is clocked in at 9,145 hours. Now, this is the first mini excavator I will own and forgive me for my lack of subject-matter knowledge...
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    Adding Right Side Display and Gauges to Cat289C possible?

    Hello Nige, Thank you for your response. I will call my dealer on Monday to find out the information, but I decided to do some digging around. I found some part diagrams for the cab maybe these would help...
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    Adding Right Side Display and Gauges to Cat289C possible?

    Hello Sir, Sorry, my bad, this is the serial number JMP00253 Thanks
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    Adding Right Side Display and Gauges to Cat289C possible?

    Hello Folks, I am wondering if it is possible to add the "Advanced Machine Information and Control System The optional Advanced Machine Information and Control System (AMICS) provides easy to read analog gauges for hydraulic oil and engine coolant temperature. The electronic display provides...
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    Caterpillar 289C Audible Alarm Broken

    Hello Folks, I recently stopped hearing the long beep or audible alarm when you turn the key of a Caterpillar 289C. Not worrying about that too much I proceed mowing my property and at some point the Amber Flashing light went up and the Engine Oil temperature light lit up. Me, not noticing...
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    CAT 289C Heater Problem

    Alright Thanks Nige. I will look at it this weekend.. Looks like I have to pop the cab up. Thanks, ReligiouslyCAT
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    CAT 289C Heater Problem

    Hello Folks, On my CAT 289c, the heater doesn't seem to be working even after having the engine warm up for an hour. A/C works great, it blows nice cold air, but this heater does not seems to be working (blows outside temperature), does anyone know where to start? Cat Machine Serial...
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    Looking for new tracks

    Hello Sir, Yeah, with the OEM tracks they tend to vibrate (CAT 289c) when turning on asphalt or pavement, it even slows down the machine a substantial amount. I believe it grips the asphalt too much to provide sufficient travel speed, however I use my machine mainly on slopes and in mud so this...
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    CAT 289C Battery and Exclamation Mark Warning indicator

    Hello Delmer and Nige, Thank you so much for your replys, I will check the belts later today. Thank you again Sirs. Thanks.
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    CAT 289C Battery and Exclamation Mark Warning indicator

    Hello Delmer, Thank you so much for your help Sir. Also, do you think the alarm is crucial to replace? Thanks Alot.
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    CAT 289C Battery and Exclamation Mark Warning indicator

    Hello Delmer, thank you for the reply. It happens only when I start it up with both sets of lights in the on position. I will check the belts (a pain with the cover and everything) I will double check they are in shape. Also, whenever I start it up for the first time in a day sometimes there is...
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