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    STI service trucks

    does anyone here have one or been around them? Specifically a newer Dodge chassis with full PTO crane and compressor. Currently in a Maintainer and weighing ordering an STI or another Maintainer. I like the Maintainer because it's lighter than any of the others and the stowed height on the...
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    Overall impressions of JD 470G

    One of my customers asked me about if they're a good machine overall but i have minimal knowledge of JD. He has a gravel pit and runs 2 349E, a 349F, a330D, and a 330C for now. All the 349s were bought new and the E's both had new engines put in under warranty around 5k hrs due to extreme oil...
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    Deere 490E hydraulic problems

    I got wrangled into this somehow. It's at a hydraulic shop. Apparently the hydraulics were slow or something. They rebuilt the pump I'm told. Boom raises very very slowly, bucket and stick work but also very slow, will not swing. Also I'm assuming the throttle actuator is bad or has an...
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    In need of a welding machine

    New service truck didn't have a welder on it but it's starting to become a hindrance, so we're looking now. I need to do general repairs on heavy equipment and some fabrication here and there. It needs to be able to run 5/32" 7018, Arc gouge on occasion, and probably run a line boring setup...
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    Gas vs pto compressors cost/benefit?

    Where can one find figures on the initial vs operating costs of gas powered air compressors vs pto hydraulic that seem to be becoming the standard on service trucks? I'm a field tech at a Cat dealer now that seems to be stuck in the 60s-70s. My "new" truck has a gas compressor, 13yr old bed and...
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