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    IUOE Apprenticeship

    I am looking to inquire into people's experience with the apprenticeship process for the Operating Engineers (local 825 specifically but open to input from other locals). I am the sole provider for a wife and 1 year old. I have money saved up and a few accounts that will terminate if I were to...
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    Weiler/Gehl Pavers

    Does anybody have any experience with the small Weiler (formerly Gehl) pavers? The model in question is the 6 ton hopper 1648.
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    NTC Cummins Coolant leak (pH/flush)

    I have a 1988 Big Cam IV 400 cummins with a minor coolant leak seaping from between the block and heads on a few cylinders. The leak is pretty minimal, some days I don't see anything other days I can see it slightly puddle on the deck of the block. I would like to try one of those sealers...
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    12 ton excavator preference?

    I have narrowed down my choice to start out with a 12 ton excavator because it's the biggest machine I can safely tow with my single axle (21k rear) and the other companies in the area range from a 12 to 15 ton machine. I figure I can be legal with a 30,000lb machine at most I see multiple...
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    590d or Ex160

    I am looking to start excavating in the 2016 season (for insurance reasons because I won't be 25 until July 2015 and want to build up some credit to help reduce it) but am looking for my equipment now. I am not in a rush but have my eyes peeled for a truck, trailer and excavator that I want...
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    444 Cummins

    I have been looking at tandem dump trucks as we expand from landscaping into excavating. I found a clean 57k gvwr truck with a 444 and a 13 speed in it. The chassis has 580k on it, motor had an in frame at 490k. Cab, dump body and frame are in great shape. I read very hit or miss things on...
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    Frame repair?

    I'm looking at a tandem dump truck with a 3406b and 18 speed. Cab is very clean. Dump body can use blasting and paint. I can get the truck for a very reasonable price. The double frame rail is starting to push apart on the top of the frame (sides and bottom are good). It basically starts...
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