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  1. D Grade

    Things you need to know about the 580N Volume 1 (Dipper Cylinder)

    Good evening everyone, Many of you probably don't know me or have seen me around much since I mainly lurk rather than post. However, Im here to share some information in a series of posts that I certainly hope will be useful to more than just a few of you (some of you may know about the post...
  2. D Grade

    RANT: Case Backhoes + Youtube = No Travel Locks

    Just a rant, but why is it so many vids on Youtube regarding Case Backhoes often show them with the backhoe boom out of transport lock, especially The auction videos. One would think these guys would be task trained on how to lock an over-center boom (not that hard). Rant over, I just think...
  3. D Grade

    Has anyone here worked for PCL?

    I got a potential job with PCL and I looked up reviews on the company. Seems they are an employee owned company with good benefits and a stock plan. I wanted to see if anyone here has experience working with them since they are a pretty large company on a variety of projects. I did read...
  4. D Grade

    Digging wall footings, need pointers and tips ASAP

    Hello all, So I got hired by a local masonry company as a backhoe operator today. Im going to be starting a temp-to-hire and given good performance, will be permenant in a few weeks. My problem is that I havent had experience digging footers of any kind. I have about five years backhoe...
  5. D Grade

    Which backhoe would you buy and why?

    This is a list of the backhoes Im looking to buy in the next year or so given my max price budget, oldest year desired, and desired makes. Id like to know which backhoe you'd choose between the given choices and your opinions or experience. Everything from best breakout power, digging force...
  6. D Grade

    Reviews on Case 580L and 590L?

    Hello all, Im considering buying a backhoe sometime within the next year or so to start a side business and have to play with (childhood dream). I am a Cat lover at heart, partially because I work for Cat but also that I get to drive our near new 416E's, 420E, and 430E IT's on site and...
  7. D Grade

    New member from Tucson, AZ

    Hello all, Ive recently moved from Washington State to Arizona to start over and start a new career. My family and I moved here back in September and began working at the Caterpillar Proving Grounds in Green Valley, AZ. We test all the newest and coolest stuff Cat has in the works, most not...
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