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  1. WILDCAT

    JOHN DEERE 670 GP

    G'day forum, I have just started operating a 670 GP. It has over 12,000 hours on it, but it is a very tidy machine. I would like anyone's thoughts, good or bad, about these graders. It is made in the U.S. It has the 9 litre engine in it that does not run Adblue. A new John Deer 670 GP sold in...
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    NEW CAT 140 MOTOR GRADER

    It is hard to get information out of a Cat dealer when he doesn't have a price list. As too why am I interested in this new 140 Motor Grader? Its because I'm old school and all my work is between curb and channel. Regards, WILDCAT
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    NEW CAT 140 MOTOR GRADER

    On another post on this website it was brought to my attention that there is a new Cat 140 Motor Grader sold in North America. I've been straight onto a Cat dealer to see if its available as a special order in Australia. If anyone can give me more information about this machine than what's on...
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    Topcon vs Trimble

    G'day Lumberjack, The system that I am looking at putting on my grader is called 'HardWire IT' which allows me to hire any system that my client needs. So if my client requires GPS, Laser or UTS I would have that flexibility. The quote from Trimble has come in under Topcon, both running the same...
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    Topcon vs Trimble

    Which one is better for a Grader application? Regards, WILDCAT
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    Telescopic Loader

    G'day Theweldor, Yes I am keeping the cost of my investment down . I have done my homework and this particular loader is like a meccano sets. I feel I will be able to source parts that are available when I need them in years to come. Thank you for your input. Regards, WILDCAT
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    M3 CAT MOTOR GRADER

    You made a few good points there Clarky, but I agree with you 10,000 hours is very few hours for a machine that is 12 years old. From my point of view there is no money keeping up with machines every couple of years, so when I make a purchase I look at the long term maintenance. Also, Mother...
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    Telescopic Loader

    G'day crane operator, this machine is more affordable for me than a telehandler, this is why I am looking more seriously at it. The cabin gives you better vision for forkwork and for frontend loader work when loading a tipper. Regards WILDCAT
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    M3 CAT MOTOR GRADER

    Gday Clarky, I will tell you what I know; that we are skipping the M2 in Australia and going straight to the M3. I have been told that they will be released at the end of this year or the start of 2019. I am not really keen for the M3 though. If you have ever seen one they can't squash anymore...
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    Telescopic Loader

    G'day Hosspuller, You make a very good point regarding warranty. In Australia, we have consumer affairs, when a company states it will provide warranty it must provide full parts and services for the consumer. So for this loader it is 3 years warranty on the machine and on the cummin's engine it...
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    Telescopic Loader

    Thanks guys for your feedback. The application that I will be using this machine for will be working in a workshop environment to move pellets and to use the telescopic boom as a light jib. On the job site it will be used for breakdowns, such as changing out large heavy tyres. I appreciate that...
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    M3 CAT MOTOR GRADER

    Thank you R.D.G013. I do agree with you. I have a H series 2006 grader Australian build with over 18,000 hours and eventually I will have to find another unit. Thank you for your thoughts, Cheers, WILDCAT
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    Telescopic Loader

    G'day boys, This is a Chinese loader that I am considering to purchase. It is called a AL926FT Telehandler (Telescopic Wheel Loader). It comes with an impressive 3 year warranty and 2 years on the Cummins engine. Has anyone operated one of these machines? It comes with a GP bucket, a 4 in 1...
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    M3 CAT MOTOR GRADER

    I would like some information on the M3 CATERPILLAR GRADER 12M3 or 140M3 that will be on sale in Australia soon. I have been told that the AdBlue dose pump lacks longevity and the EGR can give problems and is very expensive to replace. If there are any owner operators of these M3 machines, I...
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    any reports on the new john deere grader

    G'day Curb Slayer, I test operated the GP 772, I was quite impressed with the build quality of it and with the way that the electric controls were on the seats, they were very comfortable and easy to adapt to. I felt that the cab could have been improved for visibily, but in my own honest...
  16. WILDCAT

    New Deere G Series Video

    G'day G MODEL One cool video on the DEERE G MOTOR GRADER Regards WILDCAT
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    Another Grader Question

    drag1line, Houston we have a problem I have absolutely no idea what you are trying to say to me English dood, English, don't you know we don't speak Spanish! Just joking Hope you can accept a bit of Aussie humour Regards WILDCAT
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    Another Grader Question

    Good Day to you drag1line, I hope that this information from my experience has been of some help to you. As we say in AUSTRALIA once you go CAT you can grade that I've got to mosey on along now WILDCAT
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    Cat m wreck

    G'day Guys, My opinion is that Caterpillar must incorporate a steering wheel into the M series for roading and deploy work for safety reasons. The must also incorporate a hydraulic accumulator in case the engine fails, giving the operator the ability to steer the machine to a safe stopping...
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    Another Grader Question

    G'day Mate, I have operated a large Fiat Allis grader the size of a 140G, that grader had a torque converter. I found it would constantly alter the ground speed when working around curb and channel, making in-fill difficult. The best way to run a grader doing in-fill is to have a direct...
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