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    Need a bigger machine, but first I need to get a tow rig. Help please

    This last year was one of our best years ever. There were a few things holding us back. I realized we took too long to load trucks, and we have the work to keep another machine busy. But getting the size excavator I want means purchasing a truck and trailer to haul it with. we currently have a...
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    case tr320 really testing my patience

    I wish I had done more research before purchasing my used tr320 at the beginning of the year eh controls even after the not-free “update” are the worst I’ve ever experienced. Cycle times for curl is agonizing and the machine hates to multifunction. Want to curl while moving forward? Be prepared...
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    Considering ihi 55n-3

    I have been running a 35d for 3 years and it’s been a great machine. We do selective clearing and slope mowing. Most jobs are small and take a day or two at max. I’m wanting to get a larger machine. The ihi has a staggering 29 gpm of auxiliary flow which is why it’s appealing, also seem to be a...
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    Case tr320 operation manual

    Just got back with my new (to me) machine and there are a ton of buttons on the controls. Looked for the manual to figure out what they all do and, of course, it's not there. Anybody have an op manual?
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    deere 35d slow hydraulics when running mower

    My 35d has developed an issue when running our mower. After mowing for a few hours, it gets to the point that when mowing and swinging at the same time the swing or boom is super slow. Curl is fine. I can't figure out if I'm having an issue with priority valve or if it's purely a heat issue. If...
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    333d with high hours. Bad Idea?

    Hello All, Seriously looking at a 333d with 3400 hours. Seems to have been taken care of. Tracks and undercarriage are in good shape. Pins are bushings are decent, drive motors are strong. What are your thoughts? Price is pretty good at 24k.
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    333d with high hours. Bad Idea?

    Hello All, Seriously looking at a 333d with 3400 hours. Seems to have been taken care of. Tracks and undercarriage are in good shape. Pins are bushings are decent, drive motors are strong. What are your thoughts? Price is pretty good at 24k.
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    Side to side swing play

    I have a new to me 2010 35d that I got a pretty good deal on. It has 1502 hours, and is in good general condition with the exception of the bucket pins and what seems to be excessive side to side play of the swing motor/swing gear. There is no noticeable play up and down, and it swings smoothly...
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    Help please Deere 35d vs bobcat e32 vs cat 303

    I need to add an excavator to my fleet for removing small trees and mowing hills and rocky terrain that we can't access with our ctl. I want to keep my investment under 30k, and I want to keep the machine weight under 9k pounds so that all our truck/trailers can tow it if needed. Cat, bobcat and...
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    Case cx27b. Good Machine?

    Im looking at 2 case cx27b in my area. One has 2100 hours, and is going for 18.5k. The other one is a 2014 with 512 hours for 25k. Both machines have good undercairages and tracks, pins are tight. Are these good machines or best to avoid?
  11. J

    takeuchi tb135 vs bobcat 331

    I realize these machines are a little different, but which one would you choose assuming they were close to the same price and hours?
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    minimum excavator size for rotary mower

    Hello all. This is my first post so please bear with me. I own a storm water company that services retention ponds. We have been servicing these accounts with a mini skid steer with a hydraulic tiller and a hydraulic brush cutter. This machine has been great to us but has gotten to be...
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