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    Bobcat radios

    Does anyone know if I can buy a radio for my bobcat 430 from an electronic store, or does the wiring harness require one from the dealer?
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    Good web site for checking specs.

    I was just on the John Deere web site & they have a GREAT tool. You can go to whatever type of equip. you are interested in buying, then on the left side of the screen, pick "compare". You can choose 1 John Deere model & 3 others out of a pretty good sized list. It will give you the specs on...
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    Cleaning tracks on a mini

    I have a hard time getting a spade shovel in to clean the tracks on my 430. I used a small masons trowel yesterday & it worked very well. Just thought I would pass that on incase anyone else has the same problem.
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    Exhaust scrubbers?

    Has anyone had any experience with an exhaust scrubber? From what I understand, they are supposed to allow you to operate an internal combustion engine inside of a building. I think they replace the stock muffler. They are warranted for 3 years or 2,000 hours. The salesman says they are OSHA...
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    What to charge for hauling dirt??

    After spending many years doing residential work, I have recently began doing some commerical work. Does anyone have an idea what a single axle dump truck should be worth by the hour? I can haul 10 tons with no problem. It is taking me about 50 minutes to turn a load, & that is the problem...
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    Bobcat excavators

    I am thinking of buying a new or slightly used Bobcat 430 with HVAC & a 24" bucket. I have operated several 325,328,331,& 334's. This is basically the same as a 334, but with the zero tail swing. The slightly used machine sells for about $7,000.00 less, but is does have almost 500 hours. I...
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    terex excavators

    Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with Terex excavators. I am looking to buy a 16,000-18,000 pound machine & have heard their prices are very competetive. Where are they made? Who really makes them? Any info. would be appreciated.
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