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    Buying a track skid loader...too many options and am seeking some opinions

    Good evening equipment experts. I have recently made the plunge back into the excavation and dirt work business and am having a blast doing so. That said we are still doing our typical new home and commercial construction but recently realized I definitely have a need for a track machine...
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    Questions about operation of a JRB hydraulic quick disconnect on a Komatsu PC 200 LC

    Got it!! Grease is the cheapest warranty out there. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.
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    Questions about operation of a JRB hydraulic quick disconnect on a Komatsu PC 200 LC

    Thanks Shimmy!!! We've chatted before.
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    Questions about operation of a JRB hydraulic quick disconnect on a Komatsu PC 200 LC

    Well that would be awesome. Thank you CDNDIESELMONKEY...THAT IS WHY I LOVE THIS SITE. anshallen@gmail.com I really appreciate your help Thanks again
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    Questions about operation of a JRB hydraulic quick disconnect on a Komatsu PC 200 LC

    We recently purchased a Komatsu PC200 LC-7 and is equipped with the JRB quick connect option. The dealer who sold us this machine is not familiar to this system and neither am I. I have been searching YouTube but nothing found. I assume after I trip the switch in the cab, I am to roll...
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    Komatsu PC 200 LC-7 bucket pins replacement- difficult and cost...seeking advice

    Hello again, So my second question (from my prior post) is this machine I am about to seal a deal has the original bucket pins. The excavator also has the hydraulic quick attach but that should not matter too much. That said just curious if any one out there has had these pins replaced and...
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    Komatsu PC200 LC-7, gonna buy but curious what the value should be...approx.

    Hello to all of you wise individuals. So the time has come to write the check for our long awaited search and purchase. Here it is and accessories 2007 Komatsu PC 200 LC-7 with 2,053 hours 48" tooth bucket 60" ditching bucket Progressive link hydraulic thumb Pretty loaded Excellent...
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    Deere 240D vs. 200D- Does size matter or is bigger better in this situation??

    Hello all of you once again. We are still in the hunt for the perfect used excavator. In past posts I had asked opinions of the good people on this site of excavators and dozers and am never let down so I thank you. We have narrowed our choice down to: 1. Volvo 210, 2. Deere 200D, 3...
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    Deere 200c vs. 225c zero tail....which would be all around better machine

    As we embark on our journey to drop $80k on an excavator our dealers have steered towards a couple machines that are similar in age, hours and overall condition. Both have thumbs and are optioned out as expected. I don't have much experience in the 225c zero tail machine. I do understand its...
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    Dozer vs. Excavator- which is a more profitable and versatile machine

    Thank you to you all. I agree...the way to go is to go "all in" and just do it. We'll see. Nevertheless I want to thank you all for your time and replies. That said..which excavator is top on your lists? Deere 200D Komatsu 200 PC7 Volvo 210
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    Dozer vs. Excavator- which is a more profitable and versatile machine

    I am truly enjoying this forum and all its honest information. I have had a couple questions out there for your listeners and by god minutes later I am given answers...Thank you for that. Moving onto another question... My wife and I own a medium size farm and I also run a construction...
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    Volvo 210 vs. Komatsu PC200..which s a better machine?? Please lend your thoughts

    Good evening to all excavation professionals. I am looking to my dirt working friends online with some questions and seeking your valued advice. We will be purchasing an excavator in the next month. Hard to decide which is the best option. Both machines are about in identical shape. Both...
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    Blu Ox

    Hello all, First off I want to thank you all for your words of wisdom regarding my prior posts. I am getting closer regarding purchasing a dozer to compliment my Komatsu 200 excavator...unfortunately I have reached a fork in the road with 3 options of dozers. Option "A"- Deere 700 H-...
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    Getting into the excavation business but looking for some honest advice.

    Hello Farmerlund... Your replies and knowledge is greatly appreciated. So a local heavy equipment dealer just contacted me tonight as he recently brought in a low houred Deere 700H with ripper, cab, a/c, and heat. I am anxious to see this baby in person. So if all goes well that will be in my...
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    Looking for user info on 2004-2008 Case 1150 dozer, interested in buying one

    Good day to you all. I want to thank those of you whom had replied to my last post (Getting into the excavation business) and I appreciate all your professional thoughts and opinions. I was pretty much set on making the plunge and getting into a 700H Deere. Then right before I signed the...
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    Getting into the excavation business but looking for some honest advice.

    Hey Farmerlund, sorry for my late reply. Glad to hear you are underway on your soybeans. We will hit the fields likely this coming Tuesday. A couple farmers north of my farmer (10 miles) took some out and had 80 bushel plus on the monitors and 12.5 moisture. Let's hope we are all in for that...
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    Getting into the excavation business but looking for some honest advice.

    Thanks Farmerlund for those words of wisdom. I truly appreciate them. Parts for a Volvo machine for me would also be about a 70 mile drive to Rochester MN. Not too bad. I like to hear the cab on your machine is comfortable. That's important when you are in there for hours and hours. I was in...
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    Getting into the excavation business but looking for some honest advice.

    Thanks CM 1995, I appreciate that info. I will likely be running a lot of demo and clearing jobs with the occasional basement, and some road building and clearing. Boy I am really torn on what way to go. Really appreciate the help and thoughts. Blu Ox
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    Getting into the excavation business but looking for some honest advice.

    Hey Farmerlund, That was a very helpful post. Sounds like we are on the same page...you just have more time in the seat and business than I do. I notice you are running a Volvo 210 blc for your excavator. I have never run one but boy I see a lot of them online for sale at a little better price...
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    Getting into the excavation business but have a few questions for you all

    Good day to you all. I am a medium sized grain farmer in MN and also own and operate a residential and light commercial construction business. I have recently decided to venture into the dirt work business with efforts to expand our current businesses and also use these machines on our...
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