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  1. haF.AST

    Ultra mini excavator

    Very Busy! Have added another mini, JCB 8018CTS, as well as a JCB skid steer. Always have a 30+ job waiting list.
  2. haF.AST

    Good work lights on mini digger

    I have 4 of the vision x solstice 10w on the back of my dump for back up lights and they are awesome! not cheap, but next to nothing for draw, 9-50 volt compatible and super bright! www.visionxusa.com
  3. haF.AST

    New JCB 8018

    Yes, I got it from Charlie @ Walsh. I'm sure he was calling you about the one for me. SO far, so good. I have about 125 hours on it and I am very pleased with it. Yes, I do love the cab!
  4. haF.AST

    New JCB 8018

    Still have the PC-09... needed a little more!
  5. haF.AST

    New JCB 8018

    I just picked up this new 2010 JCB 8018... 3500 lbs. 19.2 hp 38" tracks in 53" tracks out 8'6" dig depth quick coupler 8", 12", 18" & 24" digging buckets and 39" clean out bucket Amulet hydraulic thumb
  6. haF.AST

    Would you use a tooth bar? If so, who's?

    look at ebay item # 320224778638 10 - 2A style weld on shanks and replacable teeth for $90 I think these would be your best bet for the old girl. once you put them on, you won't take them off.
  7. haF.AST

    Ultra mini excavator

    The problem is, you can't fit in alot of areas with it on. The factory ROPS is 8' tall!!! I have it, and put it on and off as needed. It's only 4 bolts. Thanks for looking out for me.
  8. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    I keep working on that. I always work alone and It's really tough to take pics and pull levers at the same time...;)
  9. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    Ok you got me.... It is a 1930's AMSCO forge steam shovel bucket... approx 1.5 yards I found it at the local scrap yard and incorporated it into my landscaping I have a guy at AMSCO trying to find me some info on it. ...never mind the dozer track, cable hoe bucket, and rock crusher...
  10. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    more body pics here are a few detail shots
  11. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    I'll work on some more body pics... the paint was ford factory...act of congress to pull that off!
  12. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    Too many transmission and front end problems on the GMC... having the tranny out 3 times and pretty much 2 complete front ends was too much work in 31,000 miles I.M.O. 3 sets of brakes and 4 sets of tires was a lot of wear too!:beatsme
  13. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    I've thought about trying to get both "toys" into the bed... as far as the turning radius, It's better than my 2003 GMC 3500 reg cab with 8' bed. I ordered the extra heavy spring package, which upgrades to 450 springs and some steering parts that make the truck turn tighter.
  14. haF.AST

    New 2008 F350

    :bouncegri Well here it is...my new baby 2008 F350 v10 4X4 8' wide 9' long Custom J&J aluminum box 15ton telescopic hoist So far it has been great.
  15. haF.AST

    $ per hour

    updated rates I did a little changing for the 08 season and have been averaging $100-125 for the excavator, $75 -$100 for the skid steer and $60 for the dump. Never worked less than a 40 hour week this year...most were over 60 hours! Can't be too high, I still have work lined up and the...
  16. haF.AST

    Ultra mini excavator

    Good for you! Make sure to raise the rate for jobs that "only you can do". I have been getting $100 an hour for the last couple I did and people have had NO problem with it. Right now, I have 37 jobs on paper to do around the "cooperating" weather...must not be too high!
  17. haF.AST

    Ultra mini excavator

    I could play in the living room with that!!! Maybe a little brother for the PC-09...:D
  18. haF.AST

    Tips for new debris removal service?

    bad name??? I think "fly by night" is OK and I like the "established yesterday"...all this coming from the haF.AST guy. Everybody needs a gimmick. I am hafast, but only the name. All of my equipment is spotless unless it's a muddy job and then it's spotless the next day. You could put...
  19. haF.AST

    Rear end gears

    I plan on getting the V-10 witht he automatic 5 speed with o/d I think I'll stay away from the 550 and maybe the 450 due to the tires(19.5 vs 17 on the 350) cost diff, available treads, etc. cost of registration in PA, and gvw diff vs cost. 450 is only 3000# more gvw than 350 16000 vs...
  20. haF.AST

    Rear end gears

    Looking at new Ford F350/F450 as a dump truck(3yd) and I'm wondering what gears would be best. I spend as much time driving around looking at jobs as I do towing/hauling. I will also do plowing in the winter with this truck. 3:73? 4:10? 4:30? 4:88? I have 3:73 in my F-150 and...
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