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    Building logging roads in the BC interior

    Nice pics thanks for sharing!
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    650J Over Heating

    I like using A/C coil cleaner in a pump up sprayer then a strong water hose. It is amazing to see how much dirt come out!
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    utility vehicle comparison

    Govnernment agency I work for has 6 rangers and I buy belts by the CASE! They tow nothing but I replace probally 2 a month on average. We have a bid out for 4 new Kubotas and I CANT WAIT TILL THEY SHOW UP!
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    Cat D5G Radio option

    Nige is right. I bought a sony from Wally world and put it in our d5g. Harness was right behind the cover plate. I found key on power and made sure it was 12v and wired right up. The speakers were already there as well! Hope this helps.
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    bridgestone 425/22.5 tires

    Looneys or Fleet both in Little Rock do not carry them?
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    Advice for New Dozer Purchase

    The govt. agency I work for just got a new D5K LGP this summer. I am the primary operator for it. Love the machine, can't say enough good about it! It has cab, sweeps, screens, winch, Accugrade ready, system one undercarrage, and gps location system. The location system requires special keys to...
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    hyundai robex 180-3 or case 9020b ?

    I work for a govt. agency and curently operate a 160LC-7A hyundai. So far it has been a great machine (1000 hr. range). It has had no problems thus far. Can not say the same for the dealer. At around 300 hrs. the heat shield around the turbo came loose causing the oil cap to slightly melt. Not...
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    Digging over finals

    On a machine that is "tippy" (to big bucket, thumb, pin grabber, long stick) it is good to have the drives behind you for extra weight also.
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    D5k air conditioner question

    Nothing machine only had 8 hrs on it!
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    D5k air conditioner question

    :notworthyHad Cat service tech out wed to check out my A/C problem. It was 95 degrees outside and it was only putting out 64 degree air. Turns out it was overcharged from the factory. (380 high side) so he bled some off to around 280 and it started blowing 52 degree air. Yesterday it would fog...
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    D5k air conditioner question

    We got a new D5K last thursday and I thought the same thing about it. It got to about 96 that day and it would just barely keep up. I did not say anything about it because im use to a hoe. I just thought the cab was so much bigger that it was doing all it could do? I will have cat check it out...
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    So...what is the concensus? The best diesel engine ever made?

    AD 152 Perkins. And 5.9 cummins get my votes!
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    some work pictures

    True work of a "MASTER CRAFTSMAN"! That bucket looks awsome! Thanks for sharing and keep the pics comming!
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    Cat vs John Deere Dozers

    I could not agree more!!
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    Cat 252b Rust in fuel tank

    Your mechanic is right keep it full especially in winter!
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    Cat battery

    What Overworked stated X2! 11 years on one in a D4C. It was replaced with another from Cat. Not that much more than the others.
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    Ether addicted engines

    The military loves the stuff! I work on a base in Ar. where it does not get too cold and there all the old 5 ton truck have a either system on them. I dont like to use it though. Something about all the dry knocking when they start that I dont like!!
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    Eight Dozers

    I give up..... what is it?
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    On working KOMATSU PC800-6, pics for review

    You most certinally want the drives behind you when clearing! If a tree or large limb decides to come through the front glass and into the cab with you, when it pushes the travel levers back you simply go backwards. But if the drives are in front of you and this happens it can get ugly real quick!
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    What dozer to buy?

    I agree with stumpjumper, a winch is handy as toiletpaper! Even if you only use it 2 or 3 times a year. I also like the added weight on the back.
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