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    Miller 302 trailblazer airpack?

    Hi All We are looking to get a miller 302 trailblazer with airpak on it? any one used one or have one? or would we be better with the bobcat 250? we are looking for a diesel one? does anyone know of second hand ones available? Are there any miller dealers on here as we are having very...
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    Skid steer trencher options?

    Hi All Haven't posted much on here for a while, but as there are alot of skid steer users on here I thought i'd ask the question. I have a customer looking for a trencher for his skid steer, but he has concerns about driving in reverse all the time! Is there any out there that doesn't need to...
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    Hitachi EX60-1 and EX60urg track brake seals.

    Hi all I Don't get on this site as much as i used to anymore but still check in every few days! I know a few people have been contacting me regarding the above track brake seals for Hitachi Ex60 models and a few people have posted in threads on here trying to contact me! So i thought I'd...
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    SNAP-ON ct7850 18V Impact gun, anyone got one?

    Hi all, like the title says, anyone got one yet? if so what they like, I have the older 18v one that has served me well for about 6 years now! and i use it for everything:D been looking at the new one online and people say its good, but pricey, going to see the snap-on guy tomorrow!:) Any...
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    Cat 312C throttle control knob set-up?

    Hi all, need some help from the Cat experts here, have a costumer with a throttle problem, the first 3 settings do knowing, and in no.4 setting it pulls the engine down slightly! I havnt been out to the machine yet, was just wondering if there is any test or set ups to do, or if this needs a...
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    Excavator Clamp/jaw bucket

    Hi there all, Just wondering if any of you use one of these such as the helac power grip or geith clamp bucket, wondering if there any good? Any picture would be great thanks Aiden
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    Show us your shops!

    Hi there Guys, this is a great sub forum the shop talk section been reading alot of the threads, very useful! There are a few threads going around with guys building new shops etc, and i have been following them with great interst, so its time to show of your shops! At the minitue im...
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    Line Boring Crusher.

    Just thought id share a video of a Kue Ken crusher that i line bored a few months ago. I.D of the bore was 325mm bored out and sleived to suit a new bearing! YouTube - Line Boring kue Ken crusher.
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    Volvo L50C hydrastatic motor manufacture?

    Hi there, I need to know how make the components for the hydrastatic systems on these loaders? I.e bosch, rexworth etc? I have ehausted all my contacts in volvo here, and this actually info is for a friend how i worked with At Volvo dealership, he has lot more contacts then me and cant get...
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    MF Skidsteer.

    Hi all, im looking for info on a Massey Ferguson skid steer, not sure of the model yet, a customer has asked me to have a look at it, its not driving in reverse on one side i think!! Shady info i know but thats all ive got just yet. Not done alot with skidsteers and would like to know more and...
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    Johndeere 855 compact tractor

    Hi there im looking for info on a little JD 855 compact tractor, a customer has asked me to have a look at his. It is leaking badly from the hub seal, then he told me that it started cracking and banging! Im thinking that a bearing has give in or something. Has anyone got info on these...
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    Slew bearing milling!

    Found this video on the net and found it very interesting! YouTube - York Rotary Milling Machine I Would like to know some more about this service, i have never had to change a slew bearing on an excavator so i dont know what the fine points are, such as the damage that is being milled...
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    Volvo Loaders without cabs.

    I've Been looking at Volvo L70's on Machinery tader and noticed that you guy's in the US have some without cabs! Now being from Ireland I've never seen one without a cab (we kind of need them here with the rain) and i was wondering what way the electronics work in them i.e do they have the...
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    Very close shave!

    Is this guy lucky or what? YouTube - How not to Demolish a crane Australia (Nasty)
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    IMT DSC12 Mechanics truck.

    Anyone use or have any info on this type of Service truck? They have a more European look to them and might be suited to our roads etc! They look to based on a Mercedes Sprinter pick-up base unit like the middle pic, (Think in the U.S there known as freightliners) Have seen these on the net...
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    Service Van/truck, What you got in them?

    Just Wondering, or being nosy maybe! what you guys carry in your van or truck? I was going through my van lately, cleaning up and restocking etc, and thinking what else i could or sould carry in it! Apart form the nesessities (tools and equipment etc) and a few filters, (fuel and engine oil)...
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    Hitachi EX60-5Lc cycle times?

    Hi guys I'm almost certain some one on here can help me!:drinkup Im looking for the cycle times for a Hitachi EX60-5lc, Its a european model not a Japanese Emport (although im sure the times would be the same) Its our own machine and would like to see if its in spec! Everything is working...
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    Forestry Questions.

    Hi Guys, i have a few questions for the forestry guys on here! I was wondering about the techniques used for harvesting trees, over here they mostly use harvesters or converted excavators for felling. Then the wood is transported by a forwarder to a forest road and loaded to road going trucks...
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    New from Volvo.

    Any one here seen or heard anything about these machines? found it on the net, and did nt know they were making one!
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    Kubota kx121-2 overhaul!

    Heres a Kubota kx121-2 that i have just overhauled for a customer, full new u/c, all pins and bushes and a new paint job! A few Pictures of what it was like before i started, the cab was remove at this stage, you can see it was abit rusty!
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