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    John Deere 270lc final question

    I bought a John Deere 270lc idk probably 7 years ago now. It's just a farm machine so doesn't see any hours. Bought a new piece of property and have some work for it so have been checking fluids and changing oils getting it ready to go. Anyway both my finals were overfull with what I assume is...
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    John Deere 270LC electrical issue

    So I’ve got a 270LC it’s serial number 070328 (I believe tags long gone). So anyway it’s a farm machine so doesn’t see much use anymore this spring I went to use it and the batteries were dead so I put 2 new batteries in it and it seemed to fix it for a day then it wouldn’t start ended up the...
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    Deere 310SJ air conditioning

    We have a 2009 310SJ we picked up this winter real nice machine but it would not cool so we just basically changed the whole system, new compressor, new expansion valve, new dryer, cleaned the evaporator and condenser, and it will only cool around 20 degrees cooler then outside it does not seem...
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    Deere 310sg or Deere 310sj

    What’s the major differences between these 2 Machines . I’m assuming the sg doesn’t have as much electronics which I would prefer but I’ve found a good buy on a sj and was curious what the major differences are.
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    Cat 420D vs 420E

    looking at backhoes and am curious what the differences are between the 2. I’m wanting something reliable and not to complicated with electronics. Are these 2 machines about the same or is the E full of electronics I’m looking at a 2006 E model if that matters. What does everybody prefer?
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    580 super m + series 2

    ive asked about every other brand of backhoe so let’s talk about a case for awhile. I found a good deal on a 06 580 super m plus, machine looks very well taken care of and has all the features I’m looking for besides pilots which I can live without. I know case makes a excellent machine so I’m...
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    Volvo bl70

    i posted a couple days ago about purchasing a different backhoe and got a bunch of good information, but curious if anyone has any information on a Volvo backhoe I’ve heard both good reviews and bad reviews which I know all equipment has there lemons and flaws. So Im hopping to talk to someone...
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    Need advise on new/ used backhoe

    We farm so not looking for a new machine but coming from a case 580ck anything is bound to be better lol. But I want the advantages and disadvantages of the following machines cat 416C/420D, deere 310g/sg &410G, case 580/590 SL/SM, and Volvo bl70. I know my range is wide but I really know...
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    Excavator track tension

    new to the excavator market bought a deere 270LC to clear a woods on a farm we own. Not a new machine by any means but pretty straight machine anyway I was curious how often a guy should check tension on the tracks the book just says as needed I've ran it probably 2 weeks in some less then...
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    Deere/ Hitachi 270 Pump issue?

    Got a 270 LC Deere as a farm machine, clearing some woods and machines been sitting since last summer as we haven't had time to use it. Machine ran pretty good this morning but coming back from lunch it seemed to be struggling and making a lot of odd sounds. idled the motor down and it...
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    D7 17A overheating

    got a old 17A that's been sitting for about 5-8 years well last summer we finally got it in the shop and put new head gaskets and reworked the heads. Got to using it for thr first time after the work and was moving a little dirt and it started running warm and started to Puke a little...
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    Deere 270 issue

    ive got a Deere 270LC and whenever it's cold the right track doesn't want to move it tries but is usually jerky, the swing gear kinda clumps when u first start to swing, and the curl function is slow on the bucket. This all only happens when it's cold once it warms up it seems to be okay is...
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    grade laser questions/help

    We currently don't have any sort of laser and I think it's time to add one I think I want a duel slope just in case we ever needed it probably the most we would ever do is clean ditches build some pads and maybe do a terrace here or there ive been looking at the spectra gl622 is this a decent...
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    Lowboy questions for newbie

    Bought a Deere 270LC also have a older D7 dozer and looking for a lowboy but don't really know what I need/want. I think I want a 50 ton trailer in case I ever get a bigger machine plus I think I need the 3 axles to legally haul this machine in Illinois. I see they make a drop side trailer is...
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    oil/water on turntable

    never been around a excavator before and have ran it a couple days now and after running a full day i noticed this i ran it for my 2nd full day today and it didn't seem to be as bad but it was still there the machine has set for 4 months before i purchased it. is this anything to worry about.
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    Caterpillar D7 17A fuel filter

    What's the correct number of filter for these machines I'm running into problems. It had a cat 4H 8792 filter in it. Cat tells me this is the incorrect number, I've tried napa filters 3181,3187,& 3189 and none fit correctly, napa guy said it's a flaw in the cross reference. I've realized...
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    Lowboy question

    Looking at a Lowboy that's self contained with a motor I'm wanting to run off a wet kit already on the truck would this be a simple fix or pretty costly. Reason I want to run off the wet kit is we already have them on the trucks, and I don't want to have to worry abt keeping another motor running.
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    Deere 270LC track stalling

    Just bought a deere 270LC and running it for the first time the right track stalls when at full throttle I can kinda hear oil bypassing someplace it seems to do it more in reverse then forward. The left track pulls excellent both directions any ideas
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    Deere 270Lc

    Been looking at excavators and found 2 locally I'm interested in 1 is a deere 270 LC with 10500 hrs new hyd pump 60-70 % undercarriage extremely clean machine local guy has had it for couple years and has the history of the machine and it's in great shape for the age only flaw I found was a...
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    Hundiai 320-lc7

    Just curious if these machines are a decent starter machine I can get a lot lower houred hundiai then a deere or cat but I'm curious is it a get what you pay for situation? I have a hundiai dealer 50 miles north and 50 miles south thanks
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