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    Also on old poclain rc 200/ fast travel?

    The 200's we had were three speed travel. The selector lever was located beside the seat, behind the throttle. It's been 20+ years since I've been in the seat of one and I don't have an operators manual anymore. Main digging function had the lever in the rear most position. Travel, the lever...
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    Cat 365 / Volvo EC700

    Any opinions how these two machines would compare? Dominion
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    Cat truck

    Hi, I've noticed a couple of the new Cat highway trucks on float service lately. Anyone have a chance to drive one yet? Dominion
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    Precast Sewer Structures...

    Hi, We've used pre-benched manholes with pipe entry gaskets on sanitary sewer applications almost exclusively for over 10 years now. Quicker and easier than pouring a bench especially when dealing with an existing sewer flow. Dominion
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    Lokotrack

    Hello, Anyone have dealings with a Lokotrack impact crusher? Maintnenance issues as well as end product quality in particular. Thanks, Dominion
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    Propane power

    Hi, In the early eighties, we had a couple of Ford trucks converted to run on propane. One was a single axle F900 with a 534cid engine, the other a 880 tandem with a 477engine. Although cheaper to buy than gas, they burned almost twice as much propane. Loaded on gasoline they were lucky...
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    MBW diesel plate

    Hello, Anyone try a MBW diesel plate? The design looks alot more maintenance friendly than other makes. Thanks, Dominion
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    water main leak detection

    helium We used the helium method before Walkerton, not sure how the Ministry would veiw it now. Will check it out though. Dominion
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    Need info on this Cat D7

    Look's like a D7E, 48A series. About early to mid-sixties, D-339 engine@about160hp. Dominion
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    Need info on this Cat D7

    Look's like a D7E, 48A series. About early to mid-sixties, D-339 engine@about160hp. Dominion
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    Need info on this Cat D7

    Look's like a D7E 48A series.
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    Huddig backhoe

    Hi, Have noticed these machines on Youtube. Articulated frame, alot of options you don't see on the North American machines. Would be good to hear from someone who has seat time on one. Dominion:canada
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    Ledge and Boulder demo

    Hi, Nice way to deal with boulders etc... What is the product you are using? Dominion
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    4 wheel steer

    Anyone run a 4 wheel steer backhoe? Like the idea of larger front tires, not sure if worth the extra expense and maintenance. Dominion:canada
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    Terex TLB840

    Hi, Anyone try one of the new Terex TLB840 backhoe's yet? Dominion:canada
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    Old Poclain Excavator

    Very true, I used to get parts for our Poclains from a fellow just north of Montreal. He was also an ex-Poclain serviceman , and really knew those machines. Would come to our yard in the spring and go over the Poclain machines we had. Hydraulic tune-ups,leaks ect...A few days of maintenance...
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    Komatsu PC228 info

    Hi, Looking at a PC228USLC Komatsu excavator. Anyone have dealings/comments with these machines? Thanks, Dominion:canada
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    some work pictures

    Hi, that's way nice work. Noticed the quick connect on the Volvo 460 bucket, ever have to repair or build-up on of those Volvo systems? Dominion
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    Volvo excavator quick connect

    We have a EC460BLC with Volvo quick connect set-up. Never seem to be able to keep the bucket/coupler tight and in good shape. The hook's for the main pin,wedge and hook on rear of bucket, the take up blocks attached to the bucket are always in need of work. This machine has medium arm and is a...
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    Grandpa's little suprise...

    Right on!
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