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  1. ARPlante

    Mixing Volvo and Hitachi Hydraulic Fluid- Good or bad idea?

    Hi guys, We currently have a 2012 John Deere 160D excavator with several specialized land clearing attachments that I would like to share with a new Volvo 160D. I know the Deere/Hitachi runs a zinc free oil, but I was curious if the hydraulic oil in current Volvo excavators is zinc free as...
  2. ARPlante

    ARPlante's Adventures

    Greetings all! I have been lurking on this forum for a few years and have thoroughly enjoyed what is going on here. Man this site has grown in a few years! Anyway, I thought I would stop lurking and finally start posting some pictures of the work my company does. For a quick preview, my...
  3. ARPlante

    Dual Slope laser suggestions

    Hi All, I'm in the market for a dual slope laser and have come across a few choices: Topcon RL- 1002S Topcon RL-H2SA ProShot AS2/ Magnum Leica Rugby 400DG CST Berger LMH600 I was wondering what peoples' opinions/actual observations are on the above models and if there is another...
  4. ARPlante

    Proper Licensing for Excavation Contractor

    Hello all, I am curious as to what kind of licensing is typically required for earthwork contractors involved in typical sitework operations, ie. excavating, land clearing, utilities, septic systems, etc.? Thanks, Andrew
  5. ARPlante

    Star Wars!- laser grading and excavating

    Hey guys- I'm researching how I want to enter the market and I have been paying a lot of attention to the possibilties and cost savings associated with using laser technology for grading, trenching, and excavating. I was wondering if you guys think there is a possible laser grading and...
  6. ARPlante

    What laser should I get?

    I was wondering what brands of lasers and laser systems are good and if I should look at a slope laser to allow me to do fine grading? I know there is a Topcon dealer in my state.
  7. ARPlante

    Help a business grow!

    Hey guys, I currently attend business school with the childhood dream of starting my own excavation, utility, and grading company. While my status as a fulltime student would preclude a year round operation, I possiblity have the opportunity to start my business on a limited basis during my...
  8. ARPlante

    Best Liability Insurance in MA

    Hey guys, I'm new to this site and have spent the last couple days reading many of the various threads here. I'm impressed by the knowledge of the industry that many of you possess! It was on this knowledge I would like to draw from. I'm in the process of starting my own excavation company...
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