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  1. Sturgill

    Cat 315L won't swivel

    315L 6ym02521. Wont swivel, and left track won't move. can't hear any change in hydraulic system when activating the controls. before I spend money on pump, how can I check pressures and and wiring issues??? Thanks in advance.
  2. Sturgill

    Which code reader to get?

    What is a good code reader / diagnostic tool to get? Would like to do my own troubleshooting and not have to rely on the dealers. Thanks for any info
  3. Sturgill

    Cracked link, change link or all rails?

    Noticed a crack on a link when I was loading dozer. I’m still running it , but know I need to fix ASAP. Dozer has 2500hrs and I’m owner/operator. I hate to spend on complete rails if I don’t need to. Suggestions???
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    Material for project, you supply or customer?

    I’m bidding on a small subdivision expansion, about 1600’ of road with sanitary and water. I’ve seen jobs where Contracter supplies material (erosion control, storm water pipe, etc). And I’ve seen some where the bid says owner will supply materials. I would think it best for me to supply and...
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    So you can learn from my dumb mistakes

    I have a D5K, needed a bigger dozer for a job I had. Rented a D6T. (1st time in one). Had trouble starting after using it for 3 days. Turn the key everything lighted up but nothin to the starter. Frustrated, I called CAT and they sent a service guy. Gets in machine and try to start, nothing...
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    First bid on commercial job

    I’m owner/operator and have the opportunity to bid a small commercial job of grading a site for building. (My first one). Drawing shows about 11000 cy to cut and fill. It’s only about 5-6 ft of cut and the spoil can be pushed with dozer. I have an experienced contractor that is helping me and...
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    Cat D5K-2 Grade Control issue

    Every now and then I lose the blade position info for the Grade control (Accu Grade?). Serial number KW2000287. It has done it a few times usually after I have been running for a while and I shut it off for lunch, when I start back it loses its position. I while post the before and after. I...
  8. Sturgill

    Owner/Operator possibly lease to larger company

    Hello! Quick background- I have a D5k and a Kubota Skidsteer. I am the only employee. Do mostly residential and farm work, clearing, grading, driveway, etc. I ran equipment in the 80s strip mining coal 10yrs. Did 26yrs in automotive factory, got tired and picked up my D5 last yr. I have an...
  9. Sturgill

    Cat D5k... new upgrade

    Added a new addition to my dozer to keep me company. Trying to think of a name for her.
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    Happy Birthday to me..New Dozer

    Got me a new (to me) Cat D5k2. Been working it steady the last 4 weeks, and have work lined up. Really like the joystick and hydrostatic. I upgraded from a D4c with peddle steer, that has about 12" of slop in the blade. and C Frame.
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    Estimating Dozer projects

    Hello, I been researching on this forum on estimating dozer projects. I am an owner/operator and have a Cat D5K and a Kubota Skidsteer. My back ground is I ran heavy equipment in the 80s in Kentucky strip mining. D9L, D10, Komastu 375, Komastu 475, and Komatsu D68. Plus other equipment on the...
  12. Sturgill

    Subcontracting to larger companies.

    Hello, I’m owner/operator and started last yr with my little company. I’ve been getting jobs from Craigslist and through Facebook so far. I have a Cat D5k and a Kubota SVL 75 that I have been working. My question- Do any of you guys subcontract to larger jobs like major road building, or larger...
  13. Sturgill

    Moving 21000# with Ram 3500.

    What is the highest weight limit to haul with a Ram 3500 and a Big-Tex 25 30 foot trailer? I’m only moving within 50 miles of the house? Weighed at the scales and this was 34,000# total
  14. Sturgill

    Hello, love to dig in the dirt

    I ran heavy equipment in southeast Kentucky from 1982-1992. Cat and Komastu. Went to work in a manufacturing plant for 26 yrs. Now getting back to what I loved- running equipment and playing in the dirt. I have an old Cat D4C, Kubota SVL-75 and a old GMC K8500. I'll be getting a mini-excavator...
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