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  1. brynbaily

    Using skids on slopes mowing; max angles?

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with skid steers on slopes mowing or working in general? We would like to replace our compact tractor with a tracked skid with brush mower to open up our options. Obvious concern would be how steep of angle is to steep for the machine. I would say...
  2. brynbaily

    Looking for advice on heated mirrors for haul trucks

    We are running a few Komatsu 325/456 haul trucks year around and would like to install heated mirrors. Problem is I can't find a large heated convex mirror. Anyone know of any other brands that may have them factory that could be retro fitted or a kit to convert what we have? I would even be...
  3. brynbaily

    Komatsu 325 Haul Truck Trouble Code Question

    We picked up an 07' model Komatsu 325 off-highway truck. It keeps popping up E03 code with the buzzer. The codes we've pulled from it were a low coolant and EGR. Coolant is fine so my question being whats the EGR fix? It mostly trips when cold. I'm def not a mechanic so please excuse me if I...
  4. brynbaily

    Display cases or shelves

    This Christmas has added 8 more to my mini equipment fleet. I'm running out of room and I was wondering what those of you have have large collections do? I'm thinking of constructing my own wall shelf for the 1:50 stuff. I'd like to find some sort of display case for my larger 1:32 Deere dozer...
  5. brynbaily

    Skid Steer Snow Removal Question

    I was wondering how many of you guys use your skid steers for snow removal and what you bid differently from dirt jobs (time and money wise). We picked up a couple enclosed cab machines last year and used them to move snow for our self and a few friends. Now I'm getting people asking me if I...
  6. brynbaily

    Need help from demo guys

    Our company got a call to do a demo job on a small old 1850's cabin/house. Its prob 30x40 no basement, two story. The guts are large oak timbers but are in pretty bad shape. Looks easy but we don't do these jobs. We usually build things not destroy :D My pops is out of town and usually does...
  7. brynbaily

    Skidsteer interchanges buckets/couplers

    I know I read somewhere, somebody posted which skid steer buckets/attachments interchanged and which were different. I can't for the life of me find it! Perhaps some of you knowledgeable guys can help me out?:notworthy I know some manufactures use the same couplers but don't remember which...
  8. brynbaily

    What skid steers interchange

    I know I read somewhere, somebody posted which skid steer buckets/attachments interchanged and which were different. I can't for the life of me find it :Banghead Perhaps some of you knowledgeable guys can help me out? :notworthy I know some manufactures use the same couplers.
  9. brynbaily

    DOT inspection checklist

    Anyone know where to find a list of what DOT looks for/inspects when they pull you over?
  10. brynbaily

    Skid Steer Trade-in questions

    I was wondering when you guys did your trade-in on skids? Do you go by years, hours or general condition? My dad wants a MTL and was thinking of trading our wheeled machine in. He just got this new one a few months ago; the thing doesn't even have 50hrs on it yet! I say put it to work for 2...
  11. brynbaily

    Winter Storage For Your Skid

    Is anyone using a battery tender or something similar plugging in more then just the block heaters? I'm interested if anyone has seen an actual extended battery life by using one.
  12. brynbaily

    Chevy 3500HD/Trailer Wiring Help Please

    Last night I tried hooking up my uncles equipment trailer to our Chevy dump. The trailer lights did not work. OK, I looked under the bed and found the rig job someone did with crimp connectors failed. Problem fixed for the trailer. Now I have no turn signals, and when you hit the brakes the...
  13. brynbaily

    How many hours would you consider "new"

    A co-worker of mine just picked up a new skid steer machine. He ordered it just how he wanted it but when they dropped it off it didn't have a one of the options he particulary wanted on it and it had over 40 hrs on the meter. My guess to this was someone dropped the ball on his order and found...
  14. brynbaily

    Skid Steer Cost Per Hr. Actual

    I'm thinking about putting our personal use skid steer to work (Cat 236B2) and make it earn its keep. Does anyone know what the actual cost per hour is without operator just for the machine (tire ware, oil changes, basic ware & tare etc.)? I'm also curious about the same for MTL's. I know alot...
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