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    Anyone use "Millennium-Filters" for their hydraulic filters?

    Hey guys,long time no post, Anyway,I scored A Parker 'Guardian' filter/pump dodad off Craigslist awhile back & ordered a couple filters from Millennium. A 5 & a 2 micron. I received them today & other than the separate boxes they are identical & w/o any markings. Is this typical to have a...
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    Whew! My first cylinder repair underway.

    Greetings gang and Merry Christmas. Just wanted to share that I had to begin repairs on my TB-016's arm cylinder the other day (lotta oil dripping out the dust seal). Now I've read here & there before about how difficult a cylinder could be to open up but Zowie! I even bought the nice cast...
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    TB-016 Hydraulic tank sight gage leaking... where to get replacement?

    Hey gang, I need some help locating one of those rectangular,clear plastic,bolt on sight gages.Can't seem to locate one. Thanks for any help. Jay
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    Questions about using an auger

    Hey guys, I finally have my auger attached to my TB016 (sort of). It's pretty cheesy but 'might' work. I don't have a QC setup as yet so I just used the side plates I used to rig the ripper-saw. And as soon as I had it attached realized a Much simpler method.:o Could have saved me hours 'n...
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    Converting gas engined plate compactor to hydraulic ...

    Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out what size hydraulic motor to install. I'm guessing the original gas motor @ 3-5 HP. My thinking is the HP is less a factor than the rpm range. This is an old pavement (water resevoir & drip lines/valve) walk behind plate compactor a tool rental shop was...
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    Anyone use/observe a 'Hoe-Clamp' ?

    I was cruising through my HE links and found this thumb made by Amulet. What's neat is it articulates without using an additional cylinder by virtue of some trick 'kidney' Y-links. From I can figure,one of two pin locations will adjust the swing ratio of the thumb.One location moves the thumb...
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    Destroyer,interested in your smaller thumb

    HEF won't let me reply directly to your thread. I'll need to know dimensions and weight (a good guess is fine). Is it as pictured?Or do you have picts? Thanks Jay.
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    I think I need to make a ripper 'saw'

    Hey gang, Digging out another little tree with my TB016 has got me thinking about a ripper w/ a 'saw' edge face that would allow me to just cut through roots. So far the conception is 18-24 inches long,atypical ripper tooth profile. 2 pieces 1/2" thick A-36 steel (thats what my local steel...
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    Aux. circuit startup questions...

    Hey all,greetings from the west coast. I'll be connecting to my aux. circuit soon and I'm wondering about performing a flush/filter sequence before attaching the equipment. My machine is a formal rental TB016 and came w/the aux. circuit plumbed & fitted out w/stop valves.I seriously doubt...
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    First project...

    Thought I'd share what I'm doing with my mini Tak. I know this is a pretty tame project compared to what you professionals get into but I'm having a gas.Check that,diesel;) The rear border of my lot is bordered by a bamboo forest.I cleared about 6' with a rental Gehl mini about 2 years ago...
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    I am now an official equipment owner 8-)

    Hey gang, Well I finally purchased a mini-ex. A TB016 Takeuchi.All I gotta do now is learn how to operate it. Tore out a small stump thats been bugging me.Ripped out some blackberry canes and I didn't even get one scratch.Stuffing the blackberry into a recycle bin with an excavator is a hoot...
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