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    2016 e85 no boom swing.

    Just bought a e85 for the life of me csnt figure out how to swing boo.. Left thumb switch controls thumb. Right thumb switch vontrols aux hydraulics. Machine has quick attach on what looks like a added toggle switch. For the life of me been unable to get boom to swing. Machine is pretty...
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    12" tracks on t650 thoughts

    Its time tracks. Current running the original 18" tracks. Run mostly on firm surface. Doing residental house clearance digs and backfilling. Thought I might try narrower tracks for better traction also might work better for digging. We also do all prep for flat work I dont think narrow...
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    Bobcat t650 longevity

    Demoing a 950hr machine open cab(my preference) Also tried a 595. The 650 to me is a much better working machine. We do residential house clearances plus utilities and prep for flat work. We're a two man crew doing 100houses give or take 20 a year. A few smaller commercial jobs thrown in due to...
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    Case 590 in limp mode wont move

    No gauge cluster. It's a serious 3 need to fix or get it on a trailer. Cluster wont go into digital mode or turn on at all. I'm at a loss
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    If you had 40k to get a used machine

    I'm looking to retire a old 763 pos. Looking to get a newer machine with tracks. I dont care what brand bobcat kubota cat komatsu. Needs to have tracks probly 2000-2500plus hours to fit my 40k want it to weight 8k plus. I've ran cat and Bobcats mostly I havent been in a kubota. Currently...
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    On day 3 case 580 sm swing bushings.

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    Looking to haul more gravel materials

    Saw a grain of what looked like a grain end dump hauling rd mix. I've been stricken by the bug. Anyone here doing? Are they running at 105? How many tons are they moving. I'd like to move 26tons if possible . A full frame would be nice. I see some going from 18-30k. What about axles. 3 or...
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    Added a second hoe to our small fleet.

    A 4 stick 590 superm. It will be taking some weight off the 580. Our original plan was to swap 4 sticks to 2 to match the 580. But it went right into service. And we may not swap it. Just wanted to share. It out digs the 580 by a fair amount. I'm thinking about fabbing a 4ft bucket and have...
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    At 10595hrs she just keeps bringing home the bacon

    It's about 100deg out running at 2000rpm scratch a clearance on hard pan. Had her for 14 years more than earned her keep. She doesnt even get weekends off :) Trying to find time to do swing tower bushings in the next week or so. Just thought I'd share I'm baking behind the glass getting...
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    Cat 308 kx080

    This isnt a what is better. I have been researching and want to pick up either one of these. Looking at getting used less than 5000 hours hoping to hit in 50k or less price range. Looking more at longevity. We tend to run machines to 10k or more. Machine will be used on residential clearance...
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