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  1. Kenskip1

    Now Just Suppose

    Someone decided to purchase a new 4ooolb mini excavator. So now there sights are figuring costs of insurance, financing, ext. Could someone suggest a hourly rate to charge for the machine and operator? I have not as of yet pulled the trigger however the financial portion or "loan" has been...
  2. Kenskip1

    Regen/DEF

    Ok, I was wondering about what harmful exhaust fumes are generated when your machine goes into the "Regen" mode and using the DEf fluid. This cannot be healthful for the environment, plants trees ext.
  3. Kenskip1

    Engine Oil

    I had a thought the other day, and I have been wondering about this. Does anyone use full synthetic engine oil in there equipment? With the cost of it so high, I was wondering if the benefits of using the full synthetic engine oil is it worth the cost over conventional motor oil. What does the...
  4. Kenskip1

    Long/Short Arm /Advantages/Disadvantages

    I thought that I posted this thread a few years ago but unable to locate it. So, If a Bobcat E26 has a long arm, what are the advantages that it has over the short arm version? I understand the mechanical leverage aspect but are you loosing the hydraulic mechanical force compared to the short...
  5. Kenskip1

    Track Adjustment.

    Well I have been reading a bit about keeping the tracks adjusted ext. My question is simply, why don't the rubber track machines have some sort of hydraulic pressure apparatus that keeps the tracks properly adjusted? Basically the entire machine is a rolling hydraulic pump, so why are there...
  6. Kenskip1

    Sany

    Hello. Yes it has been a while since my last post. However, I have seen first hand a Sany mini excavator. The welds were first rate, it had a Yanmar engine in it. I believe the model was a 16 or something close to it. Has anyone had any dealings with this brand? Is this a clone from China...
  7. Kenskip1

    Mini Excavator/Hammar

    Well, I guess it takes all kinds. I was watching a video the other day and this man was drilling a well with his Kubota, that had a hydraulic hammar attachment. It seemed to work well enough but this was the first time that I had ever saw this setup. The end of the hammer had a pipe setup that...
  8. Kenskip1

    Making Profits Mini Excavator.

    OK Well I guess the title spills the beans!A while back I had the notion to do some work with a mini excavator.Well, it seems like everyone rained on my charcoal. Anyway the idea about doing something like that notion is still alive in my hippocampus.. I stumbled across this video. He leaves a...
  9. Kenskip1

    Yanmar SV 17/VIO17 differences

    So today I was watching a video of the Yanmar SV17. What are the differences in the two machines.The SV17 appears to have a larger structure than th VIO17. Any major differences besides the cab? Ken
  10. Kenskip1

    Mini Excavator Motor Oil

    OK, So yesterday I took a trip to a Case dealership.We talked price ext. I was asking about maintenance. Motor oil, grease, filters bla bla bla.Well the salesman asked the man behind the counter.This is when the **** hit the fan.I asked about filters. he told me that Baldwin filters are what is...
  11. Kenskip1

    John Deere 35D /35G

    OK, Before anyone tries to hang me, I did use the search function. Anyway can anyone tell me the difference between the two? Better performance from the G? Any upgrades that would justify the cost? Better fuel economy over the D? Anyway if anyone knows any reasonable difference I would like to...
  12. Kenskip1

    Doosan

    This should be a good one.I was watching a video on a Bobcat skid steer Just an oil change, fuel oil and air filter. The man doing this mentioned that the engine was a Doosan.Until recently I have never heard of this manufacturer.I am aware that Bobcat uses Kubota,Nissan engines but never the...
  13. Kenskip1

    Final Drives

    Well, Here goes,Today I was watching a video of mini excavator hauling logs.It was A Kubota KA040 or something like this.Now a mini excavator is made to dig.Right? So how hard is it on the final drives to be toeing logs for 3/4 a mile and back. Going up and down hill? On the topic of final...
  14. Kenskip1

    High Flow

    On a skid steer what attachments would require a high flow hydraulic system. Are high flow available on mini excavators? Thanks, Ken
  15. Kenskip1

    Tornadoes in Mississippi.

    I was spending time on the tube and cam across on man with a video clearing out trees from the storm with his Kubota.Is it common practice to head to storm ravaged areas with equipment to help out and possibly make a few dollars?Here in Missouri we had a Tornado come through the Area a few...
  16. Kenskip1

    John Deere 17G

    I am wondering if a John Deere 17G would live up to my expectations.I have been waiting for the right opportunity to find the John Deere 35 but this 17 seems to good to be true.It is a 2015. has 970 hours on it. tracks are 75%. Perfect working order. Short arm.So my question is,would this...
  17. Kenskip1

    Cat 3000 Hour Code

    OK so today I was watching this video. At the 435 mark he states that Caterpillar 259D when it reaches the 3000 hour mark the computer throws a code and put the machine into limp mode.Can anyone shed some light on this? Is there any truth to this?He states that only a dealer is able to reset the...
  18. Kenskip1

    Hydraulic Oil

    So yesterday I had another doctors office visit.Anyway right across the street was a John Deere dealer.I noticed that he had a used 317 on the grounds. Anyway the machine had 1500 hours on it and they were asking 35K. Not today. So anyway I spoke with a salesman. Going out the door I noticed the...
  19. Kenskip1

    Long Reach worth it or not?

    Well, I guess the title about sums it up.My mini of choice will be a John Deere model 35, or one similar to this size horsepower ext. My question is simply,what does the extra length (insert joke here) do for performance during excavation. I am able to understand the reach portion however the...
  20. Kenskip1

    Jobs For a Mini.

    Hello. I live in central Missouri.After nosing about in my area, i noticed that there are a couple excavation companies that have large equipment, have logos painted on there vehicles ext.I have as of yet to purchase my mini, and here is my question or rather a statement.I have not even been...
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