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    Auxiliary transmission or 13 speed? Question for old timers, err experienced drivers!

    Hello all, Looking for advice from 'experienced' hands here. I'm gathering parts for a one and a half ton build. I'm building a truck that I hope will have range. I need it to be able to haul equipment when necessary but I also want to do 70mph on the interstate comfortably. Here's the...
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    Heavy duty pickup front + Medium Duty rear

    This doesn't happen too many times but I'm obsessing about an idea (a potentially expensive idea) and I can't imagine I'm the only one who's thought of this (no way!). There have to be others but I'm not finding any examples. Closest thing are trucktors (see pic) but they are really a whole...
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    2005-2010 class 8 Trucks

    hello all, i'm trying to think about my next truck purchase and do some research ahead of schedule. i'm going to be shopping for a 2005-2010 class 8 truck. because I do my own wrenching and a lot of times I need/depend on the availability of used parts, I need to buy something that is going to...
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    Cutting / fabricating drop down sides on a dump bed?

    Hello all, Been trying to upgrade my truck to something that more closely matches my needs. Ideally, I'd get into something with fold down sides. I don't load much (most of my work is bring gravel to a site) but occasionally I have to haul stuff away (busted concrete, etc.) and my machines...
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    Medium duty with extended/crew cab?

    Hello all, I'm shopping for a medium duty flatbed and needing to stick with something that has room behind the driver's seat and/or more than three seats. I sometimes have to pick the kids up from school and need the extra space. It seems like 99.9% of medium duties are day cabs with room for...
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    Older medium duty crane

    Hello all, I'm looking at buying a crane for my International (4700). Found this one in a local sale but there's no info on it and the owner doesn't know anything about it: https://tinyurl.com/yc5hxwkj https://tinyurl.com/mushzuaz https://tinyurl.com/2p8rh28f Anybody recognize this as a known...
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    Air brake system help

    Hello all, I'm sorting through some issues with my International 8100. When I first got the truck, it would take forever to build air pressure (like 20+ minutes). I located a faulty gasket/seal atop of the air compressor. I replaced that, build pressure normally now. Now that the compressor...
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    Missing GVWR tag

    Hello all, I recently (today!) picked up a 1998 International 8100 dump truck. The truck has the VIN sticker on the door but there's no further info (axle rating, GVWR, etc.). I looked on a couple of VIN decoder sites but all I could find was that the truck was a Class 7 (26,000-33,000lbs)...
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    best engine/transmission choice for a dump truck - 26-33k GVWR

    hello all, i understand this kind of question is likely going to get into personal preferences and is largely opinion based but i'm still curious to hear about experiences folks have had. i'm looking to get into a slightly more capable truck than what i have now. would prefer to stay with the...
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    Multi-purpose backhoe

    Hello all, Are there any older backhoe models that can also run 3pt tractor implements? I guess I'm thinking about an older version of the Deere 110TLB, something that can do decent digging/loader lifting but can also do farm work (auguer, bush hogging, etc). when necessary. Any specific...
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    Multi-purpose backhoe

    Are there any older backhoe models that can also run 3pt tractor implements? I guess I'm thinking about a small machine that can do farm work (auguer, bush hogging, etc). when necessary. Any specific brand/models to look for? Thanks o.
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    Dump trailer

    hello all, i am looking for a dump trailer to pull behind my F450. i do drainage work and the primary use will be to haul my mini ex (6000 lbs) and a compact tractor. i will likely be moving into a skid steer soon but nothing too heavy. occasionally, i also have to haul gravel. i'd like to...
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    Bobcat S70 and alternatives

    hello all i am looking for a compact machine very much like the Bobcat S70. what are some other small (compact) skid steers? to explain my needs a bit more, the 36" width is ok but I'm more interested in a shorter machine. i get into spaces between houses and the extra length and weight of...
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    Mini search - model recommendations

    hello all in the market for a used mini and i'm trying to cast my net as widely as possible. i'm looking for a machine that meets the following criteria: - zero tail swing - 8' digging depth (vertical digging depth) - less than 7,000 lbs the narrower track, the better. an example of a...
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    Nissan N-45

    hello all, long time lurker, first time poster. i may have a line on a *very* affordable excavator. It's a Nissan N-45, unknown model year, ~3,000 hours. assuming the machine runs as advertised, any particular concerns with these Nissans? cost is not one (i'd be buying it at less than scrap...
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