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  1. 673moto

    Small Ford 1710 tractor 4x4 issues

    4x4 went out...been told it could be a simple driveline coupler fix? Anyone with experience with this machine that can tell me if I'll soak myself in hydro when I pull the driveline housing? Or better yet...a link to an online manual?
  2. 673moto

    Aux hydraulic issue

    Machine is a cat 259d serial ftl08367 Aux hydraulics were acting weird....had a grapple hooked up and when the joystick was toggled to close it closed ..but.. when toggled to open- it also closed!...weird but the issue corrected itself quickly and I forgot about it. So i removed the grapple and...
  3. 673moto

    259d travel motor overheated?

    I was wondering if anyone had some insight as to why only 1 travel motor on my 259d (ftl08367) is getting too hot? I haven’t used a temp gun on it or observed any performance issues but when I washed after using the other day it was steaming. Hydraulic temps staying under 160* according to...
  4. 673moto

    2speed issue

    So the high speed on my cat 259d (serial ftl08367) just decided to stop working today. What should I be checking out? The indicator light doesn’t come on and the display says there are no diagnostics or events. Is it possible the switch in the joystick went out?
  5. 673moto

    Track bushings

    Any ideas on how to get this spherical bushing out of the track frame? It’s seized to the axle shaft and I can’t slide the frame out to even get at replacing the bushing. Other side was easy but this side won’t respond to heat/penetrant or leverage from the back.
  6. 673moto

    Best attachment for clearing rocks

    I live in a rocky area and am frequently battling rocks on jobs. I have a rock bucket that picks up the 3” and larger stuff but am looking to get the smaller rocks. landscape rake? Harley rake? I have a flail mower and was thinking of replacing the flails with short lengths of chain and rigging...
  7. 673moto

    Skidsteer trencher vs. walk behind

    I have a job coming up that will require about 2,000’ of trench for irrigation. What’s productivity like with a skid steer trencher vs. a walk behind rental unit? Wondering if I should buy a trencher attachment for my skiddy or just rent something from Home Depot and put in the work/walking? I...
  8. 673moto

    Steep gravel driveway

    What are the best ways to fix a steep gravel driveway that keeps forming washboard and ruts? Use recycled concrete? Mix in asphalt with fresh gravel and compact? Has anyone had any luck with those plastic grids to retain gravel? Driveway is a straight shot up a hill and homeowners have just been...
  9. 673moto

    Aftermarket bushings and pins

    What are the available options for aftermarket parts? Both sticker shock and shipping/wait times on factory parts have me looking around for alternatives... Anyone know of places to get pins and bushings? I have both part numbers and measurements but am having a tough time finding anything...
  10. 673moto

    Broken boom

    Any tips on how to fix this?
  11. 673moto

    Bucket pins

    How many hours are you guys getting from a set of bucket pins/bushings? I replaced mine about 50 hours ago and they are already sloppy? What’s the deal? Operator error?
  12. 673moto

    Rock in the way

    Found this little guy right smack dab in the center of where a pool should be... thoughts on best way to remove?
  13. 673moto

    Mini excavator bucket wanted

    Looking for a mini excavator bucket around the Sacramento area but I can drive a bit to pick up if you’re farther away. Need a 12” ... preferably Deere wedge lock but doesn’t really matter... I can cut and weld to fit Actually... a 12” backhoe bucket would be ideal as it would allow me to...
  14. 673moto

    Cattails/reeds

    What’s the best way to yank out cattails or reeds without taking too much soil with it? ( tossing the green waste in a dumpster and those guys complain if there’s any dirt in the mix) maybe separate after the initial dig out? But how? Using a mini excavator and skidsteer ...I can fab up...
  15. 673moto

    Yard art

    I’m looking at getting this small dozer as some yard art for my place and could use some suggestions on moving it... doubtful that it runs and seems like a track derailing issue will have to be solved. Also, I’m interested in seeing what you guys have in your yards for “decorative” purposes...
  16. 673moto

    Cat 259d stuck

    Any ideas why the machine locked out the travel and controls here? Had to climb out the back window and pull it off the ledge with my truck. Motor was still running but controls went dead. ... was only up there for about 30 seconds when it happened.
  17. 673moto

    Correcting bad trailer design

    Have this little equipment trailer that has these ripper shanks on the back... I’m sure customers really love the drag marks on their driveway! any ideas for a fix? Maybe some industrial rollers? Just cut them off and deal with it?
  18. 673moto

    Rock auger bits

    Anyone have input on rock auger bits? The ground around here is 95% rock it seems and destroyed my standard bit on the first hole! I’ve searched some online for a bullet style bit but not really sure what to look for and as these bits are north of a thousand each I’d like to get a decent one...
  19. 673moto

    Dumb question of the day

    Got some new teeth for an old bucket... never used this style before... which side do I install facing up?
  20. 673moto

    JCT augers

    So I made an impulse buy at an auction for one of those cheapo augers from JCT. I’m thinking it’s the very base model since it has no markings or identification (5-15gpm flow?)...anyone know how to figure out for sure? It’s on a skid steer mount but since my skid is 20gpm+ I’m thinking I’ll...
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