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  1. iceberg210

    Best Six Ton Excavator

    Finally settled on a size so can't tell you how many Deere 70's, EX60's PC60's andSK60's I've looked at. Only question which of these would you suggest staying away from or going towards? Heard that parts are hard to find on Deere 70's and EX60's, is this just for the older series that had...
  2. iceberg210

    Boom Geometry

    So I'm looking at a couple 6 ton machines, the HR20 Terex, and the PC60 Komatsu, among other machines in this arena of size (finally took people's advice and narrowed the search for an excavator for the largest machine I could haul with my current set up). Both machines are in the same...
  3. iceberg210

    Joystick Thoughts, full Length Half Length

    Been looking at a lot of excavators lately, and noticed that some of the ones, old Komatsus, smaller machines (ie the excavator I learned on an old TB125 Takeuchi my grandfather had) where it's not full long sticks but it's like half way sticks. I've dealt with long and medium sticks, not...
  4. iceberg210

    Debating what size and or combo of excavators to go, all input welcome

    Finally in a place job wise and finance wise where I'd like to pick up an excavator at some point here in the near future... Looking at a variety of options but figured I'd ask some advice as while I've got some experience with excavators (mainly trenching for well lines) I haven't done the sort...
  5. iceberg210

    Ford Excavator

    Hadn't ever seen one of these before, Heard they were from a European company Ford bought named Reicher from France. Anyone know any about these beasts? I literally was shocked to see it had to get off the highway and nab a picture, while I thought I knew obscure excavators I'd never run into...
  6. iceberg210

    Case 888 experiences.

    Recently saw a Case 888 availiable and was wondering what are peoples experiences with them (searched the forum but alas, 888 is too short and wasn't really able to find anything). Am I right that they were at the tail end of the Poclian cooperation? Overall are they a decent machine? What...
  7. iceberg210

    Advice on semi trucks...

    Howdy, I've been looking for some time for a used truck to put under our self log loader for our small sawmill. The log loader weighs around four thousand pounds and I'd be using a rule in the state of WA where I don't need a CDL or any of the hassle that goes with it if I'm hauling wood...
  8. iceberg210

    Tractomotive (AC) Transmission Issues

    Hello again, Well I finally found a piece of equipment to buy (in the right area for the right price) so my wallet is lighter and my trailer heavier and I've got a new piece of iron. It's a Tractomotive TL-12D with a 353 Detroit Diesel. I'm not sure if that's an original engine or a...
  9. iceberg210

    Thoughts on HD 4 Allis Chalmers

    Well it's that time again, one where I'm looking at machines which is dangerous to my pocketbook, but that's how things work. Anyway so I'm looking at an HD4 Allis Chalmers with a six way power blade. My question lies more in the topic of is it too small? According to the information I was...
  10. iceberg210

    Question about Huber D1400 transmission fluid.

    Now that the weather up here has improved to where working outside is fun again, and now that I have the time too, I've been going over the newest edition to our iron a 70's Huber D1400 Grader. Great machine that seems to be in fine shape and that we have had the chance to use a little bit...
  11. iceberg210

    Our old iron

    Well I've wanted to do this for a while, and finnally got some pictures, so here is some of the older machinery that we've got on our family's property. Also sometime I'll put up some work pictures of the cleanup, clearing etc jobs that we've been doing lately. Anyway hope you enjoy the...
  12. iceberg210

    John Deere 690D thoughts

    I'm looking at a 690D that is for sale and was wondering your thoughts on this model.(I saw the 690E post but know there were a lot of differences in the models) It is about an 87-89 year model I believe and has the older style undercarriage (No elevated top rollers). Thanks for your help I'm...
  13. iceberg210

    What is Blue Topping?

    Sorry for my ignorance but I've never graded anything but gravel and crowned it so I was wondering what this blue topping thing is that I've heard on the forum and also in grader literature. Thanks for the help. Erik
  14. iceberg210

    Progressive v Direct link thumbs

    In another thread I saw talk about progressive v Direct link thumbs and although I know the difference and will outline it below for those who don't, I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of each were and where one should be used over the other etc. Thanks. For those who don't...
  15. iceberg210

    Which excavators are made by the same people??

    I've been researching many excavators lately and learned that most are made by just a few manufactures and then relabeled by others. So I was working on putting together a list as a reference and was wondering if anyone could add to my list. Kobelco (Manufacture) relabled as Case, New...
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