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    Equipment to erect 40x80x18 steel building

    I should have permits to build my shop in a few weeks. I wanted opinions on what I should get to raise the columns, rafters, and purlins with. None of the picks will be heavy, but I’d prefer not to drive anything on the slab as it will still be pretty green, so I was thinking an RT crane. Also...
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    Tire load range question

    I have a tri axle dump truck. I need to replace 4 tires on the front axle on the tandem. I am looking at these Americus OS3000 drive tires. They are 14 ply, load range G. Is that suitable for dump truck work? I gross 30 tons with this truck typically. I can get them for a fair price at a dealer...
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    Deere 710G sporadic brake code / ghostly electronic problem

    I have a 2005 Deere 710g. Sometimes when I go to operate the machine, start it up the machine will start alarming showing the "stop" symbol, along with another warning symbol. When it is alarming, the tractor will not move in forward or reverse and the parking brake will be locked up because the...
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    Having trouble solving Deere 710G fuel problem

    Hello, I have a Deere 710G that has a rough idle, and bogs under load. The problem comes and goes, sometimes the machine will run an hour perfectly, and then the next time it starts it will have trouble right away. I have not been having rough start problems though. Some more background on...
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    Best small mini excavator

    Hello everyone, I've been kicking the idea of buying a super small mini for a while, either one of the ride on ones like the Kubota kx008, or something such as a Deere 17G or 26G. Mostly for digging utility trenches up close to houses, and helping with backfilling the outside of stemwalls on...
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    John Deere 710G extendhoe line leak

    I recently bought a 710 backhoe. The hose that actuates the extendahoe is busted. How do I get to it? Do I have to unpin the whole stick and pull it off? Haven't been able to find any videos on it. Thanks.
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    Stolen equipment recovered in Chicago GPS tracking

    https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/stolen-construction-equipment-found-in-south-side-warehouse/3036146/?amp=1 That is awesome. I always just hear about some concrete contractor losing his skid steer never to be seen again. What are some of the best ways to prevent theft of compact...
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    Recomendations for drive tires tandem dump truck

    I need to replace 6 of my drive tires on my 10 wheeler. This is the first time I've had to buy commercial truck tires. Looking around I see lots of different opinions. I would like something with an open shoulder. My mechanic says to buy whatever is cheapest. I have read good things about...
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    Need to auger fence post holes soon

    I purchased an acre of industrial land this May with the intention of using it as my yard. I need to put up about 900 LF of chain link fence and some gates though. I own a TB260 mini ex and a TL10 CTL. I have never done fencing before but from my research I gather that a 6" auger bit is used for...
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    Going to look at Hitachi EX120-3 excavator

    Hello everyone, I am taking a look at an excavator this week that is out of state. What do I look for other than all the normal stuff like pins bushings engine hydraulics swing motor etc? It has a hydraulic thumb and my big question is can it run a hammer if it has a thumb? The machine is...
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    Looking for the right size excavator

    The next machine I need to buy to take my business to the next level is a larger excavator. Currently I am running a 6 ton mini. A lot of what I end up doing is cutting in house pads, septic systems, walk out basement cuts, lots of rock hammering, clearing of large junipers, and some smaller...
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    Doublewide demo

    Hi guys, I am quoting a demo for a 1600SF double wide. It has a couple awnings, so total under roof would be approx. 1900SF. I did a demo for a very old house last December that was 1400SF. I used 40 yd roll offs on the last one and I ended up with about 4 1/2 of them and they ended up at...
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    Always wear your seat belt

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    3406B Running hot?

    I have a 1986 Freightliner 10 wheel dump truck with a Cat 3406B and 13 speed transmission. I pulled my 20 ton tag trailer up a 6% grade today empty, and it was about 90 degrees outside. I was in 8 low doing 900 on the pyro. Towards the top of the hill, I noticed my water temperature was at 208...
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    Does anyone have experience with a 710G?

    Hi all, I'm looking at purchasing a 2005 710G. It has 7700 hrs, 4x4 extendahoe, cab with AC / Heat. Seems to be a pretty well maintained machine. It has some small things wrong with it like a weeping cylinder or two, but that's pretty much it. Unfortunately its not plumbed with aux hydraulics...
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    Service Brakes Not Working Tag Trailer

    Yesterday I noticed the trolley valve on the truck wasn't stopping the trailer. I supplied air to the trailer and applied the trolley brakes and then the service brakes separately as well and I have air coming from the truck at the glad hands strongly. I followed the service line back to the...
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    Advice for CDL A road test

    Hi all, I turned 18 on the 10th and got my permit a couple weeks ago. I'm scheduled to do my skills test on the 28th. I have been practicing on my own quite a bit. Does anyone have some tips for my road test? How critical are they of small things such as shifting while you make a turn or...
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    Hammer hoe quick attach

    I have a John Deere 310J that I need to put a hammer on for an upcoming job. Currently the machine has the pin on attachment method. I want to get some sort of quick attach. Do you guys like Wain Roy couplers or are pin grabbers or something else better? Thanks.
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