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    EC160D display screen freezing up

    Thanks uffex! Where would I go to start checking for these things? Sorry I’m new to the big excavator world of owning and maintaining one but I am mechanically inclined with good direction. I will say that my hydraulic thumb acts sporadic sometimes (slow reaction speed and then I let off the...
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    EC160D display screen freezing up

    Hey Guys. My Volvo ec160d display screen has froze up and I’ve lost ac 3 times now. If I flip the battery disconnect switch and let it sit for 5 minutes it goes back to functioning just like it should. It’s started to do it every 4-5 hours. Any advice on where I should start looking to fix this...
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    Owner/Operator possibly lease to larger company

    I found myself in a similar place about 7 years ago. I had 2 mini excavators and 2 skid loaders and had a bigger company sub out a lot of there smaller commercial jobs to me for a little over a year. This was mostly working on commercial industrial jobs (power plants, and cell service towers and...
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    Reverse hydraulic thumb control direction on Volvo EC160D?

    Many thanks for the advice guys!!! I just bought this machine 2 weeks ago and I’m liking it a lot, just working out the few things that you always have to do to get a machine like you want it.
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    Reverse hydraulic thumb control direction on Volvo EC160D?

    Thanks fun with fuel. So you agree just reverse the hoses on the thumbs cylinder?
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    Reverse hydraulic thumb control direction on Volvo EC160D?

    Hey Guys. Is there any way for me to swap the direction of the aux hydraulic (thumb) buttons on my 2013 Volvo EC160D? I would just like to make my pedal and thumb switch control the thumb in the opposite direction that it currently runs. My other 3 excavators run the opposite control direction...
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    Volvo EC160D?

    Thanks for the knowledge funwithfuel! Are you a Volvo mechanic? After doing some research I found out about a company called AKZO that offers a regen by pass module that makes the computer think it’s there and working but actually deletes it. What are your thoughts on this?
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    Volvo EC160D?

    Hey guys! Looking at buying me a 15 or 16 ton class machine. Was looking for a cat 315c with under 4000 hours but that’s been near impossible to find. The Volvo excavators seem to be good machines and keep a lot of people happy. I know the EC160C is a solid proven machine but I havnt heard much...
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    Mulcher vs flail mower vs rotary mower

    Hey guys. I ended up starting off with a blue diamond Bushog. It's a good mower and works good on small trees (4" and smaller). The only negative is its tight in trees because it's so wide and whoever manufactures the hook up mount needs to beef it up more. The end of this past year I baught a...
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    Bobcat t190 drive motor advice!

    Thanks for the advice! My bobcat dealer called me yesterday and told me that the drive shaft broke. There replacing it for me and they said that I lucked out because it was a clean break and it didn't mess up anything else like the housing. I told them to go ahead and change the bearings and...
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    06 T190 right track drive motor suddenly quite?

    Thanks for the reply! I think I might go with loaderpartssource for my motor aswell.
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    Bobcat t190 drive motor advice!

    Hey guys I think my right drive motor might have crashed on me. I didn't check the case drain filter or the hydraulic filter before I took it to my local bobcat dealer. I'm not postive that the drive motor went 100% out so I don't know if I'm going to have to replace it yet. However, I do know...
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    06 T190 right track drive motor suddenly quite?

    Hey guys! I have a 06 t190 (1030 hours) joystick control. Was 15 minutes away from finishing a job today and my right track suddenly quite functioning. I was driving forward and suddenly felt the right side of the machine feel like it was starting to run into something (that was the drive...
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    Running a auxiliary case drain line on Bobcat e55

    Well I went to my local bobcat dealer today. For future references, they offer a kit for around $300 including all hoses, fittings, and couplers.
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    Running a auxiliary case drain line on Bobcat e55

    Hey guys, I just bought me a mulcher for me e55. Any advice or experince running a auxiliary case drain line on the newer style Bobcats? It would be pretty simple if the hydraulic reservoir was metal but unfortunately it's not. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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    Job bid I lost

    My market is the same way up in nc besides most of the hauling is with tri or quad axles. Pricing is in the same figures. I clear lots about 3 to 5 times a year for the very same reason, I'm in business to make money not lose it! My 953 will sit in my barn more than it runs for the time being...
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    Cat259D/289D vs Bobcat T590/T650

    Ask lumberjack about the bradco land shark as he just bought one! I bought a CID cash from rootgrapple.com for about 3100 I think.... If your willing to drive al the way up to Denton nc then you can defiantly save a good bit of money! Mine is a low flow 60" extreme duty:
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    Cat259D/289D vs Bobcat T590/T650

    I've used Cat buckets, bobcat buckets, and several 3rd hand party buckets. Cal is the only bucket I personally will buy. It is by far, way more door able than any of the other ones! http://www.constructionattachments.com/products/multi_purpose_bucket_severe_lowpro.html I honestly find a 4 in 1...
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    Cat259D/289D vs Bobcat T590/T650

    WELCOME TO THE FORUMS SHADOWCAT!!!! You said it right when you said "it will all come down to your personal opinion"! I would highly recommend on doing your research on the differences in customer support between your 2 dealears. I love bobcat because my local bobcat dealer takes care of me at a...
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    Track Loaders digging basements

    I think you have a great method of digging your basements and you are extremely fair priced! Most people in This country seem to have lost there mentality when it comes to the proven fact that you get what you pay for!!!! l Most hauling guys want at least 200 to move my 953 no matter how far it...
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