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    Deere vs. Cat 160-200 size excavators

    Hey all! New member to the forum however not new to the forum. Been stalking ya'll for years getting fantastic information that has helped me a lot over the years. So a big thank you to ya'll for that! I am a farmer and have owned a lot of different equipment over the years, and am looking at...
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    Daewoo solar 170w-v wheel excavator with no tracking power

    I have a Daewoo solar 170w-v wheel excavator that have no power for tracking... kindly request all the assistance u can give..
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    Hyundai Robex 450LC-7A Excavator warning lights

    My Hyundai excavator has a check engine light and another warning light on the console that I can’t figure out. I don’t have an owners manual and can’t find anywhere online that tells me what this symbol means. Has anyone run into this service light before?
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    Hitachi dash 6 excavators fuel filter

    Hi all, looking for some advice. Every time I replace dash 6 fuel filters when servicing I always leave the ignition on for at least a minute before trying to restart the engine. Everyone the engine struggles to start. Is there something else I should be doing. Thanks in advance
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    Hitachi zx50u

    Running into some issues with my zx50u-5n it will run for 20 seconds and shut down. Throwing a e:1100 code on the dash. I have a diesel laptop code reader and the codes that come up are “rail pressure rise” and “rail pressure is too high during pressure relief valve limp home” Both codes list to...
  6. Tony5.7

    160C LC not starting

    I've been working on a JD 16C LC and i replaced a key switch but it still doesnt start, you turn the keyswitch and lights and everything comes on and you hear a loud click but doesnt crank. Any suggestions to try?
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    MINI EX COMPARISON

    I am having a hard time deciding on a unit for purchase. Deere 60G (2015 $60k, 1500 hours), Cat 305.5 (2015 $73k, 900 hrs), Takeuchi 250 (2013 $43k, 1400 hrs) and few others in between. What should I consider that maybe I havent thought of! I have not operated a Deere mini on a jobsite but it...
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    New Volvo CE Parts for Sale

    I have the following parts available for sale. All parts are new, unused and in original packaging. Will consider offers on some of the parts. Prices listed + Shipping HMI ECU - 11381435 - $2500 Fuel Rail Service Kit - 20973777 - $350 Temp Sensor - 21717412 - $100 Temp Sensor 21717413 - $100...
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    Broker & Buyers

    Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and I need help from you all. I work as a middleman selling used heavy equipment to US customers - as I was inactive for the past 2 years as I switched to a new job. But now I am planning to start this heavy equipment business again. I have buyers who...
  10. CashGhost

    Mini excavators you suggest for trading?

    I had a conversation with a highly experienced professional who has done trading and appraisal for heavy equipment for almost four decades. I talked about my intention to get into the industry. He provided valuable knowledge and suggested to start small. I am getting my head around with entry...
  11. WildBill99

    Cat 235B 1986

    Thanks again to Nige for getting me set up on the right page. I was just wondering if anyone has any hints on important winterizing do's and don'ts. This is my first year with my big yellow kitty cat. I just use it at my farm and this winter will just be using it as a means to clear my...
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    Hi All, Rob (Pure Lubrication) Melbourne, Australia (Newbie)

    I am the owner operator of a mobile oil system cleaning business (Pure Lubrication www.oilsystemclean.com.au). I currently clean all types of oil systems including Hydraulic, Gear, diesel, synthetic. I do a lot of excavators, concrete pump trucks, reach stackers, forklifts among other oil...
  13. indiadozer

    Best company of mini excavators

    I want to buy, Best company of mini excavators, share here catalogs someone
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    Hitachi ex330-5lc

    We have had some tracking issues and have wrote up a letter to send to the local dealers and such, so instead of retyping it i have attached it to the forum. It has all our test results and operations. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Hitachi Excavator EX150LC has lost swing control?

    Gday, I was digging and clearing with my HitachiEX150LC excavator when suddenly I heard a clonk, not that loud and I lost control of the swing. The excavator still drives and the arm still functions but the top half just goes where it wants. There wasn't any hydraulic oil hose breaks. I drove it...
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