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    Heavy Equipment Steel composition breakdown

    Hello, does anyone know the steel compositions used in different equipment such as dump trucks, bulldozers, loaders, and excavators? I am interested in understanding the types of steel used and the quantity of steel plates involved. For example, in excavators with a total weight of 8,000 tonnes...
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    Hydraulic Hammer Identification

    Does anyone know the make/ model of this hammer? From what I've been told it's a 5K lbs for a 20 ton machine but the ID plate is long gone and I need parts. I believe it's an Allied hammer but no idea really, just best guess. Thanks for everyone's help.
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    Something you need to know about your big toy...

    MyMRO will publish some systematic knowledge about excavator parts, maybe you can get what you want to know here. Welcome to share with MyMRO your interesting things in the industry and related points that you know. Much appreciated:)
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    Identify Mitsubishi BD2G Dozer

    Hey yall. I'm working on a Mitsubishi BD2G dozer and the owner doesn't know the year. I'm hoping someone can help me figure it out. pin is 2B103326 model is BD2G. Thank you.
    • Mason Campbell
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    • dozer heavy equipment help mechanical mechanic year by vin
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Dozers
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    D5c

    I have a D5c serial number 5xk29073, model number 3046. I had ignition switch problems the other day and replaced the switch. at first it would not shut off, then it would not start and now all I am hearing is clicking. I have tried ( hard ) to read the schematic and I am just really having an...
    • CMichael
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    • clicking d5c dozer heavy duty mechanic heavy equipment ignition switch problem master mechanic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dozers
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    Cat Motor Grader 120M2 | Available for Sale

    Look at this appealing Cat Motor Grader 120M2, available for sale on My Equipment. For more details and equipment, visit our website now: https://bit.ly/3ykt6Se Year: 2012 | Model: 120M2 | Hours: 6,146 | Price: $ 84,500 | Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • Sarah Green
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    • caterpillar caterpillar motor grader construction equipment grader heavy equipment motor grader motor grader for sale motorgrader sale used equipment
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Equipment For Sale/Wanted
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    CAT 140G Motor Grader for Sale

    Have a look at this used CAT 140G Motor Grader available for sale at MY-Equipment: https://www.my-equipment.com/motor-graders/caterpillar-140g-72v01438 Year: 1976 | Model: 140G | Price: $55,000 | Location: Houston, Texas, USA
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    CAT 140G Motor Grader

    Have a look at this used CAT 140G Motor Grader available for sale at MY-Equipment: https://www.my-equipment.com/motor-graders/caterpillar-140g-72v01438 Year: 1976 | Model: 140G | Price: $55,000 | Location: Houston, Texas, USA
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    Michigan 75A Wheel Loader

    I have just purchased a Michigan wheel loader and it is in fair shape, everything works but the brakes, and it does not want to move when you first start it up and try to move, after you warm it up and keep the throttle high it goes in gear and works fine in all gears, no slipping, however if...
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    Chain Grade and WLL disagreement

    I was recently talking to a friend and we couldn’t agree on what the correct way to secure a load was. On say a 12000 lb skid steer I said a grade 70 chain 3/8” and binder on each of the 4 corners. He said a grade 70 chain 3/8” and binder one on front and one on back running from side to side. I...
    • Jmiller26b
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    • chain heavy equipment transport
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Trailers
  11. Addison

    Menzi Muck m545x Spider Excavator **Order in product**

    Menzi Muck walking excavators The walking excavators' special features are based on a sophisticated high-tech chassis and the patented boom: various hydraulic cylinders enable the all-rounder to adapt its wheels and supports to any terrain. For this in some countries the Menzi Muck is also...
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    Kovaco Elise 900 Electric Skid Steer

    Check out the new Skid steer by Kovaco, Evolution Mechanical Dealer for Western canada: www.evolutionmechanical.ca https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1549343285&posted=true&adActivated=true https://www.kovacocompany.com/
    • Addison
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    • electical heavy equipment sales
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    How much does equipment factor in to risk assessment?

    I did a very in-depth interview about risk in mining, honestly I feel like we could have spent more time on assessing equipment risk management but still good information for how mines are looking at their projects including equipment purchases. WATCH FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE The interview was...
  14. Addison

    Menzi Muck Spider Excavator

    Looking to Upgrade your Excavator to the next level Spider Excavator? Menzi Muck Prides itself for the maneuverable capabilities that No Excavator can do. take a look at www.menzimuck.com. or call or email me on the listing shown. I would love to talk to whom ever is interested
    • Addison
    • Thread
    • excavator heavy equipment menzi muck sales spider excavator
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
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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...
    • dan1
    • Thread
    • brokers bull dozers dealers excavators graders heavy equipment hitachi rollers sellers wheel loaders
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
  16. CashGhost

    Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment?

    Hi guys, Ideally I would like to get into trading heavy equipment. In order to learn the industry where should I start? Any reading materials? Everything absolutely looks Greek to me at the moment. Please advise.
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    Do you know about Suny Excavators quality?

    Hello, we have a future project. For the constraction we need choose heavy equipments. Sany Group have suitable excavators for our project but we need referans about their vehicles. Do you know any think about the group. Please see their some vehicles below Thank you.
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    277c (MTL) turns left without my permission.

    I have a serious problem with my 277c Multi terrain loader (skid steer) it want to turn left on its own when i have the joystick on forward (slightly) the right doesn't move until i push the joystick even further forward and when i let go making it neutral the left side would keep spinning for...
    • Jae Kim
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    • cat caterpillar heavy equipment military skid loader skid steer skid steer electrical problem skid steer hydraulics skid steer loader usmc
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    I hate to be that guy...

    Hey guys, I'm a noob when it comes to heavy equipment. Not when it comes to business, however. I've already talked to my tax director and he's informed me of all the titles and licenses that are necessary to own an excavator. He also provided exceptional information regarding the financing...
  20. DeWind One Pass

    MEGA-TRENCHER!... See Latest Video:

    DeWind's MT3500 Mega-Trencher installing a 50' deep groundwater collection trench Trencher installs vertical sump, horizontal slotted HDPE pipe(pre-connected to sump) and backfills the trench to grade in a single pass, no open excavation. The MT3500 has 3,500 horsepower, over one million...
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