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  1. Schilde143

    John deere 35zts guage display

    I recently bought a 2003 john deere 35zts. Runs great but the display for the hour meter and fuel guage does not work. Looking to see if anyone has one for sale.
  2. S

    CAT 305 hydraulic oil heating problems

    I have a 2004, CAT 305 CR and I am having a problem. The machine runs smoothly for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and then gradually looses power to the point that the engine stalls when performing lightly loaded hydraulic movements. I can prevent it from stalling by eliminating the load. It does...
    • Stevensev
    • Thread
    • cat 305 cat 305 cr excavator mini excavator overheating
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Excavators
  3. DeadMoo

    Auger for Mini Excavator

    Hi, I'm looking at getting an auger for my Kubota K008 1 ton excavator (5.55 gpm flow) and have so far come across the following and wondering if anyone has experiences with them. Looking to use this for 4x4 ( 8" auger bit) and 6x6 (10" auger bit) fence posts going 4' down. Auger Torque...
  4. M

    Hitachi ex35 slow hydraulics

    I have a Hitachi ex35 that all functions are slow. All hydraulic filters have been changed including pilot pressure filter and fluid. I also pulled out the suction strainer and it was clean.I bought a hydraulic flow tester and when hooking into pump one or two machine will push about 5 gallons...
  5. M

    Hitachi ex35 slow hydraulic

    I got a Hitachi ex35 that all functions are slow. All hydraulic filters have been changed including pilot pressure filter and fluid. I also pulled out the suction strainer and it was clean.I bought a hydraulic flow tester and when hooking into pump one or two machine will push about 5 gallons at...
  6. J

    Cat 302.5 Hydraulic Thumb Relief

    Hello, first post here but I've been following along for a while. Very helpful forum! I recently installed a hydraulic thumb on our 2000 Cat 302.5 (4AZ01260) and have been reluctant to use it yet because I think we need to incorporate some form of relief into the system to avoid having the...
    • JHead
    • Thread
    • 302.5 hydraulics mini excavator relief relief valve thumb
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Excavators
  7. M

    Hitachi ex35 slow hydraulics

    I got a Hitachi ex35 excavator that got real slow on all the functions hard to even tell a difference between high and slow drive speed. I changed all hydraulic filters,pulled screen out of tank and cleaned it.Went ahead and changed fluid also change the pilot control filter, tank hydraulic...
  8. K

    Cat 301.5 mini ex stalls under load

    hi, this is my first post and I'm fairly new to heavy machinery and hydraulic systems, so i thank you for your patience in advance. I recently purchased a cat 301.5 excavator and upon using it i noticed that it would stall when i would use lots of power to dig or use both tracks in opposite...
  9. Seans problems

    2005 pc-40mr 2 broken dipper arm

    I'm looking for a dipper arm for the titled mini excavator. I was set to sell this thing and one of the guys zigged when he should have zagged. any help would be great, thank you.
  10. embwin

    Worth buying a used cat 303cr?

    My first post so I apologize if this the wrong place or format. I have an opportunity to buy a used cat 303cr from my boss. It’s scratched and beat up and will need some work. He doesn’t take the best care of equipment but most of the stuff thats behind on it I can do my self. Change all the...
  11. S

    John Deere 35-C mini excavator

    Hydraulic leak out of the belly pan access. It looked like a hose on the swing, so I replaced it. It wasn't the problem. The cab doesn't tilt like the new ones and it took a full day just to get access to the hose, fitting etc. Even worse it's on the job site, I need some suggestions from you...
    • shanecinboise
    • Thread
    • hydraulic leak jd 35c mini excavator undercarriage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  12. I

    Changing bearings in track rollers Kubota u10-3

    Hi I've changed the bearings and seals in my rollers on the kubota u10-3 mini excavator, nice simpel evening job. Made an video of it if it's in interest how it's done Will be making more videos during the winter of maintenence on my mini machines so if that is in any interest follow my...
    • ITW
    • Thread
    • excavator how-to kobelco kubota mini digger mini excavator terex
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Compact Excavators
  13. F

    Takeuchi 153FR randomly stalls

    My Takeuchi excavator will stall randomly when running it. When stalls the gauges all go out and the excavator will turn over but wont start until gauges are lit. could take 1 hour or 1 day till they come back on. Checked coolant temp and levels. Checked the pump solenoid that was good. Engine...
  14. A

    Old john deere 15 mini excavator.

    Hey guys, I acquired an old john deere 15 mini excavator. I'm converting the machine to rubber track so I need sprockets. Well thr sprockets I need are not available anywhere even through deere. Anyone have a good used set? Part number is T111191. Any help greatly appreciated! Thanks, Andrew
  15. C

    Plywood alternative?

    Hello everyone, newbie here. I recently started working for a plumbing company doing emergency repairs. It’s usually just a spot repair in a sewer or water main. We cut the grass, lay it off to one side on plywood, then excavate the trench. We place the spoils on sheets of plywood so we can do...
  16. M

    Hanix 30

    Hello. I recently acquired a 12000# Hanix excavator. It runs good, when the guy delivered it it was 6 degrees and it started right up I couldn't hardly believe it. Its a Mitsubishi diesel. Anyway, my question on this, the hydraulics seem really slow, low digging force I think, and it tracks real...
    • mce5802
    • Thread
    • gray market excavator mini excavator
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Excavators
  17. D

    john deere 27 c won't do zero turn

    Hello I just bought a jd 27c zts and each track will move forward and back but if i try to go forward with one and back with the other it does nothing. It doesn't even make a sound like its trying too. This was a rental machine and I'm wondering if this action was disabled somehow? Any help...
    • dmason320
    • Thread
    • drive motor excavator john deer 27c zts john deere mini excavator track problem zero turn
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Excavators
  18. Seans problems

    TB-285 Self adjusting track?

    Some of the equipment I have at the shop is from the 70's and 80's but one of the mini excavators I have on hand is a 2013 Takeuchi 285 mini excavator. How do I go about adjusting the track after it fell off?
    • Seans problems
    • Thread
    • mini excavator takeuchi tb285 track adjustment track issues
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Excavators
  19. W

    Asking for Opinions on Mini's (New to Forum)

    Hello All, I am asking for some input from some knowledgeable people on what I should do. I have done a lot of digging into this but I don’t have the expertise so that is why I am here. I have 34 acres that is mainly wooded, ½ larger hardwoods and half 15-year-old clear cut. I am looking to...
  20. R

    Looking for bucket in Houston, Tx

    Anyone know where I can find a 12" Wain Roy style excavator bucket for a 17,000# terex tc75 in Houston? I have the paladin cp manual quick hitch coupler on my machine and cannot find a 12" bucket for it. I believe it would need to fit the 1/4 yard coupler with the 1 3/4 pin. Thanks for your...
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