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First Job of the Season
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Bellboy
COPPA
Thats what I would love to know. What about asking the grader guys... seems that it could work well
Bellboy
COPPA
Thats what I would love to know. What about asking the grader guys... seems that it could work well
stretch
Senior Member
Let's find out this weekend...it was only working alone that day, but another thing...we don't have another grader that size.
Guess I'll have to try it against the 160H. It's worked well so far, ditches and slopes pretty good too. :drinkup
Not sure what's going to come outta Stretch's Garage next, but I'll think of something. Maybe something with the 777E? :beatsme
Bellboy
COPPA
Sorry 'bout the repeat post; don't know what I was doing!:beatsme
What I was thinking, start a new thread in the graders section, and ask the regulars there what they think of it. What do you think?
What I was thinking, start a new thread in the graders section, and ask the regulars there what they think of it. What do you think?
stretch
Senior Member
I'll probably look into that later. :usa
Can't do much work today, it's kinda wet outside.
Can't do much work today, it's kinda wet outside.
stretch
Senior Member
Anyway...I did that...they don't think it's going to be a big seller. :laugh:beatsme Maybe I'll convert it into a sheepsfoot roller?
Bellboy
COPPA
That could also work, or maybe a grid roller?
stretch
Senior Member
I went and "played" in my friend's pit today with a few of my machines, almost bought a 345 w/front shovel but he wouldn't budge on any offer I had on it. :bash
Was looking at buying some older Cat equipment, namely a 14 or 16 grader and a DW-20 w/pan in this one...does this seem like a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/UMEX-PLASTIC-HO...14&_trkparms=72:1417|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
On edit...they really loved the FrankenGrader. :notworthy
:usa
Was looking at buying some older Cat equipment, namely a 14 or 16 grader and a DW-20 w/pan in this one...does this seem like a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/UMEX-PLASTIC-HO...14&_trkparms=72:1417|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
On edit...they really loved the FrankenGrader. :notworthy
:usa
WabcoMan
Senior Member
Hi Stretch,
That Roco/Umex DW20 is actually a Cat 630A with No.482 scraper.
Its a good model but could use a bit of extra detail (the air cleaners for a start).
The original Roco model came with a dolly so you could use the scraper as a pull pan and the tractor unit to tow a roller.
I you can get them without having to commit a human sacrifice you're doin OK !
The motor grader I think is meant to represent a No.12.
Its a nice model.
There is also a Spanish company who used to market 1:87 stuff and they produced a very nice Cat 619C scraper. (no moving parts though)
That Roco/Umex DW20 is actually a Cat 630A with No.482 scraper.
Its a good model but could use a bit of extra detail (the air cleaners for a start).
The original Roco model came with a dolly so you could use the scraper as a pull pan and the tractor unit to tow a roller.
I you can get them without having to commit a human sacrifice you're doin OK !
The motor grader I think is meant to represent a No.12.
Its a nice model.
There is also a Spanish company who used to market 1:87 stuff and they produced a very nice Cat 619C scraper. (no moving parts though)
Bellboy
COPPA
Looks like some good equipment stretch! What do you intend using it for??
stretch
Senior Member
We're just looking at getting more dozers and scrapers for the fleet so we can bid cheaper on large jobs. Looking good so far, 2 days to go and only 1 bid.
Might look into a few excavators too.
And thanks WabcoMan, guess I need to study my models a bit more. :notworthy
Might look into a few excavators too.
And thanks WabcoMan, guess I need to study my models a bit more. :notworthy
stretch
Senior Member
Hey Bellboy...
...we hijacked one of your machines for our new job!
But serisouly, I went to the dealer today looking for the 974 and an IH 175 track loader. No loaders in stock, had a 3-set of the 974 and 580 loader and a Volvo A40D truck so I got that, and a nice little two-tone blue Mack R dump too. I wanted to get a few jobs in before we go to winter mode, so here they are, working with the 3-way crusher (only 2 products for here) and EC240 on a job making rock for the Forest Service. We'll put in the road using up the rock next week.
-Overview, new A40D loaded and pulling away.
-The crusher, 580, and old A40D.
-Different view, really shows the kind of terrain we have to work with. Trust me, noone but me would take the 974 through that tight of a squeeze.
-240 knockin' the rock in, with the R standing by to take a few of the larger chunks to stockpile for retaining walls.
-View from the top.
And we ended up taking the FrankenGrader apart, the 16H is back on duty and the 627 cab/engine is back in the shop for a new project...:cool2
...we hijacked one of your machines for our new job!
But serisouly, I went to the dealer today looking for the 974 and an IH 175 track loader. No loaders in stock, had a 3-set of the 974 and 580 loader and a Volvo A40D truck so I got that, and a nice little two-tone blue Mack R dump too. I wanted to get a few jobs in before we go to winter mode, so here they are, working with the 3-way crusher (only 2 products for here) and EC240 on a job making rock for the Forest Service. We'll put in the road using up the rock next week.
-Overview, new A40D loaded and pulling away.
-The crusher, 580, and old A40D.
-Different view, really shows the kind of terrain we have to work with. Trust me, noone but me would take the 974 through that tight of a squeeze.
-240 knockin' the rock in, with the R standing by to take a few of the larger chunks to stockpile for retaining walls.
-View from the top.
And we ended up taking the FrankenGrader apart, the 16H is back on duty and the 627 cab/engine is back in the shop for a new project...:cool2
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Bellboy
COPPA
Really cool job your doing! Right now it is raining here, so no chance for me! Pity you chose the wrong set of words to start your post!
stretch
Senior Member
It rained the next day, and the road that the rock is destined for is on the side of a mountain...so I'm not sure how long it'll be till I can get some action up there. I will assure pics of this precarious job eventually.
stretch
Senior Member
Ok so I lied...it's been too cold up there to work so we've been prepping the trucks, graders, and loaders for winter...and we're supposed to get half a foot tomorrow. :bouncegri
That road job will have to wait till spring, and we're now bidding on a bunch of projects for next year (including a reservoir, so now I can justify building up the pan fleet). Not to mention we have to relocate/rebuild our sand and gravel plant again, since someone doesn't want us in the aggregate business. :cussing
Bellboy
COPPA
How's all the bidding going?
stretch
Senior Member
I'll be honest...I spent all summer playing with the real machines and not my toys. However, I've been detailing, painting, and signing a lot of them so eventually I'll have to get soem pics of what I've been doing.
However, I've been detailing, painting, and signing a lot of them so eventually I'll have to get soem pics of what I've been doing.