Mulcher vs flail mower vs rotary mower
I've been wanting to get into the mulching business for a while now! I've seen several people go down trying to be successful in this industry around me because people can get loaders and dozers to...
View Article8/9 ton
Hi all new to this fourm , looking at adding 8 ton excavator . Local dealer has a linkbelt 80 used for sale. I know they are the same as the case cx80. Any body running these , are they ok. What do i...
View ArticleTAKEUCHI TB138FR Excavator losing Engine RPM when Digging
Hi, Could someone please help me out here, I have a 2012 Takeuchi TB138FR Cabin zero tail swing excavator with 74hrs on it. It’s Almost brand New. Just wanted to know if it’s normal that when you’re...
View ArticleHow much difference does the actual weight of the machine make?
So here is the scenario. I have a cat 303cr. It's getting up around 3k hours. Not bad for a home owner/farm application, but for an o/o down time is expensive. What I love the most about the machine is...
View ArticleRubber Track vs. Steel/pads on a Mini X
Looking from feedback from some of you that have been there done that.... I've only run rubber on all my mini/midi excavators. For a 3.5t machine, used mainly for general landscape construction, would...
View ArticleNew 8 ton excavator
Hi all, I'm new on this site and have spent many days reading all the valuable Info on here. I'm still having a hard time deciding between a cat 308e2 and Kubota kx080. I'm looking at getting new...
View Article2004 John Deere 27C ZTS Mini Excavator - How do I tighten the fan belt?
I don't typically struggle with simple maintenance items like tightening a fan belt, but my 2004 John Deere 27C ZTS Mini Excavator has be baffled. Can anyone provide some insight on how to accomplish...
View Article2004 J Deere 27C ZTS Mini Ex - Any guidance on stopping Front Idler Bushing Wear
I was wondering if anyone out there has done a retrofit to their front idlers on a mini excavator to add lubrication. I bought my machine with 1444 hours on it, and soon after realized that my yolks,...
View Articlehydra Tilt bucket or power tilt for 4000 lb mini
I 'm in the market for a ram style tilt bucket or a power tilt style for my 4000lb bobcat 323, I was wondering if any one had any info on these products....its hard to find tilt buckets for something...
View ArticleThoughts on kubota kx121-3
Are these a decent machine, I own excavators, just curious about the Kubota's especially this model. What's a reasonable, rough guess, life expectancy (hours) for one of these. I realize a lot depends...
View Articlemustang 3053 hydraulic trouble
I recently bought a mustang 3053 excavator for what I thought was a good deal and now I have a hydraulic problem the swing and blade are very slow and the boom angle dosnt work any ideas??
View Article2002 cat 301.5 wiring diagram
Wanting to put a strobe and am/fm radio in my mini. All of my other cat stuff is commonly wired. I know there was a year break when cat wasn't doing this. Does anyone know if this machine has a common...
View ArticleDoor handle
I have a kabota kx91 digger, and my lovely man ripped the handle off whilst going through a gateway, do any others fit it or is it just a kabota part, and where can I get one....can't seem to find...
View ArticleKubota KX 057
Just recieved a call from a kubota rep at my local dealer. They said I should bring the machine in as there has been a recall on a retaining bolt near the swing housing (this is what I was told I will...
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Kubota KX91-3 boom pivot bushing?
Hi guys My KX has some play in what I would guess is the boom pivot bushing? I can see it moving back and forth while digging. Is it a big job to replace this bushing? Just looking for advice or info...
View ArticleHitachi hydraulic pump part number
Hello, can you give me the Hitachi part number of the hydraulic pump mounted on EX40 mini excavator, 1997, S/N: 4GTY 512 W (or 859D001144 ???)? The pump is NACHI PVD-2B-42 L3 DS-5G 4028A, S/N: 4700081....
View ArticleElectrical contractor with an excavator?
I will be buying a mini excavator within the next 6 weeks primarily for '$hit$ and giggles' on my property because I can.:) The Yanmar sales 'bloke' (Aussie for 'guy') is being super helpful. Komatsu...
View ArticleThoughts on 2007 Cat 302.5C
I have an opportunity to pick up a 2007 Cat 302.5C with 1,370 hrs, hyd thumb, new bucket teeth and new rollers, good tracks. Runs fine, no cracks or welds, tight pins & bushings. Asking price is...
View ArticlePanel pinout JD 27 c zts
We have a 27c zts WITHOUT cab, makes a difference. And would like to get a connector pinout of the monitor panel in the left armrest side. Dont have some dash functions and Im thinking there is a...
View ArticleTakeuchi TB125 starting problem
I have a 1999 TB125 with a starting problem. When you turn the ignition key to the on position after about 2 or 3 seconds it starts with out turning to the start position. This problem started about 3...
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