Mini excavator
I would like some opinions on some mini excavators. Any input will help. 1.Cat 301.8C with 325hours $9700 2.2006 Bobcat 323 with 2300hours $12900 3.2001 Bobcat 322 with 1870hours full cab $10000 4.IHI...
View ArticleBobcat 435 ZHS
Does anyone know where to access the Fuel sending unit on a 435 Bobcat excavator? My fuel gauge is not responding and I think Fuel sending unit might be the problem. Machine has 4200 hrs and runs Ok...
View ArticleCat 305E workshop manual
Just priced a workshop manual.... $1457.50 inc GST and 6 weeks to get here.........
View ArticleHelp please Deere 35d vs bobcat e32 vs cat 303
I need to add an excavator to my fleet for removing small trees and mowing hills and rocky terrain that we can't access with our ctl. I want to keep my investment under 30k, and I want to keep the...
View ArticleCat 305.5 vs Bobcat E55
Looking at buying a mini soon, narrowed it down to these two. Looking for opinions from anyone with experience with either of these. Pricing is. So similar between them it's a nonissue, Cat has a...
View ArticleKX91-3 - Auxiliary flow rate low compared to overall capacity?
I'm looking for a machine to power a drive head, so I'm concerned with flow rate. As I'm comparing specs of what's available locally, I notice flow rates for the Kubota seem a little strange. Specs say...
View ArticleKX41-3 Swing Bearing Replacement - anyone do it?
Hi gang - my KX41-3 has 2700 hr and the swing bearing is just getting too sloppy/jerky front-to-back. Has anyone had theirs replaced or did you do it yourself? The dealer cost for a new brg is about...
View ArticleIHI mini 55j2
Am Looking at an IHI 55j2. Any info/opinions/experience regarding this or similar unit
View ArticleRunning a auxiliary case drain line on Bobcat e55
Hey guys, I just bought me a mulcher for me e55. Any advice or experince running a auxiliary case drain line on the newer style Bobcats? It would be pretty simple if the hydraulic reservoir was metal...
View ArticleBobcat 430
Any comments on the possible purchase of a Bobcat 430 with 4000 hrs. Any experiences positive or negative. Thks.
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Yanmar B3 hydraulic pump
Hi All, I have a 92 Yanmar B3-1 grey market. Power is not bad but speed is relatively slow compared to newer machines (not surprisingly). I don't think there's anything wrong, I've watched videos of...
View ArticleYanmar 3TNV82 Troubles
I recently acquired a Tak TB 125 mini ex with a Yanmar engine. This unit has some real problems. I could use some help where to start diagnosing the problem[s]. The engine starts and runs fine at idle,...
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Anybody seen one of these before?
Found this old Trackhoe on Craigslist, not to far from me. The owner says it still runs and digs. He says he thinks it is a Vermeer (due to it's color) but he doesn't know what model. It has a 2 cyl...
View ArticleCat 304cr mini problem...
Ok guys back in the early fall 70 degree weather I was called out to work site ...The 304 couldn't walk its self out of a hole 3 feet deep not a very steep ramp grade out of ditch with out the bucket...
View ArticleCAT 304C CR blower troubles
I have a 304C CR and I am having trouble with the heat/air conditioning. It does not seem to be moving much if any air. I can hear the blower come on and change speed as I change to the three different...
View ArticleKubota rx141
Hi all Have recently purchased an rx141 here in Aust. Im certain it is a Jap import. Trying to find out any information i can. In particular i want to add an auger drive. There is currently no pipe...
View ArticleCross reference for a grey market Kubota mini hoe.
Can anybody suggest a place to look, to find out what the North American equivalent machine is for a grey market Kubota U20 mini? A neighbour has one that is rumoured to be for sale, and I am...
View ArticleKubota 161-3 throttle motor?
I have a 161-3, not a super series, and am curious where the throttle motor is located. When it's cold out the machine wil not throttle up unless you leave it idling so the cab heats up, then it will...
View ArticleBobcat PCF 34 Plate Compactor
Hi All! I'm looking at buying a plate compactor for my mini excavator. I am hoping that it will be able to work where I am currently using a jumping jack compactor. My thinking is that it will work...
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