Weaker/Slower Hydraulics after warmed up - Kobelco 35sr-3
Hello Forum, I have a 2006 Kobelco 35sr-3 with 1440 hrs on it. As the title states when i am working the machine several hours the hydraulics seem to get slower and weaker. Its not to the point were I...
View ArticleJD 27 zts parts
I have an engine from a 2002 JD 27 zts for sale, If anyone needs parts. Engine was rebuilt 120 hrs ago. Crank was fixed and ended up breaking. Ran excellent before crank snapped. Many new parts before...
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Bobcat 331 - Hydraulic Oil Change - drain hole on hydraulic motor
Has anyone come up with a high pressure solution for making hydraulic oil changes less messy? The allen key bolt for draining hydraulic oil is on hydraulic motor...it is flush with motor. Once I take...
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Starting issues...not loose cables, not dead battery, not a bad solenoid or...
Thought I'd share an odd hiccup with my machine. Had the machine for four years or so, and initially, I had a weak battery, I get a new one. A year later, I noticed the hot lead to solenoid was...
View ArticleTrail building with mini ex
Next week I am going to start my trail building project with a kx91 (7000lbs) machine and while I have read several threads on trail building I still had a few questions. What is the best way to got...
View ArticleBrand new mini
Hey people, So after 10 years of hiring an operator to do my retaining wall drilling he is closing shop And getting out of the game (retiring but keeping the excavator) I should have just bought one 10...
View ArticleBoom Drilling For Zerk Bucket Main Pin, Help
Hello Hello I have a new to me Takeuchi tb53fr. Recently broke the main pin that goes through the dipper n bucket. Broke in the middle down the center grease hole. I got some 4140p stock for the...
View ArticleBobcat 442 Pros and Cons and what are common problems with them
I am going this weekend to look at an 2004 Bobcat 442 with 2700 hours on it to buy for our farm. This is definitely not my first choice of brand/model machine but it is all i can find in this size...
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Kubota Mini Ex question
I was looking at the mini Ex tonight and figuring out if I can get it in my garage (like to do all my major service and clean up in the winter and the heated garage is sort of nice). I notice I can fit...
View ArticleCat 304C CR oil leak issue
I have a CAT 304C CR S/N OFPK02672 that blows oil out of the flat plate where the return filter goes. I have installed new CAT o ring with grease to retain it. When you operate the machine it blows oil...
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Kubota KH-8 1984
Hello, I have just purchased my first Kubota. I cant find a workshop manual for it, so i am struggling with some points, hoping someone here can help me. I need to tighten a track, which seem to have a...
View ArticleCat 305 C CR Bucket
Has any one used a 36 inch bucket on a Cat 305 ? How did it handle it ?
View ArticleKx121-3 loosening tracks?
Hey guys, I have a kx121-3 I just bought, the tracks are too tight, it has 1000hrs on it and sprockets are sharp unfortunately. I took the grease fitting out for the tracks in hopes that the track...
View Article15w-40 engine oil for hydrulics
I'm going to change my hydraulic oil from hydraulic 46 that's in it now, to 15w-40 engine oil. But am not sure if it should be engine oil meant for diesel or petrol? or if it matters at all. my...
View ArticleBobcat X331 - Boom Down Too Fast
I have an X331 (1997) purchased used and have fixed quite a few issues already (successfully, in part, to the great info on this forum). I have one more issue before it will be almost in great working...
View ArticlePros and cons of 5 ton excavators vs. 3.5 ton
I'm interested in a small excavator mainly for personal use on a couple different properties. I've been focusing on the 3.5 ton machines 7,500 to 9,000 lbs but just ran across a Kubota KX 161-3 which I...
View ArticleThomas T15s
Hello While traveling my Thomas seems to slowly swing to the left and I have to constantly keep swinging it back right to keep it straight does any one have any information on how to stop this Thanks
View ArticleNissan N0802 mini giant excavator
Looking for parts: cylinder seal kit, fuel assembly diagram
View ArticleKumatsu PC05-6 / Bobcat 56 Mini ex
Hello, I recently bought a Bobcat 56 mini ex to do some repairs aroud the house and it came without any travel gear. No Motors, idler assembly or tracks. I'd really love to get this thing back on its...
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