King post/swing post prices
What the going rate for having king post line bored vs new post. And how many of you have this done. I do line boring and some idiot said I was to deer, he would soon a new post. Spoke to several...
View ArticleCat 302.5 problem
I have a 2003 cat 302.5 ran fine 6 months ago. Went out to start it and it will only idle, no throttle response. I let it sit and idle for over a hour, thinking maybe if it ran for a while it might...
View ArticleNeed some help with an estimate - I normally do hourly, but this is way bigger.
Looking at a plan for spread footings 24" deep by 36" or 42" wide. There is about 650' of 36" and 130' of 42". I normally do terrace repair and digging for pipe repair, so I haven't charged by the foot...
View Article2007 takeuchi tr153fr
Hi Everyone. I'm a newbie to the site, so hope I'm not breaking any rules with this first posting. I'm also very new to operating equipment. My neighbor has an airman 30 that I was able to use quite a...
View ArticleBobcat E35, 50hr service reset
I have a Bobcat E35 and it blinks and beeps 50 hr service. How can I reset this as the machine has been serviced many times, and had 1030 hours on it. Thanks, Steve
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Questions about using an auger
Hey guys, I finally have my auger attached to my TB016 (sort of). It's pretty cheesy but 'might' work. I don't have a QC setup as yet so I just used the side plates I used to rig the ripper-saw. And as...
View ArticleKobelco SK45sr
Anyone know the hydraulic flow and pressure for a Kobelco SK45sr? Not in the owners manual. At least I can't find it. I am trying to match up an auger. Thanks in advance Jay
View ArticleHydraulic oil question
Is anyone using a multi-vis ISO AW 32/46/68 hydraulic oil? I use it in the dozer and skid steer, curious how it would be in the excavator. http://www.hydraulicfacts.com/Hydrau...Selection.html
View ArticleKobelco SK45sr Hydraulic flow
Kobelco SK45sr Anyone know the hydraulic flow and pressure for a Kobelco SK45sr? Not in the owners manual. At least I can't find it. I am trying to match up an auger. Thanks in advance Jay
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50D Running Hot
Now that a/c season is here, found the engine and hydraulic oil getting on the warm side, and with the a/c temps climb to the max. Just in case anyone else is finding this, I pulled the a/c condensor...
View ArticleHydraulic thumb issues
Hello all, First post. I have a komatsu pc40 that I bought used about one year ago. It appears to have had a thumb on it at one time. I would like to put one on it now so i started today... Had the...
View ArticleBucket coupler question
Do very many of you guys use quick connect bucket couplers? I am looking at the Amulet http://www.amulet.com/couplers.html and the http://www.werk-brau.com/attachment-products/81 Any suggestions would...
View ArticleWhat size press to remove/install bushings?
I will be replacing the bushings soon in my machine because when I went to go switch buckets I noticed one of the bushings was loose in the stick and was cracked. I have a Cat305CR but not sure what...
View ArticleNew Flail
Hello All. I've not posted in a while but I have still been actively reading. Well I have finally pulled the trigger on a flail for my Taki 135 excavator. After a week of tracking, it made it from WA....
View ArticleThoughts on a Wacker Neuson 38Z3 mini ex.
I had an opportunity in April to run a WN excavator and I liked it, so this year I had some work that required a smaller mini ex than my Taki so I have a 38Z3 on rent. Its equipped with their Vertical...
View ArticleAdjusting Auxiliary Pressure on tb-135
Hello All. I've been told I need 3000psi. on my aux circuit for this cutter. with the guage in-line now, I get 1800psi. peak at start up and running under no load she purrs at 900psi and I know it...
View ArticleNew 27D Deere mini ex
Looking at a new 27D Deere mini ex to possibly buy, anyone have comments on them? A new 2012 is priced at $31,000.00 with 1yr warranty
View ArticleMini excavator will not rotate
Hi I just purchased my first mini excavator to help with some work around the yard. Its an IHI 35 JX. It ran fine until one day none of the controls worked. With the help of this site I think I solved...
View ArticleMini ex - dipper plumbing protection?
I have a 4 ton mini that I primarily use for brush/woods clearing. When in thick woods, limbs and debri often get entangled in the hydraulic lines and plumbing. Often the stick and bucket are in brush...
View Articlewould u use these gadgets?
i'm an inquisitive sort of guy and i was wondering would u guys use these things i've found in my wild adventures of the web i am aware that they are from around the world but is the implement worth it...
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