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My cat skid steer bombed out yesterday. The parking brake light started flashing on and off. Cannot turn it off so the machine won't move. The hydraulics do still work however, which is puzzling. Towed to the dealer today. They say the ECM needs replacement, a $700 plus repair. Any advice?? Is...

I agree with the above comments about using those pull open load binders such as the one pictured. I've never used them but I have some truck drivers take that pipe in arm, the shoulder or the side of the head after releasing the binder. For my money, I use the center ratchet type binder. It is...

Hey Guys: Thanks for all the suggestions. I got them out by using a 3/8" flat punch and a mini mall hammer. If you hit the center of the broken stud 5 or so times, it will break loose and come out. Then as the other guys suggested, lub the grooves of the new stuc before inserting it into the...

Hi: I live 35 miles N of New Orleans. Obviously, after the storm 2 years ago, everyone down here needed a machine. Many still do. I had 63 trees down on my 3 acres and wasn't about to pay what the "storm chasers" from out of town wanted to remove the trees. Anywhere from $10K-20K. So I bought an...

I change all of my own myself and dont' yet have any regrets. Just use a good diesel engine oil and good hydraulic fluid and you should be ok. For god's sake don't buy the cheap junk. I've found that just about all of the filters can be matched at NAPA or at O'Reilly's. Just be sure to take the...

Hi Guys: Thanks for the neat info. well I'm working around my property with the machine this morning and the right rear wheel falls off. The lug nuts are sheared off from the machine hub. I use the machine with Loeggering tracks and with 2" spacers. I've sheered off the nuts holding the wheel to...