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    Case 90xt reviews/opinions

    Ok guys. those that have or had a case 90xt, what are the issues with them? Im looking at one. but they seemed ot have a short life. So that scares me. Do they only come with joystick or can they come with mechanical linkages? It also seems that there are 3 aux hydro options. standard, highflow...
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    Shoping for a Gehl 7800 or mustang equivalent

    Ok guys so Im lost on this one. It seems that mustang/gehl have used t he sameish numbers many times for their largest machiens. IE I read that a gehl 7800 is a mustang 2105 then i read the 7800 is a 2109 or that a 7810 is a 2099 or that a 7600 is a blah blah blah So what I would like. If...
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    hydraulic question

    Well to further my confusion. ..... so yesterday I'm spreading dirt. Part way through the task I go and put the edge of my bucket down. However. The bucket tilt cylinders retract when I try to put weight in the bucket. They retract close to 6 in before that stopped. When I raised the bucket they...
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    hydraulic question

    Hey guys got a quick question that makes me believe I have a problem. I have a 1970s machine so nothing is out of 5he question. This weekend I was using the loader at idle for safety reasons. I notices that at idle it would lift the same things as it would at full speed. It makes sense to me...
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    Why are track loaders rated diffrent

    Hey guys does anyone know why a tracked skid loader is rated at 35%ROC and a skid is 50% ROC?
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    Why is ROC different on track or wheel model

    Hey guys, can someone explain to me why they rate track machines differently than Wheel skid loaders? I mean if you have two machines that both pick up 2k. that means that the track machine should be more stable lifitng the 2k weight as its only 35% of ROC as apposed to 50%. Just wondering what...
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    873 lift arm wont stop

    If the loop works will the machine work otherwise? Where do the two systems intersect at? Im a old school loader guy and I dont see where they would meet
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    873 lift arm wont stop

    this loader is a hand control. but i have no experience, are they all pilot controls? or is there a linkage? you say the actuator could be holding it open so i assume they are pilot controls.
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    873 lift arm wont stop

    Hey guys, Newer to the forums. The neighbor down the street has a bobcat 873. I havnt looked at it yet nor am I much of a newer bobcat man. The problem is that when they lift the arms and let off the valve, the arms keep going up. I havnt looked at it myself much. They took it to a local dealer...
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    New to me hydra mac model 10

    i have a question for you. Does your loader have hydrostatic pumps for the drive wheels or does it use the gear pump for drive and the loader? I was talking with a guy about them and left me a bit confused, I might have to try and contact him again. Only reason i ask is im looking at buying one...
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    Northwestern motor company skid loaders

    Hey guys. So ive been looking high and low for information on these mystical machines. found some that cross to IH and MF loaders. Cant find anything on their own lines though. Found a few for sale local but heck if i can find ANY information on them Load limits ect. Anyone have one that can...
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    non origional drive pump?

    Hey guys, I searched the forum but cant find anything on the topic. Has anyone ever changed out a variable drive pump with non factory pumps? Im trying to find some thru drive pumps that are not 1400 a piece haha. Looking at some surplus or tractor supply stores and there are variable pumps that...
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