Recent content by pelpel

4 in 1 bucket, it will peel soil very nicely, open bucket to desired depth, tilt forward, back up machine at a decent pace........

Also keep in mind sewer pipes / septic tanks / drain tiles. If the owner can't be certain as to where they are located, either don't do job or get owner to sign waiver.....

I charge $55/hour plus $75 setup&delivery. Things are still slow here. The jobs I didn't get where not due to cost but rather logistics / not being available. I never had anybody gripe about cost. I am on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Funny you should mention the 12 pack. Some years ago I had to get some welding done, about an hours worth. I made sure to go on a hot summer friday afternoon. It cost me $20 (no invoice), I went and got a 12 pack of brew as a thanks for the quick service. Just shows that a little "extra thank...

Try this outfit: www.rudchain.com/ http://rudchain.thomasnet.com/viewitems/heavy-equipment/skid-steer-chains?&forward=1 bloody expensive, but you get what you pay for. I have heard nothing but good things about them.

4 in 1 bucket.........best bang for the buck.......

How tall is the pole? If you can lift it and it sticks out/up, say more then 10', I'd be concerned about tipping over sideways. Let us know how it goes.

Look under the machine for a plate with 3 bolts, it would at the very lowest point of the “Keel”. It would about 2” by 5” in size. It covers the drain by about 90%. It is probably plugged as it should allow for some drainage. The bolts will likely shear off when you try to remove them, so I just...

I run Vbar in back only on my 751 while doing snow duty and it works like a charm, does make a mess of pavement by gouging it.

You say “NO Smoke” in your post, that typically means no fuel or there is no compression. Try turning the engine over by hand (with wrench / ratchet) to see if you have a lot of resistance indicating some compression.

I had a long chat with a CAT Rep about buying a 236 with the Loegering VTS Track setup. It is the same cost at the end of the day byuing a 236 and a set of VTS vs. the CAT Track loaders (247 / 257 MTL). BUT, an interesting side note to anybody considering using tracks, ever over the tire tracks...

so with mounting one of these puppies on my 751 I could do some serious firewood work. Hmmm, I smell a sequel the the Texas chansaw masacre movie............

check eBay, lots there. Cheaper then from BC. If you need to get from BC, no issues getting them.

I use HD chains on my 751 which have the V pattern welded to the links for extra traction (rear tires only). I find this works very well pushing snow with a bucket, in particular if you encounter ice below the snow. The only drawback is that when you turn, you scratch the pavement very badly. I...

Noting to do with S330 / T320, But I run my 751 with HD BC brand tires and HD Snow chains (with V - pattern welds on links) in the back. I found this to be the best compromise for traction. I keep warning my customers about the gauging I do on their driveways, but a small price to pay for not...