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I really ' looking for a guess, I was looking for an answer.

I bought a nice 7753, but the boom wont lift. Along with that some bozo removed everythin related to the lap bar sensor so that's not functional either! So, as I see this, I have a couple of options - Go to the expense of buying all the parts, or just throw a hotwire on a couple solenoids and be...

If it's nice and has no leaks or problems $7500. If it needs a lot of work and looks like crap $2500-$3,000.

SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!!

If it's in good shape and ready to work it's worth $4500. If it needs work, has leaks and has crappy tires and seat it MIGHT be worth $2,000 $2,500. If somebody tells you it's worth $6000-$8000 they're nuttier than a fruitcake!!!!

Located in Rock Falls, Illinois - 120 miles West of Chicago. Airport pickup is available at Chicago-Ohare (ORD), Chicago-Rockford (RFD), or the Quad Cities airport (MLI), for just $150. Or you can bring your trailer, load your truck on it and pull it back home! I realize that this is a skid...

First off you need to be realistic, because the people selling these things are nuttier than a fruitcake! I've been buying and selling skid loaders for over 20 years and for the past 2 years or so, and for no reason, the prices have went through the roof. That 743 you talk about isn't worth a...

OOPS! Top line!! Make that 30 seconds!!!!

Turn the key backwards!!! #0 seconds if it's under 50 degrees out.....longer whne it's colder. To see if the circuit is working, use a 12 volt test light,,,,,, ground it at the battery....and touch the probe to the power strip that's located at the top of the glowplugs. Then have someone turn...

When they call the FRONT of an engine the "front" they do it for a reason! You just discovered the reason!!!! The dampener/balancer is NEVER on the "back" of anything, and the flywheel is NEVER on the front!!!!

Why" Change the oil and filter every 50 hours and change the hydraulic fluid every 200 hours and it will be good! You might not have to change the fluid but at least feel sorry for it and change the filter!! Ya might also see if a grease gun fits in your hand once in a while too!!!

............PS: When the bogeys go bad you can buy aluminum bogey rollers off the net. I forget the name but you'll find them! They're bulletproof!!

If you buy a track loader without a suspension system on it you are NUTS. Personally I wouldn't have a Bobcat track loader if you gave it to me!! The only one i'd have is an ASV, or it's newer brother, Terex. Go to Youtube and look for" Bobcat T190 versus ASV and watch the video!! NO...

I'm a former engine builder. Built the Class 8 winner for the 1985 Baja 500 spring race!! Assuming you got this oil-cooled turd for free, if I were you, BE SURE IT HAS OIL IN IT, then the FIRST thing I'd do is pull out the injectors and turn it over with a good battery in it, for a few minutes -...

I've been buying and selling these things for about 30 years now. If you follow that guy's link all you're going to find out is what dealers are ASKING for them! you'll never find out what they actually SOLD for - right? Plus, dealers have financing and warranties - we DON'T!! In the past 2...