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    bucket will not tip back on own

    Thomas has a dealer locator on their web site and also have the manuals (parts, owners and repair) for your machine on there that you can download (free). The website is www.thomas-equipment.com , once there you go to the resources tab at the top of the screen and select "technical Info" from...
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    T243 HDS

    This isn't a relatively rare machine. There should be lots out there, you may have to do some digging to find them. The weight class they are in, is one that is in a lot of demand due to the fact that they are really versitile and can work in a wide variety of applications from landscaping to...
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    Thomas T133, and Thomas skidsteers in general

    I can assure you that these machines are built tough as there are many of them out in the field with high hours on them that are still going strong. These machines are built to last, built to work hard and built to stand up to what is thrown in their way. I have personally run a T133 with...
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    Thomas T133 purchase?

    You are right, Thomas is back, and better than ever. Parts are more readily availible, and due to the restructuring of the company, orders move a lot smoother.
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    Thomas / Kubota Filters Available @ NAPA

    WARNING! When cross referencing filters, you should make sure you know the specifications on the two filters. For example, Thomas use a 5 micron filter for the hydraulic oil and if you cross reference the numbers the Napa one is only a 10 micron which will not give you the proper protection for...
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    Universal Oil 10W30 API SE CD

    When we talked on the phone the other day, I was specifying the API rating on the oil for you so that you would know how to distinguish between the different types of oil. When you have a diesel engine, you need to be sure to use an oil with a API rating of "C" example CG and when you have a...
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    Oil for T133S - Engine, Hydraulic, Final [chain] Drive

    When we talked on the phone the other day, I was specifying the API rating on the oil for you so that you would know how to distinguish between the different types of oil. When you have a diesel engine, you need to be sure to use an oil with a API rating of "C" example CG and when you have a...
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    Thomas T243HD S series key

    You can contact Thomas and the guys in Tech service can help you out. You can find the phone number on the website. It is 1-866-238-6844
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    THOMAS 1720

    If you contact Thomas with the serial number they can tell you what year it is.
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    Thomas 85 attachments

    The T-80 series has had the same style quick attach on them form day one. I do know that they make adapter plates to make the bigger attachments fit on it. With this plate you can use attachments from the 105 series.
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    Fast Boom, but Slow Bucket Tilt function

    You can give the Thomas Tech service department a call, they can be very helpful. They will ask for your serial number so have it ready. Just have to tell them your symptom and they will do their best to answer it, and if they can't give you an answer right away, they will get back to you in a...
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    THOMAS 1720

    You can go on www.thomasloaders.com and go to the contact us link and from there you can inquire about what ever you need to know about your machine. They keep records and manuals on all the machines they have ever built.
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    Broken axle

    The reason the axle cost so much is that they use forged steel and machine them to fit. The are manufactured of hardened steel.
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    Thomas 153 question? Please Help

    You can find parts or a dealer by calling 1-866-238-6844. Thomas is still going, even though it was rough for them for a while, they are making a major come back!
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    Thomas 245 Parts

    I can tell you all for certain that Thomas is still here, alive and kicking! Parts are still available. As far as the warranty goes, I know for sure,, 100% that they are still honoring all warranties that have been registered and not cutting back on peoples warranty. People ask me how tough a...
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