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[skate creek]

I've been reading through this site off and onfor two weeks. I would like to buy a machine but was trying to get as much information as possible so I don't get burned. I do my own work as I have 2 crawlers HD7 Allis Chalmers and a Case 310. I have owned them both for over 15 years. I am sure to have plenty of questions as i go through the learning process,please bear with me. Have not been able to access any pics that would explain the port block and the filter (bronze) it contains. thanks steve

 

[Bandit1047]

Hi Steve, welcome to the site. There is a great deal of good info on this site, however 99% of it is for Skid Steers and attachments. That doesn't mean that someone can't answer a question about a crawler but you do need to ask the question being very specific as to what you need an answer to. I hope that helps. If you need info on purchasing a skid steer, the best advice I can give is that you need to consider what it is you plan on using the machine for. You can then decide if you need a track machine or wheel machine. Do you need hydraulics to operate attachments? Hi-flow or is low flow good enough? I wish one of the guys on this site would come up with a list that would help narrow that down. Good luck! If you have more questions about buying a machine, ask them in the "general question" thread. Joe

 

[Tazza]

Hi Steve, welcome to the site. There is a great deal of good info on this site, however 99% of it is for Skid Steers and attachments. That doesn't mean that someone can't answer a question about a crawler but you do need to ask the question being very specific as to what you need an answer to. I hope that helps. If you need info on purchasing a skid steer, the best advice I can give is that you need to consider what it is you plan on using the machine for. You can then decide if you need a track machine or wheel machine. Do you need hydraulics to operate attachments? Hi-flow or is low flow good enough? I wish one of the guys on this site would come up with a list that would help narrow that down. Good luck! If you have more questions about buying a machine, ask them in the "general question" thread. Joe

The bronze filter in the block you speak of is only an issue if you buy an early 74x or a 73x Bobcat machine. My old 731 had one, but my 743 did not.
Welcome to the site, questions are always welcome.