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    Where do you usually buy used tools?

    I'm starting to replace a few of my old tools and would rather buy used if I can find decent quality. I've checked Marketplace a few times, but it's been pretty hit or miss. A lot of the listings look good until you see the tools in person. I recently stumbled across Ritchie Bros. while looking...
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    How do I set my excavator thumb so the bucket can overpower it?

    I installed a hydraulic thumb, but I can't get the settings right. If I set it one way, the thumb is too weak to be useful. If I change the settings, the thumb becomes so strong that it overpowers the bucket. I'm trying to set it so the bucket can overpower the thumb to prevent damage.
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    Why did my Case 688 hydraulics suddenly stop working?

    My Case 688 suddenly lost almost all hydraulic power while unloading from a trailer. Any hydraulic function loads the engine heavily, but the tracks barely move and the machine will hardly turn. I replaced the turbo because the old one was in bad shape, but the problem is exactly the same. The...
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    Heavy Equipment Mechanic vs Operator: Which Career Is Better?

    hey, I'm considering a career in the heavy equipment industry and I'm torn between becoming a heavy equipment mechanic or an equipment operator. Both seem to offer solid opportunities, but they require different skills and day-to-day responsibilities. For those who have experience in either...
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    Does the crankshaft pulley come off on a 1961 Allis-Chalmers D grader?

    I'm working on a 1961 Allis-Chalmers D grader and need to remove the crankshaft pulley. Does the pulley come off separately, or is there a specific procedure to remove it?
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    Why will my Case 580K backhoe swing fully right but only halfway to the left?

    I'm working on a 1997 Case 580K backhoe and the swing function is acting strange. The boom will swing all the way to the right, but only about halfway to the left before it stops. Everything else seems to be working normally. I'm trying to figure out if this is a hydraulic issue, a mechanical...
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    Does anyone have a service or wiring manual for a 2021 Sany 235C excavator?

    I'm dealing with alternator wiring issues after replacing the voltage regulator and brushes, and the wiring no longer matches.
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    Has anyone repowered a TS14 scraper with a 5.9 Cummins, and how hard was it to adapt the bellhousing and drive pumps?

    I've been thinking about repowering my TS14 scraper after running it on a pond project last year. The machine actually loaded pretty well overall, but it still feels a little short on power when working hard.
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    What's the best way to diagnose a right speed sensor warning on a John Deere 750K dozer, bad sensor, wiring issue, or something else?

    I'm hoping someone here with experience on John Deere 750K dozers can point me in the right direction before I spend money on parts I may not need. My machine recently started showing a "right speed sensor unresponsive" warning on the display. The dozer still moves, but I'm trying to figure out...
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