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  1. jonathan Morris

    What could cause a John Deere 490E to stall when hydraulics hit relief, esp with low or no voltage going to most pump sensors and weak tracking?

    Sounds more like the pump control system isn’t destroking under load. The 0.2V at the speed sensor is suspicious, and the cable-rigged throttle could also be confusing the controller.
  2. jonathan Morris

    Why does my Bobcat E85 hydraulic boom get slow after working for a while?

    Hey guys, looking for some help with my Bobcat E85. After about 30-45 minutes of steady work, the hydraulics start slowing down-but only on certain functions. The boom, bucket, and arm get noticeably slower, while other functions still seem to work normally. The machine is a 2018 model and...
  3. jonathan Morris

    Won the Bid Now What's Your Experience with Boom & Bucket Transport?

    Mine was actually pretty smooth
  4. jonathan Morris

    How do you move a bulldozer that won’t start?

    Sometimes the "quick fix" ends up causing way more damage. I'd stick with the safe/basic checks first before trying anything sketchy.
  5. jonathan Morris

    Looking for a Sumitomo S280F2 hydraulic diagram or pump manual. Anyone have a PDF?

    Honestly those older Sumitomo S280F2 manuals can be a pain to find
  6. jonathan Morris

    Where do you guys source parts for Komatsu backhoes?

    It really depends on how much downtime you can afford! For the critical stuff like injectors and control valves, we usually stick with OEM from the local dealer to ensure the specs are dead-on
  7. jonathan Morris

    Anyone here been buying equipment from IronPlanet or Ritchie Bros lately?

    I've been browsing a lot of listings recently (cat excavators, skid steers, dozers, etc.) and I'm just trying to get a feel for how the whole online auction thing really goes in real life. Some machines look really well documented with inspection reports and videos, but I still wonder how...
  8. jonathan Morris

    What do you guys think about Mid-state skid steer attachments?

    I've been eyeing a few Mid-State skid steer attachments coming up in the next Ritchie Bros. auction. I'm looking to add a new set of forks and maybe a brush cutter to my lineup, and their stuff seems to pop up at the yard pretty frequently lately. Price-wise, they look like a solid deal...
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