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    2013 dodge 3500 HD trailer towing uprated to 30,000lbs

    Commercial Driver's License Program (CDL/CDLIS) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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    Skid Steer Questions

    Looking at buying a skid steer. OTher than renting/using them I have no brand knowledge etc. This will be used for clearing brush in a sandy loam type soil. Post hole digger work, ranch type work; Lotsa brush clearing That said,, tracks or tires? Whats a good average per year for hours? No Brand...
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    DIY UTV

    Prolly a dumb questions, but has anyone built there own? I have a Suzuki Sidekick that the body is shot on. Think I am bringing it home, tear down to frame and build a side x side with a small dump bed. It still runs good, just the body is crap, still time to repurpose it and make useful.
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    trailer winch

    I have a 20' with 7k axles and the bed is 20 some odd inches high. I have 6' ramps, so the incline is not that bad. I have a 2500lb winch I could mount on the front. Do you think that winch would pull up a 3/4 ton truck? Trying to decide if its worth the effort to mount it. I currently use a 3...
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    2pt Shredder?

    On local Craigslist, never have seen a 2pt? What would this fit?
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    1/2 ton with best tow ratings

    Who makes a 1/2 ton 4x4 crewcab with the best tow rating? Not brand loyal so....
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    If you were selling, how much

    20' w/ dovetail,with 5200 lbs axles. 10 ply 16" tires. new floor and fixed frame. added tie down cable and has 1/4" squared off fenders which has been very useful. Oh yea, jacks for loading at rear that a removable and work for jacking trailer off ground if you have a flat. Tracks true at 80...
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    ALUMINUM RAMPS..

    I need a set of new ramps, wanting 5' or 6' long aluminum. My new trailer is 22" tall at rear and 3' ramps just wont cut it. Has anyone bought from this place in link or have suggestions? I do not want steel ramps. Thanks, 5,000 lb Per Axle Truck Trailer Ramps
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    Scored a deal on a trailer

    Just bought this 20'er today for 1500.00 today:cool2:. i know the history on this trailer since new and it has not been abused. Has sat more than used. Just recently had the bearings repacked and new tires about 6 months ago.. Has 7k axles and 14 ply bias plys on it.
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    Just bought a Stihl......

    Coming from the land of Poulan saws for years......this is SAWEEEEEEET saw!:cool2: I got the MS-290 and Whoa what a difference. I sure wished I had spent the money and bought one of these years ago. Used it cleaning brush and trees on Barbed wire fence line yesterday and it was flawless.
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    CULTIPACKER--NEED INFO

    OK from what I have read, most seeds recommends firm seed beds and a cultipacker is the answer, right? Very sandy loam soil to plant haygraiser/pasture grass etc. will be spread from broadcast seeder. Any recommendation's? tips? advice? Once again I don't know much about this, but willing to...
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    INSPECT THOSE TRAILERS...

    Just saying it...I had a brake shoe dragging, so I parked the trailer about a week or so ago. Well today I take the rim off and find what i thought it would be. Anyways I lookup and boom, rear spring hanger broke! Glad I found before I hit the road with it. Going to go through the suspension...
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    Clearing and old fence line.

    I figured I would share my latest project. leased some land for cattle from my cousin, part of the deal was to maintain her fence. I am using a 53 hp Case 2wd, ratchet Rake, chain saw, and sweat equity..... I got part of it done this weekend and will finish the clearing part Saturday if all...
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    Rain water cistern to storage shed

    I have this old steel galvanized water cistern that I want to cut a door in and make small storage shed for our camp site at the ranch. I am going to use a cutoff wheel-4-12" grinder to cut the door. I think i can just make the first cut top to bottom, then bolt my hinges on and then cut rest of...
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