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    Which is stronger?

    Personally, I think it's a bad practice to travel with bucket engaged in such a way as you describe. You could possibly over pressurize the hydraulics and blow hoses or o-rings. Hydraulics have pressure valves to by-pass and prevent this, but they are not in the equation under these...
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    Kubota Kx71-3ss mini excavator without A/C

    My experience with my Takeuchi TB260 should apply to the Kubota since both are hydraulic piloted, so I'll just say that a lot of heat is generated by the hydraulics and it is very much felt on my legs while operating the machine. I don't like operating with door or windows open due to dust...
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    KX-71-3S and drain field

    In my opinion, not familiar with your field lines, you should do no harm to them, especially if you cross them perpindicular to their length. I'd try not to run on top of them if possible.
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    BP to Goose Neck?

    I made a quick search and didn't find anything pertaining to my question. Anyone have any experience in converting a bumper pull trailer to goose neck? Specifically, I'd like to convert my Kauffman 14' dump to goose neck. A trailer manufacturer quoted $700 to do it for me. Sounds too cheap to...
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    Grapple  ETA Root Rake Grapple

    Hey, Folks. My first post here, but not my first rodeo, so to speak. I have ordered the above grapple instead of the Wicked Grapple. Anyone here have this grapple and are you happy with it? Any disadvantages or advantages of this type?
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