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    New skid steer,now I want a grapple!!!

    I just bought an older gehl skid steer at an auction and would like to build a grapple for it but seeing as I dont know squat about hydraulics I was thinking about using a 12 volt hydraulic pump from northern hydraulic or surplus center to power the grapple.Am I crazy for doing this or is this a...
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    watering and spraying rig

    I want to build a tow behind spray rig that I can use as a food plot watering system also.I would like to be able to go to the pond that is close to the food plot and fill a 55 gallon drum preferably with the same pump used to spray and use it to water the food plot.This is also going to be used...
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    SMALL DOZER

    I was talking with a freind and he was wondring if he could use the rear axle out of heavy duty hydro lawn tractor for the drive and just set up a set of brakes to steer the machine.I have looked and cant find any info on this.I have been on the machine builders network and have notfound an...
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    Found a relic!

    I was out to the local farm that I hunt on yesterday to do some scouting and to check my trail cams.When I left I drove by an old farm that is full of old equiptment, I slowed down to take a look and saw an old skid steer.....I MEAN OLD......So I stop and ask the guy that owns the place if it...
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    Where can I go to learn about hydrualics?

    I would like to learn more about hydraulics becuase I am a beginer with them.I am going to search on the net,and look for a book or video to explain hydraulics to me.If some one knows where to go on the net or knows of a good book could you let me know I would appreciate it!
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