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Expandable tracks are not great in my opinion. I am constantly having to lift my machine and switch the valve to push the tracks back... -
MattB4 replied to the thread Chinese digger recommendations.Incidentally if you do get a mini be careful of some of the attachments out there. Even if you get the same pin diameter (25 mm is...
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MattB4 replied to the thread small Chinese Excavator repairs.With all the added washers it does not look like a typical factory install. Nasty looking bend to the cylinder. It would make me wonder...
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MattB4 replied to the thread Chinese digger recommendations.It is funny but in some case these Chinese companies do not seem to think through the entire design. They just add something if it helps...
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Yeah, some nice features on the Rippa. Plus, the US importer says they will even provide parts and service. I wonder if they spec the...
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MattB4 replied to the thread Chinese digger recommendations.Just looked at a walk through* of the Rippa-R18. Lot of additional features and upgrades over my TT-17. I see that its engine is turned...
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MattB4 replied to the thread Chinese digger recommendations.The Huayee looks very similar to the TT-17 with a few differences in design (like the battery access) and a smaller Kubota engine, the...
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MattB4 reacted to piper184's post in the thread Jinma 284, bent left side lifting cylinder. with
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This is strictly a guess on my part, and in no way is meant as a criticism, but I think I see your problem. Part of it at least. The... -
MattB4 replied to the thread Chinese digger recommendations.I just bought the Typhon XVII with cab last month. My previous mini was the 1-ton Terror X. My experience and research before buying...
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Look I pay my bills. Fell behind years ago during a rough patch and am almost paid off now. No hiding from anything. Now retired and...
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Had an appointment with my GP doctor yesterday, so last week I get a text from someone who sends documents to be filled out prior to...
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MattB4 reacted to Santa Craig Cringle's post in the thread How long should things last? with Good Post.
Agreed. However, I still wince at the grocery store checkout when I see how little you get for a hundred bucks. I still remember 30...
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I used to live by the file it down until there’s teeth broken off or looks like a triangle. Then I cut into a rock that the tree grew...
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They are shot when the rivet holes have worn to the point that the pin to pin length is long enough to start wearing out your drive...
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MattB4 replied to the thread When is a Chain at End of Life.My experience is opposite the OP. Back in the old days saw chains were expensive and difficult to get. You used them until pretty worn...