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    Fence posts - Concrete Vs. Foam - What Say you?

    Has anyone used the foam mix instead of concrete for fence posts? What was your experience with it? I have a small fence job to do (dog play area) so I'm using 3"x5" landscape timbers as fence posts. I'm only planning on anchoring the corners, ends and gate posts. The rest of the posts are just...
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    My wife rocks

    Here's a little song/video my wife did for her niece and little sister (Big Brothers/Big Sisters). Proceeds go to BB/BS of Lehigh Valley. The video does feature a Kubota or two.;)
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    Hydraulic Hose Size for Auger?

    Hey guys, I'm fitting up a Chinese auger for my mini but don't know what hose size would be best for it. The auger came with 1/4" lines (that are way too long) and M14x1.5 ends and a M18x1.5 adapter that threads into the auger drive. I have 1/2" flat faced couplers on my machine so I will need...
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    Mini ex post hole digger

    I've got a fence installation job coming up and would like to get an auger for the mini. I was thinking that I could grab one of the inexpensive Chinese mini augers that are all over FB marketplace and add the Kubota coupler to it for my U-27. I'm not in the fence business but can see the...
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    Excavator Riddle Bucket VS. Root Rake

    Does anyone here have experience with a rake and riddle bucket on an excavator? I'm trying to decide which would best serve me in "grubbing" duties with my mini ex. Grubbing, brushing and loading out debris/logs etc would be it's primary purpose. Machine has factory thumb (WB I think) Example...
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    Timberline Chain Sharpener

    First time using this sharpener. All I can say is WOW. I've been using the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener which has been pretty good. However, this timberline contraption seems to do a great job. Points are cat claw "sticky". Tomorrow, I'll do the larger saw chains. The only downside I see is...
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    6 foot Rear Finish Mower for B2650?

    I'm thinking about picking up a rear finish mower for the B2650. Anyone on here using a 6 ft rear discharge RFM behind their B2650/LX2610? Likes/dislikes? My rear wheel width is approx 58" with the spacers, so I'd like to be well beyond them if possible. Alternatively, I may add another ZT...
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    Used Del Morino 1.5 Rear Finish Mower 1,200?

    What say you about a used 60" Del Morino finish mower? Looks to be in good shape available locally for $1,200. I see new Titan mowers available for approx $1,600 in a 60". Which would you choose?
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    Ancra EZ Binders

    If anyone is looking for EZ binders, Mytee Products has them on sale currently. They are at the lowest price I've seen in a few years. I have no affiliation with them. Just wanted to pass along the sale notice. (Ordered 2 more myself). link to their website...
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    Important Safety Message...Check your (lug) nuts

    I got a call yesterday from a very good friend of mine that had a slight issue with his brand new TSC purchased trailer. He put about 60 miles on it towing a blow up water slide from his GF's house. When he was slowing down to exit the highway, he heard something that just didn't sound right to...
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    Dewalt 20V Rotary Laser - anyone here have one?

    contemplating whether I should get one of these...I like the 20V battery source over other brands. It seems that many of the others use standard D sized batteries (not a fan of that at all). I have a good supply of Dewalt 20V batteries/chargers already...
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    Kubota KX033-4 cabbed, Angle Blade (Sold)

    2021 KX033-4 AB for sale. Cabbed version with heat/AC, hydraulic thumb and floating Angle Blade. 360 hours on machine. Comes with thumb and 3 buckets (12" and 24" digging buckets, 36" toothless grading bucket). $58,500. This machine retails for $75K new. The machine is located in Walnutport...
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    PA1Call classes (free)

    Just wanted to point out a (free) training opportunity that some may wish to take advantage of. The PA 1 call site lists many training events sorted by county. Perhaps similar resources are offered in other states as well? Here's a link to the list of (training) events for those interested...
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    Hydraulic Breaker

    Folks, I'm looking for suggestions and experiences with hydraulic breakers for a 3 ton class machine. This would be for a U-27 mini excavator to tackle mostly concrete sidewalks and some asphalt driveways. I have noticed that some manufacturers are using a built in accumulator instead of the...
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    Kubota Mini Excavator U27-4 recommendations

    Anyone on here that has a U27-4? I'd like to find out what your experience has been with one. I'm getting quotes on a new one (U27-4R2) with a cab for trenching work (residential water/sewer lines) for a working depth of 3-7 feet. Kubota is my first choice primarily due to dealer network. I'm...
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    L47 TLB

    hey folks, I've been searching for a small (3 ton) mini-ex for several months and am not having much luck. Used machines are still quite salty and new are almost ridiculous. It occurred to me that perhaps my needs may be better served in getting a dedicated TLB (replacing my B2650). Most...
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    Trailer Break Away Battery Charging

    What do you guys do to keep your trailer break away battery charged during the winter? I have a new trailer purchased this year that I'll be using over the winter months and would like to keep the battery charged and ready to go at all times. I really don't want to remove the battery for...
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    WTB 2.5-3 ton mini excavator located in eastern PA

    Folks, I'm looking for a used mini excavator in the 6-7K lb range in decent condition (approx 1000hrs). I'm trying to stay under the $30K range. Models of particular interest would be: Kubota KX-71, U27 Bobcat E26 Deere 26G, 27G JCB 8025, 8026 Sany 26U If you happen to run across any you see...
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    OTT website issues

    has anyone else been having issues with OTT forum website loading pages? I've had issues all day with taking forever for pages to load here...if they load at all. I've just noticed a general "wonkiness" on this site today. I have no issues with any other site that I've visited today. maybe its...
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    Need help from truck guys

    Folks, I just bought a truck to be used for my side business and I like everything but the height of the body. Its roughly 78" tall over the sides of the dump body. I think my B2650 would barely clear the side rail and not have room to dump from the loader. The truck body is aluminum and I'm...