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    bobcat 430 track lock indicator light

    Have a bobcat 430 with 4000 hours track lock indicator light is illuminated on the dash. Any suggestions before I study the problem?
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    Bobcat 430

    Any comments on the possible purchase of a Bobcat 430 with 4000 hrs. Any experiences positive or negative. Thks.
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    T300 Drive issues

    I have a 2005 T300 with 1400 hrs. The joysticks pulse and it seems the effort to push them is a bit too high. When the machine pulses it is near impossible to control so you have to return the sticks to neutral and retry your direction. No unusual noises.
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    gradall

    hi....both of my gradalls are series 1 machines. One helpful purchase was a technical servece manual for these machines. It explains how many of the systems work and helps me troubleshoot problems.
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    galion troubles...continued!

    I own a 82 Galion A600 that I bought from a salvage company in 86. Machine hit a gas line and set it on fire(cab area). Restored machine in 87 and still use it today. Very durable series if you can find one with the Clark transmisssion. Wellers has helped me over the decades to keep it in...
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    gradall

    I find my XL series 1 Gradall to be very good reliable machines. The manufacturer should have kept to the two engine Cummins powered design which saves you on fuel. Like to try a boom extension to extend the reach.
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