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    Excavation License Question

    Anyone know whats on the WV Excavation contractors test? I know most of what's on it but not all. The books are over $600 which is quiet a bit for my pocket. Thanks.
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    314clcr opinions?

    I'm a new guy starting out, have had a 304 for awhile but want to move up a bit. Planning to maybe do pond dredging (possibly), small demolition of houses, and land clearing. They have a 315 for $85k with 2000 hours or a 312with 800 hours for $75k. Also, have a question. Anyone know whats on...
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    314clcr opinions?

    Found a 2005 314clcr with 1700 hours on it for $67k. I can't find much on them. I was going to get a 312 or 315 and stumbled on the 314clcr. Are they as good as a 312/315? Also, does the 05 model have the monitor and stuff in the cab on the window? Is this a decent deal on the machine? Thanks...
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    307 price check..

    So is it a pretty good deal for this machine? Thank they might take a offer of $34000-35000?
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    307 price check..

    2007
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    307 price check..

    Hi all, Local dealer has a 307 for sale for $37k. Has 2460 hours on it. Is this alot of hours for this machine? Everything is good on the machine except the front bucket bushing is worn according to the inspection report. I'm offering $34000for it. Was wondering what everyone thought about...
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    satellite phones

    You can also get a booster kit for your vehicle. Something to look into.. it'll cost between $100-$300 for one. Amplifier (booster), antenna, connectors, cell phone connector, cradle (optional)..
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    Cat 304 question

    I appreciate the input and all but this is probaly the machine we're going to get. Besides, dad hauls for them (yes their a dealer), so we can get servicing and stuff done on it if need be, and we can finance it through them. It does look like you can install a cab on it, but I'm not sure. I'll...
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    What do you use your skid steer for?

    I like the foot throttle for control, but hand throttle when your traveling with it. It'll beat the hell out of you if your riding on rough terrane using the foot throttle, lol.
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    Cat 304 question

    Thanks Countryboy. KSSS: That doesent answer my question. And it is a good deal as the machine is in good shape with minimal scratchs and little to no damage on the body of the machine, and it's a low hour machine. A brannd new 304 goes for about $50,000 to $60,000. But, can you add a cab to...
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    Cat 304 question

    I may be buying a used 2005 cat 304cr excavator. It has a canopy. Is there anyway to put a cab on it? Perhaps buy the windows and door for it and install it? Or do you have to buy the machine with a cab already on it? I was just wondering if anyone has done this before.. its a good deal on the...
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    Nice driving slick!

    People do some dumb crap sometimes... which I guess it's all part of being a new operator but still.. Common sense says let the bucket down before goosing the throttle.. I bet after a new pair of shorts he learnt his lesson though.
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    Is this a good deal on a 287B?

    Looks pretty good to me, but like you said it definitaly needs new tracks.. If there is nothing mechanicaly wrong with it, then thats a semi-decent price.
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    What do you use your skid steer for?

    I use my cat 236b to just play around with haha.. but if I do a job for someone then its leveling, gravel spreading or filling in. Right now a friend is renting it monthly until he buys one to load gravel and sell it.
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    $ per hour

    I usualy charge $125 - $250 for the job. Depends on who I'm doing it for and how long. I usualy dont have to travel very far, within a 10 mile radius.
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