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    Champion 720 grader

    I was wondering if someone could possible help me. I am looking at a champion 720a grader. I am not sure of the year but it has 14xxx hours and has the 8.3 cummins and gearco 8400 transmission. The circle teeth show some wear on some teeth worse than other ones. One question for everyone is does...
    • paws23
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    • champion champion 720a gearco 8400 grader motorgrader
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Sloper/articulation

    I’ve got a question/looking for experience in articulation on a Road grader, with a Rome sloper attached. The grader, a John Deere 770D, has articulation cylinders that are leaking/bypassing, causing the machine to articulate left and right, when turning. I found the articulation cylinder lines...
    • BT037
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    • articulating grader hydraulic road grader sloper
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Snow Wing Hydraulic Plumbing

    Hey all, first time posting. Got a 1993 Champion 716A that has run without a wing for a number of years (wing was removed before my father-in-law bought it). We are putting a wing back on it for this snow season, got the towers mounted and front tower hydraulics working. Were a bit confused...
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    Pre combustion chamber failure

    Hi guys. I have a no. 12 grader here 17k with a d333c in it I believe. The motor has not long been rebuilt and new head installed with new pre combustion chambers. The other day I was driving it and the top half of the pre combustion chamber blew out of the head. The bottom half is still...
    • PHDiesel
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    • 17k 3306 d333c grader pre combustion chambers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Motor Graders
  5. Corhino

    1954 Cat 212 Grader

    I bought this grader in the hopes to push back the snow banks on the 12 miles of road I need to plow each winter. It appears it need a rebuilt clutch and possible throwout bearing(s). It runs strong (in one place) and is 99% original equipment. I am struggling to find anyone to work on it, let...
    • Corhino
    • Thread
    • collector grader mechanic original snow
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Galion 104H

    Hello all! Excellent forum you've got here. I was hoping I could lean on a few of you to help with information on a Galion 104H grader that my dad and I have saved from the jaws of the scrapper?! The unit in question has a serial number of 104HB-GC-07982. Any information anyone might come up...
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    Champion Rear Diff

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to this form Looking for a Rear Diff for a 1998 Champion 730A VHP . Any help or information would be appreciated. Not sure what other year or models have the same Rear Diff. The case assembly teeth are stripped on mine its Part # 63140 and I can't find it anywhere.
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    Austin Western Grade

    I recently purchased a Austin Western Grader s/n 5529, gas engine, motor number EUBHM14978; Under Motor ID IU4EUBH1873. I believe it is a 1947 model(not sure) it is missing a starter. I need to locate one, I believe the fly wheel is U shape. Can someone help me. All help is appreciated.
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    New family member - 1966 Austin Western Super 300

    Hi folks, I recently acquired a 1966 Austin Western Super 300 that is in pretty nice shape apart from one hydraulic leak. Serial number is V366-10630. I also recently enjoyed browsing through Dwan Hall's restoration of his AW grader - extremely impressive! My first two questions for this...
    • np.mdbr
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    • austin western grader hydraulic manuals super 300
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Galion A500 Charge Pump

    I purchased a Galion A500 grader. The steering has a hard time turning unless I remove the load of the wheels. The grader does not want to move unless I really give it a lot of gas and then it barely moves forward or back. I started digging into it and found lots of wear to what I believe is a...
    • nsnrider
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    • a500 charge pump galion galion a500 motor grader grader
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Cat 12 seiral (again)

    Hey fellow Heavies. I have just brought an old 12 grader here in Oz. Serial 9K4712 It's had and engine swap to a mighty GM671 or 653 not sure yet. Just wondering if any could shed any light on the olde girl please. It joins my stable in company of a 1967 TD15B, and 1992 Ford Louiseville tipper...
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    resealing control valves on JD 570A

    I recently bought a John Deere 570A and most of the control valves are leaking. I've got most of the lines off of the valve block, but it looks like I will have to disconnect the lines just forward of the cab and pull the steering wheel assembly off to get the valve block out. Is this right...
  13. jhedmonton

    Allis Chamler M100 blade not going down on one side

    I bought a M100 Allis Chamler grader and are trying to figure out what happened to the worm gear. Everything worked, but when going in reverse the left blade height control must not been going back to the middle neutral position and lifted all the way to the stop point (see picture). I am afraid...
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    D560 Champion rehab

    Recently purchased an old D560 Champion that has been sitting for about a decade. Fired right up, and nearly made it home before a few problems arose. Just changed the fluid for the clutch/torque converter, and it looked like milk. Engine oil was fine. Hydraulic hose to the steering gearbox...
    • Barrylndn
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    • champion d500 d560 d600 grader motorgrader road grader
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Motor Graders
  15. Jimothy

    Graders payed more?

    Motor grader operators get payed more then other machinery or is that a myth? I know that is highly subjective just have an chance to learn On an older machine wouldn’t be getting paid and will be painful I’ve used some ancient stuff before and sometimes figuring out each machines quirks can be...
  16. Shunta

    Galion 503 A series DRIVE CHAIN LENGTH

    Greetings oh great guru's of the heavy equipment forums! 1973 Galion A series grader, D236 IH diesel. Simple question, what is SUPPOSED to be the stock length of the chains in the tandem drives? Issue: Friend now owns this grader. After replacing the injector pump and making her run again...
    • Shunta
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    • 503 503a drive chains galion grader tandem
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    Considering Volvo G940 Grader

    Hi all, Just wondering everyone’s thoughts on the Volvo G940. I am probably priced out of a Caterpillar equivalent unfortunately but the volvo machine is within our budget. Would it be equivalent to a 140H? Looking forward to seeing what people think. Cheers.
    • 988Driver
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    • caterpillar caterpillar 140h g940 grader motor grader volvo
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Motor Graders
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    I am looking for the john deere 770 grader manual

    In my country (mexico) it is very difficult to find this manual. Does anyone from here know where I can get it?
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    John Deere 570A from the mid-seventies snow plow

    Good morning, This could be posted under the graders, but old iron maybe fits better. These are pictures of my recently-purchased grader and the snow plow I fabricated with a great welder. I know a lot of you are very familiar with the multitudes of these graders that are still around. Who...
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    Austin western grader parts

    I have a 99h 1951 Austin western grader and am needing some rear axle parts. The ring gear carrier is busted on both sides and right rear axle is broke into 3 pieces. Anybody have a source for some parts or entire rear end?
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