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Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2017, 05:12 PM
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Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Got some more pics and a couple vids today.

First pic is showing top front frame bore being welded. That's a 10" diameter bore , 8" thiick ! :eek:

Meanwhile, welder is repairing cracks and...
Forum: General Discussion 02-23-2017, 09:44 PM
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Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

I'll get some more pics Lynn. He still has to do the back half so I still have a chance at some pics of the bore welder and a video. Amazing how quick and well that works.

My apologies if...
Forum: General Discussion 02-23-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Big loader build sounds good! :bounce:
See, you should have made more tires while you were at it with the truck build! :)
I'm going stir crazy thinking and waiting to tackle the new yard and set...
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Not sure if its been mentioned before Reg, I've seen tire guys underground using a tread depth gauge in those cut outs to measure and keep track of tire wear. I think that's the only purpose? or...
Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Thanks guys, my pleasure. Wish I could take better pics inside but I can't find anywhere far back enough to stand, loaders too big! :lol:
Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Normal interval for a mid ship rebuild on a loader this size is 30,000hrs. If all the machine does is feed or load processed material usually means just pins and bearings need to be replaced. If it...
Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Glad you guys like the pics of the 994 and the 1300. :)

Wow, been along time since I posted on this thread and the forum for that matter. Still on a RC break and haven't done a thing with them and...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

If the loader was a 992 I could say I've rebuilt both these models from the ground up many times but 994 are just too big for any area I've worked in.:(

Anyway, really cool picture of the 2...
Forum: General Discussion 03-31-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

yup, when a tire blows, so does the fender. Makes removal of the tire easier :rolleyes::lol:.
Forum: General Discussion 03-31-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Turns out the company that makes the underground grader also builds all kinds of custom designed and modified equipment. Check out the...
Forum: General Discussion 12-11-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

My pleasure to share. For a small town, small branch operation, we do have a lot of unique equipment come through here.



:lol: Can't blame them. Same thing goes for working on sewage trucks,...
Forum: General Discussion 12-11-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Well Steve, that's the usual landfill smell we all know. Things get nasty when you start disturbing stuff that has been in the belly pans for god knows how long. :eek:. That smell is unbelievable....
Forum: General Discussion 12-11-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

I said it works underground, not as in, top secret underground machines. ;):lol:
Besides, this ain't Facebook and I'm just sharing pics with my forum family:D.



If your tunnel project was...
Forum: General Discussion 12-10-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Another something different came in today I just knew I had to share.
I'm sure many of you have never seen an underground grader? They've been around for years but this is the first one I've seen ...
Forum: General Discussion 12-10-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

:). There's nothing like it and I just knew you could relate and have experienced it . :)



I agree Kent, smell is bad in the summer but at least the machine is worked on outside when possible....
Forum: General Discussion 12-08-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Nobody likes to be sick with a bad cold and a really stuffed up nose. I'm not sick but as of today and for the next week or so..... I wish I was sick :(

Look what rolled into and stunk up the shop...
Forum: General Discussion 02-04-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

It's a 725 articulated dump truck. There's also a 735B in the yard. It's that new ugly style looking cat truck will full tier 4 final emissions crap.:(
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

As frustrating as it is dealing with and trying to help the up and comers of the industry I can't help but find myself feeling old....... It's been over 20 yrs since I was green and I seem to recall...
Forum: General Discussion 01-16-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Thanks Nick. Glad you like seeing this stuff. I figured not everyone has the chance or lives in the right area to see things like a 992 loader and figured id share with my extended family :D
I wish...
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

This is actually a scheduled maintenance interval. its called the mid life rebuild. At 15,000hrs, The engine , torque, tranny and axles components are replaced with exchange. Along with power train...
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Found this on YouTube . Great explanation of the wrench in action.

http://youtu.be/EOPDFD2-zjQ
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

We have 2 types of hydraulic wrench at the shop. The 3/4 drive can go up to 1,500 ft lbs . The 1" drive can go up to 2,500.
And we have two pump styles. The first pic is the feild service version
...
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

I hear ya! I remember those days :). Right tools for the job make things easier and more accurate. Comes at a cost though. Over 15 grand for the hytorc! :eek:
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

It's actually a hydraulic wrench made by. HYTORC . Electric motor running a hydraulic pump. Using a trigger you power a small cylinder inside the wrench tool. It causes the drive to turn. End of...
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,973
Posted By Supermario
Re: What's the diff ?

Sorry Steve. I didn't know you had a 992 project cooking.:)



I was 23yrs old the first time I worked on a 992C. I was in awe with a hint of fear for about a week before I got use to the size :D...
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