Part VI
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
Morning, all!
TLBs sucking has nothing to do with the operator.
They compromise cutting edge visibility on the front and they obviously have no turntable in the rear. They had to sacrafice things in order to get 2 attachments on one machine.
Yes they are handy, but they will never hold a candle to a dozer when it comes to grading. Not now not ever.
They will never hold a candle to an excavator when it comes to digging a trench and loading a truck with the material coming out of it. Especially if it is a narrow alley-way and the truck can only get in from behind the machine.
And like I said they compromise cutting edge visibility and they won't have high flow aux. hydraulics like a skid.
If I had to have one machine on a job it would be a TLB. But the thing is I don't have to have one machine on a job so I choose equipment more suited for what I'm doing.
Can you take a TLB and switch from forks to a bucket in under 20 seconds? Can it run a rotary mower or a mulcher head?
Trust me it's not a lack of hours in the seat of a TLB. It's just I don't like them.
We've only ever had one that I liked. It was a Deere 510D that was bought new by the water company. It was plumbed to the front with a 4-in-1 and plumbed to the rear for a hammer.
TLBs sucking has nothing to do with the operator.
They compromise cutting edge visibility on the front and they obviously have no turntable in the rear. They had to sacrafice things in order to get 2 attachments on one machine.
Yes they are handy, but they will never hold a candle to a dozer when it comes to grading. Not now not ever.
They will never hold a candle to an excavator when it comes to digging a trench and loading a truck with the material coming out of it. Especially if it is a narrow alley-way and the truck can only get in from behind the machine.
And like I said they compromise cutting edge visibility and they won't have high flow aux. hydraulics like a skid.
If I had to have one machine on a job it would be a TLB. But the thing is I don't have to have one machine on a job so I choose equipment more suited for what I'm doing.
Can you take a TLB and switch from forks to a bucket in under 20 seconds? Can it run a rotary mower or a mulcher head?
Trust me it's not a lack of hours in the seat of a TLB. It's just I don't like them.
We've only ever had one that I liked. It was a Deere 510D that was bought new by the water company. It was plumbed to the front with a 4-in-1 and plumbed to the rear for a hammer.
Not a liberal...
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,635
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Well, we were going to head out to the Hill Country today for a ride and some BBQ but from the looks of it, it might be best for us to stick close to home.
They are predicting violent thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes for our area. What's funny is that it is beautiful outside right now. A little humid, (only 81%...ha ha) but nice.
Oh, in case y'all were wondering. Some of you wanted to be updated on how my collection was going for my buddy's funeral.
I was able to collect all $5600, all thru donations. He will have a proper burial. Susan and I are going to head over to the funeral home and pay the bill when they open.
Jim....thank you.
Here's what we can expect today:
They are predicting violent thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes for our area. What's funny is that it is beautiful outside right now. A little humid, (only 81%...ha ha) but nice.
Oh, in case y'all were wondering. Some of you wanted to be updated on how my collection was going for my buddy's funeral.
I was able to collect all $5600, all thru donations. He will have a proper burial. Susan and I are going to head over to the funeral home and pay the bill when they open.
Jim....thank you.
Here's what we can expect today:
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
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From: Rochdale MA
Good Morning All!
I have to carry the Traingles, Extinguisher and Chock Blocks in my dually here in MA. They just implimented that this year.
My thoughts exactly.
Hey Brent was wondering what happened to you.
What happened to your phone?
The economy here is so far in the tank that there is an abundance of trades people. J-L and I had a pizza delivered the other day and the guy who delivered is one hell of a carpenter. There is just no work here.
YES!!!!!!!
Pete you got a few of them, I didnt realize a person had to have an extinguisher or triangles to pass a safety! I thought it was just a mechanical safety haha. I also have illegal head lights, a mysterious wire problem that I didnt have this morning when I left the yard, have to replace a board in the box, my mud flaps were apparantly too short, and I think thats about it, besides the bushings on the suspension.
Oh winshield washer mysteriously quit working, same with a auxillary fan in the cab.
Im really not sure how to tell what model of suspension I have Ray, I am very inexperienced when it comes to chalmers suspension. Any clues or hints I could check out?
Have you replaced those bushings before?
Pete you got a few of them, I didnt realize a person had to have an extinguisher or triangles to pass a safety! I thought it was just a mechanical safety haha. I also have illegal head lights, a mysterious wire problem that I didnt have this morning when I left the yard, have to replace a board in the box, my mud flaps were apparantly too short, and I think thats about it, besides the bushings on the suspension.
Oh winshield washer mysteriously quit working, same with a auxillary fan in the cab.
Im really not sure how to tell what model of suspension I have Ray, I am very inexperienced when it comes to chalmers suspension. Any clues or hints I could check out?
Have you replaced those bushings before?
No worries man, sounds like your head is in the right place. And yeah, if you dont like what your doing dont freakin bother. I agree 100%.
Sounds like you'll be staying within the trades though, so thats good. There is such a shortage of good tradespeople these days, everyone wants to go to college and avoid good ole' fashioned hard labor. We have adds on the radio all the time about it here.
My thoughts- The human body was designed to work, and then some. If your gonna sit at a desk you better be going to the gym or walking or something, or your setting yourself up for some health problems later in life. Now Im not talking about diggin ditches all day and killing yourself, but working hard, damn thats just good for you!
Sounds like you'll be staying within the trades though, so thats good. There is such a shortage of good tradespeople these days, everyone wants to go to college and avoid good ole' fashioned hard labor. We have adds on the radio all the time about it here.
My thoughts- The human body was designed to work, and then some. If your gonna sit at a desk you better be going to the gym or walking or something, or your setting yourself up for some health problems later in life. Now Im not talking about diggin ditches all day and killing yourself, but working hard, damn thats just good for you!
Not a liberal...
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,635
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Hey what's up, Brad! We are doing good here, everyone is just getting up and getting around.
I need some coffee too!
I need some coffee too!
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Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
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From: Rochdale MA
Well, we were going to head out to the Hill Country today for a ride and some BBQ but from the looks of it, it might be best for us to stick close to home.
They are predicting violent thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes for our area. What's funny is that it is beautiful outside right now. A little humid, (only 81%...ha ha) but nice.
Oh, in case y'all were wondering. Some of you wanted to be updated on how my collection was going for my buddy's funeral.
I was able to collect all $5600, all thru donations. He will have a proper burial. Susan and I are going to head over to the funeral home and pay the bill when they open.
Jim....thank you.
Here's what we can expect today:
They are predicting violent thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes for our area. What's funny is that it is beautiful outside right now. A little humid, (only 81%...ha ha) but nice.
Oh, in case y'all were wondering. Some of you wanted to be updated on how my collection was going for my buddy's funeral.
I was able to collect all $5600, all thru donations. He will have a proper burial. Susan and I are going to head over to the funeral home and pay the bill when they open.
Jim....thank you.
Here's what we can expect today:
Thank You to everyone who helped out with this!!!!!
It was good to talk to you this morning Scott. Thanks for everything!
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,290
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From: SEMO
Just did some catching up.
Scott sorry to hear about your buddy!
You are a OUTSTANDING guy for helping out.
Have fun going for a road trip today.I have to go check for damage from the storms last night.Then head to st.louis to pick up some things to finish up a project.I hope my customer will like what we can do when they get the sample.
Scott sorry to hear about your buddy!
You are a OUTSTANDING guy for helping out.
Have fun going for a road trip today.I have to go check for damage from the storms last night.Then head to st.louis to pick up some things to finish up a project.I hope my customer will like what we can do when they get the sample.
Not a liberal...
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,635
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Wassup, Curt!
Just did some catching up.
Scott sorry to hear about your buddy!
You are a OUTSTANDING guy for helping out.
Have fun going for a road trip today.I have to go check for damage from the storms last night.Then head to st.louis to pick up some things to finish up a project.I hope my customer will like what we can do when they get the sample.
Scott sorry to hear about your buddy!
You are a OUTSTANDING guy for helping out.
Have fun going for a road trip today.I have to go check for damage from the storms last night.Then head to st.louis to pick up some things to finish up a project.I hope my customer will like what we can do when they get the sample.
You aren't going to East St. Louis are you? Susan is from DeSoto, MO and she tells me stories about East St. Louis....yikes!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 28,287
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From: BLT, MN
I have today off. Going to do a bunch of chores around the house until it warms up a bit then take the cycle for a little cruise. Supposed to hit low 50's today and around 60 on Sat & Sunday.
Glad your donation drive went well Scott. I sure wish I could have sent you some. I spent too much on mods now every penny for the next few weeks is precious.
Good to see you are still ok Brent.
Good morning everyone else.
Oh and Jim. Some fiber optic lines were cut near Nolan so they were without phone service for most of yesterday. He posted a link yesterday evening.
Glad your donation drive went well Scott. I sure wish I could have sent you some. I spent too much on mods now every penny for the next few weeks is precious.
Good to see you are still ok Brent.
Good morning everyone else.
Oh and Jim. Some fiber optic lines were cut near Nolan so they were without phone service for most of yesterday. He posted a link yesterday evening.
Not a liberal...
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,635
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas