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WM LT40 Questions

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 07:31:22 PM
Written by chainsaw_louie
Views: 274
Couple of lt40 questions....

- does the lt40 have a carriage lock to keep the sawhead carriage in place and stop it from rolling if the mill is on a slight incline and the engine is off ?

- can the lt 40 be safely loaded & operated with the wheels removed ( for security purposes) ?Read More

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Below Zero is tough on equipment short vid

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 10:15:51 AM
Written by Hackeldam Wood Products
Views: 357

when this cold sets in if I do not have to saw or start equipment I don't.
If I had to work I would prepare for it, but it makes everything a little harder.
Years ago it was a lot harder. Synthetic lubricants and better batteries help a lot.
Most of the wear in equipment is from cold starts.

Old Pony motor

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Any suggestions on the type of loader to buy

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 08:13:24 AM
Written by kkcomp
Views: 516
Looking to buy a stronger piece of equipment for moving logs and boards around. What type of equipment should i get, a tractor, CTL/ Skid steer, regular backhoe etc. Assuming of course whatever it is will be able to handle a variety of attachments.

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Clark Ranger 666D

Posted in Forestry and Logging
January 24, 2025, 12:43:54 PM
Written by barbender
Views: 606
I'm looking at a Clark 666D grapple skidder. I know some of you have experience with these machines. Things to look for? Detroit 453N power, Powershift tranny, long frame.

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JD 440B diffs

Posted in Forestry and Logging
January 23, 2025, 10:53:35 PM
Written by arojay
Views: 358
Hey all, I'm not new but I haven't been around much for a while.

The front diff on my powershift machine has started leaking at the yoke seal. The diffs are not like what is shown in my repair manual, but are the same as JD Parts online, where the front and rear are the same but the front...

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