Trailer specs, 14k GVW/10k load. 22ft deck (28ft overall), led lighting, tilt bed, spare, slide rail with D rings on the sides (some are on top) and 5 year reg (one ca got right). 


Going to look at the tractor tomorrow, about a 3-4hr drive one way. 2012 Kubota L45, 45hp, HST and about the same price I see listed for back east.

Been checking prices and think I am really good here, plus a private sale.

Talked with the dealer up in Reno about about value (will be my local dealer). They said it was a little high until I mentioned the backhoe. With that the value is good.

So with driving a little, I may get a better tractor, newer and it has a better backhoe. Almost 10k less 

Nice job Charles, water is everything!

Pizza Huts ad a small fee here, described "doing business in Ca"

Looks even better all filled up.

Looks like I found a newer one down south a little, for almost 10k less. Private sale, no tax. Its a L45 with backhoe.

More of a logistics game now. We all go up to see it next week and have a couple days in Reno.

I have searched lots of sights and spent hours on CL. Built a few on the sights.

Kubota is king around here and the BH is around another 5k easy.

Might be cool is there really is a big diff. A call can't hurt for sure.

Found a place sells containers in Reno, nice to not have to haul it over the hill if the price is right.

They reach for the sucker long before they get the hair cut


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Has the rear hydro with the hoe. Front can be tapped easily.

This is the 4cyl vs the 3cyl. Need to get some shade for up there, should pickup Tuesday with the trailer.

Looking for temp storage between runs and a storage container. With sas and the bay close they are easy to find.

Bigger one, L5030 has that on the bucket. Plus its a bigger bucket. He has a 66" scaper for $900 (new) and an auger with 8/12 bits for the same.

Smaller one has a diff steering setup tan others. It had a steering box up in the frame with the tie rods exposed.

Glad everyone is OK TRN, to bad about the wifes van. Smart tornado, picks on a van. Hear they sound like a train outside you window.

CCW is federal, good in 50 states as long as I qual somehow.

Looked at several more tractors.

Won't be heavy for much of the trips, but I have thought in that area though, thx.

Maybe a Stevenson with a flatbed, they go for around 6k. Another reason I went pintel vs ball.

That started easy to, sounds great.

Yep, hydro looks like the way to go. May go get my trailer tomorrow but need a place to store as I go back forth for a while.

Found an ex LEO in the foothills who sells Kubotas. We talked a little today but I has to go (not a haircut).

OK you tractor guys. Reading up but shuttle shift or hydro?

Basic understanding is shuttle is better for sustained use not changing directions, and HST is better for work when changing directions.

Have them throw in a fiberglass shade that bolts on the ROPS.

That and a scraper. Cash talks, but it is still a lot for me.

Outa site, outa mind.

That was cool, just showed my youngest.

Split screen was perfect

Yeah, I was excited! But when it came to pay it just didn't feel right. Now just another lesson.

I have to qual in the morning, hope I pass.

You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.

Yep, just a tad big.

Gator deal was a scam, price was really good, but the payment was not legit.

Oh well, the search is on.

Has anyone here used amazon pay?

$$ is via amazon gift cards, put onto an invoice and you do the exchange.

Guy wants me to get the Gator this way and I'm not sure. Emails look legit, urls show amazon.com

Just a little leary,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Well, got the trailer today. Dark grey just like above.

Land transfer people called and we should be done next week, then I get an address!

Gator deal is pending, just have to meet up. Using the amazon payment service I get 5 days to check it out after I get it.

Now the search for a tractor. Stopped by an equip place today, they wanted 40k for a used Case 580c. I may finance the tractor, just to get more of what I want on their dime.

Mind is whirling right now, more than normal.

Sorry, excavator is out. They are pricy and I am going to need to move dirt and scrape a lot.

Leaning towards a backhoe, although a skip is a close 2nd. Price vs overall use is where I am at.

I found a trailer up in sac I may get. 22ft tilt, 14k gvw. (Maxxd 2018 model) Parking is the issue until I get setup there. I have a friend with some land who may help with that.

I thought on Danas the shims go on the outside of the race. You shim for X preload after finding backlash?

And a clean work friendly shop; 3