Dingo Australia - Forum

Non-marking tyres

dummy@example.com (JB) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:55:39 +0000

Hello all

Is there a market for non-marking tyres. That is, when you turn around on concrete you don't leave your signature. I know you can get thin solid tyres but they won't be much good in sand. What do people think? Do you do work where a non-marking tyre would leave a good impression?

Good to have the forum back.

Ant

Jobs available

dummy@example.com (JLD) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:47:21 +0000

I have a job in Palmwoods sunshine coast if anyone is interested. You will need a tipper to take up to 10 cube away (local free dumpsite). It involves removing sandy soil, small turf prep and maybe some holes. Limited access. No truck access to yard. Must be run out down some concrete stairs, (build dirt ramp) and loaded from street and taken away.

Customers want it done on a weekend. A full day in it, maybe a bit more. Also come back and back fill retaining wall at finish.

Give me a call on 5494 3552 and I'll pass on your details.

Backhoe operators support group

dummy@example.com (dialadingo) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:26:10 +0000

Guys,
I believe that I've discovered a need for something stronger than alcohol! With my excavator still in surgery now dragging on for three weeks. Kubota's have been lending me secondhand machines to keep me either in or out of trouble depending on your viewpoint. I don't know what fool thought of having multiple control patterns but I hope he's in pain at the moment. I had to use an excavator pattern machine for this last week with my first job on it using my breaker, I could sort of do an OK job doing bucket work provided that I kept my tongue on the left side of my mouth, but for christ's sake when it comes to positioning the point of the breaker where you want it and keep it there.....I really should have sat under the trees and had a quiet cry! Now today, I was using both machines. I'm horrified to admit I was doing it better in excavator mode, but still no way near as good as it used to be a couple of weeks ago. I think today has made the decision for me and finally admit defeat and change over once and for all. I never had the courage before, because it was too hard but necessity has forced me to do it. I've now just got to find the time to change the Dingo backhoe over, it's just hard to find the spare 5 minutes well really 10 if you include making a coffee first. My mate's got a four stick backhoe, out of the 'bobcat mates' there's a mixture of New Holland pilot control, Bobcat, Toyota and Case. Mr Manufactures, could you please get your s**t together!!

Regards,
Richard
www.dialadingo.com.au

Welcome

dummy@example.com (bearslittlediggers) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:37:11 +0000

I am encouraged by the banter between all the participants on the Forum. So I decided to set up a direct line to and from me. Throw your questions and not too many complaints here. And I will try to answer them. And I will try to throw some new ideas up as well.
I am always supprised about what has been forgotten in Dingo World. OK, I'm gettin old, but a lot of the lessons I learnt years ago are still relivant and I am keen to share. So open up.
This is your chance.
Gary

New Operators

dummy@example.com (Wannabe) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:23:48 +0000

Gday guys, introductions...Mick here

Any tips for operators just starting out..

Havnt got much kit yet, hoping to build with time and experience.

How did you guys all start out, prior experience etc, I am pretty handy with most things, did a plant operator course way back when, my old business has hit a wall with the GFC, have had my machine for around 18months for our property and decided to give it a chop.
Im guessing the best form of advertising is word of mouth yeh?
Have had my first job and 3 enquiries in the first week with a quote to be done tommorow morning (another easy one)
You guys busy most year round, and am I asking too much in my first post...not really expecting too many replies, but you seem like a friendly bunch.

Ramps For Sale.

dummy@example.com (Allrounddingo) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:58:41 +0000

FOR SALE! 1.5t loading ramps aluminium very light only 12months old very good condition quick sale . $450.
0414650936
Ryan

Stump Grinder For Sale

dummy@example.com (Brycker Hire) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:28:32 +0000

G'Day Guys,
Have just bought another K94 (second hand, very low hours) for my hire company. The machine came with some attachments that I do not wish to put into the fleet. One being a hardly used stump grinder. Check out pictures attached. Hardly any paint missing on attachment, teeth are still perfectly round. I'm asking $3,000 inc gst (Flat price for dingo forum guys until 5.00pm Tuesday 6/7/10 then bid on ebay). This attachment will also be listed on ebay shortly with a starting bid of $3,000. I also have a near new Atlas Copco jackhammer complete with solid narrow wheels to be listed shortly, has done approx 1 hour work if that. For more details please ring me on 0418 438 633. I'm located in Coffs Harbour NSW.

Dripper Ripper

dummy@example.com (Dippy) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:42:12 +0000

Hi all from the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Has anyone out there had and experience with the Dripper Ripper, used for laying drip line for irrigation?

I have had an enquiry over here and have been asked how they go in hard conditions, whether it be rocky or just very hard ground.

Any information would be helpful.

Regards

Matt
Sales Manager
Dingo NZ Ltd

selling skinny,s

dummy@example.com (dingodingo) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:35:28 +0000

set of skinny tyres & rims x4 almost new duro 6 ply 5.7 x 8. $200.00 ph me 0409993570 Heinz can send photos

selling dingo

dummy@example.com (dingodingo) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:51:05 +0000

I am selling my spare K94 pro/ Series 2 yanmar diesel delivered in 2006 it has approx 2600 hrs on it and is well maintained, always kept clean and parked inside/undercover it does have a number of dings and scratches on it but works well, be quick $15000.00 Ph Heinz 0409993570 WA

Dry Hire

dummy@example.com (BENTLEY) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:00:26 +0000

I was thinking about dry hiring out my machine. What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eCO8VFoE9k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjR6DofVOTI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaP1NySBMpU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXiZB3SX7i0

Newbee in Cairns

dummy@example.com (Marbles) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:44:51 +0000

G'day all,

After a few decades working for the Crown (yeah i know) :lol I have had the oportunity to take on a new venture in a world that i new, only 6 months ago very little about. Still know bu**er all but i can at least tell the difference between a Dingo and the others. Not sure if any of the other operators in Cairns are forum contributers but i have taken on the comments regarding talking to other operators that where given on the forum. Like so many small businesses i owe the bank and so am very motivated to make this business work. I take delievery Thursday of a K9-4 and contractors kit more or less. I have the skills to do a spreader bar myself. The truck is a Canter tipper. Not sure now if i should have gone with a trailer set up but considered the tipper gave me more options. I'll be looking for advise and suggestions and trying to make the learning curve as quick as possible. You can see i worked for the gov but try not to hold it against me. The business is A1K9 Precision Dingo Digger and with good grace i'll have a web site up in the next week or so.

rubber side down tin side up....

Can you put a breaker on a k9-3?

dummy@example.com (Dingo NZ) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:56:50 +0000

I've seen pictures of them on k9-4's but will they work well on a k9-3?

Farm Fantastic

dummy@example.com (wercs4me) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:34:00 +0000

What happened to the Dingo Stand at Farm Fantastic this year.... A No Show

Bent crowd ram and top pin???

dummy@example.com (neil) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:55:26 +0000

Hi Guys
Just purchased a low hr K94 ser 3, all good.
Last Thursday, pulled up and put in skip,about 75 sq mtrs of concrete, still all good.
Saturday, cruisey job, level inside a new garage for concrete, 10 minutes into job using teeth as rippers to break up high spots, crowd ram turns into plasticine.Not good.
Ram was bent to about 45 degrees and bent the top pin at the same time (removing a bent top pin is something I never want to do again,what a mission). As mentioned on a previous post it did have slight bend at the clevis.
Monday,take bent bits to local (Dandenong)(VIC) yes the dingos breed south of Queensland) dingo branch, mechanic can explain bent clevis (Not a lot of clearance between clevis and mount plate) this I can undestand. But he could see no reason for the ram to turn into a banana.

Any input would be appreciated

Cheers Neil