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Something we never had any trouble with was cracked sticks on 5080 or 90's I think Cat prduced a really good solid shovel. Even the bucket's we got very little trouble with, I think the power from the engine to the hydraulics to the implements was spot on, unlike dare I say controversially O&K w...

The 385 was a direct replacement for the 375, as the 5080 then 5090 was same base machine in front shovel, when Cat ceased production of 5000 series shovels all that was and is left now is the 385 - tada!!!

The Hall's machine is currently at Riddochill Colliery reclamation in Blackburn West Lothian, last I heard it had problems with the swing gear if I here anything more I will let you know. It was loading ADT's Terex and Volvo, also Cat 375 and D6. They have a 5080 shovel as well cutting about somewhe...

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Looking for any old photo's to be dusted down and loaded up if anyone has any would be appreciated cheers