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    Forwarder for sale 546 fabtek

    546 fabtek forwarder, 400 hrs on new engine, transmission, differential rebuilt, many new parts, comes with two sets of tracks, duels for front, new air seat also has pre heater . this machine is in very good shape, asking $80,000.00 mikehughes04@hotmail.com
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    Fabtek 546 bogies

    part # is 2102.130 differential cage---- complete differential part #is 2401.157
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    Fabtek 546 bogies

    thanks but already tried them the part I need is no longer made it is the diff cage, sad that a machine is useless because you cant get a 500.00 part
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    Fabtek 546 bogies

    Looking for rear diff parts for a 546 fabtek it is a naf differential if anybody out there has an idea where i could get parts please e-mail me at mikehughes04@hotmail.com
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    Fabtek 546 Slew Bearing

    Just wanted to know if anyone out there knows any thing about the slew or oscilation bearings used on the Fabtek forwarders, Fabtek part# 5721, Looking to replace one but Cat Forestry says they are no longer available. I am sure these were used on other types of equipment so somebody should...
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    96 Fabtek 546 Forwarder for Sale

    I have a 96 546 fabtek forwarder for sale with tracks for the back and duals for the front, I will try to post pics when I get a chance, asking $65,000.00 curently still been used, insterested parties can email me at mikehughes04@hotmail.com I am located in northern minnesota iam currently...
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    funk df150 overheating

    Have a funk df150 transmission overheating in a fabtek forwarder, was rebuilt last november by pj palmer, used about 5months this winter and didn't overheat but ran warmer than I thought it should about 160 to 180, pj palmer said that is were it should run, using it in temps of 70 to 80 degrees...
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    Caterpillar Inc Troubles

    we bought the machine used from nortrax as a repo, I know the machine wasn't sold to them with any stipulations, also found a machine in wakefield machine that looks to be the same machine as mine, called them and got serial # and gave to Fabco to see if it has the same prototype rear diff also...
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    Caterpillar Inc Troubles

    No offense taking, I was also supprised that I was able to leave a message for jim ownens, but as far as expecting jim owens to care about my problem when you have tried all other options you go to the top, as for Rod my only complaint is that he never followed up on what he said he would do...
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    Caterpillar Inc Troubles

    No broken communications when the top guys of a major corporation won't call you back when they say they will. But just heard from the parts guys today parts should be here by next wensday. He said they will not carry parts on hand for that differential because it is a prototype, also said cat...
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    Caterpillar Inc Troubles

    Sorry if this post starts out a little lengthy but thought guys out there should be aware of the problems I am having with Cat. I own a Fabtek 546 forwarder that was built by blount, who was bought out by Cat. Last year the ring and pinon went out on the rear axle (which is a Naf product)...
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    Fabtek 546

    Anybody out there know of any tandem bogie axles laying around for a Fabtek forwarder??? Looking to update a machine "gear ratio 24.37" (Fab 08)
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    wanted Naf tandem bogie axle

    looking for a tandem bogie axle for a fabtek forwarder P# 218-308-3440
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    Fabtek 546

    Looking for a rear Diff for a Fabtek 546 part # D-91077 or just a ring and pinon
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    Fabtek 546

    Timberjack just has small joysticks no palm controls, pretty easy to operate... I live in northern minnesota
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