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    How to do a Long term storage of Heavy equipment 3 - 9 months between use

    thanks I just did
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    How to do a Long term storage of Heavy equipment 3 - 9 months between use

    Hi all Was wondering what should be done to store a Komatsu Track loader for storage of several months at a time. my machine is in Tennessee Reside in Pa trips south are starting to come a bit longer in between uses and was wonder how to store a machine for this type of use help would be...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    haven't been able to get the dash panel controls to work yet lights horn so no glow lamp, my next trip down south I will try to investigate where the problem is It appears that some major work was done to this machine prior to my purchase, as I have found numerous wires disconnected, tracks...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    kool been working the machine did have a problem with a coupling for the pto fuel pump area one day started the next ran rough next day ran even rougher had to get a tech in as I couldn't figure out the problem. Machine works like a work horse moving dirt and digging holes :) now it sits for...
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    looking for some help finding fill for my komatsu

    Hi looking for where to fill and what fluids for my track loader engine 4d120 model d55s-3 86670 have found the transmission fill, rear drives both sides but havent found anything for range transmission, torque converter, steering clutchs, anyone with this info would be welcome on...
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    Geographical Track Loader use

    Hi I had some work done several years ago the operator using the high lift stated it was call a high lift because it could load a dump truck with extended sides at the top, usually just a couple of boards running the lenght of the dump bed for extra capacity. usually 20 to 24 inches higher than...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    Man been greasing all day, did find a couple of problems, from what I can tell there is a parking brake under the floor plates that doesn't seem to be connected some sort of gear with a latch that should move to the gear that would lock the brakes via a separate pedal(?) which is not there...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    gonna try and get the lower plates off tommorow and take a look see
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    yea one of the guys that helped asses the condition said something like this "This thing was built before I was born, Looks like it should be in a farm show( here farm show is generally old antique machines which I guee this is). I ordered glow \plugs from dealer Just hate waisting money for...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    hours are 4733 pins distance is about 70% used little less as tape is not that accurate, looks like the engine had some work as stack was removed broke wires around engine compartment, wear and tear on machine looks like little hours used no dings scrapes etc bucket looks like orginal paint...
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    New Owner of Komatsu 1974 d55s-3 track loader with ripper and 4 in 1 and log grapple.

    New owner New member. Just purchased this machine couple of weeks ago and am doing maintaince, stopping valve cover leaks, connecting broken wires, wil be taking my baby to tennessee to help grade move dirt fell trees etc. Any info as to where parts are available after market as dealer...
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    New guy.

    Neybe here as well recently purchased a 74 komatsu track loader in good condition an am looking for advice etc on machine spec's, how to work etc.hope to at least have some sort of axcess to start a topic, as I have to ship machine 500 miles south to my farm. have fun and be safe
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    Looking for a new track loader

    As soon as I can find a ride for my machine will be passing thru Kingsport on my way to Tazewell (sharps chapel) If ya happen to see a Old Komatsu d55s track loader screaming thru town That will be me.:) Would like to post a pic but Newbie, its got a ripper on the back and 4 in one blade, it...
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    Steep slopes, what's your experience?

    interesting question which I think didn't get answered. I am in a similar situation 3 yrs later I just purchased a komastu d55s-3 track loader with 4 in one blade, ripper and log grapple at auction for a good price for a good running "money pit" to do similar work on side hills in Northen...
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