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259d3

  1. M

    Cat 259D Backup Camera Not Working

    About a week ago the backup camera would not work in my 2017 Caterpillar 259D. Machine will not show the camera icon on the display. I have power to the camera, no visible abrasions in the wire, fuse is good. I reset the display, holding the outer two buttons for 5 seconds, no change in...
  2. Chains&Binders

    caterpillar 259D3

    CAT0259DAW////CW917475 OK. So local CAT service is 3 weeks out or so. I'm the mechanic and figured I will give it a look. Cant hurt with an extended wait for Cat service so I pull the Event and diagnostic codes from screen inside machine. 2687-8 right drive motor speed sensor #1 abnormal...
  3. KyS650

    New 259d3

    Has anyone bought a new 259d3 lately with the mounting plates unlevel where the bucket attaches? I have demoed 2 in the last week and both has the right tab higher than the left. The bucket will not cut level. Just curious if this was a fluke or if it's a consistent problem. Really like the...
  4. KyS650

    CAT 259d3

    I'm looking at making the jump from a wheeled machine to tracks. I've been eyeing the 259d3 pretty hard. Has anyone had any experience with those? Any pros/cons? Any input would be much appreciated.
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