• Thank you for visiting HeavyEquipmentForums.com! Our objective is to provide industry professionals a place to gather to exchange questions, answers and ideas. We welcome you to register using the "Register" icon at the top of the page. We'd appreciate any help you can offer in spreading the word of our new site. The more members that join, the bigger resource for all to enjoy. Thank you!

cat 963

  1. S

    CAT 963 synch cut off valve

    I recently acquired a 963 CAT track loader (series 21Z02206) from Arlington, Texas, to use in a marble quarry in Mexico. Initially, all basic functionalities were tested and appeared to be working fine. However, on the second day of operation at the quarry, the machine failed to run. Upon...
  2. Z

    Hydrostatic Transmission Check on a 963 or 973.

    Hydrostatic Transmission Check. I’m looking to buy an eighties 963 or 973 with a Hydrostatic Transmission. I have never driven a Hydrostatic Transmission. What are some ways to check it out? How would one tell if it’s going bad or is good? Best Regards, Steve Z.
  3. Z

    Cat 963 vs 973 vs 983, Which to Purchase?

    I’m in the market for an old track loader and hoping to get one home with a complete filter and fluid change around $30k. I have a few bookmarked yet being new to heavy equipment I would appreciate any advise you care share between the different models. For example, on a hill, which will have...
  4. S

    Help 963b hydrostat issues

    Hey there first time posting here, I have a 963b that is giving me a fit. if I set the brakes wide open and stall out the hydrostat both the left and right drive pressure is in spec, if I slowly bring it up in reverse only it’s around 1000 psi difference, low on the right side I’ve checked case...
  5. MAQBOL

    Eternal Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader

    I rescued a Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader that was abandoned and deteriorated. I put a lot of work and love to it and the result is shown in the photo. Due to the damage of its original engine, we put a CAT 3306 DITA engine. I have never worked with these type of old wheel loaders, after...
    • MAQBOL
    • Thread
    • 3306 966 966b antique cat cat 963 caterpillar old wheel loader wheel loaders
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
  6. C

    cat 963 transmission shifter problem

    Have 2 each 963 loaders. One of which all of sudden will not move (transmission). Have changed filter and fluid level is full. Machine trans has been perfect until this point. Notice that the shifter on this machine is fairly free ie very little resistance (linkage is intact to transmission)...
  7. MAQBOL

    CAT 950G vs CAT 962G ?

    I have been looking for a CAT 950G loader ..but I haven't found any in a decent operating condition. However I have found a CAT 962G in very good condition and very good price. Any recomendations/experiences with 962G? My objection was that it is a "too big machine", but after seeing it the...
    • MAQBOL
    • Thread
    • cat 963 caterpillar caterpillar 963b 963 track loader loader loaders wheel loader wheel loader scale wheel loaders
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
  8. L

    Cat 963

    Hello All The old farmer next door has a Cat 963 he had the final drives rebuilt and now it won't move, I am guessing they put the gears in wrong not sure how they go my self, I plan on pulling one off tomorrow and seeing if that is even possible. To me if it was moving before then it has to be...
Top