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    Cat 309 Next GEN

    Has anyone had or heard of any issues with the new Cat 309 next gen?
  2. M

    1986 CAT 416 rear axle seal leak

    I have a 1986 CAT 416. The rear axle will start to drip at the end against the rim once the outside air temp reaches 70°F or higher (with the equipment not moving). The drip is not bad at 70°F, however, at 85°F, the drip is steady to the tune of 1/2 quart in 24 hours. I only use the equipment on...
  3. T

    Cat 272D HYD/PARK BRAKE FAULT

    Hi all any help will be greatly apprecaited. I live in South Australia on a farm and own a 272D skid steer. Up to date has been faultless. Other day went to start it and couldn't select hyd pattern or release park brake, when i push left hand joystick forward it then comes up with flashing...
  4. shawnseveras

    replacing old hydraulic fan on cat 246 skid steer

    so long story short i am replacing the old hydraulic fan motor and assembly. i will be installing an electric motor in its stead. i will be disconnecting the offload line part number- 148-8385 and putting a plug there. then i am disconnecting the inflow line for the hydraulic fan motor and...
    • shawnseveras
    • Thread
    • cat cat 246 caterpillar cooler electrical fan fan blade hydraulic hydraulic help skid steer
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  5. shawnseveras

    Cat 246 skidsteer-replacing top seal on hydrolic fan motor.

    so i recently found out about this forum via google search. and i found out that the seal atop the cooling fan motor could be replaced. i have a cat 246 and we were having a problem with the fan motor spraying oil all over the place when it reached a certain temperature. once pinpointed i did a...
    • shawnseveras
    • Thread
    • cat cat 246 hydraulic hydraulic movement motor radiator skid steer
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    Cat 299d2 crank no start

    Hello, I have a cat 2016 299d2 that cranks but won’t start. No codes showing. Has 1048 hrs Was running down the road from the neighbors and it slowly shut off in middle of the road. Suspected it to be the fuel filter but it is not the case. I have changed both, primary and fuel water...
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    MINI EX COMPARISON

    I am having a hard time deciding on a unit for purchase. Deere 60G (2015 $60k, 1500 hours), Cat 305.5 (2015 $73k, 900 hrs), Takeuchi 250 (2013 $43k, 1400 hrs) and few others in between. What should I consider that maybe I havent thought of! I have not operated a Deere mini on a jobsite but it...
    • DUNNER989
    • Thread
    • cat deere excavators kubota miniex takeuchi
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Excavators
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    2019 Volvo L25H emissions

    Hello folks, there is not much info on this model on the net, so I can assume that the unit is fairly trouble free. However I do see that the Kubota SVL get a very bad rating on the emissions end. This loader was supposed to be better, as it is the Kubota engine (V2607) but with only a D.O.C...
    • XSKIER
    • Thread
    • cat compact loader doc dpf emissions kubota volvo wheel loader
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
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    Driver alert indicator 252b3

    Hi there, I have a 2013 252b3 skid steer with the driver alert indicator on. It is a level 2. Meaning the indicator light is flashing and there is no audible alarm. The only thing not working is my auxiliary hydraulics. Machine only has 400 hours on it. I've tried using multiple attachments...
    • FarmerGordy
    • Thread
    • auxiliary hydraulics cat caterpillar loader locked out skid steer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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    420D quick coupler not working

    I am working on a 420D sn# cat0420DPBLN11615. The switch was broken on the dash, I replaced the switch and still had nothing. Traced wires up loader frame and found two broken wires fixed them. I now have power to the front but no fluid flow. I have tried to trace the wires from the switch...
  11. J

    CAT D4G Starts but does not move

    The engine starts and blade moves, but park brake light is ON, it does not release. Can someone please share the electrical schematics of D4G (cat00d4gJ FDC00364). It does not move forward nor backward.
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    Detailed Background on the CAT 315D

    Hello everybody. I was wondering if anybody knew the following information regarding the CAT 315D for a Trade School Project: - When it was invented and first put to use - If it's still commonly used or mainly retired - What type of work it is commonly used for specifically since every...
    • NoelG
    • Thread
    • 315d cat excavator trade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  13. DD Cincy

    312B boggs down BAD!

    I have a Cat 312B that is giving me fits! I have changed every filter and fluid possible on it. Changed a starter about 2 months ago. New batteries. Replaced a bunch of hydraulic hoses. But now all of a sudden it is acting like it is starved for fuel....or air....or both. It will start up fine...
  14. J

    CAT 420F HAND THROTTLE SWITCH NOT WORKING - Need Wiring Schematic

    I recently bought a used '13 420F and among other issues I've found, the hand throttle dial doesn't work. I tested a few 420's at ritchie bros the month before I drove it and those didn't work either - is there some kind of safety switch or procedure to allow it to engage? It looks like the...
  15. S

    fuel problems on a cat D5N

    My D5N slowly increases RPMs the highest it gets to is 2071 when you press the decelerator and release it it will only regain to the 1300's i have replaced both of the fuel filters and the rubber lines from the tank to the first filter and checked the orfice in the return line. What could my...
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    looking to purchase 2018 John Deere 300G (12'4" stick) OR Cat 330 Next Gen

    Looking for any input/comments/suggestion today. Im a general contractor, own several older excavators, none of them are CAT or DEERE. concerned about 12' 4" stick opposed to the 10' 4" stick.
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    NEW & USED CAT PARTS for sale

    OR-5547 CORE ASSEMBLY reman (new from cat in the box) $1000 (cost $2136) COMPATIBLE MODELS Wheel Tractor-Scraper 637G 627F 637E 627E 621E 621S 627G Track-Type Tractor 11U 11SU D11N D11R 11 0R-4679 Water Pump $500 (3408) 10R-0482 Water Pump $400 (3406)(c) (b) 0R-3615 Alternator $350...
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    D6R XL Problem

    I searched the forums but failed to find a solution. I have a Caterpillar D6R XL 5LN problem. The machine runs fine for a short bit but then the brakes engage. If you keep the machine under 1350 rpms it works fine. The brakes engage if you go higher than that. According to the error code...
  19. ken birkin

    New D6 hightrack ?

    Anybody running a new D5 hightrack ( was d6N ) comments ? Azimuth Excavation
  20. KyS650

    CAT or Bobcat

    I know this will probably start a war but wanted to hear both sides on the best CTL, CAT or Bobcat? What are the pros and cons of both? I own a wheeled skid steer and am in the market for a track machine. Trying to educate myself as much as possible before spending the $$$. Who else better to...
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