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  1. Liviu Popescu

    CAT 330LN Monitor and Controller error

    Hi all, Old CAT 330Ln, SN 8CK00054. Today, when we stopped to swap the bucket with the hammer, after starting the machine it now has 2 alerts showing on the display: a controller error and a monitor error. Please see pic attached (bottom right of the panel - sun was shining so hard to take a...
  2. M

    Caterpillar Data Link protocol Expert needed

    Hello Everyone, I'm working on an asset management solution for heavy-duty equipment. we are building a small device that will be connected to the equipment backbone or diagnosis port. currently, I'm looking for a way to add CDL (Cat Data Link) protocol support on the device. I'm looking...
  3. J

    Caterpillar 314C LCR stalling under heavy load

    Good evening folks. I have a Cat 314c lcr. I bought it a while back and have restored most everything that needed work. I don't know anything on the history of it, other than it had been setting for quite some time before I bought it. When I took it out to use it, I noticed that it ran very...
  4. R

    D3B Z Dozer

    I recently purchased a D3B Z dozer. I have several questions that I have not yet been able to find answers to. The Product Identification number is 27Y04311. I believe it is early to mid 80's. Can anyone identify the year from the number? Also, what is the difference between the D3B and the...
    • Rob Humphreys
    • Thread
    • cat cat d3b caterpillar caterpillar d3 caterpillar d3b d3b
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Dozers
  5. I

    Cat 955K service questions

    I bought a Cat 955K S/N 85J3811 last year, also have PDF service manual. My questions: 1. there is an electrical problem and 2 people are needed to start the machine - 1 to adjust the throttle, and 1 to jump the starter solenoid to the battery cable terminal with a screwdriver. start switch...
  6. Boston machine

    Takeuchi tl10v2

    Just wondering people’s thoughts on tak tl10v2 , having used tl8r2 was pretty impressed but curious how the heavier machine would be and also would a cat 259d2 or d3 be better thanks
  7. R

    d5k temperature

    Since I bought my machine I was in doubt if there was any problem with the engine, thermostatic valve, as it always rose in temperature. So I changed the thermostatic valve, washed the radiator, checked the radiator helix belt, nothing worked. So I put the device on and forced the machine for 2...
    • rdmtt
    • Thread
    • bulldozer caterpillar d5k dozer moto grader temperature valve thermostatic
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Dozers
  8. S

    cat 226b kills battery when switched off

    my cat 226b skid steer kills the battery if you don't disconnect the battery lead. The charge light flickers abnormally when the key is pulled out from the ignition. i haven't checked anything much. also does my model machine carry 2 speed?
    • Shan Singh
    • Thread
    • 226b cat caterpillar caterpillar 226b skid steer
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  9. Darien peto

    D5C Series 3 Hystat blade control

    Hello everyone, I recently acquired this machine and it was flooded in hurricane Ida, machine is back up and running but I am having major difficulties finding part # and diagrams. I also truthfully cant afford to buy a service manual for her at the moment. If anyone has a copy they are willing...
    • Darien peto
    • Thread
    • cat caterpillar control d5c diagrams dozer parts manual service manual
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Dozers
  10. YellowIronSam

    Three Cat D9Ts for sale

    Have some D9T dozers for sale. DM me for more information. 2008 Cat D9T (18,772 Hours - rebuild in 2016 at 7,000 Hours) 2011 Cat D9T (19,480 Hours - rebuild in 2016 at 8,600 Hours) 2011 Cat D9T (19,603 Hours - rebuild in 2016 at 9,100 Hours) Happy to provide more information, inspection...
  11. R

    error cod d5k

    I have the following errors for my 2011 Cat d5k. It was running normally until it turned off 2x so I turned on the water fuel light along with the red warning. But the water separator sensor was never connected as it broke the sensor fixing pin. It was never connected to the filter. 172-01...
    • rdmtt
    • Thread
    • caterpillar d5k diesel filter water separator
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dozers
  12. 9

    Cat 988F Air Conditioning Compressor not engaging clutch

    Hi all, I have recently replaced the blower motor in the air conditioning unit on my 988F. Prior to this all pressures were fine and the unit was working well. Now the clutch is not engaging on the compressor. I have voltage to the compressor and have just replaced the compressor thinking...
    • 988Driver
    • Thread
    • 988f air conditioner air conditioning caterpillar compressor electical
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
  13. B

    Cat Excavator 312 1997 Hydraulic Hose Diagram

    Hello, Does anyone have a manual of the caterpillar excavator 312 hydraulic hose system? I have a 1997 model and recently just cleaned out all my hydraulic lines. I had marked everything properly, but the markings on 4 of the hoses wore off from the oil. After hooking everything back up, my...
    • Billy Doug
    • Thread
    • caterpillar diagram excavator 312 excavator 312 1997 hydraulic flush hydraulic hose hydraulic hose diagram manuals valve
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Excavators
  14. Grestil

    Cat 267 wiring schematic

    I have acquired a caterpillar 267 skid steer with electrical problems. I have got the machine to run, but the drive a bucket functions don't work. It has alot of "custom" wiring. Anyone have access to a schematic or know where I can find one for a reasonable price? I've found schematics for a...
  15. S

    Cat excavator Machine overloaded

    Hi guys We just bought a 2017 Cat 308 excavator at an auction and now we get randomly an error code E237 "machine overloaded " . The machine looks pretty new work no leaks whatsoever. And there is no load at all but still we get that error every few minutes. Any ideas or suggestions please? Thanks
  16. 9

    Considering Volvo G940 Grader

    Hi all, Just wondering everyone’s thoughts on the Volvo G940. I am probably priced out of a Caterpillar equivalent unfortunately but the volvo machine is within our budget. Would it be equivalent to a 140H? Looking forward to seeing what people think. Cheers.
    • 988Driver
    • Thread
    • caterpillar caterpillar 140h g940 grader motor grader volvo
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Motor Graders
  17. 9

    Cat 988F Braking issue

    Hi all, Just after some ideas in regards to a braking issue on my 988F. If the brake is held on for a short period of time I am finding that the warning horn goes off and the park brake applies itself. I’m sure there would be a leak in the system somewhere, either the valve group or accumulator...
    • 988Driver
    • Thread
    • 988f brakes brakes on wheel loader caterpillar
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
  18. A

    Maintenance Logs

    I've got a Cat 430E and recently started doing rentals. I want to know what the best practice is for maintenance logs. Do you use excel spreadsheets or apps or a website? What works well for you to keep up with your fluids and parts?
  19. MAQBOL

    325BL vs 325LN excavators. Differences?

    Hello. I wanted to know exactly what are the main technical differences between 325BL and 325LN Caterpillar excavators. For me, visually they almost look the same. But there most be other important differences that I am eager to know and would apreciate some help from this Heavy Equipment...
  20. G

    Caterpillar 226B drive joystick testing

    Hey, my machine is a 2008 with 2700hrs. The left joystick is very slow to react and also overreacts. The right joystick is perfect and works like a charm. Both have very slight external sweating, but nothing I would consider a “leak” From forward to reverse or reverse to forward, it has a full...
    • GarrettJ
    • Thread
    • 226b cat caterpillar control hydraulic joystick pilot procedure skid loader testing
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Skid Steers
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