Cat 623G

[Jim Irwin]

Hi guys.
I am on the lookout for a 623G, and apart from the usual spin from CAT dealers, what are the good and bad points on the 623G?

Any info greatly appreciated.

Jim

 

[DPete]

A 623 in any model is a very productive machine in most materials except slabby gumbo, rocks and blow sand. I have a pair neither are G's, one is an E that has been repowered with G parts. The tier 3 C15 may not have quite the grunt of the 3406 but power is adequate and fuel consumption is less. The other is a late F with the same scraper as the G. The only negatives I can think of is the elevator chain adjustment was changed from very simply raising the small roller to a hydraulic grease and shim affair which is fine but much more complicated with seals to go bad etc. The other is Cat went to a smaller diameter roller on the rolling floor, we all know a big wheel turns easier than a small one. They are a complicated machine and need to be looked after, we grease every day. I can't comment on the G's joy stick control someone else probably can. Good luck, machine prices are way down here in the US and it's a good time to buy if you have the work. DP

 

[Jim Irwin]

Thanks Pete,
that info is good. Any other operators/owners with 623G good/bad experience?

 

[TD14A]

2005 cat 623g

Hi Jim

I have sent several 623G's down under the last couple of years.

They have been very popular in many applications.

Please contact me at gblair@hwequipment.com

 

[Cmark]

Do you have a serial number in mind? Some had lots of reworks published...

 

[TD14A]

Hi Cmark

Not sure what you mean by ' reworks published....'

 

[Cmark]

Hi Cmark

Not sure what you mean by ' reworks published....'

Also known as a service letter. How Cat communicate to their dealers that some machines may develop a specific fault and what action the dealer can take to rectify the issue...

 

[TD14A]

Oh, sure. Like a PIP ( Product Improvement ... something or other )

I like to check and make sure they're all up to snuff.

If you would like to discuss something specific, I left my email on a previous post.