Caterpillar Excavator Buckets (D linkage and DB linkage 330c,330d)

I am in search of attachments for 330cl excavators, D linkage. It seems the DB linkage on the newer 330 d's and possibly 336's have a 10mm larger pin diameter but similar bucket ear dimensions.

Has anyone ever tried weld boring db linkage buckets to fit the old d linkage?

Ultimately what I need is some good CAT d linkage attachments if any available for sale.

Caterpillar Excavator Buckets (D linkage and DB linkage 330c,330d)

Highway log trucks.

I was thinking the other day we need a thread for people to show off some highway legal log trucks. Don't get me wrong, I love the off-road hauler threads. Those old beasts are just awesome.
Anyway, fourm member Jdigger4130 sent me these to post. Some nice looking trucks. I need to dig deep and see if I can find the few I have.

Highway log trucks.

Looking for a pile driving foreman

if your interested in hearing more please contact me at jwratten@bellingham-marine.com

Looking for a pile driving foreman

Fatal Dozer Accident

There was a fatal dozer accident in RedHook NY yesterday, about 35 minutes north of me. The report is a little vague, I'll try to get more details and post. Below is a link to the article:

http://ift.tt/2ph5Z8u

Fatal Dozer Accident

Just some work pics

Just thought I post up some pics of what I've been up to. Sorry about the sideways pics, I tried rotating them in windows, but it didn't stick.

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Just some work pics

Need Advice! Is a track steer a good option for my needs?

Hey all,

So I have 30 acres of land to clear. It is mostly overgrown brush and lots of cedar trees and saplings. I'd like to clear the brush and the cedars and pile everything for burning. The land is mostly flat with half having a small grade.

I know a dozer is the best option, but I'm inexperienced at using heavy equipment and feel a little intimidated at using a dozer. The other options are a track steer, excavator (which is out of my price range) or hiring it done which I don't want to...

Need Advice! Is a track steer a good option for my needs?

Need Advice! Is a track steer a good option for my needs?

Sauer danfoss 40 series m46 tandem drive pump

Danfoss m46 tandem hydrostatic drive pump off a 96 case 1845c. New oring kit swash plate rotating groups. The charge pressure is fine but I had a guy tell me there are othe parts in there that get wore out that would let fluid bypass. The problem I'm running into is when you engage into a load the tires don't spin out and the engine rpms don't die down it just runs as if nothing happened. Also I was looking at psi checks and it says on the top of that pump there are 4 ports and they are...

Sauer danfoss 40 series m46 tandem drive pump

Sauer danfoss 40 series m46 tandem drive pump

Fixing equalizer bar on d6h

New to the forum. We recently bought a d6h. We are putting in a new equalizer bar, the center pin and the right track frame have a bit of play. Maybe a little under a 1/8th inch in center pin, and a hair over that on the right track frame. We thought the best thing to do would be to have them line bored. Are there any other options?

The other question is we are located south of Kansas City. Was wondering if anyone would know a company that would do it around that area.
Thank you.

Fixing equalizer bar on d6h

What Do You Think of A Kubota KX121-3?

I'm wanting to buy a mini excavator for just personal use right now but may try to find some paid work for it later down the road. I need to put in some drainage, clean out some ditches, dig out several stumps and would like to buy a mower attachment for cutting limbs and brush back around my fields. I have very little experience with excavators but I was wanting something that I can transport OK with a 3/4 ton pick up and my equipment trailer. As far as specs go I've been really...

What Do You Think of A Kubota KX121-3?

What Do You Think of A Kubota KX121-3?

Alternative oil in Deere 750j

what is a good alternative 15w-40 oil that you all would recommend putting in a Deere 750j besides oil from a Deere dealer?? It calls for 15w-40 in engine, hyd, and tranny

Alternative oil in Deere 750j

Old dozers for farm

Been looking ever since shut down on the 16B Allis that thank goodness is gone to someone else. I looked into the D7E at Lebanon MO, even made a call as to price negotiable where told no. No chance for inspection either unless put money down which is NOT gonna happen. Could not get a straight answer as to maintenance records, nor would the seller(supposedly NOT the owner) get a s/n for back chasing and checking pedigree. $20,000 seems a lot for a pig in a poke. Made a offer of $15k, was...

Old dozers for farm

Old dozers for farm

OE Local #3 Union Apprenticeship

Greetings all!

My name is Nick, and am currently waiting/studying for my OE Apprenticeship test in a few weeks. I have been doing a lot of searching to try and sponge up as much info as possible to be well prepared for the test and future interview. I did a quick forums search to see if any up to date info was covered regarding the Local #3 JATC and only found a short thread dated from 2013. As much has changed since then, I figured I would post to see if this would fall on any kind ears...

OE Local #3 Union Apprenticeship

OE Local #3 Union Apprenticeship

Zacklift

I have been looking at putting together a tow unit for the trucking company I work for. And I think the
best way to go is build a truck with a Z353 Zacklift with 25,000 lb stiff legs and a 30,000 lb drag winch.
Looking at a 2000 379 Pete with a 450 hp Series 60 and 10spd with 3:55's. I will stretch it to 300 WB.
And just install some tool boxes and tandem fenders. Sort of like this one. But it will be a permanent
mounted lift.

Truck Shop

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Zacklift

Komatsu Dozer D 21 No power to left track ?

Hello, While unloading my D-21 I heard a bang on the left. Problem, I have no power to the left track, the right track is ok.
Can anyone give me an idea as to what could have broke ? Everything else works as it should. I would really appreciate
some ideas as to what might have happened.

Komatsu Dozer D 21 No power to left track ?

jlg 40h ecm went out.no spark. 1997

installed retro fit ignition system as they do not make the old ecm unit. engine started right up, but controls in basket won't work & engine does not rev up. any one had this problem.

jlg 40h ecm went out.no spark. 1997

jlg 40h ecm went out.no spark.

installed retro fit ignition system as they do not make the old ecm unit. engine started right up, but controls in basket won't work & engine does not rev up. any one had this problem.

jlg 40h ecm went out.no spark.

6 Ton (ish) excavator choices

I'm starting to look around for a 6 ton (ish) mini/mid size excavator. There seems to be a lot of 5 and 5.5 ton machine from the different manufacturers, however, once you get to the 6 to 6.5 ton mark, the choices seem to be pretty limited. I currently run a JD50C, which has been a pretty good machine. It's a bit slow, but very reliable. The main goals I hope to accomplish by getting into a 6 ton machine (with a long stick) as oppose to to 5 or 5.5 ton are as follows longer reach, better...

6 Ton (ish) excavator choices

6 Ton (ish) excavator choices

Cat 951-C in my sights

I have some work to be done on my farm, 35 acres that I have owned and have lived on for more than 40 years. I need to clean out a 1 ½ acre lake that has accumulated about three to four foot of silt after 25 years. It does have a solid rock bottom under all of that silt. I also need to do some spillway work. I have roads to repair and culverts to install. I need to ditch the upper side of some of the roads. I also have some trees to take down for the saw mill and some stumps to remove from...

Cat 951-C in my sights

Cat 951-C in my sights

3306 top end noise

I was running the 973 building a lake when it started missing and had real low power. Took my ear muffs off and it has a real hard rattle in the top end. Slowly backed it out of the cut to get it out of the way and by the time I shut it off it was really banging and starting to blow out the dip stick. I'm guessing a piston came apart, it has no water in the oil so it's contained.

It started a weird vibration several weeks ago and we thought the harmonic balancer had slipped. I'm guessing...

3306 top end noise

3306 top end noise

Kobelco SK115SR Water pump

Looking for a bit of info, my 115 (ser #yy03-05227) needed new belts which I just installed, in doing that I noticed that the fan was a bit "wiggly" so I believe it's time to replace the water pump, it is not leaking but I don't need it to launch itself through the radiator when it finally has had enough. It has the Isuzu BB-4BG1T engine. I called the Kobelco dealer and they quoted me $900.00, they said this was cheap, it used to be $1400.00. My question, is there anywhere else someone knows...

Kobelco SK115SR Water pump

Kobelco SK115SR Water pump

Hot press machine single acting cylinder

How to know if there is an internal leakge the hot pressing machine single acting cylinder

Hot press machine single acting cylinder

Rented a mini skid steer for the weekend

An Aussie made Kanga. While I was impressed with the capabilities of such a small machine, it left me feeling like I'd gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.... Today, I'm walking like an old man and everything hurts (Of course, it's completely possible I've just gone soft from sitting in a crane for too long!)
Any other stories of machines beating the snot out of you guys?

Rented a mini skid steer for the weekend

Help with Generators & Pumps!

I am not very active on this site but it has helped tremendously for me; it's my go-to for a quick reference.

My work is phasing in a dept where we will be dealing with Generators (20kw-400kw) and pumps (6"-12") and some chillers/AC's.

I don't know much about these pieces of equipment, basically what is the rundown for what is needed & what is involved in setting these up.

Example .. I know now that for a generator you can have a distro and spider bix, linear math to determine the load...

Help with Generators & Pumps!

Help with Generators & Pumps!

1952 Caterpillar D4 clutch issues

Hey guys,

A friend of mine has a 1952 Cat D4. He was moving some bolders around his yard with it and the dozer was doing just fine. His son got on the thing and the next thing my friend knew is that the dozer wasn't moving very well. It would roll along on flat ground, but as soon as he tried to push anything it would feel like the clutch is slipping. He pulled the plate off and his brother had tried to adjust a linkage inside to put more pressure on the clutch. However, we realized...

1952 Caterpillar D4 clutch issues

1952 Caterpillar D4 clutch issues

Blowing 4wd fuse 420d

hey guys I have a cat 420d 02 model anyhow my 4wd is not working. It started out popping a fuse every once in a while now whenever you flip the switch for 4wd it blows the fuse. What do I need to do as far as trouble shooting to track down the problem. I have searched the forum at no success any help would be greatly appreciated

Blowing 4wd fuse 420d

old Italian construction site with old vehicles

I include photos old plant for packaging with old concrete mixer trucks astra worghton, loaders fiat excavators Laltesi positioned near the creek bed View attachment 153056 View attachment 153057 View attachment 153058 View attachment 153059 View attachment 153060

old Italian construction site with old vehicles

Komatsu pw130 1997 and ls epc valve output from pump controller

We have been tracking problem with this unit for some time. Related on stalling on bigger load.

After checking pilot pressure and ls pressure, we noticed that ls epc pressure does not chage at all. Based on shop manual it should. Output voltage for ls epc valve is only 7V, mA values seems to be ok. With travel speed epc valve it gives 24 and 0-1000mA, just like maual says.

Cables are replaced and ok. Is there any other option than bad pump controller? There are a change that wires are...

Komatsu pw130 1997 and ls epc valve output from pump controller

Komatsu pw130 1997 and ls epc valve output from pump controller

580C right brake hangs up, but releases when left brake applied

Working on a 580C, when put in gear (forward/reverse it doesn't matter) the left wheel will turn freely and the right will be stopped, if you press the far left pedal, the right wheel starts spinning and the left wheel locks up. Tried to apply the brake pedal only halfway to see if both would be released but that didn't work, I was just curious.

SO my question is what do they have in common that would cause this? I am thinking something went out or is hanging up in a master cylinder...

580C right brake hangs up, but releases when left brake applied

580C right brake hangs up, but releases when left brake applied

Komatsu D37E-5 won't move

Machine was running fine, started it the next morning and let it warm up, went to move the machine and nothing, won't go forward or backward.

All oil levels are good. Checked for pressure up to joystick and there is none.

Any suggestions? Seems like it is likely something simple since it WAS just working fine. No slipping, no issues.

Komatsu D37E-5 won't move

whats the best quick attach for a hammer/bucket

I operate a 350G with a GH18 npk (8500lb) hammer , the hammer is attached 95% of the time but a job has come up where a bucket is necessary. Its a pretty isolated area and I'll likely be switching attachments alone , the Salesman is pushing a manual pin grabber style but I'm saying that sliding that 75lb pin in and out will be a pain especially this winter. I was pushing the wedge style coupler but am open to suggestions. Hydraulic pin grabber is out of the question

whats the best quick attach for a hammer/bucket

Training a new operator

Hey guys long time lurker first time poster. Just a bit of background information.

I have currently employed a new operator, who is a young enthusiatic worker (always at work early and keen to work and learn) but is inexperienced. We mainly handle excavations for apartment blocks (3-4 level basements) and I am currently teaching him how to dig footings and trim walls for shotcreting on my 4.5t JCB before moving him up to something larger. I have given him the basics of taking his time, be...

Training a new operator

Training a new operator

Saunders Hauling

I have about 140 pictures of Saunders Hauling Contractors. Most are from Kitamat a couple from Holberg, Is there a topic for them I have been unable to find. Some Hayes Kenworth and a few Pacific trucks.

Saunders Hauling

Antique Logging Tools or Machinery on Dispay

It seems like most of the towns and villages up and down the Pacific Coast, from California to Alaska have some old logging, construction, or railroad equipment on display. Many of you on this forum are actively working to preserve this history in lots of different places and locations. Trucks- (yes, thats you HDX) Railroad, Construction and all, post your pics here. If they are public displays, give a location so people like me can stop and have a look-see if we get in the neighborhood too....

Antique Logging Tools or Machinery on Dispay

Antique Logging Tools or Machinery on Dispay

Chip trucks/trailers etc.

I thought I better start this new tread as chip trucks is part of the logging industy. So post pictures of chip trucks, trailers and other related equipment. I hope someone will post pictures from the 50's and 60's. Here are a few pics I've taken in BC, Canada - more will come.

Chip trucks/trailers etc.

Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington

I have a few thousand old Skagit yarder and loader pics. We can all post pics of Skagits here in this new thread dedicated to them...........
Here are some from 1969.

Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington

Finally learned how to post pics.

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This is our tms300. Grain was supposed to be 115' tall. Decided it needed to be 135' tall. Had the 110t there to set the dryers so we just set the head with it.
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Truss set here. Tms300 again. I ran out of cribbing. That pic is after they dug a 3' hole in the driveway for the back of the crane.
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Last one for tonight. The 110t setting a steel structure. Think it was 6700lb at 120'.

Finally learned how to post pics.

My dream build service truck

Well long story short ive had this truck about 6years now. Bought as cab & chassis, made a dump truck for awhile now building service truck. I bought with intentions of building service truck at some point. When things worked out. Anyway ill try get some pics up. From various points of build over that last few months, progress is kind of slow. Sorry hope i can figure out how upload pics

My dream build service truck

ASV and CAT 7 series BAIR axle experience

Last year I installed Bair axle and wheel assemblies on my ASV RC100. This week I did a 250 hour service which includes greasing the axle assemblies. The easiest way is to put the machine on a flat bed trailer with an operator you trust to move the machine. Of the four idler axles three had the circular grease fitting guard deformed to the point that a grease gun fitting would not go on. The point is that the guards need to be a thicker wall for better protection. I am thinking 1" schedule...

ASV and CAT 7 series BAIR axle experience

ASV and CAT 7 series BAIR axle experience

new ride

I have been lurking for a couple mounths ,I just upgraded boom trucks (I'll be carefull not to call it a crane seems to be a touchy subject ) so I figured its a good time to join in. I'm a building contractor this makes my fourth boom truck, up grading every time. I got my 2006 32105 elliot with a sitty down thing on it ,on the road last week,I'll send picks when I figure out how to reconfigure pictures.
A big howdy to all that have entertained and educated me
Regards

new ride

What is it ?

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Found this thing in the service truck I bought a few years ago.
Been sitting on my office desk for a few years, I been using it as a paperweight .

What is it ?

CMI Motor Graders

Anyone have any pics or information on CMI motor graders. I have seen 2 in person, but did not have a camera. The only pics I have found is of the CMI Autoblade, but very little information. If any one has operated one of these please chime in. These are some large machines even by todays standards, and the Autoblade looked like quite the machine.

CMI Motor Graders

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Hello All,

I was hoping to get some suggestions on a machine to purchase for making a home site on some acreage I own here in WA State.
Will need to pull a lot of stumps, do foundation work, some grading, trenching etc.
So far I have been looking mainly at Case 580c's, these seem like they might be a good option for a tight budget.
I'd like to stay close to 10k.
Any suggestions on other machines that might be good would be greatly appreciated.
This will be my first purchase of any type of...

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Shoring for a sewer tie in

Always wondered how I get from the classroom or the catalog to work on an existing pipe while using trench shoring. Now I get to know: have to go 7' down at the street shoulder to install a sewer lateral. The existing pipe (as observed in the manhole at the next intersection) is 8" clay. Locator says it is 6 to 8 feet down; manhole tape measuring and logical eyeballing indicates just shy of 7'. Soil is a sandy loam but low on the clay; yes, a hand dug hole will stand 5' deep.
*
Local...

Shoring for a sewer tie in

Shoring for a sewer tie in

Small Grader

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Small Grader

580 looking new

I haven't posted in a while, actually since I bought the 580 SE. Well a quick update. Before I bought it I had xgiaovannix12 check it out for me. He was at the time just someone I had been following here on the forum who seemed to have a really good knowledge of backhoes & it just so happened he was close to the machine & also to where I live. Well it checked out better then I had hoped for. John came with his father & gave it a good going over. I was so impressed with both that I asked John...

580 looking new

580 looking new

A different Hitachi 120 question

Got a 120-2 that does the same thing they all do. Intermittent so slow as to be unusable. Discovered a while back that if I jiggle the harness connector where it plugs in to the ECM it will be fine for a while. Sometimes I'd have to give an extra jiggle because the swing brake didn't release or it would go to full swash, but the sweet spot was always there.

Now it's either full swash or no swash, the sweet spot is gone. Looking with a magnifying glass everything looks okay, pins in the ECM...

A different Hitachi 120 question

A different Hitachi 120 question

Ouch

View attachment 168313 View attachment 168314 customer called said pin come out of the haul truck we're it pivots and oil is everywhere. Has anybody had this problem ,not sure what happened first I'm thinking when that fell in misaligned the driveshaft and that broke the dropbox

Ouch

Perkins 1104D-E44TA

Hi!

We have a car baler with Perkins engine - it is not earthmoving equipment, so if it is in wrong category, please, just lift it to the right.
The problem is, that when we start pressing of cars, in the beginning, when engine and other things are cold, when hydraulic oil pumps will be "connected" and fully opened, after about three seconds of hard pressing the ECM (Electronic Control Module) decides to reduce of rated power. The smoke coming from exhaust at hard pressing time is quite...

Perkins 1104D-E44TA

Perkins 1104D-E44TA

Looking to move out of California

As taxes and other issues are making life in California more difficult, I am considering moving away. Being a crane operator, and a fairly good one, I would be greatly appreciative to find out the nonunion wage rates of other states. Thanks

Looking to move out of California

Street repair material recycling question

What we basically have to do is if it is possible to reuse the material from the street repair instead of throwing it away. They say its is practised in so called "western" countries.

What I would like to know what would be the best solution.
Doing all the procesess on the street or in a depot nearby. Probably the crushing part will be the biggest challenge as for the noise. Would you suggest we should use a mobile crusher or a dipper-crusher attached to an excavator as well as...

Street repair material recycling question

Street repair material recycling question

cat d9h and kamatsu 355

I thought the kamatsu d355 was more in line with the fiat 41
I'm not for sure what the actual track pitch is on a d9h or g is but going thru my tractors history file I found papers with tracks from kamatsu d355
my d8k is 9.00 in pitch
long time ago was working for a guy lost track pad on d65 lgp went to dealer bought a pad it would not fit as it has cat tracks

cat d9h and kamatsu 355

Stuck blade pitch adjuster

I have a 450J and pitched the blade all the way back while using a root rake (to keep the teeth out of the ground and only pick up the brush). Now it seems to be stuck. I'm wondering if it is possible I've run it completely off the threads or something? Has anyone had a similar experience?

Stuck blade pitch adjuster

hydraulics

Hydraulics only work when reving the engine is this a sign the pump is going out?

hydraulics

Cooked machines

Been watching some sales where cooked machines(fire damage) go for pennies as to sale. Many are what I would call superficial where hydraulic hoses eventually burned thru most fires starting in or around battery cables or electrical faults.

I am cheap, I am also fairly poor and been a wrench so starting with a cooked machine replacing damaged skins/hoses/cables or other electrical does not bother me. Anyone else here do such work to revive old dead machines on the cheap?

Cooked machines

No start. Komatsu PC50

2006 PC50mr-2

The other day the dash/display was randomly beeping while I was operating. I noticed some moisture under the cover. I removed it and dried it. Re-installed it, and it seems fine, all the functions work, went to start the machine and I just get a relay clicking when I turn the key as if the battery was extremely low, I changed the battery and I get the same symptoms. I don't believe its the starter because the other day it cranked quickly and started with out issue. Any...

No start. Komatsu PC50

No start. Komatsu PC50

removing control valve.

I have a Bobcat 743 and am about to remove the control valve for repair. Does the engine and related parts have to be removed in order to remove the valve.
Does the hydraulic reservoir have to be drained first?

removing control valve.

Throttle shaft seal Bobcat 743

Boy, a lot of things going bad in a short time.
I have an oil leak where the throttle shaft comes out of the plate on the Kubota engine. Is there an o-ring under there or is it a special seal? If an O-ring will one out of a standard O-ring kit work or get one from bobcat/Kubota dealer? Also has some side to side play is that normal or is it maybe worn?
Does the whole plate have to be removed to get at the seal or can the lever be removed and the seal accessed from the top?

Thanks,
Al.

Throttle shaft seal Bobcat 743

please help! Takeuchi TB125 lever-lock issue

I'm literally losing sleep over this!
I'm smack in the middle of building a boulder retaining wall- have 60 yards of clean fill being delivered monday (3 days)- and my machine is stuck!
it's a 2002 Takeuchi TB125 canopy model (12511965).
about a week ago- every 20 mins the stick controls would lock up (no boom, thumb or track controls)
everything is good fluid & engine wise. Didn't matter if I was simply idling, crawling or stacking rocks- all of a sudden the safety lock would engage...

please help! Takeuchi TB125 lever-lock issue

please help! Takeuchi TB125 lever-lock issue

Got to play with my d7r yesterday

Repaired some terraces, filled a washout and straightened a waterway yesterday. It's got more power then my old d7e military cat. Old one everything was first gear rolling dirt and second to feather it out. This monster boils dirt in second and likes it. I did like the cab with AC and heat, used both in the same day. It does like it's fuel, 10 g/hr compared to the old one but it's hard to compare what they would both get done in the same time. View attachment 167132 ...

Got to play with my d7r yesterday

Got to play with my d7r yesterday

D9H refurb: The boring bits

So if you are interested in boring bits of a D9H dozer refurb, you are only slightly less deranged than the person posting such rubbish (me). Here is some photos of the end result of toil this evening. I can only work on the dozer in the evening when the kids are in bed and wife has given up with running cups of tea to the shed, as I work 40 hrs a week in an office job I hate and any spare time the kids are awake is devoted to them. I am working on salvaging any thing I can from the cab, so...

D9H refurb: The boring bits

D9H refurb: The boring bits

Backhoe Attachment Videos

Just thought I'd start a thread on backhoes because it comes up once in a while. Love to hear your backhoe experiences and feedback. We're talking occasional farm-duty digging here. I bought a Case D125 backhoe at an auction a couple years ago for occasional digging but haven't used it yet. I need to re-fab the mounts to the skid loader and it got me looking into the best approach. Looked at a lot of videos, it's interesting to see how various mounting strategies affect the operation of the...

Backhoe Attachment Videos

Backhoe Attachment Videos

1999 Lull hydraulic problem

I recently purchased a used telehandler. All the functions seem to work fine. The problem I am having is after the machine is started and the system has enough pressure to shut off the low hydraulic system alarm the two hoses coming off the hydraulic pump start to jump, one hose goes to the spools near the front of the machine and the other goes to the rear oscillation lock cylinder. The pump is a G2020 Vickers. They seem to jump about every 4 seconds. They continue to jump even if your...

1999 Lull hydraulic problem

1999 Lull hydraulic problem

Timberjack 360 winch trouble

l got a 98 360 Tj and the winch will only roll the cable up won't pull nothing any ideas on the problem tks

Timberjack 360 winch trouble

New dump trailer

I'm looking to purchase a new bumper hitch dump trailer. Looking at 14', 14,000 lb to 17,500 lb. with 24" sides with skid steer ramps. I would love to here what's brands are failing and which are holding up and what's been failing on you guys. I also am interested in what you would have got or not got for accessories also. Thanks in advance.

New dump trailer

Small Company using estimating software.

I've been looking through the threads and haven't seen one like mine, if i missed it forgive me and point me to it. I'm a small time grading contractor. Its me and a couple part time guys. I've put my nights in doing takeoffs and we all know how much fun that is. I need to be working during the day moving dirt, but lately I'm getting up earlier, and quitting earlier just to get them out the door. I am curious about costs of some of the estimating software. I don't have a digitizer, or a big...

Small Company using estimating software.

Small Company using estimating software.

D6H Brush Screen sided and rear

Is there a good source of used Brush Screens for a Cat D6H sided and rear?

D6H Brush Screen sided and rear

New to me...555e

Just brought home a 99 New Holland 555e 4x4 with 2800hrs, clamshell loader and 24/36" buckets. Everything works except parking brake. Previous owner just put on new frt tires and had all fluids changed at 2500.00. He also redid most of the cylinders. One stabilizer has a light leak. I paid 15k for it and feel like I did pretty good. Let me know what you think about the price, model and any experiences with this particular machine. Picks soon

Thanks, Daniel

New to me...555e

1996 case 1845c drive problem

Runs good with no problems but then when everything gets hot after an hour or so then when you are into a load it won't break loose.
You can keep pushing the levers forward and there's no drive power and the tires won't break loose almost like the hydraulics bypass. If you play around with the bucket functions up/down and tilting you can regain the power and the tires will then begin to dig In and spin. The pump is completely rebuilt with rotating groups,orings,swashplate,etc. And drive...

1996 case 1845c drive problem

1996 case 1845c drive problem

Memories for us old truckers

Oxbow started this thread at the HTF forum.

Truck Shop



Memories for us old truckers

A few projects I have done recently

Thought I would post some pics and commentary on some jobs I have done recently.

This project was an interesting one. A frozen food processing facility was installing a new cooler. Problem was the building had a high water table underneath the slab where the new cooler was going. Our job was to excavate 22" of very sticky, very wet clay and replace with woven geotextile fabric and #57 stone to separate the water from the -10 F degree cooler that would sitting on top of it. The...

A few projects I have done recently

A few projects I have done recently

Wearing the paint off the bucket

Finished rebuilding the bucket last fall & hardly any snow this past winter, so the old 941 that I purchased the year before sat practically all winter. Today I was able to rough out a pile of fill left from a driveway dig out that was done this past winter in the back yard. We are in an area of really heavy clay, so it is very slow to dry out in the spring. If we don't get rain for a few days, I can go over it again to touch it up. The old machine runs real good for its age.

Wearing the paint off the bucket

1999 International 4900 with DT466E Oil Usage...help please

Truck has 300,000 miles on it. It uses 1 to 1.5 gallons of oil every 200 miles. No smoke. I use Rotella 15W40 oil.

I have tried the following:

1. Checked fuel for oil, there was none.
2. Checked coolant for oil, there was none.
3. Checked turbo for oil and fan movement, no oil and fan ok.
4. Checked vacuum line from air filter to air compressor, line clear.
5. Changed oil and put Lucas oil treatment in as directed.
6. Changed air filter. Drove the truck about 70 miles...

1999 International 4900 with DT466E Oil Usage...help please

1999 International 4900 with DT466E Oil Usage...help please

Over weight fees

After I put the 1400 lb. counterweight on the National, my first trip through the local Port of Entry on I-15 went smoothly. No red light, no dreaded message on the digital board they have "park, bring papers inside." So I of course figured I was good to go. Then on about the 12 th. time through, maybe 4 months later, I get the "c'mon in" sign. Turns out my rear axle is over, just enough......so now they have me paying 16 cents a mile plus $256.00 annually.

My question is, what about...

Over weight fees

Over weight fees

Working the National 1300A

A farmer called me this fall, he and his brother had a grain silo they were erecting and they needed a little help. The job site was in a valley a couple ranges to the east from my place, about a 45 minutes drive. The brothers were real sharp in knowing what the silo weighed, and how close I could get, but after looking at my load chart I determined I better run out there first and eyeball the project. I told them I'd "stop by" in the next day or so, and left it at that.

The next...

Working the National 1300A

Working the National 1300A

Gehl 5640 turbo no start problem

Looking for a troubleshooting guide for a Gehl 5640 Turbo skifsteer...

Gehl 5640 turbo no start problem

Case DL450 ?

Did anyone happen to see it up close and what did you think of it? For me it could be a good solution to my multitasking.
I am sure I probably cant afford it but it is fun to dream and it looks like it has potential.

Case DL450 ?

1999 D5M LGP No reverse

SN: 3CR01449

Following codes:

codes that start with 030:
96.03
110.08
248.02
271.05
271.06
324.06


Codes that start with 113:
168.03
299.13
681.03
691.07
692.07
693.07
694.07
722.03



Recently the big (3" diameter) transmission fluid hose developed a leak. My dad replaced it and had to add about 10-12 gallons of TO-4 fluid back. It will only go into reverse occasionally now and when it does, there is a pause after the decelerator is lifted and it slams into reverse pretty hard, but...

1999 D5M LGP No reverse

1999 D5M LGP No reverse

Cat 289D, No AC

Cab was getting warm the other day, so I turned on the AC for the first time this season and it blew warm air. Compressor clutch is not engaging. I replaced the fuse, swapped out the relay with another, still no AC. Where should I look next? I disconnected the pressure switches and reconnected also.

Cat 289D, No AC

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

Hi all. I know there's a thread somewhere about removing oil from coolant, but for the life of me I can't find it.

My problem is I found engine oil in the radiator of one of our tractors prepping it for winter. Pulled the radiator and had it leak checked and they found a leak in the engine oil cooler once it got warm and under pressure. I pulled the T-stat and purged the remaining coolant from the block with air and saw only clean coolant, no oil.

I plan fill with water and flush again...

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

06 CAT 277B restoration

Ended up selling my old 74 case 350 crawler loader for this gem. Didnt quite get a super awesome deal, but there was just enough meat on the bone to seal the deal. (12k)

Engine runs, everything works except the high speed track option, it needs a new track, and the engine puffs and misses a little at high rpm-no load; but clears up when actually doing work.

Did I mention the pilot valves are leaking? oh what fun.

Turns out it does have a VE pump, please dont scare me <3...

06 CAT 277B restoration

06 CAT 277B restoration

Sourching part fro Schaeff drive axle. Logo ID?

Hi, I have a Schaeff SKS631 loader that I will need axle parts for. I have not been able to locate any ID tag on either axle. However, I see a logo cast into the planetary hug. Can anyone identify this manufacturer's logo? If past experience is any guide, I suspect product support to be better sourcing these direct from the axle manufacturer. Any thoughts?
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Do I understand correctly, Texex is supporting the Schaeff mfg equipment? How is product support on these...

Sourching part fro Schaeff drive axle. Logo ID?

Sourching part fro Schaeff drive axle. Logo ID?

Looking for used equipment?

I've seen many people looking for equipment and attachments. Please visit MachineryMarketplace.NET; it's easy to find what you're looking for there.

Looking for used equipment?

Looking to buy Midi excavator - suggestions?

Hi,
It's finally time to retire my 1984 Kubota.
So I'm in the market for a 14-16k lb machine.

I have up to $40k to spend and these are features I'm looking for:
Full cab
Swing boom
Blade
Thumb (optional since it's not too difficult to add one later)

Any suggestions?
Here's what I've found so far so any input on these specific models would be great!
Bobcat E60
Deere 60G
IHI 65NX
IHI 70Z
JCB 803
Komatsu PC75R-2
Volvo EC70

I'm sure there are many others that fit these specs that I haven't...

Looking to buy Midi excavator - suggestions?

Looking to buy Midi excavator - suggestions?

the old 580B Question

I have a question on the 580b case, The enine is a 188 and has the im thinking power shuttle, well the starter has a little bolt on the housing between the starter sylinoid, and starter motor, this bolt keeps leaking fluid around it, is this an adjustment bolt? can it be removed and an o-ring put on it to keep it from leaking? I guess a pic would help also ill try to get one


Thanks Mike

the old 580B Question

Caterpillar Excavator Buckets (D linkage and DB linkage 330c,330d)

I am in search of attachments for 330cl excavators, D linkage. It seems the DB linkage on the newer 330 d's and possibly 336's have a 10mm larger pin diameter but similar bucket ear dimensions.

Has anyone ever tried weld boring db linkage buckets to fit the old d linkage?

Ultimately what I need is some good CAT d linkage attachments if any available for sale.

Caterpillar Excavator Buckets (D linkage and DB linkage 330c,330d)

WANTED: GOOD CATERPILLAR EXCAVATOR BUCKETS (D LINKAGE 330CL)

looking for buckets for our fleet of 330c excavators, these are getting hard to find so we want to stock up. We will consider anything that fits these machines.

Roller wheel
Compaction wheel
Kelly wheel
GP bucket
Smooth bucket
Frost Ripper
Quick Coupler
54" Bucket
30" Bucket
60" Bucket

WANTED: GOOD CATERPILLAR EXCAVATOR BUCKETS (D LINKAGE 330CL)

Trojan Hydraulic Pump

I Need advice from a hydraulics guru to assist in finding parts for my 1989 Trojan Loader. The 1500Z and 1700Z loaders use the same hydraulic pump. According to Weser Pumpen, the current pump is WP340-3 and only available in Germany at $500 more than I paid for the loader.

The pump flange (pump shaft housing to transmission) had a seized bearing and damaged the housing. The previous owner must have had problems as well because the shaft that connects the trans to the pump is about 1/2"...

Trojan Hydraulic Pump

Trojan Hydraulic Pump

10K D6c vs. 76A

What's the major difference between a 10K & 76A? Different engine?

There is a 76A at an auction this weekend and it got me wondering what the differences were..
It's a power shift, straight blade w/tilt....essentially the same as my 10K.

10K D6c vs. 76A

D6c cat loss of oil pressure

HI
I lost oil pressure on my d6c cat and now it won't start. Any suggestions?

D6c cat loss of oil pressure

Best Rock Picker Attachment for CAT 299D2 HXP

Hello everyone, I purchased a new CAT 299D2 High flow skid steer this winter and am thinking about purchasing a rock picker attachment for it.

Anyone have an opinion on what's the best manufacturer and/or model?

Thanks

Best Rock Picker Attachment for CAT 299D2 HXP

04 bobcat 331g??

Just picked up a bobcat 331g. 04 with 2000 hrs. Is there anything in particular to look for with this machine? It's pretty darn clean compared to all others I have been looking at. 1 damp hose, strong,all pins tight,good tracks. Only issues I can find are one minor hose weep, 2 speed switch doesn't work, and blower doesn't switch to heat. A.c. works but won't switch to heat. Any insight?

04 bobcat 331g??

S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

The First and Largest Manufacturer of the 'Mobile Steel Spar', along with many other logging equipment innovations.

Share your pics, memories, and everything else with us here! I'll start with an old Madill 009 on a Hayes truck.

S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

Cypress Equipment Co. Ltd, Delta, B.C.

Cypress Equipment Co. was formed in 1966, when its predecessor, Construction Equipment Co. sold off its branch operations in Canada. A group of CMC employees purchased the B.C. operation, which became Cypress. They converted American Hoist & Derrick machines into log loaders and grapple yarders, and also built their own version of G.M. Philpott's tank drill.

Cypress also distributed, over the years, Champion graders, Hitachi, and Prentice hydraulic machines, Moxy dump trucks, and they...

Cypress Equipment Co. Ltd, Delta, B.C.

Cypress Equipment Co. Ltd, Delta, B.C.

140h no hydraulics

so my 140h has very low hydraulic pressure if you rev the engine you can get the steering to work a little and help is appreciated

140h no hydraulics

Genie s40

I have a 1999 genie S40 with duetz Diesel engine. It starts, runs for 3 seconds and shuts down. When you turn the ignition to run without starting the engine, you can hear the fuel solenoid activate then after the 3 seconds it shuts off. Any ideas?

Genie s40

Sany 235C--Help

Hello,
I am working on a Sany 235C and require great help as this machine has done my head in.
The issue is the engine runs but the machine wont move, no swing, no arm/boom, nothing at all other than the engine running.
Have contacted Sany American, but no help from them.
I believe the issue is with the pilot solenoid valve. The problem is I cant find where this valve is located on the machine. The local dealer kept on saying it is behind the filter housing but it is not there. He only...

Sany 235C--Help

Sany 235C--Help

Middle TN Equipment Operator Wanted

Start up earth moving contractor. Operate CAT 304C CR and 308E2 CR excavators and CAT 299D2 XHP and ASV RC100 and PT30 track loaders. We have our own single axle and tri axle dump trucks for our own use. We do mostly commercial work for small retail builds. Trenching for utilities, rain gardens, building pads ect. Also some commercial work on new home construction in the Nashville area. Applicant needs to be able to run a 2-3 man crew and be responsible for smooth work flow of the job site....

Middle TN Equipment Operator Wanted

Middle TN Equipment Operator Wanted

Hitachi EX200 left track lagging

Hitachi EX200
Left track is lagging. When I actuate both tracks, the left track moves with little power.
I rebuilt the center joint/rotary manifold and have some improvement from before. Initially the track had almost no movement and now it moves, but still lagging.
The odd thing is that when I actuate any other control, I get full power out of the left track. I just crack any other control and full power.
I am at a loss.
All hydraulics seem to be slow moving. Swing is quite slow,...

Hitachi EX200 left track lagging

Hitachi EX200 left track lagging

Fatal Dozer Accident

There was a fatal dozer accident in RedHook NY yesterday, about 35 minutes north of me. The report is a little vague, I'll try to get more details and post. Below is a link to the article:

http://ift.tt/2ph5Z8u

Fatal Dozer Accident

D8T screen went blue

end of today the service screen on our d8t went dark blue, couldn't make out anything. When the master shuts off screen powers down same as any other day. All dash gauges still working, what should I check?

D8T screen went blue

Where is?

The brake fluid reservoir for a 99 New Holland 555e 4x4?...Please.

My backhoe has a light on the dash that is a circle with a fluid drop in the center and surrounded by a set of brackets. I assume the brackets represent brake shoes... kind of looks like this. (0)
Also, if it helps parking brake is inoperable and a light stays lit on the side console for it.

Where is?

Just bought a Galion T500C

I am looking for any and all information, personal experiences, advice, etc.
Also looking for books, manuals, etc

Just bought a Galion T500C

Cat 277b Steering question

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Cat 277b Steering question

Wacker Neuson Skid Steer

Check this out, I saw it driving down the highway yesterday in Wisconsin...I know about the the small Wacker equipment and I have seen their excavators but never seen one of these. Do you think these are coming to the US??? Anyone know anything?

Wacker Neuson Skid Steer

938g cat loader

i have a 938g cat loader will not shut down with key. have to get out and shut down by on sol. put a new one on it and still doing the same thing. any one know what could be doing this

938g cat loader

Gehl 4510 Axle Fell Off

I was moving snow this morning and suddenly it felt as though I had a flat tire... Threads are junk, I will have to make new threads, get a nut to match. I hope I can find all the spacers and shims inside the chain case. I have never had a failure like this. View attachment 166605 View attachment 166606 View attachment 166607 Figured I would share.

Gehl 4510 Axle Fell Off

Case 1845c hydraulic fluid

What would happen if I didn't use the hto additive to the 10w30 oil in the hydraulics? Does,it effect pressures?

Case 1845c hydraulic fluid

'Nother project

View attachment 168187 View attachment 168188 View attachment 168189 View attachment 168190 Been getting bored of late AGAIN, so started setting up a better single lever loader control station. First iteration but going to get a few mods such as narrowing the lever yoke and the trunnion cross. And yes I know what I have is as overkill as my Ulrich bucket but it is all I have!! Scraps.

'Nother project

case 2012 tr320

great year....I have just about replaced and upgraded all of this fine machine has to offer...anywho getting ats failure code figue out egr,sensor,and air sensor...ok new is in how do I get the error code to reset???only dealer around is in Idaho,will not go to century...cant I reset this?help oh yea in my big book on how to it says a electronic service tool must be used to remove faults from memory..can I get a service tool and where?

case 2012 tr320

Has any worked Field Service Mechanic for a Class 1 Railroad?

Has any worked Field Service Mechanic for a Class 1 Railroad?

Im familiar with other railroad jobs and railroad operations in general, but has anyone worked as a traveling field mechanic for the railroad? I was invited to a take preliminary test for this position and I'm considering it. Maybe somebody has some insights, thanks.

Has any worked Field Service Mechanic for a Class 1 Railroad?

Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

Anyone have any experience with these? Reminds me of the Smidt blowers you see on Unimogs. Looking at it piques my curiosity. Looks like it was introduced a few years ago but I can't find a lot of information on it.

RonL

Snow Wolf Ultra Snowblower

New member TTP HARD drill bits

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T190 Changing Keyless To Turn Key Start

I'm Trying to change out the deluxe digital keyless start to the regular turn key start. I used the down grade feature before removing the keyless start. Now I need to unplug the keyless and plug in the turn key panel.
My question is: Do I unplug the keyless panel directly from the back of the panel, This will leave the black box behind it hooked up. Or do I unplug it from after the black box. This will remove the black box with the keyless panal.?

I've tried both ways already and...

T190 Changing Keyless To Turn Key Start

T190 Changing Keyless To Turn Key Start

Carry deck cranes

Our construction project is going on near Toronto. Carry deck crane is a necessary thing to complete certain works like lifting some heavy building materials. So we need to find some carry deck crane rental services.
We have our own operators to operate the cranes in our work site. I don't know whether the operation of carry deck cranes is different from this normal cranes. Is it possible for normal crane operators to handle these cranes? Or should we...

Carry deck cranes

Carry deck cranes

Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington

I have a few thousand old Skagit yarder and loader pics. We can all post pics of Skagits here in this new thread dedicated to them...........
Here are some from 1969.

Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington

Highway log trucks.

I was thinking the other day we need a thread for people to show off some highway legal log trucks. Don't get me wrong, I love the off-road hauler threads. Those old beasts are just awesome.
Anyway, fourm member Jdigger4130 sent me these to post. Some nice looking trucks. I need to dig deep and see if I can find the few I have.

Highway log trucks.

Michigan 75iii bucket pins

Hi - I'm looking for the boom and pushrod pins and bushings to connect the bucket to the loader.

The boom to bucket pins are about 2.25" diameter x 6" long, and bushings are about 2.75" o.d. x 2.25" i.d.

The pushrod pins are 1.5" diameter x 10" long.

Are pin/bushing parts from other machines able to match?

Thank you!

Michigan 75iii bucket pins

Cat 955k Track Adjuster Question

After washing the dirt off of the Adjuster Spring, I found that bolts holding the bracket to the rail are sheared off and the bracket is missing. Anyone have an exploded view of the adjuster that would show the part number for the bracket?

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Cat 955k Track Adjuster Question

D4H transmission question

Im embarrassed to ask but here goes, is there an oil fill plug on this transmission? (A bolt you remove and when oil runs out, its full). Before you ask, yes I'm checking the dipstick. I'm having a terrible time trying to read it. Tried every trick I know of. Lying dipstick on a paper towel to see how far the wet mark is has always worked for me but on this thing I just can't be sure. This is a new machine for me and here's my issue: everything is fine when I first start the machine but...

D4H transmission question

D4H transmission question

old D8-12a cat. runs good but in need of help

Just bought this machine.Runs great but I popped the radiator cap and its all dark oil.No signs of antifreeze.I heard the oil cooler can leak.My question is do these old timers even have oil coolers,and if so where are they?In the radiator core or external?There is no anitfreeze in the oil that I see.The macine is in great condition and was purchsed cheap so Im going to fix it as long as its not a cracked a head.I have some oil coming out of one of the seals in the exhaust also.Not looking...

old D8-12a cat. runs good but in need of help

old D8-12a cat. runs good but in need of help

Cat 206 questions

Just purchased a Cat 206 wheeled excavator for use around the homestead. It has lots of hours but in OK shape for the price. I realize I cannot take it into the mud to work like a track machine but that is OK for me. Need to move it around the neighborhood so wheeled was my choice. Heck maybe I will get a track frame at some point and make it quick attach

Aside from some sloppy bucket pins and a small leak I have to hunt down I think it will be fine. Older machine was preferable since I...

Cat 206 questions

Cat 206 questions

Waldon 5000

Maybe somebody could offer some diagnostic help..... My early 70's Waldron has an issue with its pump (I think:beatsme). I've owned this little machine for a year or so with the intent of doing a little work to it and then flipping it to move into something a little newer/larger. Good plan except for this chronic condition. As I'm driving around and the hydraulic oil is still "cold", the machine seems to drive reasonably well. As the hydraulic oil warms up there is a significant loss of...

Waldon 5000

Waldon 5000

Blow by?

I'm looking to purchase a 99 New Holland 555e 4x4 with 2800hrs. I went over it thoroughly and all fluids look good. No leaks, no noises, no smoke. I decided to take off the oil fill cap while running and no oil squirting or smoke but there is some air coming out. It was up to operating temp, pressure was good on gauge.... is this a bad sign or normal?

Thanks, Daniel

Blow by?

Hydraulics question about PC160LC-7

I took delivery of a PC160LC7-EO and it worked great for a couple hours.

Then it seems to have lost power. Hyd were sluggish/weak/non-responsive.

Googling around I see that is sometimes caused by fuel starvation resulting from clogged filters.

But I had noticed that the hose that runs from the hyd tank cap down the side of the tank was broken a couple inches off the cap.

When I first noticed it I thought it was just a venting hose and couldn't be the problem.

Then I checked the hyd...

Hydraulics question about PC160LC-7

Hydraulics question about PC160LC-7

Kobelco hydraulic excavators

1) are you having trouble searching for new o.e.m., remanufactured, reconditioned, or new aftermarket replacement parts?
2) is your machine acting up and not running the way it should?
3) do you require help pin-pointing the root cause of the problem?
4) do you have any unanswered questions?
5) are you looking for manuals specific to your model and by serial number?

please post your topics here. i will do my best to help out.
as i am also sure and gladly invite the other experienced...

Kobelco hydraulic excavators

Kobelco hydraulic excavators

john deere 544B transmission

I have a 544B JD i just picked up. The transmission is having some issues, it seems to me like the clutch packs are slipping but as the machine warms up it gets a bit better. The previous owner said that it had no power while trying to fill the bucket.

I do believe that he was using hydraulic oil in the transmission.. does anyone know what the right oil is for this machine?

john deere 544B transmission

cat 973 transmission

post rebuild set-up and test

cat 973 transmission

Case 721C

S# 126032

Looking for what the brake pressure should be on this machine. A flow schematic of the service brake system would be GREAT if anyone can help.

Thanks,

Jeff

Case 721C

fiat allis 745-C

My brother recently bought a late 70s model 745-C with a 4yd bucket for use on the farm. It was purchased because my brother and dad are expanding and converting to pit silos. So far we have pretty much got the 2 silos done, but we still have the hole for the manure pit to go, wish it still had the rippers that were once welded in the bucket. Anyway, I found this site while looking for information about the loader. I am kind of hoping some of you guys can point out some things we should...

fiat allis 745-C

fiat allis 745-C

520c komatsu dresser

I am fixing to pull the engine from this machine, 1991 and was wondering about the flywheel bolts! I don't see any, does the engine just come out!!

520c komatsu dresser

Shop Air condensation or water

What do you use to drain the water out of your shop air? Do you rely on a drier or do you have an automatic drain device?

I was looking into options and I talked to my local Parker dealer and his suggestion was to use a robo drain like this.
http://ift.tt/2pAeVX7
I was wondering if anybody had any feedback or better suggestions. I am getting the filter with the water bowl but was looking at additional options. One...

Shop Air condensation or water

Shop Air condensation or water

Michigan 75iii GM Diesel

Hello,

I've just purchased a Clark Michigan 75iii tractor shovel, with a General Motors Diesel 4-53 engine. I was told that it was manufactured in 1964.

Does anyone have an operator's manual available?

I'm trying to change all of the fluids and filters, but am not sure which fluids/filters to use, other than SAE30 or SAE40 in the engine. Transmission fluid type? Hydraulic fluid type? Any guidance/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Michigan 75iii GM Diesel

Cat 277b Steering question

I have a 2006 cat 277b that seems to be low on power to the tracks when steering left or right. A tech at the local cat store told me not to over estimate the power of the tracks when turning keeping in mind the weight of the machine and the size of the track surface to ground contact. Something still just doesn't seem rite. The unit has good power forward and reverse and will usually spin the tracks in forward , pulling in to a pile of dirt its strong and has good digging power. Drives...

Cat 277b Steering question

Cat 277b Steering question

Cat 277b Steering qeustion

I have a 2006 cat 277b that seems to be low on power to the tracks when steering left or right. A tech at the local cat store told me not to over estimate the power of the tracks when turning keeping in mind the weight of the machine and the size of the track surface to ground contact. Something still just doesn't seem rite. The unit has good power forward and reverse and will usually spin the tracks in forward , pulling in to a pile of dirt its strong and has good digging power. Drives...

Cat 277b Steering qeustion

Cat 277b Steering qeustion

John Deere 450C LC

Can anyone tell me how to get into the monitor to check pressures on a John Deere 450C LC?

John Deere 450C LC

Help Identifying Year of Dresser TD8E - Have Serial #

I'm wondering if anyone might be of assistance......I am trying to determine the Year Model of a Machine I just purchased. It is an International Dresser Dozer Model is TD8E and the serial # is 902U3605 I've read thru some of the threads here and there are several links to the serial # charts but I can't seem to match mine up to any of them, Any Help Would be Greatly Appreciated , Thanks in Advance!

Help Identifying Year of Dresser TD8E - Have Serial #

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

Hope this is ok, Im cross posting this here as other manlift issues have been discussed in this area instead of Forklifts and Telehandlers. I guess I posted in the wrong Topic earlier. Apologies.
--------------------------
Hello all,
I have no experience with this type of equipment. Im all automotive and aviation.
We have a JLG 60H man lift that sat for a while. When moving the Lift and attempting to use the turn switch, it abruptly stops the 2WD wheels, resulting in a rather jarring...

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

Cat 312cl intake filter plugged

2005 with 3400hrs. Machine runs and operates fine but the monitor displays 'Intake Filter Plugged'. New filters didn't do the trick so i was wondering if anyone knows what controls this read out. Sensor or solenoid and where is it located at? I have not been able to find any useful information on the internet. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you

Cat 312cl intake filter plugged

Blowing 4wd fuse 420d

hey guys I have a cat 420d 02 model anyhow my 4wd is not working. It started out popping a fuse every once in a while now whenever you flip the switch for 4wd it blows the fuse. What do I need to do as far as trouble shooting to track down the problem. I have searched the forum at no success any help would be greatly appreciated

Blowing 4wd fuse 420d

What's your favorite freight truck maker?

I love most of them when it comes to freight trucks, but my favorite is Peterbilt. Look awesome. Not a driver nor own one.

What's your favorite freight truck maker?

case 850 dozer

have a 1989 case 850 dozer that wont turn right after it gets warmed up ??

case 850 dozer

Farmers Forum

Would anyone suggest a forum(s) for farmers, and not necessarily about equipment? Thanks.

Farmers Forum

Safety shoes for work!

Hi all,

My brother has got a job in a construction company. He is joining in the coming month. I’m so happy for him, as it was his aim to get a job in a construction company. He had been struggling since 1 year for the job.

For the construction job, they need safety shoes. And I’m thinking of buying him one before he joins the job. I’m in search for good safety shoes online. Since It is the first time, I’m buying these stuff for the first time....

Safety shoes for work!

Safety shoes for work!

Cat 277b died

I just picked up a 2005 Cat 277b yesterday. Today I took it off the trailer and tried moving a small pile of dirt. It died with the arms up and bucket in full dump just off the ground. I turned the key off and on, and got nothing. Tried moving every lever, pushing every button and switch. Nothing happens. Had to pull out the back window and crawl out. Acted like the battery was disconnected. I checked the battery and main breaker, have power through the breaker. That is as far as I got. I...

Cat 277b died

Cat 277b died

D4h2 Transmisson

Is a d4h2 Transmisson 3 forward and reverse..I run case 850g which has a high and low.....I can't find no shifter on the cat.

D4h2 Transmisson

2009 Caterpillar PM200HP Milling machine

Please help,

I'm deployed with no tech manuals or ops manuals. Are milling machine just went down...the issue is most of the Hydraulic functions are not working.
- It will go start up and go forward and reverse
- The belt turns, but will not spin the drum.
- After trying to spin the drum it will just shut down on it's own.:Banghead

I was wondering if there was some sort of emergence hydraulic shut. I need some guidance

2009 Caterpillar PM200HP Milling machine

D6T Hydraulic Filter Restriction

Hello,

I've got a 2008 Cat D6T (LAY765) I use on my farm. It runs great, but lately there have been a couple alert indicators illuminated on the dash that worry me. I included the link to the picture of the alerts on the dash below. According to my research, the two alerts are for the following:

1. Hydraulic Filter Restriction -- This alert indicator is illuminated when the hydraulic oil filter is bypassed.

• I have changed the cartridge filter in the tank twice and replaced each...

D6T Hydraulic Filter Restriction

D6T Hydraulic Filter Restriction

It's little, but is a scraper!

I hooked on to our landlord's Duplex Mfg. "hydraulic scoop" with my little Ford tractor. I know it hadn't moved in the 25 years we have farmed for him. Surprisingly, the tires took air and hold! I'm using it to haul stumps and roots I had grabbed out with my mini to the burn pile. View attachment 168337

It's little, but is a scraper!

Komatsu PC400-5: Cheap parts? What to watch for on this model?

Just got an old PC400-5 with around 4000 hrs on it. First excavator purchase. Mostly going to be used on the ranch for putting in some new roads, laying some irrigation pipe and digging some ponds.

Need some various parts like replacing a couple of the grease lines (they apparently broke and were bypassed with direct zerks but now very inconvenient to reach the zerks). Can I use some sort of generic grease tubes, or do I have to pay big dealer prices, or are there good sites to buy...

Komatsu PC400-5: Cheap parts? What to watch for on this model?

Komatsu PC400-5: Cheap parts? What to watch for on this model?

swing motor komatsu pc50mr-2 2006

i have a pc 50mr-2 and the swing motor just slowed down it just very swings everything else works fine it has only 1900 hrs on it have to full throttle it to work it anyone have a idea on my problem

swing motor komatsu pc50mr-2 2006

Tree pushers.

Yair...as I posted on another thread it seems that few 'dozers in the U.S. are fitted with tree-pushers. Why would that be?

They are standard equipment on many general contracting tractors over here...in fact in a lot of areas without one you would'nt get a job. A farmer won't stand for digging around little eighteen inch trees when you're clearing a damsite.

They are much easier on the tractor too of course.

Any theories?

Cheers.

Tree pushers.

Hammer to Thumb Auxiliary - Bobcat 325

I acquired a neighbors ’98 Bobcat 325 Mini-X over a year ago. Everything works perfectly. So last week, I finally purchased and installed a thumb I’ve been wanting. I pressed the left foot pedal and the thumb goes one direction. I can press the pedal the other direction and pressure is released from the line (so I can push it back with the bucket [or use gravity]). This is the older Bobcat, with no visible electronic/hand switch. I tried moving the lever by the left ankle (believe this...

Hammer to Thumb Auxiliary - Bobcat 325

Hammer to Thumb Auxiliary - Bobcat 325

Detroit 6V92 Somebody please explain this...!!!!!

Somebody please explain this...came from a 6V92 I saw a couple days ago...
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Detroit 6V92 Somebody please explain this...!!!!!

Old Yanmar

Hi, I have an old Yanmar YB-201. I'm looking for a service manual but can't find one anywhere, it's almost like the machine never existed. So my next effort is to obtain a service manual for a similar machine in the hope it will be some use to this novice.
Can a Yanmer guru assist is advising a Yanmar (or alternative brand) mini excavator which would be similar enough to the YB201 that a service manual for that machine would be useful.
Thanks in advance

Old Yanmar

LLC and liability insurance

Searching for insurance carriers for land clearing and excavator business. Any suggestions? And what's does a policy cost per year?

LLC and liability insurance

Cat 246 Skidsteer Year?

We just purchased this used Cat 246 skidsteer, just to be used for cleanup work & shuttling our paint wagon in & out of the paint shop & I wanted to ask if anyone has access to identifying the year of this unit from the ser #?

Also, the ser # tag seems to indicate it may be a "C" model, as a C follows the model number?

The ser # is CAT00246C5SZ07730. We bought this unit very reasonably priced in an "as is" condition.

Cat 246 Skidsteer Year?

Caterpillar 311cu loss of auto throttle

hi new to this,
I recently done a governor calibration. After the calibration the auto throttle up has stopped working. Still works on the button but not when you move any controls. I am about to do a prv calibration as I've just changed that. hopefully someone out there could help.

Caterpillar 311cu loss of auto throttle

I think this is concerning

Yair . . .

This may be of interest . . . how far can this go?

http://ift.tt/2cL0oAt

Cheers.

I think this is concerning

No start. Komatsu PC50

2006 PC50mr-2

The other day the dash/display was randomly beeping while I was operating. I noticed some moisture under the cover. I removed it and dried it. Re-installed it, and it seems fine, all the functions work, went to start the machine and I just get a relay clicking when I turn the key as if the battery was extremely low, I changed the battery and I get the same symptoms. I don't believe its the starter because the other day it cranked quickly and started with out issue. Any...

No start. Komatsu PC50

No start. Komatsu PC50

C family linkage specs

Would any one of you kind gentlemen be able to confirm to me that the measurements shown in the attached file are those that would fit on a 325 BL with "C" family linkage on the end of the boom.

I would be eternally grateful if someone could confirm this.

And if anyone needs a really cheap bucket from China, let me know and I'll post the builders name. I mean REALLY cheap.

Thanks in advance,

Martin

C family linkage specs

Ouch

View attachment 168313 View attachment 168314 customer called said pin come out of the haul truck we're it pivots and oil is everywhere. Has anybody had this problem ,not sure what happened first I'm thinking when that fell in misaligned the driveshaft and that broke the dropbox

Ouch

Cat track loader purchase

With my dad buying a belly dump gravel trailer, and me wanting to buy a dozer. I have decided on compromising and have looked for a track loader for the past 6 months. I have finally found one in my price range and the size I need. Digging out creek bed, loading trucks, cleaning out a dugout, cleaning our corrals, digging holes to burry old buildings, pushing bush, and hopefully get jobs from other farms around me.

It is a 2001 CAT 973C with serial number 03RZ00297. I have gotten the...

Cat track loader purchase

Cat track loader purchase

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

Hello all,
I have no experience with this type of equipment. Im all automotive and aviation.
We have a JLG 60H man lift that sat for a while. When moving the Lift and attempting to use the turn switch, it abruptly stops the 2WD wheels, resulting in a rather jarring experience.
There may be an issue with the engine not throttling up as well, according to the owner, maybe related, not sure.
I could use any assistance, as Im out of my field here.
Looks like the 3 lever controllers have been...

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

JLG 60H - Drive wheels STOP when turn switch is used

Caterpillar on road trucks and engines

Yair . . .

Guday folks.

I'm back home in Australia after a couple of weeks touring north island of New Zealand . . . and I saw perhaps a half a dozen Caterpillar road trucks which was a very rare sight for me.

My New Zealand friend tells me they are the latest thing with Caterpillar engines and all Mother Cat's bells and whistles.

So what's the go? I thought Cat were going out of the road truck and engine business and the so called "Caterpillar trucks" were basically badge engineering...

Caterpillar on road trucks and engines

Caterpillar on road trucks and engines

E mails for watched threads don't show up if you don't open every one

Before the site changed watched thread emails would show up whenever someone posted. Now it I skip opening one email they stop. Anyway to change it back? On busy on going threads I do open the emails every time.

E mails for watched threads don't show up if you don't open every one

Tracks on a JD 764HSD

S# 251067

Anyone know of tracks, rollers, bogey idlers, etc....... available for these outside of John Deere? They are dam pricey!

Tracks on a JD 764HSD

Caterpillar model designation change

Cat are dropping the letter suffix from the model numbers.

http://ift.tt/2q9dTgX

Caterpillar model designation change

Oil seeping from exhaust

Hi all. As the title states, I've got an oil seepage issue on an engine. I say seepage because it's not leak per se, but I still have oil where I shouldn't. Engine in question is a turbo'd 6 cylinder 401ci in a Ford 9700 ag tractor, the same I had oil cooler issues with in another post.

While running, I have oil seeping out of where the turbo bolts onto the exhaust manifold. I say seeping because it takes 20 minutes for it to form a trickle and it is barely visible until then. I also have...

Oil seeping from exhaust

Oil seeping from exhaust

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

Hi all. I know there's a thread somewhere about removing oil from coolant, but for the life of me I can't find it.

My problem is I found engine oil in the radiator of one of our tractors prepping it for winter. Pulled the radiator and had it leak checked and they found a leak in the engine oil cooler once it got warm and under pressure. I pulled the T-stat and purged the remaining coolant from the block with air and saw only clean coolant, no oil.

I plan fill with water and flush again...

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

Removing engine oil from Coolant?

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Hello All,

I was hoping to get some suggestions on a machine to purchase for making a home site on some acreage I own here in WA State.
Will need to pull a lot of stumps, do foundation work, some grading, trenching etc.
So far I have been looking mainly at Case 580c's, these seem like they might be a good option for a tight budget.
I'd like to stay close to 10k.
Any suggestions on other machines that might be good would be greatly appreciated.
This will be my first purchase of any type of...

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Need a good machine for making a Homesite

Hitachi: Slow hydraulics

Hello Everyone

I have unhealthy EX120-2 and trying to figure out whats bugging it. The engine runs (idles fine, revs up etc.) But the hydraulic and tracks are slow and the engine does not seem to be under load when using the bucket etc. Reading other posts, I think have a bad solenoid. So I pulled the two pump solenoids off. The front one had a crack right thru the coil and it was covered in oil. The second solenoid had a small crack but not completely thru the coil, it was...

Hitachi: Slow hydraulics

Hitachi: Slow hydraulics

Hello Everyone, new member here.

Stumbled upon this site doing some research before buying my first piece of heavy equipment.

I have some property that I will be building on, and have been considering a case 580c.
Hope to learn from some folks on here regarding what to look for in a used machine as well as some other options in a backhoe/loader.

anyways thanks for looking and look forward to learning more about these machines.

Thanks, Jason

Hello Everyone, new member here.

Case 580 K

Machine wants to start itself with no outside help. I'm thinking starter solenoid or ignition switch. Fuse box was open & got rained on. Anyone ever had this happen?

Case 580 K

Fatal Dozer Accident

There was a fatal dozer accident in RedHook NY yesterday, about 35 minutes north of me. The report is a little vague, I'll try to get more details and post. Below is a link to the article:

http://ift.tt/2ph5Z8u

Fatal Dozer Accident

Drive Pump Failure 953C BBX

G'day Guys this is my first post on here... had a piston let go in the drive pump the other day on my 953C BBX, here are a couple of photos. The amazing thing is... Cat don't have a new or reman one anywhere in the world for a machine that is only 10 yrs old...!!!
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Drive Pump Failure 953C BBX

Wet blade Herbicide treatment systems?

We have an opportunity to bid on a tender for mowing power line right of ways. The method required for the job is called 'wet blading' where by a heavy duty type mower is mounted on one or both of our excavators. The only manufacturer I know of that builds these systems or I should say did build these systems was Diamond mowers out of South Dakota. I contacted them recently and they kinda rudely replied No with no explanation as to why. Are there any other manufacturers here or does anybody...

Wet blade Herbicide treatment systems?

Wet blade Herbicide treatment systems?

Stuck blade pitch adjuster

I have a 450J and pitched the blade all the way back while using a root rake (to keep the teeth out of the ground and only pick up the brush). Now it seems to be stuck. I'm wondering if it is possible I've run it completely off the threads or something? Has anyone had a similar experience?

Stuck blade pitch adjuster

new ride

I have been lurking for a couple mounths ,I just upgraded boom trucks (I'll be carefull not to call it a crane seems to be a touchy subject ) so I figured its a good time to join in. I'm a building contractor this makes my fourth boom truck, up grading every time. I got my 2006 32105 elliot with a sitty down thing on it ,on the road last week,I'll send picks when I figure out how to reconfigure pictures.
A big howdy to all that have entertained and educated me
Regards

new ride

Pics of your mini!

Hey guys. This is a thread to show your mini! I will start of with a 2007 bobcat 335. Cab, Hyd thumb, q/c 34in grading bucket, 24in digging bucket, 18in, digging bucket, ripper tooth. I love it!
http://ift.tt/2lHEfZ8

Pics of your mini!

Pictures of my Tired Iron

The thread title is a little bit of a misnomer, I'm not actually fixing anything yet. But now that the shop should be functional in a few days, I'm really really close. And since I'm sure I'll have lots of questions about how to fix some of this stuff, I figure having it all on once place would be best.

Right now all I've got is the pictures of the shop getting built. I started clearing back in October, started dirt in January, poured concrete early this month and should be wrapping up...

Pictures of my Tired Iron

Pictures of my Tired Iron

Single Axle truck, 20ton trailer and a 953

I am looking at buying a 953 loader. What is your opinions on pulling a 953 loader on a 20 ton drag behind a 33k lb single axle chassis. I have a super nice M2-112 Freightliner with a 10 spd 430hp with engine brake, that i would be pulling it with. I moved a friends 953 years ago behind his 330pete with a 8.3 cummins and a 10spd and i remember it did the job just didnt do it fast. Truthfully its probably going to get moved 5 or 6 times a year in a 50 mile radius with reaching out to...

Single Axle truck, 20ton trailer and a 953

Single Axle truck, 20ton trailer and a 953

Case 580 ck extendahoe Hydraulic

A friend has the backhoe and had pump go bad. I got him a new replacement pump. I pulled the old TRW pump apart and found the pressure plate and seal had a 1/2 inch chunk missing. He just called and said pumps bad. I think it's a problem with where the old pump parts went. What should I have him or us check? Could the loader control valve be blocked?

Case 580 ck extendahoe Hydraulic

Oroville Spillway Repairs

No conspiracy theories please. I believe this is mostly a case of "stuff happens". Nobody died or got seriously injured and that is good. But I bet the price tag approaches a billion dollars.

They shut off the water yesterday since the lake is low enough. I wonder how you all would go about digging out this pile of rock. From a distance it looks like a pile of washed gravel. But there are a few shots with a Cat in it that shows there are lots of these blue rocks about the size of a...

Oroville Spillway Repairs

Oroville Spillway Repairs

Curiosity

When I have been shopping for potential buys on the equipment web sites I come across a few Europe homed units that one I cannot ship($$) and two seem to not have the same penchant for US or UK safety features as ROPS, Cabs, Operator guarding mechanisms in general, have I missed something or has Europe decided they can operate machines and need not the extra gear??

Curiosity

Case 1450

Hello again...new project for me here. I have a Case 1450 dozer sitting NEXT to my garage. (Dad passed on his project to me and he is no longer with us) I need to move this beast under cover. I have a friend that has a larger dozer and is willing to move it for me, but the question is, does it move freely (with everything in neutral)?

Thanks,
Steve

Case 1450

05 Caterpillar 277B Aux Hydraulic Malfunction

Hi I have a 2005 cat 277b. Last time I used the aux hydraulics were about a month ago. I was using my grapple to move a few logs around. I just bought a new brush hog so I began to use it this morning, It worked for about 5 seconds and then stopped, I tried to go the other way on the thumb and the same thing happened. Now when I try again nothing happens, I tried to press the continuous flow button below the horn button and do not hear any relays. So far I am at the point to where I hooked...

05 Caterpillar 277B Aux Hydraulic Malfunction

05 Caterpillar 277B Aux Hydraulic Malfunction

Komatsu d65e-6 cranking problem

The lower engine has been rebuilt. Injectors have been rebuilt and replaced. Dozer will only crank with starting fluid and as soon as you quit the starting fluid it dies. Injector pump is getting fuel. When the engine is turning over, fuel is coming from the injector line. Any suggestions?

Komatsu d65e-6 cranking problem

Case 580c shift forks

hi i have a 580c that I just had the differential rebuilt in had both of the covers pulled to seal them up and for the life of me I can't seem to get the gears and shift forks lined up properly to where it works properly. What might I be missing? Thanks

Case 580c shift forks

Sumitomo SH125X-3 extreamly slow hydraulics

Hi, I've got a 2003 Sumitimo SH125X-3 excavator and some 7200 hours on it. I got it month ago and have been working with it just maybe 20 hours. There was no maintenance history so first thing after arrival I changed all the fluids and filters, including hydraulic oil.

First problem occurred fairly quickly. The engine was running around 20 minutes and simply shut down. After bleeding fuel line again 20 minutes. I removed bleeding pump and changed worn O-rings and now it goes an hour or so....

Sumitomo SH125X-3 extreamly slow hydraulics

Sumitomo SH125X-3 extreamly slow hydraulics

Hit by a car yesterday morning

I was headed out to chisel plow yesterday morning and got by a damn car. I left the farm headed north, flashers on, SMV sign visible, went a 1/4 mile to my turn and as got hit making a left turn by a kid in an 80s camaro thinking he's Burt Reynolds. It is a passing lane there, but I had the right of way. I used my blinker when making the turn, saw him approaching in my mirror, still in the right lane so I crept over to take the road and make it known that I was turning. He tried going...

Hit by a car yesterday morning

Hit by a car yesterday morning

Mitsubishi D3 -Blank Main Bearing Cap

The shop I work for was tasked with a rebuild on a D3 Cat with an S6S Mitsubishi engine. When we got down to the crankshaft and started disassembly one of the main caps is broken/split right down the center. I'm trying to locate a blank bearing cap to replace it and have had no luck with that. I was hoping that someone in this site may be able to help. I have not posted much in the past, mostly just read and watched. If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great. Thank you.

Mitsubishi D3 -Blank Main Bearing Cap

Becoming an instructor

I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and was wondering if anyone knows what kind of courses or degree is required to become an instructor at a tradeschool? I'm just looking to set myself up in the right direction for my next career move in a few more years. I do have my Red Seal on and off road tickets.

I'm in Alberta if that makes any difference. Any advice would be great!

Becoming an instructor

Roadway dust control

So working with a modest budget, the goal was to be able to put some water on the roadway, better part of a mile of pretty heavily traveled road and parking lot, dust is sometimes a problem. With a little napkin R&D, some wood blocks and four IBC tanks, we came up with a nice solution. 4 tanks in the dump truck, 1100+ gallons, all gravity and a discharge rate of 60gpm, easily installed and removed in 15 minutes or so. It really looks like chutes and ladders but it does work pretty well...

Roadway dust control

Roadway dust control

S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

The First and Largest Manufacturer of the 'Mobile Steel Spar', along with many other logging equipment innovations.

Share your pics, memories, and everything else with us here! I'll start with an old Madill 009 on a Hayes truck.

S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

Butler Brothers logging trucks

Butler Brothers Logging of Sooke/Victoria B.C. built some unique trucks in the 60's and 70's. Claude and Wally Butler wanted to maximize load capacity and went with a cab-under-load design. The evolution of the design began in 1960 and culminated with the Mark 5 in 1974. I've been researching these trucks and its been both interesting and puzzling at times since little remains of either the trucks or their history. What I have gathered together are a few photos, some fading memories and some...

Butler Brothers logging trucks

Butler Brothers logging trucks

Sqomish Forestry lp

Hi Scott_527,
I don,t have any info on the Cypress 6280, but these people should
Sqomish Forestry LP
1124 Enterprise Way, Squamish, B.C. 604 892 3501

or just google them, lots of info

Sqomish Forestry lp

John Deere 350 i think?

Hello where i am currently working to clean out some scrap came across a John Deere dozer the couple thats responsible for the place has no idea what it is as it was the Ladies fathers and he passed away. Told them i would try to get it running to aid them in clean up. It has a good battery in it but when you go to start it it wont start. it seems to be not getting fuel to the injectors. fuel is getting to the pump but doesn't seem to be getting any further then that. I don't know if the...

John Deere 350 i think?

John Deere 350 i think?

Vancouver Island, BC. Logging at its Best!

Giant trucks, giant loads, giant machinery! Enjoy.

Vancouver Island, BC. Logging at its Best!

hitachi ex120-2 engine stalling and dieing!

hi, everybody
i got a problem with my hitachi ex120-2. the engine stalls and stops when a lever is pulled to its maximum. but this does not happen when the levers pull little (for slow movements). i have tested the angle sensor and found it is o.k. also tested both the high speed solenoids on the top of the pump and both gives the same ohms and not grounded as well.
when tested with the machine running , one of these solenoids shows 14 vdc while the other show nothing,(the one closer to...

hitachi ex120-2 engine stalling and dieing!

hitachi ex120-2 engine stalling and dieing!

Junkayrd's work thread.....maybe haha

While I don't do stuff near as cool as most of you I figured I'd start showing what I do on a regular basis. I'd like to name my favorites on here, but being a father of five I've learned to avoid hurt feelings haha. I manage equipment for a small excavating company. We run a D11N, D7R, D5G, D65, Steiger 485 HD with two 19 yard pans, two 210 Linkbelts, 110 SD roller, champion grader, 627B and a couple water trucks. I do all the service work and 99% of the repairs. Just did steering...

Junkayrd's work thread.....maybe haha

Junkayrd's work thread.....maybe haha

Case 580B - Removing the motor - What else should I be looking at?

Hi Everyone,

I picked up my first loader this weekend. This is a 1973 with the torque converter drive and 188 diesel. Being my first loader, it is also my first time working on such a loader. The 3" thick Service Manual should give me plenty of reading materials and tell me many things I need to know, but I could sure use your experience on a few questions.

I will be pulling the motor out of this unit. It has about 3700 hours on it but sprung a coolant leak into the crankcase. Previous...

Case 580B - Removing the motor - What else should I be looking at?

Case 580B - Removing the motor - What else should I be looking at?

Kobelco SK 50UR Help Needed

Hoping someone can help. I just purchased a Kobelco SK 50UR and I am needing parts. New or used however I first need to find a parts manual and a service manual, any ideas? This grey market stuff seems to be hard to find stuff for. Any help is appreciated. Serial Number is YJ 01132. It has the Yanmar engine (sill have serial number shortly). Thank you

Kobelco SK 50UR Help Needed

'Nother project

View attachment 168187 View attachment 168188 View attachment 168189 View attachment 168190 Been getting bored of late AGAIN, so started setting up a better single lever loader control station. First iteration but going to get a few mods such as narrowing the lever yoke and the trunnion cross. And yes I know what I have is as overkill as my Ulrich bucket but it is all I have!! Scraps.

'Nother project

Hitachi Dr ZX

Can anyone give information, links, or downloads on using DrZX scan tool. Looking for info on computer version. Where does the usb cord assembly plug into on the excavator. Where can you obtain information relating to how to understand the scan tool results or output. Any help would be appreciated.

Hitachi Dr ZX

Fuel efficiency vs Engine life

I was wondering according your experience do you think fuel efficiency and engine life go together or recently producers make more short-term machinery . Here in Bulgaria many people complain about the DPF and AdBlue when the engine goes on emergency mode. Overall, I have noticed in machines in general like cars that are produced for the leasing/warranty period therefore machines like the old CATs , Liebherr etc. wont be produced again as contemporary machines will have much shorter life....

Fuel efficiency vs Engine life

Fuel efficiency vs Engine life

What width buckets made for JD350D or G?

I am doing some equipment swapping and one of the casualties is that I am probably going to lose the narrow (18 inch? or maybe it is 24 inch) bucket for my 210 class excavators. This is what I have been cutting roots and getting big trees down with on right-of-way clearing.

Now I'm going to try to do this task with a JD350D, which will be great for the extra weight and power (I think), but I'm thinking that big ol' two and a half yard bucket will not be suited for the job. Is there a...

What width buckets made for JD350D or G?

What width buckets made for JD350D or G?

Anybody recognize this logo?

I'm a student in Texas and am working with CAT for a project and we are striking out in finding who this manufacturer is? Does anybody recognize who this company is?

RS

Anybody recognize this logo?

Need help with Cat winch, calling on Nige!

Please help identifying this winch. I believe it to be a Cat winch but the serial number plate is gone. It is supposed to fit on a D6D or C. I need to get some parts but need to know the what it is before ordering parts.

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Need help with Cat winch, calling on Nige!

JD 310E Crank time when starting

Question is the jd seems to have a long crank time cold, maybe a few seconds shorter when warm. when it starts feels like its loaded up and or misses for a few 4-8 seconds.
Any thoughts?
2- new 1000-cca
1- new starter - el Cheapo - Did same crank time with factory starter, Changed out for grinding on teeth of flywheel
1- new fuel filter
2 newer air filter


JD 310E Crank time when starting

Timberjack 360 winch trouble

l got a 98 360 Tj and the winch will only roll the cable up won't pull nothing any ideas on the problem tks

Timberjack 360 winch trouble

An ethics question

About money owed you for work you perform. I have a customer that has gotten way behind on an invoice I have out to him. He kept me up to date in the beginning, but now is avoiding me for the last 8 weeks. This is not a brand new customer, but I have done a few jobs for him over the last 2 years, and I usually have to hunt him down at 60 days to get my money. The customer is not someone I do a lot of work for, so burning this bridge with him at this point isn't really a concern.

Im...

An ethics question

An ethics question