Stuck! How to get it unstuck!
This loader belongs to my brother. He decided to build a pond in front of his house. He dug three scoops and the machine sank straight down. He had a neighbor on a huge farm tractor pull it about three...
View Article953X BBX 700 series water pump leaking
Yesterday my guys call me to say the water pump on the 953C (BBX 700-750 series) was leaking coolant out the pulley shaft. I went to my local Cat dealer parts online site and a remanufactured pump with...
View ArticleBack in the saddle
Twelve years after selling my equipment (D8,D7,955), I reopened a quarry and purchased a CAT 973 - 90L. With 5000 hours, great u/c, a strong engine it looked great. But, the machine was not properly...
View ArticleCat 955K
Hey. I have a 1970 Cat 955K. I am trying to locate a support link retainer. This is the safety part that screws in to the lift arm when the bucket is up. The safety support link is still on the machine...
View ArticleCase 455c torque converter
Which of the plug on the torque converter is the actual drain plug?
View Article955K issues
I just bought a 1971 955k to use at the local gun club. I played around with it the other day and I noticed a couple of things that I'm a little worried about. I thought I'd ask for some advice. The...
View ArticleCat 977L bucket swap
I'm looking for a parts machine and would like to know if buckets are interchangeable between models. An early L like mine uses the same 41 link tracks as a K. I need them chains! My pads are like new....
View ArticleHydraulic system Pressurized
Just bought 931B. Was starting to unscrew hydraulic cap to check level but system was pressurized and oil started squirting out. Explanation?
View Article175c operating temp
Can somebody please tell me the operating temp of a 175c dresser loader? I recently purchased one and it seems to be running hot 2-220. Thanks
View Article941B Best place to salvage out?
I think the torque convertor on the old 941B is giving up probably not going to fix should I just haul to the scrap yard in Lincoln Ne for $200.00 a ton or is their any salvage yard that would do...
View Article125E charging problem ???/Iis there away to start with out useing eather
Does any know wear I can get a copy of the wiring diagram for this little tractor
View ArticleBolt on cutting edge segments for a 955L
Needed the cutting edge freshened, this was suggested so I tried it. So far it's working perfectly. The segments are intended for a 943 and are 1" thick which matches the wear plates added to the...
View ArticleLooking to buy a new compact track loader, need the facts
Hey guys new to the forum, Looking to purchase a new compact track loader for municipal work, Its going to be mainly run on turf and used in the winter on some paved parking lots. Ive used Tak tl230...
View Article977L question
Hey guys new to the forum and love all the good information and opinions here. I have a 977L that I use in my construction business mainly for large scale brush work because in my opinion it will out...
View ArticleNeed new chains on my 955
I put my 955L up for sale and got to thinking about the chains and sprocket teeth. It is all the way down and mostly worn out. Pads still look OK and I still use the loader without issue. SO if I...
View ArticleDeere undercarage
hi guy's I have a 329D working in heavy conditions manly on rock with a track life of about 450 to 500hrs and came to the conclusion the rear idlers are the problem getting rocks between the track and...
View ArticleEntire cutting edge
Anyone here have a preferred provider for full length cutting edges for loaders? I am looking to overhaul the donor tractor loader bucket on my old Allis, is just a GP but has been abused. I am going...
View ArticleChanging Track adjuster Seals on a Cat 939 .
Can anyone help with the best way to change the track adjuster seals on a Cat 939 .Most of the excavator ones we have done had a bolt on head with the seals in there . This just has an open end tube...
View Article955L Track change
Starting to think about replacing my chains and sprocket teeth on my 955L. The pads are in decent enough shape so I'll be getting bids for the chains and figure out how best to change them. My thought...
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