Boom arm goes down slow
I have an ASV 4500 skid loader starts off running fine the Boom arm goes up and down very easy the lever control moves easy as well. after about an hour the boom will not go down very easy. I have to...
View ArticleMF 400 crawler loader
hello everyone im just new on here, just looking for some info for a friend of our that has a MF 400 crawler loader. Can anyone please tell me what grade the following lubricants should be for this...
View Article1995 953B Cat Loader question
1995 953B vin# 9BL00884. Men I have a chance to buy this tractor, does anyone know if this was a good year for the 953s. What motor & reputation it has etc. Has 7500hrs ,rippers & a 4-1 bucket....
View Articlecat 977L....what could give me problems?
Looking at a 73 model 977L on an online auction. Machine looks to be in good shape but of course its hard to tell from just pictures. What is the major weakness on this machine? From reading here maybe...
View ArticleCat 951 fuel pressure
Been running my loader for a few days now and the last 2 times its been hard to start. Fuel filter has been changed, also installed a new hand primer. I have fuel going to the injectors. I've noticed...
View Article931 powershift testing
Does anyone know of a 931 Powershift testing and adjusting form #REGO 01326 . My tech. manual references this to show where to tap in and read pressures for pump and converter.
View ArticleLooking at a 943 Loader
I have found a nice looking 943 with about 10500 hrs on it for sale locally. The u/c looks terrible but the rest looks to be in decent condition. Would it be crazy to add a machine this old with these...
View Article1995 963B serial/vin# 9BL00884. Opinions on this series loader pls
Have a chance to buy this tractor with 7500 hours. Is this a good year/model for the 963 units? What should I expect to replace/overhaul with these hours, other than under carriage? Is this a...
View ArticleJohn Deere 450 operation and transmission
Purchased a John Deere 450 track loader. Got it home and off the trailer and started for the first time. thing has been sitting 5+ years or better and started within 2 revolutions of the crank....
View ArticleJCB 1110T - Need Help finding pump replacement!
Hey Guys, I picked up a JCB 1110t not too long ago. Someone had stolen the pump off it. I am trying to avoid paying an arm and a leg with the dealer. I have most the specs I need to order a new one....
View Article953c 2zn742ss loader arms go up slow
I've got 953c 2zn742 track loader and today all of a sudden the lift arm started going up very slowly today . Fluid was a little low, so filled it up and no change. Run it a little while longer and...
View ArticleCAT 287B oil in exhaust manifold
Hello I have a 287B 2004 with unknown hours that runs fine but burns oil and has oil coming from manifold gaskets. The other day after starting it up on a cold day to let it warm up it smoked heavily...
View ArticleS/N look up
Got a serial number I'd like some info on , its 03Y01878 , Thanks in advance.
View ArticleCat 953C 2ZN
Just traded the ole 1995 953B in on a 1999 953C. It has 5970 hours on monitor and 6100 hours according to the transmission ECM. It came across the pond from Germany. Really nice machine, very clean and...
View Article977K or L Fuel transfer pump
Hello guys, a friend of mine has a 977K or L (he's not sure which, but it's definitely newer than my 977H) that won't run. He says he had some mechanics look at it and tell him that the "small fuel...
View ArticleBought the 943
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...?OHID=11334329 Bought this machine at auction today. I have yet to lay eyes on it , the seller said it was on a farm all its life. It shows 4000 and some hours...
View Article955l cat gear shifting/transmission problem
My loader has to have the shifter held back to stay in gear, is hard to shift to start with, and is sluggish after it engages(moreso in reverse). I changed the filter and cleaned the screen after it...
View Article953C Engine oil in radiator
Last Friday I traded my 53B in on a 53C 2ZN. While the shop was servicing the new machine, they found what appears to be engine oil floating on top of the antifreeze. Today, I received a call from...
View ArticleBobcat mt 55
I have an my 55 mini track loader, and recently rented a second for a jog b we are doing. The rental unit is twice as fast as mine and I was wondering how to adjust the ground speed on my unit. Thx
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