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    Caterpillar vin number decoding

    Hi Guys, Has anyone got a better link? this one doesnt seem to be up to date any more. Worked well back then
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    cordless impacts?

    The m12 and m18 FUEL gear is awesome, never had an issue with any of it.
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    Cat 247B3 4in1 Doesnt stay shut

    Hi, Sorry for the late reply, i have noticed the bucket doesnt stay up either. if i have it tilted back against the machine within 2min it is touching the ground. Could it be the 4in1 bucket ram because it is now leaking. would that be linked to bucket tilt? if i raise the bucket over the cab it...
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    Cat Bobcat Quick Hitch Stuck

    Hi, Sorry for the late reply, i ended up cutting the bottom off so i could get the bucket off. I then smashed the pin through with the sledge hammer. Wish i have a slide sledge.
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    Cat 247B3 4in1 Doesnt stay shut

    HI, I just put a 4in1 bucket on my 247b3 and it doesnt stay closed. See video here https://youtu.be/-UWmvbbJ_CI Once it comes open and i close it again it will stay shut until the next time i use the 4in1. Any suggestions? Cheers, Nick
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    Cat Bobcat Quick Hitch Stuck

    Hi, Thanks for the reply. Are they exposed once the bucket is off?
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    Cat Bobcat Quick Hitch Stuck

    Hi All, I have a 2011 Cat 347b3 skid steer and im trying to remove the the bucket. The handle has been broken off and the pin is seized down. No matter how hard i bash it with the sledge hammer i cant get it to move.Any suggestions? Cheers, Nick
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    Removing and installing skid steer rubber tracks

    Any advice how to do it on a 247b3? Anyone got photos? Its at the paint shop and i have to take them off in their shed because i want them to paint the under carriage(i am also putting on new tracks after it is panted). I dont know what tools i need to get them off because i cant look at the...
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    Cat 247B Track replacement

    Thanks guys ill check them out properly tomorrow.
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    Cat 247B Track replacement

    HI All, I just brought a 2011 247b3 that needs new tracks, does it matter that the center of the rollers is all bent in? Cheers, Nick
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    Mechanics & Power Tools

    Milwaukee just released the 9amp battery which will be a game changer
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    Mechanics & Power Tools

    Hi All, Just trying to gauge interest in power tools around the world I cant work without my cordless impact guns, other tools dont need to be cordless as much but they are a huge bonus. The three rattle guns i use constantly are...
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    What do you use for a work light

    this is what i use http://www.truckblog.com.au/tools/milwaukee-m18al-led-area-light/
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    best 3/8 air impact gun?

    The only thing we use air for now is painting and blowing out filters. I still have a few more cordless and corded tools to review, i only review things after a decent amount of use. We source most of our stock privately, we have good relationships with quite a few trucking companies around...
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    Thickest Grease

    Hi, Thanks for the replies Im currently using http://lucasoil.com/pdf/TDS_XtraHDGrease.pdf which has a viscosity of 145 But i found this http://www.caltex.com.au/FPL%20PDS/Ultra%20Duty%20Grease.pdf which is 380 Its for suspension pins and bushes The thicker the better
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