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  1. rdp58

    Cat 953 Center Break

    Can someone explain how the center break works? I was on a hill with the loader and it started sliding. I was on a bad angle and both drives stopped working. The loader will not move forward or reverse. The center brake feels like it has no resistance going down but the pedal is up. So if the...
  2. rdp58

    CAT 953 Idler

    I'm trying to fix up my loader a little. I need to replace this shaft and bushing. This is the arm that goes from the idler. How do I get this shaft out? Thanks for your help.
  3. rdp58

    Help on a Cat 953

    When the loader quit moving the other day I was on a steep grade. I thought I would try to get it on level ground to check the final drive. It would not move, I picked up the front of the loader up with the bucket and rocked the loader. Next thing I know the loader worked like it was supposed...
  4. rdp58

    Help on a Cat 953

    Sorry, the serial number is 20z something. If you need the entire number I can get it later. Thanks for any help.
  5. rdp58

    Help on a Cat 953

    I have a 1989 Cat 953 loader. I was operating it the other day and I was going forward and stopped, when I pulled the leaver in reverse I heard a loud pop. Sounded like something broke, sounded like it was in the right final drive somewhere. The loader will not move in either direction. The...
  6. rdp58

    Need Help With Hydraulic Leak On Cat 953

    The way I have been putting the pipe on is starting both ends then tightening the tank bolts first then the hose to the tube end. Thanks overwork for your help.
  7. rdp58

    Need Help With Hydraulic Leak On Cat 953

    Clamp is in place and tight. Hydraulic tank is tight. Don't know what you mean preloading the line with an attached hose, can you explain? Is it possible the loader is flexing to much with the clamp and tank tight?
  8. rdp58

    Need Help With Hydraulic Leak On Cat 953

    I have a Cat 953 and have had a hydraulic leak in the same place several times. Wondering if anyone has any ideas. The metal tube in the picture is where the leak is at. The first time it had a pin hole and fluid would mist out, had it welded and after about 25 hours it leaked again. Had it...
  9. rdp58

    New Guy with New to me Cat 953

    I am going to try to add a picture of the stump. http://
  10. rdp58

    New Guy with New to me Cat 953

    Hello Guys, I have been lurking around the forum for a couple of months. Got a lot of good information and enjoyed reading about track loaders and dozers. I have 38 acres that has been run down and overgrown for years. Didn't know if I needed a track loader or dozer, but after reading...
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