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    Lamtrac LTR6140T?

    Hello, I'm curious if anyone has used the Lamtrac LTR6140T 'CTL/Mulcher' hybrid or knows more about it. http://www.lamtrac.com/6140t.html On paper it looks like a beastly machine; 140HP Cummins, 44GPM, 6000PSI. Additionally the access to the engine appears to be great in the pictures, and...
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    Buying Equipment Online

    Hello, I am just wondering if it is safe or within reason to buy equipment via online without seeing it in person. For example, if I am in Oregon and I see a good deal online for a loader in New York and I did not want to fly out there I could just do the transaction online. What do you think...
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    Caterpillar 420IT Questions

    Hello, I just have a quick question and I cannot find a definitive answer through Google. I am just wondering if the IT caterpillar varients allowed for universal skidsteer attachments to be connected. If not, is there a adapter that would allow me to attach skidsteer attachments? Thank...
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    Used Mini Excavator Buying Tips?

    Hello, I am in the market for a mini excavator and I saw this 07' KOMATSU PC78MR-6. My main concern is the amount of hours it has on it, to be exact its meter is clocked in at 9,145 hours. Now, this is the first mini excavator I will own and forgive me for my lack of subject-matter knowledge...
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    Adding Right Side Display and Gauges to Cat289C possible?

    Hello Folks, I am wondering if it is possible to add the "Advanced Machine Information and Control System The optional Advanced Machine Information and Control System (AMICS) provides easy to read analog gauges for hydraulic oil and engine coolant temperature. The electronic display provides...
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    Caterpillar 289C Audible Alarm Broken

    Hello Folks, I recently stopped hearing the long beep or audible alarm when you turn the key of a Caterpillar 289C. Not worrying about that too much I proceed mowing my property and at some point the Amber Flashing light went up and the Engine Oil temperature light lit up. Me, not noticing...
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    CAT 289C Heater Problem

    Hello Folks, On my CAT 289c, the heater doesn't seem to be working even after having the engine warm up for an hour. A/C works great, it blows nice cold air, but this heater does not seems to be working (blows outside temperature), does anyone know where to start? Cat Machine Serial...
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    CAT 289C Battery and Exclamation Mark Warning indicator

    Hello Folks, The Battery and Exclamation Mark Warning indicator goes on whenever I turn on the front work lights and back work lights, they dont go on otherwise just turn of the throttle governor to 90% and in about 40 seconds it goes away. Is there anything bad about that? And what is...
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    Cat 289c Joystick Handle Part #

    Hello Folks, The previous owner of the Cat 289c looks like got some type of fluid on the joysticks which made the plastic mushy and sticky (possibly diesel or paint thinner), it's now impossible to come out of the machine without having black hands. Not to mention the stuff takes quite awhile...
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    Cat 'C Series' Vs 'C2 Series'

    Hello, This question has been in my mind for quite awhile and google has no good results, but what is the difference between 'C' and 'C2' I know that the Cat 289c has 84hp, and the C2 version only has 74hp, why is that? Any other information would be helpful. Thanks.
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    Adding Electric over Hyd. Solenoid?

    Hello Folks, I was wondering if, I could add an electric over hyd solenoid on a skidsteer, more specifically, a Caterpillar 289c. This model does not have High Flow XPS, so it does not have any of those other couplers, or the 14pin electric control coupler. First off, is it even possible...
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    Pressure Washing Cat CTL Engine?

    Hello Folks, I have been recently working in extremely fine sand conditions, and combined with the grease already on the engine, the engine has now turned into a dirt cake. Is pressure washing the engine directly a do or dont? Is there any risks, I should take notice of...
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