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    Cat OEM General Duty vs Heavy Duty CTL Tracks

    It's time for tracks for a 259D3, so I was at the Cat dealer today and got a quote. They are running a deal on their 'general duty' that includes the labor for installing them for about $1400.00 less than the 'heavy duty' block pattern, tracks only, which came on the machine originally...
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    2019 Cat 259D3 Logged Codes

    I hear you, I was just trying to get as much insight as I could for when I am standing in front of the dealer who sold me the unit when I get the report in hand. I really don't think he was trying to hide something, but had I seen the codes when I looked, I would not have bought it. Time will...
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    2019 Cat 259D3 Logged Codes

    Nige, Thanks for taking the time to read all of that and reply. I wasn't aware of what was available, but that is exactly what I was looking for so that I could determine when the code was set. I will call them tomorrow and see if they will pull the PSR for me and reset the codes. The repairs...
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    2019 Cat 259D3 Logged Codes

    Hello, I just bought this skid steer a week ago and just had a chance to use it today. (about 3 hours) Serial # CW901891 I could hear some noise like hydraulic motor loading while at idle and some noise when turning coming from left side, but not sure if this is normal as this is the first...
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    2011 Case SV300

    Simon C, Thanks for the insight.
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    2011 Case SV300

    I am looking at purchasing a 2011 SV300 and I have been trying to decipher all of the problems I might be looking at with that alpha series machine. The machine has 1900 hrs on it, appears to be in great condition, but I already see a couple of things that might be electrically/wire harness...
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