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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    Can anyone send me the install guide for a caterpillar 287
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    We tested the charge pressure and it was extremely low. The reason the technician said it may be in the joystick is because when you move left or right the hydraulic gauge still reads 0. It seems like there is no pressure when you turn the joystick left or right. The machine will move forward...
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    I ended up paying for a Caterpillar technician to come out. He concluded it was either the joystick ($1300) or total pump failure ($6000). I replaced the joystick 1st with an oem Caterpillar unit and that did nor change the issue. Now im looking at replacing the pump. Can anyone send me the...
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    Just a shot in the dark i want to change the hydraulic oil on the 287 Cat. What is the exact replacement i should use. Can i purchase it from an auto parts store?
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    If I did the test correctly I don’t think pilot pressure is correct and in need to proceed to Testing and Adjusting, "HydrostaticSystem - Test and Adjust". The pressure did not stay steady when you try to drive forward the charge pressure fluctuates goes up then back to 0. I also cut the filter...
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    Thanks everyone for your input im going to test further when i get home
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    wow so in Caterpillars infinite wisdom. They designed this machine with 3 separate pumps. What is the procedure to test the pumps to determine if one is bad?
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    What exactly does the 2nd pump closest to the front cab do? What's its purpose?
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    I have cut the filter open and I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary the fluid was clean. i will get you pictures later I’m not at home. Can you provide me with procedure to test both pumps. I have the main pump and then the 2nd smaller gear pump in front which I think controls the 2 speed...
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    My serial # Cat00287pcny00372* Can anybody help me with the procedure to test hydraulic pumps to confirm I have the correct pressure’s in the system
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    I have a caterpillar 287 and for some reason while working today the machine will only move very slowly. The 2 speed kicks in for about 1 or seconds then the machine just barely moves. When you rev the motor up in higher rpms it sounds like there’s air in the system and there is a high pitched...
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    Help with caterpillar 287 hydraulics

    I have a caterpillar 287 and for some reason while working today the machine will only move very slowly. The 2 speed kicks in for about 1 or seconds then the machine just barely moves. When you rev the motor up in higher rpms it sounds like there’s air in the system and there is a high pitched...
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