Weight estimation: Cat FB227

JMR-TBAY · Oct 6, 2021

Hey there,

I just picked up an early 90’s Cat FB 227 (feller buncher) that was converted to an excavator. The seller reported it as being 45 tons, but I think it would be closer to 20 ton. The seller advised it has a D7 undercarriage.

My gut would suggest that the excavator conversion would shed some weight. A google search for specs came up empty.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Bluox · Oct 6, 2021

should be around 35 ton.
Bob

JMR-TBAY · Oct 6, 2021

Bluox said:
should be around 35 ton.
Bob

Thanks!

Got it for a crazy good price for my area. Turbo 3208 engine that leaks some oil. The machine is surprisingly tight.

Purchased to develop a 150 acre heavily wooded lot for my home build. Will be my first time operating anything larger than a skid steer.

JMR-TBAY · Oct 7, 2021

petepilot · Oct 7, 2021

well be carefull you can knock big hills over with that thing

scottwolowich · Oct 7, 2021

That would be sweet with a dozer blade on it!

JMR-TBAY · Oct 7, 2021

I better become proficient real quick…I don’t wanna think about the fuel burn rate.

scottwolowich · Oct 7, 2021

Go slow and get smooth then speed things up. Where abouts in Ontario are you? Wait.. I guess thunder bay haha, name gave it away. I'm in the Sault.

Bluox · Oct 7, 2021

Yea that boom looks about as tight as a size 8 derby hat.
Years ago a buyer can thru here and bought every one of the 225 machines that was for sale and shipped them to Russia.
A collectives sigh of relief was heard from Cat mechanics.
Good luck
hope you have a fat wallet
Bob

JMR-TBAY · Oct 8, 2021

Bluox said:
Yea that boom looks about as tight as a size 8 derby hat.
Years ago a buyer can thru here and bought every one of the 225 machines that was for sale and shipped them to Russia.
A collectives sigh of relief was heard from Cat mechanics.
Good luck
hope you have a fat wallet
Bob

I don’t quite understand the derby hat reference.

What are the main issues to watch out for? I’ve heard the 3208 engines don’t have the longest life span.

Simon C · Oct 16, 2021

if you have problems Gary Roy from Demand Maintenance might be able to help you out. He worked alot on those units. I use to work in T. Bay in 80's. Warren Kilborn is another guy from Kilborn Mechanical that is mobile also. Hope all goes well for you.
Simon C

Weight estimation: Cat FB227

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