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    CAT 246D Error Message E459-2

    Yes, it's C3.3B Unfortunately, I'm at the point now that I'm going to have to bite the bullet and have a CAT technician come out and diagnose the issue. I'm not technically/mechanically knowledgeable enough to proceed. I appreciate your help. Thanks!
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    CAT 246D Error Message E459-2

    Can you tell me how to tell which engine I have? In addition to the E459-2 error message, my temperature gauge is not displaying the temperature, and instead displays the message "Faulted" on the gauge. CAT support says to check where the temperature gauge wiring is connected to the engine...
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    CAT 246D Error Message E459-2

    If you saw from my previous thread, I had an alternator problem last spring and had it replaced back in May. The very next day after it was replaced, I got the error message "E459-2 Machine, Engine Rated Horsepower Output Changed Engine power rating mismatch". It did start but would only run...
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    CAT 245D Error Message "E875-1"

    Thanks. Installing a new alternator is well beyond my skill level so I'd have to have it done for me. Is the $785 just for the alternator or does it include the labor to install?
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    CAT 245D Error Message "E875-1"

    Sorry for the confusion. It's a 246D. The title of my thread is incorrect. Anyway, the last 8 digits of the S/N are BYF01055.
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    CAT 245D Error Message "E875-1"

    What serial number would help with the diagnosis? The serial number of the skid steer? I can provide that as well as any other information needed.
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    CAT 245D Error Message "E875-1"

    I have a 2014 CAT 246D that I bought used last year and have put about 300 trouble free hours on it mainly clearing brush. I hadn't used it for 2-3 weeks and when I started it up yesterday it started up just fine but after running for a few minutes I started getting an error message that states...
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    Diesel Transfer Tank Question

    I just purchased a 36 gallon diesel transfer tank. I mounted it on my trailer yesterday and this morning when I went out to install the pump I peered into the opening where the pump goes and saw what appeared to be some moisture on the bottom of the tank. It was very difficult to see how much...
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    Tire options: foam, slime, or neither

    I'm in the market for a used skid steer and am trying to learn as much as possible before taking the dive. I will be using it to push brush and remove cedar bushes at my place in the Texas hill country with a mix of rocky soil, uneven terrain but nothing too steep. Also there is quite a bit of...
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    Seeking advice on purchase of used CAT 245D

    Attached is the brush cutter that a guy I know said he would sell me. It's the 72" with 3 blades and he wants $4K for it. It's slightly used with 1 year warranty left. Specs say it has a 6" cutting capacity but isn't clear if high flow is needed to reach that capacity. The size cedars I will...
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    Seeking advice on purchase of used CAT 245D

    Sorry I forgot to put the asking price. He's asking $29K. As far as pushing the cedar with a bucket versus using a brush cutter, I was hoping to avoid having large piles of cedars that will need to be burned. I had a guy come out to our place a couple of years ago that cut/mulched a bunch of...
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    Seeking advice on purchase of used CAT 245D

    Note that the title of my post is incorrect, it should be a CAT 246D.
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    Seeking advice on purchase of used CAT 245D

    I am in the market for a used skid steer for my place in the Texas hill country. Will be mostly used to remove cedars that are taking over, plus piling dead brush etc. So, I'm planning to purchase a brush cutter and grapple to go with the skid steer. I know very little about skid steers other...
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