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    No Power

    Got a CAT 430E and it's been losing power. It drives slowly, the front and back bucket have low power to lift and dig and it's just overall weak and not what it was. What could be the problem and how can it be fixed?
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    JCB 3CX vs 3DX

    As the title says, whats the difference between the JCB 3CX and the 3DX?
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    Cat 430E Controls

    Hey Guys, The hydraulic pressure of the backhoe as too high and causing it to stall and shut off when the hydraulics were being used heavily. That was fixed by changing the hydraulic flow compensator valve, but now the buttons for the hammer and the extension boom are not working. This seems to...
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    Buying parts online

    Hey guys. Trying to buy some cat parts from the kelly dealer in Miami to see if I can make some savings from my local dealer. Is it possible to have more than one dealer on your cat profile? And also, for persons with other dealers in usa, whats the list price for this item? part number...
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    Lights for 430E

    Hey All: Where do you buy your caterpillar lights and parts in general that aren't critical items that don't need to be genuine parts? Thanks.
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    CAT 430E Drives slow, bounces

    Hey guys, My cat 430E drives at a max speed of 20 kmh before it starts to bounce around and become unstable. How do I fix this so it is able to drive faster/while being safe on the road?
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    430E Hammer

    Hey guys, Currently looking for a good hammer to purchase for my Cat 430E backhoe. Any recommendations for under $10k?
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    Hammer for Cat 430E

    Hey guys, Currently looking for a good hammer to purchase for my 2007 Cat 430E backhoe. Pics are attached. I'm interested in something comparative to the H65S. I know about NPK (the newer ph3 model or the older gh3 model) and Montabert (not sure which is the compatible model). Which one would...
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    Concrete Structure Demolition

    Hey guys: Got a demolition job for my cat 430E backhoe. Pics attached. The building to the left with the exposed masonry blocks is what needs to be removed. It is 27 feet long x 12 feet wide x 9 feet tall. It has concrete stiffeners and a reinforced concrete roof slab. I'm thinking a water...
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    Maintenance Logs

    I've got a Cat 430E and recently started doing rentals. I want to know what the best practice is for maintenance logs. Do you use excel spreadsheets or apps or a website? What works well for you to keep up with your fluids and parts?
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