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Hydrostatic Transmission Check on a 963 or 973.
Hydrostatic Transmission Check. I’m looking to buy an eighties 963 or 973 with a Hydrostatic Transmission. I have never driven a Hydrostatic Transmission. What are some ways to check it out? How would one tell if it’s going bad or is good? Best Regards, Steve Z.- Zembo
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- cat 963 cat 973 hydrostatic transmission
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- Forum: Track Loaders (NOT CTL)
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Cat 963 vs 973 vs 983, Which to Purchase?
I’m in the market for an old track loader and hoping to get one home with a complete filter and fluid change around $30k. I have a few bookmarked yet being new to heavy equipment I would appreciate any advise you care share between the different models. For example, on a hill, which will have...- Zembo
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- cat 963 cat 973 cat 983 track loaders
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- Forum: Track Loaders (NOT CTL)
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3306 Engine Oil Synthetic or Standard SAE 30 ?
I'm planning my 1st oil change on my recently acquired D6D. What is the best to use, a Synthetic Oil or Standard 30? If Synthetic, what would you recommend? My Location is Atlanta, Ga. 1978 Cat D6D Serial Number 03x00729 Engine 3306 Transmission Direct Drive 2P1519 -
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Cat D6D 1987 Transmission Questions
1978 Cat D6D Serial Number 03x00729 Transmission 2P1519 Hi, I've just acquired my first piece of heavy equipment. And hence, my first post. I am having a very hard time shifting between Forward and Reverse. Fuild is topped off. But when I went to clean the screen, I found a couple of pieces...