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    Cat 308e setup security code and now locked out.

    Right folks, I feel a right ******** as installed security code on 2014 cat 308e and now I'm locked out. Spent two and half hours trying every code I would ever use. So approx six months ago tried setting it up but didn't manage to install it. I know I did change the code but what we wrote...
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    Jcb js130 hydraulic pump knocking

    Hi folks We have a jcb js130 year 2008 approx 6000hrs We only use it as a backup machine, stock piling stone etc. Any how a lad was working backing filling a pipeline when it developed a tapping sound from the pump, it sounds like a machine gun and only is noticeable when using boom...
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    Kubota kx91-3 Wiring shorting out

    we have a 2012 Kubota kx91-3 approx. 4500hrs, hydraulic quick hitch. The engine stalled, which turned out to be electric lift pump stopped working, for some reason fuse has blown. tried new 10 amp fuse, it blew too even 30amp.We thought wires have rubbed under cab so the lads onsite put a...
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    Cat 308e Exhaust Problems

    On Cat 308e dash 2 they have exhaust cleaner, some gas recirculating thingy(standard CAT fit), and we are having problems with them not running correctly or wires or sensors faults. Anyone else out there had any problems??
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    Cat 943 Stopped moving after hydraulic pipe burst

    Our Cat 943 had a burst pipe to front loader ram, so we had to remove diesel and hydraulic tank to get to it. However mended pipe refit tanks and panels started up hydraulics work fine but it will not move forwards or backwards, it does nothing until nearly full movements backwards or forwards...
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    Pipe line equipment.

    Gents, I've seen you guys in the USA use pipe bedding skips on pipelines, i assume to stop wasting materials. We have been using skips for concrete however are considering fabricating something simialar for pipe bedding, which can be pulled along. We would be using them with 13 and 20 tonne...
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    Thinking of Purchasing CAT skid steer around 3 tonne mark, to run planer Any Thoughts

    Hi Folks, We are looking at purchasing some new skid steers,we have run Bobcat, Gehl, and JCB, Gehl being are favourite, CAT are chasing us hard, but we have no experiance of them for skids. Can you offer advise on a model around the 3 tonne mark, We will be using them with our tarmac...
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    New CAT E series Excavators, Anyone used 308 E and 3035E yet???

    Hi Folks, we are looking at purchasing some 308 and 303 excavators and with the new E series just coming out have you folks accross the pond had chance to try them yet?? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
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    Cat 943 - Hydraulics straining when using 4 in 1 bucket ram.

    We have a Cat 943 with 4 in 1 bucket and when using 3rd service it appears to be straining the hydraulics, the ram only moves slowly and it doesn't matter if you move leaver abit or alot it doesn't go any faster just strains more. i put it down to a weeping wiper seal on one side, so took the...
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