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    Parking Break Issues on a Cat 242

    Thank you KSSS, this was the problem we were having, we discovered the operator would occasionaly lean forward to see the bucket edge better and he was coming off the seat just enough to disable the machine and set the park break. The seat switch was overly sensistive as well. We replaced the...
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    Parking Break Issues on a Cat 242

    A guy I work with is having problems with his parking break on a 2003 Cat 242, CMB prefix. The parking break sets randomly while operating the machine. We have had dealer techs out here 2 times, this is what they have checked: Checked all sensors connected to setting parking break, checked...
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    Used Cat 416 B backhoe repair manual wanted

    Fred, Part number for your service manual is SENR5800, sells at my local dealer for $503.23 new, and thats a steal compared to other service manuals for Cat equipment..reason they tend to be expensive is Cat dealers would love for you to bring your equipment in, and at $112 an hour in labor...
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    Project Log - 3 ton Yanmar working up a slope

    just want to compliment you on your beautiful resort and website, very professional and easy to navigate, spent an hour reading the whole thing and I dont even dive. Best of luck with the machine.
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    D9G Drawbar

    2nd Steel in Denver Colorado also works with used Cat parts-Most Caterpillar Dealers have their own used parts divisions, Ziegler has one I would imagine.
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    How much do you give back to the community?

    if your asking if you think being a good corporate citizen is something that will help your business the answer is a def YES in my oppinion. I think when you have a business, it is part your job to watch over and help the community. Businesses, in my oppinion, are the only organizations that...
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    Man Basket for TH83

    I have been looking for a man basket for a TH83, 3RN prefix, its a 2002 model. I was told by my cat dealer rep that they dont offer a man basket for this model. we have an upcoming job where a man basket would really come in handy..does anyone know of any other manufacturers on man baskets that...
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    How Did You Find Us?

    found this site through google looking up a customers issue with one of his machines, glad i found this Forum, have always loved using forums to learn more about my hobbies and interests.
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    Welcome!!!

    Ibleedyellow hey everyone! I have always been around the equipment industry--my dad has worked for a Cat dealer for 34 years. I now work as a sales rep for a different equipment dealership in Colorado. I am learning more and more by the day and am just excited to be in the industry. I have...
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    Name For Small Business

    How many posts do i need to have to be able to write a new topic i thought it was 3!?!?!?!?
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    Help with a Bomag BW211d-3

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    Help with a Bomag BW211d-3

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    cat th103 vs th460b

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    1995 CAT 928F loader

    What the point of reserving a machine if someone else at the dealer can still sell it? weak! I would be more than upset..
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    Cat 313BCR Workshop Manual

    are you looking for Operations and Maintenance Manual or Service Manual?? big difference
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