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    955L tranny oil puking out of breather

    Ok guys I have a 85J 955L that I’ve owned for years now. My guys and I went thru the machine last winter and changed all the oils and filters with cat filters only in bevel gear, tranny, engine…etc Well my guy over filled the transmission with too much oil for starters and we noticed it was...
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    JCB JZ140 excavator seems possessed! Help

    Need help. I start up the machine and it seems like the computer is controlling the throttle of the machine uncontrollably. All filters are new and this problem doesn't have any regularity. Some days it will run full throttle and suddenly it throttle itself down to idle for no reason. Some days...
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    D5N tranny overheating

    OK fellas, we have been using the D5N to install backfill for about 3 weeks..it's a.slow process. Ambient Temps around 90 deg plus. Oil temp light comes in around mid day. If Operator slows down the temp will come down quickly. What's a few good easy diagnositics before I get into serious...
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    2006 Cat D5N xl starting difficulties

    OK fellas my D5N serial # CAT00D5NHAGG02056 has about 3650hours. Im out of Pittsburgh PA and our weather is obviously cold this time avg 28deg this of year but not anything out of the ordinary like some fellas experience. Machine is on jobsite and not used all day every day. When operator...
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    Ripper for Cat D5N xl

    Any of u guys run a cat D5N xl with a ripper attachment? Very curious if it's worth the cost to add it to my machine? Obviously a 5 is only 28000 lbs, so you're not gonna rip rock, but what is it realistically good to handle? I use my dozers to install alot of parking lots, thinking about...
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    2006 D5N XL - 2 issues

    Hey guys, recently bought a 2006 cat D5N xl. Just got to running her on a job. 1.) I'm new to the finger tip steering. Seems real finicky, ill ease into the paddle without much response, then ill increase pressure and itll lock up the track and mack a noticeable sound when it locks up. Both...
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    Cat D5N XL Operator TO DO/ Not to Do

    Hey cat guys, recently just added a 2006 D5N xl to my fleet. My question is related to the ease or difficulty of operating the machine. Do i need to put a very experienced operators on this piece? It has fingertip steering, electric throttle, joystick blade control. 3450 hours, new...
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    DC85 New Holland dozer throttle link bent

    Please help! My employee opened the cab on my machine and didn't disconnect the throttle rod quick disconnect. Consequently when the cab opened it ripped the top half of my injector pump clean off. I have had the injector pump rebuilt, but now my throttle Rod is bent which I'm going to...
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    DC85 New Holland dozer throttle link bent

    Please help! My employee opened the cab on my machine and didn't disconnect the throttle rod quick disconnect. Consequently when the cab opened it ripped the top half of my injector pump clean off. I have had the injector pump rebuilt, but now my throttle Rod is bent which I'm going to...
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    New Holland D85 too much oil on the dip stick. Need advice.

    I have a 2006 new Holland D85 with a Cummins motor. I checked the stick and the oil is over an inch higher than the normal level. I had this same issue with my dump truck and it turned out to be my injection pump needed rebuilt. Does anyone have a clue why I might be getting extra fluid into...
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    Looking for a 54 inch single drum roller. What's the best brand to buy for your buck?

    I'm in the market for a 54 inch single drum roller with shell kit. Does anyone have any recommendations for which brand to buy? I've rented a Hamm 3205 and been happy with the machine. Love to hear from guys that own or have owned these types of rollers. Thx
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    JCB JZ140 Counterweight Removal HELP!

    I have a 2005 JCB JZ140 that I need to remove the counterweight. I know there is the 4 main bolts. I'm assuming the 2 threaded holes on top are for lifting eyelets. Has anyone taken one off? How do I safely remove the weight? Once the bolts are out, does the weight have to go up then...
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    CAT 420e IT hoe has weak lifting ability??

    08 cat 420e IT with only 1350 hours. When I'm using the hoe to lift concrete bin blocks that weight 3400lbs it struggles to lift them. Anyone know what the lifting capacity of the hoe is? If my machine is off, is there something I can do to increase the lifting capacity? The size of the...
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    Need help buying new large frame CTL. Best on market for buck?

    Best CTL? Need reviews on large frame Compact track loaders Advice....Need largest CTL. what's the best on market for my buck. Guys I need help and reviews on which compact track loader to buy. I have a bobcat t300 with 3300 hours and is getting to the point where I'm going to have to put...
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    Best CTL? Need reviews on large frame Compact track loaders

    Advice....Need largest CTL. what's the best on market for my buck. Guys I need help and reviews on which compact track loader to buy. I have a bobcat t300 with 3300 hours and is getting to the point where I'm going to have to put some money into her to keep it going steady.* I have run the Cat...
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    Advice....Need largest CTL. what's the best on market for my buck.

    Guys I need help and reviews on which compact track loader to buy. I have a bobcat t300 with 3300 hours and is getting to the point where I'm going to have to put some money into her to keep it going steady. I have run the Cat 299 and the tackaheichi TL 12. Nice machines but the digging and...
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    JCB JZ140 track issue

    Hey guys, I'm having an issue with one of mt chains. One of the links is bound up and had been stuck in a birdmouth of sorts. I can't seem to get it to release and ride smooth luke the rest of the chain. Machine only has 1550 hours on it, and undercarriage is in great shape. Any ideas on...
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    06" New Holland D85 LT won"t move and has error codes.

    Gary, thank you for your response in the Case 850 thread. sorry to sidetrack you from vcat. As far as the background of the machine to date. When I first bought the machine the local dealer serviced the machine and I was told it had throttle pot issues. I believe that error code was 4321...
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