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    Komatsu 830E

    We carried a 1000 he service on Komatsu 830E with MCRS Cummins engine.All fuel filters and water separators were changed. After the service we tried to prime the fuel but not priming. We could hear the fuel priming pump running but not any fuel going to the filters. We topped up the fuel tank to...
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    830E Komatsu Trucks Service

    Hello everyone, can I please ask about 830E Komatsu Trucks. These trucks have Cummins Engines MCRS. It seems Cummins or Komatsu recommends on 1000 and 3000hr services.Is this healthy for these engines considering the dusty environment they operate in. Most OEM recommend 250, 500 and 1000hr...
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    WA900

    Can I please ask information about a WA900 loader. The H frame was put on stands to allow for bucket repairs.The machine was in for a service too and the hydraulic oil was accidentally drained while the frame was still on stands meaning the lift cylinders had a bit of oil in them.Is it possible...
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    CAT 988H Lift and and Tilt linkage position sensors not calibrating

    Please help, our 988 H loader has 2 active codes for lift and tilt linkage position sensors out of calibration. I am calibrating them and the ET is saying successfull but the active codes are not clearing and the machine is still having lift and tilt issues.If I disconnect the sensors the ET is...
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    Cat 980H bucket dropping

    Please help, our Cat 980H serial number AKZL01012 is dropping the bucket when moving with load in the bucket.This is only happening when moving and it’s not doing this all the time. Thank you
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    CAT 988 H inching pedal adjustment

    Please help,we have a CAT 988H loader. The operator is complaining about the inching pedal. His left foot angle is getting sore because the inching pedal is not working right. How do I adjust this pedal please. Can I adjust it manually or I have to use ET to adjust the pressures, please help.
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    Hitachi ZW150

    Please help, our Hitachi Loader ZW150 park brake is not holding. Please help with information on how to adjust it please.Where is it located on the machine , can't find it on the drive line.
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    Volvo A3000 not building air pressure

    Please help, our Volvo A3000 Water Truck is not building air pressure and cannot engage gears or release the park brake. I disconnected the outlet line from the air compressor and started the engine and idle it.. The air compressor is pumping but not sure if the pressure is good enough because...
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    D6R Dozer fuel injectors failing

    We have a Cat D6R Serial Number EXL00132. The fuel injectors have been failing like 2 or 1 injectors at a time. These injectors have been getting replaced. The last to fail was Number 4 injector and it was replaced and it did 50 hours and has failed again.The Manager wants to replace it again...
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    Cat 980h itching pedal and ride control not working

    Please help, our Cat 980h itching pedal and ride control are not working. I put the ET the other day and it detected that the itching pedal and the ride control are not programmed. Someone came to programme them but it didn't work and he suggested that we change the Transmission ECM. We replaced...
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    Caterpillar 962H Engine not starting

    Our CAT 962H serial number 0962HVMAL00105, is not reading Engine ECM and is not starting. It is blowing Engine ECM fuse. Help me please , what could the causes for this please.
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    Komatsu WA700 park

    Our Komatsu WA700 is loosing too much brake oil. Checked Front and Rear differentials and found them overfill. The park brake pressure switch is also broken and leaking. My question is does the park brake chamber use hydraulic oil or brake oil because they have different tanks. Hydraulic oil...
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    Cat 988H,

    I removed a transmission from 988H to change the mounts. I fitted back the transmission and all the oil lines. I topped up the transmission oil using the quick fill but it took a while to show on the side glass to the full mark. I walked away to do something else but when I came back the oil...
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    Scan Tool for Highway Trucks

    I am looking for a Scan Tool for Highway Trucks please. Please help on which one to buy that can used on different Trucks like Volvo, Scannia, ERF, Mercedes Benz etc.
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    D6R pushing transmission oil through the breather

    Our D6R is pushing transmission oil through the breather after the oil is warmed up. Please help
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    CAT D6R

    Please help, our CAT D6R is pressuring transmission oil and it’s coming through the breather. The oil level is perfect but just wondering what is causing oil to come out of the breather. Please help with possible causes. Thanks for your help in advance.
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    Hitachi 870 making noise in the pump drive area

    Please help, we have a Hitachi 870 Digger making noise in the pump drive area. We cut open the big filters from the hydraulic tank and found small traces of metal. Management suggested to change all 4 hydraulic pumps. New pumps were fitted but the noise is still there slightly worse than what...
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    Cat 775F brakes overheating and locking

    I greet you all. We have Cat 775F truck with a brakes issue. This truck is sometimes locking brakes after being driven for just 20 minutes but without any warning on the dash. We checked the brake pressures that is the service brakes and retarder pressures through the slack adjuster. We also...
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    Cat 988H bucket tilt cylinder

    Please help, we have a Cat 988H loader with a bucket tilt circuit problems. When pushing the bucket to pick a load the bucket is tilting back without touching the tilt lever. I am not sure what to check at this stage
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    Cat 725

    Cat 725 fuel gauge is not working, replaced the sender but still the same, can the float get stuck in the tank? Also the park brake valve in the Cab is very hard to pull to apply the park brake, what can cause this?
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