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  1. ilcorngrower

    Deere 700 vs Cat D6K input

    We currently have 3 Deere dozers and are looking to trade up our 650H. Thinking about going to a 700 size machine. Looking for input from anybody that has seat time in a Cat D6K and how they compare to Deere 700? Thanks
  2. ilcorngrower

    Gray market Deere dozers

    Question. Does any of the Deere guys know if a newer J series dozer that was built for gray market is able to get parts and stuff here domestically? It would seem similar machine with just less emissions controls. Thanks
  3. ilcorngrower

    CAT D8H Hydraulic GPM question

    Folks I have a D8H serial number 46A18325. I am mounting a Werk Brau tile plow on the machine. I need to know if the machine is open or closed center and what the GPM is of the hydraulics to get the correct control valve for GPS grade control on the drainage plow. Any suggestions on where to...
  4. ilcorngrower

    Dozer pulled Drainage Tile Plow suggestions

    My father is in the excavating business. I work with him and I farm a little too. I am interested in expanding into being a drainage contractor. I have talked to many different guys in the business and have gotten different perspectives. Am looking for some info/advice on a dozer to pull a plow...
  5. ilcorngrower

    Cat 963 hydraulic issue

    Today we blew the main hydraulic line that goes from hydraulic tank to the pump. Machine is a 963A 21Z serial number. The machine from the time it blew the line and unloaded the oil was shut off within a minute or so when operator noticed oil pouring out. After we fixed the line (which is a PITA...
  6. ilcorngrower

    Adding 3rd valve to 963

    We have a 1994 21Z 963 we bought a few months ago. The machine is really clean and low hours. We have a 2nd 963 and they both have GP buckets. We do a fair amount of farm demolition work and tree stuff. Considering adding a 3rd valve to it and a 4N1 if we could find one. Any idea what it would...
  7. ilcorngrower

    Equipment Brand reliability/longevity real world comparison

    This is a serious question not trying to start a brand war looking for practical side by side comparison. I read a lot of stuff about how Caterpillar Equipment is superior when it comes to longevity and reliability. We run multiple different brands I.e. Deere dozers, Cat crawler loaders...
  8. ilcorngrower

    CAT 953A power

    Guys, We have a 953 A model that we have owned for probably 15 years anyway. We have 2 963s and dad still has his first 955L. My question is our 953A seems gutless and I am wondering if the B models were a step better in power with the 6 cylinder. I realize its 110 hp rated vs the 955L at 130...
  9. ilcorngrower

    Deere 650H machine control

    We have a 650H dozer and are interested in trying blade control/gps on a machine. Can you put integrated machine control on a machine this age? We talked about trading up for something newer but our 650H only has like 3K hours on it and we have owned it since almost new (Demo machine). I have...
  10. ilcorngrower

    Machine Grade Control for Deere 650H Dozer

    I am a new poster to the site and wondering about integrated machine control if there are any systems out there that we can install on our Deere 650H or 750C dozer? My dad has been in the dirt business since 1984 and we are not up on the latest technology. I believe a grade control system would...
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