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    Cat 308 swing gear/brake weird sound

    I bought a 2019 next gen 308 a few months back. It has 1450 hrs. Machine was always well greased and maintained prior to me owning it. The issue I’m having is a little odd and maybe nothing to worry about. When swinging the bearing feels tight and smooth. Although the brake or the swing motor...
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    308 Next Gen common issues

    I don't know much about cat excavators. In particular the newer 2019 308 cr. I'm going to go next week to check one out. I'm looking to see if what their weak points are and common issues. Just want to see what I'm getting myself into since it's a new model.
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    SANY SY 80 Vs. KX 080-4

    I'm finally in the market for a new machine. I'm an owner operator with a dump truck and tag along. Lone wolf kinda guy. I've been like that for a very long time and I like it that way. My main jobs throughout the year are 40% septic beds, 10% general excavation and 50% of the time I work with...
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    Cat 259D EGR Valve

    I was having issues with my EGR valve, so I removed it and plugged all the hoses and blocked the exhaust ports. It was a mechanical or vacuum system and no electrical anywhere. My local cat tech was working on if, and noticed the removal of the valve. He didn't seem to care, except that he was...
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    Kubota v3307 egr delete

    I've decided to keep my 2009 kx 080 for as long as it serves me well. I'd like to know if anyone has ever had any luck removing the egr and cooler off a 3307 engine. It seem pretty straightforward to me. 1. Remove cooler and egr. 2. Make block off plates for both ends. 3. Block off coolant...
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    Kubota kx080-3 vs. Kx080-4 reliability

    I'm an owner operator with a 2009 kx080-3 wich was bought new. Machine currently has 9200hrs. It's been basically trouble free except for the odd thing here and there. Maintenance has been rigorous. Engine oil and final drives every 250 hr. Hydraulic oil and filter 500hrs. I can say with...
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    Kx 080-3 high hours

    I'm an owner operator with a 2009 kx080-3 wich was bought new. Machine currently has 9200hrs. It's been basically trouble free except for the odd thing here and there. Maintenance has been rigorous. Engine oil and final drives every 250 hr. Hydraulic oil and filter 500hrs. I can say with...
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    A/C System has no power

    I have a 2015 CAT 259D. The AC system wasn't working, so I got an my local ac guy to take a look at it. The pressure was good and so was the condenser. he noticed the machine had a frayed power (red) wire on the clutch side. There was still no power to the compressor. The fuse was not blown, but...
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    Trailer brakes wiring

    I just replaced the trailer brakes on our 7K axle trailer. Does it matter what side the wires are plugged on the brake drum side? Cause right now I don't have very much brakes after assembling the new complete drum assembly. Is one ground and the other power? It's also a 2 axle trailer.
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    259D fuel pump fuse keeps popping!

    I was running the machine, everything was fine until the machine suddenly stopped. I checked the fuses and noticed the fuel pump fuses was replaced by a 20A (originally 15A) and was popped. I put a new one in, the machine started right away and 5 secs later popped again. Not to sure why the fuse...
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    CAT 259D Hydraulic Drain Location

    I just purchased this machine and it didn't come with a manual. I'd like to drain the hyd oil tank, but for the life of me can't find the tank drain. It's a 2015 model. Can some point me in the right direction?
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