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    CAT259D. Cranks Strong - won't start. Dealer been at it for 1 week

    I have a 2015 CAT 259D FTL03107. The landscaper was using it behind my house to move some cobble rock. He shut it off to talk to the workers. Got back in it 10 minutes later...it cranked strong but wouldn't start. Never started ever again. Plenty of fuel, filters clean, water separator...
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    Grease for grease gun - CAT 259D

    Newer CAT259D track loader owner here. What type of grease are most of you using for daily/routine maintenance via grease gun?
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    CAT 259D Grease for pins and adjustable forks

    Hi. I have a CAT 259D. What type of grease do you recommend for lubricating the power detach pins? Also, I have forks worn hydraulically adjustable tines. What lubricant would you recommend for those to slide left and right easily?
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    Mail Order/Better Pricing for CAT Parts?

    Mail Order/Better Pricing for CAT Parts? Are there any places that discount these items?
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    Starter gone on CAT 259D. Try a starter rebuilder first!

    Starter went out on my CAT 259D. Of course it was when I needed to move the machine out of the way of my garage doors to take a vehicle out! Anyhow, pulled the battery, brackets, and removed the starter. I called the CAT dealer to find out that this starter is $560!! Rediculous! I took it...
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    Cat 259D Left Speed Sensor

    Hello, I have the infamous left speed sensor 2685-8 "Left Speed Sensor #1 - Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Frequency" I pulled out the harness that goes from the sensor connector (outside and just under the tracks) to the inside connector underneath the cab. I checked the wiring while...
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    Storing CAT 259D for the Winter

    I have a 2015 CAT 259D. I don't use the unit much during winter months (now until late March). I don't have a garage to store it in although it is parked underneath a carport. Aside from a battery tender, are there any other recommendations for winter storage (PS. I live in lower Michigan -...
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    Metal Cover for hydraulic fill on CAT 259D MTL

    I have seen an optional yellow metal cover to protect the fill location of the hydraulic fluid for D series CAT multi-terrain loaders. Does anyone have a part number for this? I want to prevent someone from accidentally filling diesel fuel into the hydraulic fill port. Thanks
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    CAT 259D Owners / Operators Manual

    Does anyone have a link to an owners or operators manual for a CAT 259D?
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    CAT 259D - Replacing Hydraulic Hose to Drive Motor

    Mine is leaking. Does anyone have a parts schematic for this? The left drive motor hose blew and all the fluid leaked out of the machine causing it to stop. How hard is this to change? The machine is in a very very bad spot in my backyard in tons of mud. Can I fill it with hydraulic oil and...
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    2015 CAT 259D - Removing door / bypassing latch switch

    Hello, I have a 2015 CAT 259D and need to remove the front door and bypass the door latch switch in order to run a backhoe attachment. Is there a wiring harness plug or something needed to do this (and reverse the process when I reinstall the door)?
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    Counterweights on CAT 259D - weight ratings

    Hello, I have a 2015 CAT 259D and ordered the counterweight kit from CAT. I'm confused about CAT's published ratings for the 259D with the weights installed. The specs WITHOUT the weights are: ROC @35% tipping is 2030 lbs ROC @ 50% tipping is 2900 lbs WITH counterweights ROC is 3100 lbs. Is...
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    Hydraulic Pallet Forks for CAT 259D

    Does anyone have a recommendation if hydraulic pallet forks would be suitable for a CAT 259D mainly used for landscaping, tree planting, etc? What about debris falling on the hydraulic rams? Has anyone any experience with the EDGE hydraulic 5500 lb pallet forks?
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    2015 CAT 259D - new owner - counterweights and quick attach

    Hello group and thank you for being an excellent resource for heavy machinery. I'm a home owner undergoing a MASSIVE multi-year landscaping project (boulder work, retaining walls, beach sand, pavers, pool, decks, sunroom, blah blah). After receiving multiple rental invoice after invoice from...
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