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    Cat 304C A/C hose size

    I have a hole in the A/C high side line and another forming on the low side line near the compressor due to a bracket. Anyone know the size of these hoses so I can cut out the bad spots and splice them? This is for a FPK03040 - thank you!
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    Where is the ac pressure switch on a Cat 304C?

    AC is not working on my Cat 304C CR. Compressor spins freely, cab switch is good, no power at compressor. I’m looking for the AC pressure switch but can’t find the damned thing by tracing the lines. Help?!
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    Should bucket pins always be fixed to bucket?

    Are bucket pins supposed to be fixed/bolted to the bucket so they rotate only in the outer bushings of the stick/dogbone/thumb and don’t rotate inside the bucket holes? Or should pins rotate freely in the bucket holes? I’ve seen both ways but there must be one right way, yes?
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    Is this too much bucket slop?

    I have a Cat 304C that has suddenly developed some bucket slop. A pin could have broken, but I’m looking at the various shims trying to figure out if something is missing. Starting with the tipping links. Should these be tight fore and aft, with no space between them and the stick? Here’s a vid...
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    Short to ground fuse icons on a Cat mini

    I’ve got a short to trace down. This fuse pops immediately. Anyone know what these icons represent so I can start following wires to find a short? I get the interior light, radio, something to do with stopping the engine - what are the others? This is on a Cat 304C CR https://ibb.co/rZmCP35
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    Anyone have an operator’s manual for a Cat 304C CR

    Just bought a Cat 304C CR and am looking for just the general operator’s manual. Does anyone have one they can share?
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    Cat 304C CR seat - which one is this?

    I'm looking to replace this seat but am having trouble sourcing it. It appears to be a KAZ but anyone know where I can find one?
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    Thumb options for Cat 304C CR

    I need to get a thumb for a Cat 304C. Any suggestions on good manufacturers of direct fit pin-on hydraulic thumbs I can look into? (aside from the dealer). A couple I've look into were: AIM Attachments Showtime Fabrications Manca Thank you!
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    What are the differences in a Cat C/CR/e

    Hi Cat fans, I'm looking at used cat 304 and 305's (particularly a 304e CR), but can't figure out what the .5, C or E or E2 or CR or combination of them mean. Could you enlighten me please?
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    How to analyze power? hp vs breakout force vs ...

    I’m in the market for a 10k/lb used mini ex that will be used primarily for digging stumps, pulling rock and land clearing. In that 5 ton range I often look at hp, since I want the most power I can find. But a Cat 304 has 36hp vs a Bobcat 435 with 49hp - should I be looking at bucket digging...
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    Will haulers load a mini excavator?

    I’m looking to buy a mini excavator at auction where I won’t be present. I’ll need a hauler to pick it up and ship it to me. Will the hauler load/unload himself or do they not touch the machine aside from chaining it down? Does anyone have experience getting a machine shipped to them?
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    What is a Kubota Super Series

    Im looking at a erop KX121-3 and it’s not a super series. This one has no AC or angle blade. Does Super Series mean having these options or something else? I’ve actually never seen a non super series KX121-3 or one without AC so now I’m wondering what the super series designation actually means.
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