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  1. Makers Acres

    Any Detroit Diesel experts here?

    I have an IR SPF-56 roller compactor with a Detroit diesel 4-53. When I bought this unit, seemed to work pretty well for a few hours and then oil started to leak out of well… just about everywhere. I did an oil change and put in Straight SAE 40 Weight oil. Found a few seals that I needed to...
  2. Makers Acres

    Purchasing a Bobcat 442 Sight Unseen!

    Well, I pulled the trigger and bought a Bobcat 442 sight unseen from an auction. Seems like she has good bones. Do you guys think I got screwed or does she have potential?
  3. Makers Acres

    CAT 299D LED Light Bar Upgrades

    I wanted to share the latest video I made about adding LED Light Bars to my CAT 299D... Hope this info can help someone upgrade their machine as well: These new LED Light bars make working at night so much better then the factory lights.
  4. Makers Acres

    John Deere A/C issue

    I’m helping a friend with his John Deere 333G. The AC was acting intermittently on a hot summer day and I figured it was probably a low refrigerant issue. When I opened up the machine, I found the compressor was never engaging. I disconnected the power plug and was never able to read 12 volts...
  5. Makers Acres

    Top port on hydraulic motor?

    I bought a TopCat articulated boom mower at auction and have been getting it setup to use on my Skid Steer. I have a question about the hydraulic motor though. The motor has in and out ports on the top as well as one on the center top of it. What is this used for? Am I supposed to add gear...
  6. Makers Acres

    CAT 299D Fuel leakage code...

    I started a new thread on this as the last one was resolved, and was due to fuel contamination, but this seems to be from a new problem. My Cat 299D is now throwing "Engine Fuel Leakage 1 - Error Code 1239-1". This time, I tried changing the fuel pump, fuel filters, and even blew into the fuel...
  7. Makers Acres

    Ingersoll Rand SPF-56 Fluids?

    This is an older machine and I can't find manuals for it. On the unit itself, it calls for SAE 90 EP for just about everything besides the engine. I know a lot of newer oils have been made since then. Seems like I can find SAE 90 GL-5 which I think might be the same thing? Any...
  8. Makers Acres

    Ingersoll Rand SPF-56 and Detroit Diesel Manuals

    Just Picked up an IR SPF-56 sheep's foot vibrating compactor with a Detroit Diesel at auction and I was wondering if anybody has any manuals related to operation, parts, service for the machine as well as the Detroit Diesel engine that is in it. The data plates are a bit worn out, but it looks...
  9. Makers Acres

    CAT 299D Alternator Alternatives?

    Looks like my alternator might be going out. After 2 weeks worth of rain, it seems like it is failing to generate any power. I am probably going to take it apart just to make sure something didn’t rust up or fill with water. If that doesn’t work, time for a new one. I was curious if anyone...
  10. Makers Acres

    CAT299D Front Window Seal Replacement

    I made a video about changing the Front Window Seal and Wiper on my CAT 299D. Probably works for all of the CAT Skid Steer Line... Enjoy!
    • Makers Acres
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    • cat window seal cat window seal replacment front seal replacement front window seal front window wiper skid steer window seal skid steer window seal replacement window wiper replacement wiper replacement
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    • Forum: Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders
  11. Makers Acres

    CAT 299D Front Coupler Rebuild

    Hey all, Here is a video I put together of rebuilding my CAT299D front coupler. If you look at the playlist you can see the disassembly/cleaning/powder coating as well.
  12. Makers Acres

    Engine Pre Filter for CAT 299D?

    My property seems to be on the dustier side. Seems like every 2-4 hours I am cleaning the K&N filter I installed and the secondary filter I am replacing every 30-50 hours. Looks like this model has an option for a Pre Filter and I just wanted to get some of your thoughts on this? Would this...
  13. Makers Acres

    Cheap Chinese Trencher

    This is a quick video testing out my cheap Chinese trencher by Wolverine, which I purchased at a Richie Brothers Auction. Even though it is a knock off brand, I hope it will dig plenty of trenches through our tough silt-stoney soil. Check out the video for the trencher in action, and my...
    • Makers Acres
    • Thread
    • compact track loader trencher hydraulic trencher pipe digging attachement richie brothers trencher trench attachement trench digging attachement trench maker trencher attachment trencher machine wolverine trencher
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    • Forum: Compact Equipment Attachments
  14. Makers Acres

    Skid Steer Broom Attachment

    Here is a quick video of my wolverine skid steer brush/broom/sweeper attachment that I bought at a Richie Brothers auction: Overall I like it, it really needs longer hydraulic hoses, but that is an easy fix. Hope you enjoy! -Bobby
    • Makers Acres
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    • broom attachment brush attachment powered broom attachment powered brush attachment powered sweeper attachment skid steer broom skid steer brush skid steer sweeper sweeper sweeper attachment
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    • Forum: Compact Equipment Attachments
  15. Makers Acres

    Pins and Bushings...

    I am slowly working on getting my used Bobcat 442 ready to dig and noticed the pins and bushings are extremely sloppy. I am used to the pins and bushings on my CAT being extremely tight. Since excavators are new to me, I was not sure if these were designed to have more slop due to the shock...
  16. Makers Acres

    Cat Electric Attachment Actuator Troubleshooting and Replacement

    Hey all, I thought I would share my experience of troubleshooting and repairing the electric actuator on my CAT 299D. I made a video about it and you can see it here: I also made a video of restoring the complete front coupler attachment that you can check out here: Hope this info is...
  17. Makers Acres

    Generac Kia Diesel Engine Identification?

    I have a Generac 2.4L Kia Diesel Genset and I am having a hard time finding parts for it. Since it is a Kia engine, I was hoping that I could figure out what Model of the Kia engine it is and be able to find the parts with Kia part numbers vs the Generac part numbers. I am attaching the...
  18. Makers Acres

    Bucket couplers options?

    I was hoping to get some opinions from some of you experienced with excavators... specifically buckets. I just bought a Bobcat 442 machine with a damaged bucket. What I took for granted here is I thought there would be a standard for buckets like skid steer attachments. I WAS SO WRONG! I was...
  19. Makers Acres

    Concrete Mixer Attachment Concrete Tube?

    I bought a Skid Steer concrete mixer attachment. It was one of those things where I tossed a bid on an auction and I got it. It is one of those Chinese ones that has been rebranded and sold in the Richie Brother auctions. I have had pretty good luck with some of the other ones I purchased, so...
  20. Makers Acres

    Engine Damping Foam?

    Do any of you have recommendations for Engine noise damping foam? My 442 has a ton of it that is breaking up pretty bad. I want to replace it, but bobcat no longer sells it, and if they did it would likely be $1,000,000. hehe. I can cut it and shape it, I just want to make sure I use the...
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