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    Cat 315B Stick Function Bogging

    Hello all, I have been working on a Cat 315B that will intermittently bog down heavy with the stick out function. I have checked, cleaned, and resealed the control valve already and have repacked the stick cylinder, but no change. I would go after the pump or the PRV, but it only happens with...
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    • 315 315b cat excavator
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    • Forum: Excavators
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    Cat next gen 336 vs Hitachi ZX350lc-6

    Need some real world thoughts from some who have run both. Local Deere dealer has a 2018 Hitachi ZX350lc-6, 3350hrs they have agreed to trade even up for my 2019 Cat next Gen 336 with 5911 hrs. We bought cat at auction for good price, wondering if lesser hrs makes this worth pursuing. I have...
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    Cat 225 Excavator weak travel motor

    Long time reader 1st time posting Well i got a Cat 225 excavator serial number 76u03978. Problem is one of the travel hydraulic motors is not getting full flow of pressure. Making machine turn as it drives. I know alot of people are going to say it the swivel. Nope i already rebuilt it. How...
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    Cat 320 back to life- Thank you- Question

    Hello Friends, After many years (and help from forum members) stuck engine, broken spring and track tensioner, leaking boom cylinder....... , we are about to start digging some dirt. First off, a big thank you to Ken in NY and other forum members that have checked in and offered help over the...
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    • cat excavator hydraulic fluid change
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Cat 303.5e sticky hydraulics

    Hey got a cat 303.5e mini excavator when using a function such as boom bucket or stick it stops and I have to release the joystick then pull back and it starts again, the functions also slow down when this happens, this same problem also occurs while tracking and you have to release the lever...
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    • 303.5 303c cat 303cr cat excavator cat mini excavator caterpillar caterpillar excavator hydraulic problems mini excavator pilot controls
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    • Forum: Excavators
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    Cat 215 chain link removal

    I have an old cat 215 excavator. The track tightener is all full of grease and it’s still to lose . Could I release the grease and take a link out of the chain and tighten it back up without any problems would the machine still walk around ok ? Thanks
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