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    Cat 215 Hydraulics Weak after 30 mins

    Hello all, First time posting but have been appreciating the forum's knowledge for a few years now. I have new equipment and old, would prefer the older mechanical stuff hands down any day of the week! Spring of 2023 I purchased a 1984 Cat 215 excavator. Serial Number 95Z00796-12Z06465 I am an...
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    Cat ET and Windows version

    What version of windows should i be running with cat et version 2021A
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    2016 CAT 308E2 diagnostic codes

    I am slowly clearing some land with this excavator, and it has begun showing an engine fault code. The machine does not perform any differently when it happens, and it eventually goes away after a minute or two. I'd like to view the diagnostic codes to understand if this is a serious issue...
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    Caterpillar Data Link protocol Expert needed

    Hello Everyone, I'm working on an asset management solution for heavy-duty equipment. we are building a small device that will be connected to the equipment backbone or diagnosis port. currently, I'm looking for a way to add CDL (Cat Data Link) protocol support on the device. I'm looking...
  5. Monkeywithawrench

    TEXA Truck and Off Highway Demo/ Diagnostic software

    Ok..........I bit the bullet and ordered a DEMO kit from J Ball electronics for the TEXA software. So you put $1500 down as a deposit and you get charged another $200 for shipping. Total charge showing up on your Credit card is $1700. The $1500 is returned when you send the demo unit back. The...
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