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    1983 cat 980c parking brake issue

    Hi everyone, I bought an 83’ cat 980C wheel loader, truck driver delivered it said seller told him the parking brake is froze, been sitting all winter needs methyl… air compressor builds air good, parking brake will release and you immediately lose air till low pressure and parking brake...
  2. JohnDeere310D

    310D loader control not working

    So today I was moving snow with the 310D and I felt the loader control turn about an inch clockwise away from me. The loader still works, but now the dumping position barely moves the bucket. Any ideas as to what’s wrong? Common problem?
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    Hyundai Loader Parts

    Hi there, I’ve got a 2001 Hyundai 740-3. The damper between the engine and transmission went bad earlier this summer. Part no. Is 11L7-0031 pic attached from parts book, and of the damaged damper. This part is almost impossible to find, Hyundai has said it’s back ordered, I wonder if they’ve...
  4. M

    In search of Bobby Bobcat toy….

    In 1999, my daughter was given a plush toy by her beloved uncle, a little stuffed loader that talked and said, “I’m Bobby Bobcat, I can do anything!” Somewhere through many moves, it disappeared. Her uncle passed away, and it would mean the world to her to find one again. I’ve searched high and...
  5. ATMIPrecast_Eugene

    New guy here from a precast plant in Aurora, IL

    Hey everyone, my name’s Eugene and I’m with ATMI Precast out in Aurora, Illinois. We build precast concrete for all kinds of big projects, and we run a lot of heavy gear to make it happen. On any given day, you’ll see gantry cranes, forklifts, loaders, spotter trucks, and just about every piece...
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    Cat 972H loader no cut in pressure on hyd fan

    There’s no cut in pressure on the hydraulic fan side with the accelerator pressed down and the fan demand solenoid unplugged. New fan demand solenoid and compensator and fan
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    XCMG ZL50GN problem

    What do you think the problem? Thank you so much.
  8. K

    Jd 444 Hydraulic issues

    How’s it going guys, I have an old 444 loader, it has no steering, won’t go into gear, and the bucket barely lifts at all, last mechanic to touch it replaced the pump, he didn’t even change the filters when he did it. I changed steering filters on it along with the return filter in the hyd tank...
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    Bobcat T650 2018 Right-Hand Track Only Moves In Reverse

    hello everyone, i have a 2018 t650 with 1400hr, yesterday the right hand track started making a squeaking noise, i gave the bobcat an overdue bath, and now the right hand track wont go forwards. any ideas on whats wrong?? it tries to go forward, maybe around 3'' then locks up, however still...
  10. M

    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Hello everyone, I'm seeking advice and insights on repairing a tilt lever failure in an underground loader. Specifically, I want to know if welding is a viable solution for this type of failure. Has anyone had experience with welding a failed tilt lever? What are the considerations and best...
  11. FTV

    Fiat Allis FR12, ZF 4WG-120 weak converter engagement

    Hello everyone! New user on this forum here, greetings to you from Norway. I recently got my hands on an old Fiat Allis FR12 from 1985. It's not much to look at, but im hoping to make it a reliable tool here around the workshop for those tasks that are just to heavy for the forklift. There is...
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    New member DougB, retired heavy equipment mechanic, crane guy, trucker, & ex-logger, living in the formerly free state of Alaska.

    '55 Allis Chalmers Detroit powered HD-5G track loader, '76 Detroit powered C70 Chev t/a dump truck, '69 Miller tilt deck, and a Wisconsin powered '79 model 720 Bobcat. I recently drug home a Bulgarian-made Balkancar DV60RT rough terrain articulated front end loader. It was sold as a 1993...
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    John Deere 644G Parking Brake Comes On when The Transmission oil warms up after use for about 30mins to 60mins

    Hi, hopefully, someone else had a similar experience and can give me some guidance. I have a 1993 644G loader with about 9300hrs, The Unit works fine under light load for a longer period. Once the unit starts working and the transmission oil indicator gets to about 1/2 or a little above the warm...
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    hi, I often look for truck & loader repair manuals

    hi, I often look for truck repair manuals, and recently I came across free repair manuals, maybe anyone will need them too manualsfortrucks.com and trucksfreemanuals.com
  15. CRR

    980K Transmission Cooler Bracket

    Hey Everyone, Has anyone had any experience with 980K transmission cooler bracket bolt failures? My customer has a fleet of 980K’s and I have repeatedly seen this failure. The failure being the bolts for the transmission cooler bracket end up breaking off in the engine block, which then causes...
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    Dresser 520C Trans Needed!

    Hello all, I am purchasing a 1994 Dresser 520C I want to pick up a transmission for it. I have attached a photo of the information on the front of the trans. Any help on locating one would be appreciated. Thanks all, MJ
  17. Jake Erickson

    821 Case Payloader transmission

    I’ve got an 821 (plain) loader. Had 1st gear solenoid go out twice on it in the past. Today while working 1,2,3 gears quit working. Drove it to the shop and when I got there they all worked again. It was intermittent so I parked it, I’m almost certain it’s electrical causing the solenoids to...
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    WA250PZ-6 Won’t go into first

    I have a WA250PZ that currently won’t go into first. 2,3 and 4 are all working fine. When I put the variable control into 1st it’ll show first in the dash but still only operate as low as 2nd. New to diagnosing these issues and would love some help or guidance. I was maybe thinking a bad...
  19. K

    Antique Case Hydraulic Pump Upgrade

    Hello everyone, Looking for those who are more experience with this sort of thing than I am. My 1963 Case 530 Loader/Backhoe just pushed the seal out of the hydraulic pump: typically a strong indication of a worn out pump as I understand it. Can anybody verify that? Now of course this pump was...
  20. J

    FIAT ALLIS FL14B driving on one side only

    Hello all, searching for some help narrowing down a steering/ drive issue with fiat allis fl14b loader. The issue is the left track works flawless, drive,clutch,brake. The right track has no drive at all, brake works fine. So here's what I have done, taken the clutch valve body completely apart...
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