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    CAT 299D2 fault codes 653-3 and 1239-1 HELP

    Hi, I am new here. Outside temp 80, flat ground conditions. Running for maybe an hour. Code appeared. Anyone familiar with this issue. When I went to board to get the code I noticed the other red code. Any help is very appreciated. Thank you
  2. Z

    Cat 963 vs 973 vs 983, Which to Purchase?

    I’m in the market for an old track loader and hoping to get one home with a complete filter and fluid change around $30k. I have a few bookmarked yet being new to heavy equipment I would appreciate any advise you care share between the different models. For example, on a hill, which will have...
  3. M

    New (Used) Takeuchi TL8 - Forced Regen needed

    Hey Guys, I just got a used TL8, that needs a manual regen. It’s beeping every second and wants a parked regen, but when I go through the process to initiate it, it won’t start the regen. Previous version owner says it’s been sitting for about a year. It’s got an error code: SPN3701 FMI:16...
  4. S

    Australia which Forestry head for T870 Bobcat

    Gidday from Australia, my son runs a T870 100HP low/hi flow Bobcat and I'm doing the homework as usual (my choice was the 870 including rippers and setup for joystick control, he loves it) anyhow we need a big forestry head to do clearing work for Electricity line company and general regrowth...
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    JD 333D Start Issue

    Hi guys, just purchased a 2012 333D track skid with 1400hrs and sure enough get it home and having trouble starting. It turns over but will not start. I get an active code 636.10. When I was looking at it no issues, would always start up great. I am upstate NY and they always had it...
  6. S

    TAKEUCHI TL12

    Wondering why my warning light which had a triangle with a “!” In the middle is flashing and the machine won’t stop beeping. Operations are normal but the beeping is bugging the absolute s*#^ out of me.
  7. C

    953C 2ZN

    machine travels either direction and suddenly stops; the trans light comes on. When you return travel lever to neutral the light goes out and you can travel again, but then happens again. Hydrostat charge psi is good and no service codes, oil level is full. Anyone experienced this before?
  8. C

    Experience with a 1973 case 450 loader

    My Dad bought a 1973 case 450 track loader. It has the case 188 engine. When he brought it home from the auction the transmission was low on oil. I'm wondering if it has been over heated and damaged. Now I have filled it and ran it. In low gear it has lots of power and no problems. In high gear...
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