259 D3 hydraulic line exit to UC

[Cpaine]

Stopped by the cat dealer today for some grease and coolant to install a new block heater. While there I took a quick look at a new 259D3 and noticed that the lines coming out of the body to the undercarriage drive motors have been updated with a nice seal to keep all the crap out.

Not sure if any of you have a new D3 but I would like to see if maybe my older 2014 259 can be retrofitted with this seal. I really hate all the dirt and junk that builds up from where the hydraulic lines exit the body.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rGT1fgjwcU8JSHHdA

 

[92U 3406]

Hopefully it prevents the lines from chaffing thru on the frame. That old design was a complete fail IMO.

 

[John C.]

That looks nice but what strikes me right off are those soft headed body bolts. Just a little bit of wear and corrosion and you have a heck of a time getting them out.

 

[Nige]

Not sure if any of you have a new D3 but I would like to see if maybe my older 2014 259 can be retrofitted with this seal. I really hate all the dirt and junk that builds up from where the hydraulic lines exit the body.

Post a Serial Number and I'll take a look at what updates are available.

 

[Cpaine]

Post a Serial Number and I'll take a look at what updates are available.

We need a way to donate $ for a beer (or whatever you’re into) fund!

FTL01098

 

[Nige]

We need a way to donate $ for a beer (or whatever you’re into) fund!
FTL01098

Not when you hear the price you won't..!!
The upgrade is available for MTL-prefix machines. Description is - "Installing the 528-0150 Clamp Kit (Hydrostatic) for 259D Compact Track Loaders"
The Special Instruction containing the installation instructions is M0080208. PM me with your email address if you'd like a copy.
Price - $2400 or thereabouts.

 

[Cpaine]

Not when you hear the price you won't..!!
The upgrade is available for MTL-prefix machines. Description is - "Installing the 528-0150 Clamp Kit (Hydrostatic) for 259D Compact Track Loaders"
The Special Instruction containing the installation instructions is M0080208. PM me with your email address if you'd like a copy.
Price - $2400 or thereabouts.

WOW

Is that an installed by dealer price? I hope so!

 

[Nige]

No, that's the price to buy the kit from the dealer Parts Counter. "Some home assembly may be required" (© IKEA)
Everything may become clearer when you see how much work is involved in the installation of the kit and how much it contains in the way of parts.

 

[Cpaine]

Thanks again Nige. I don’t thing it would be worth the upgrade cost unless I have a reason to replace the hydro lines. Good info for sure.

 

[Cpaine]

Wishing I already did this today. Lost a line, right where is comes out of the frame!!!!

 

[f311fr1]

On our 299D2 we wrapped the lines with a piece of carpet tile. Carpet side toward the lines, rubber backing toward the opening in the machine.