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    Cat 304E2

    I’m trying to decode year on a machine that was offered to me, it’s a Caterpillar 304 E2 Serial # *CAT0304/EME405060* I’d like to make sure it is not stolen and year if someone can please help!!
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    Need parts for a TB016

    I have a tb016 that needs the foot plate(P/N:0338235830) for the operators station. Two cover plates (P/N:0331021003) for the back of the final drives. And one plate for the final drive planetary gear (P/N:1903121202) set that the oil drain/fill pugs screw into, also need the c-clip and o-ring...
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    Volvo EC210CL Fuel issues

    Hi, Serial - VCEC210CL0012080X We got this machine few weeks back - every time to start first time in morning we had to use the hand primer on fuel filter it would stay going for an hour maybe or longer than would die out again as if air is slowly getting into system comes up clogged fuel...
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    John Deere 690B high idle when hot

    Hi everybody, maybe someone has had the same problem and can help me with my John Deere 690B with a 6404T engine. Ive owned this machine for over a year and done some repairs and overlooked some to save money. While running this excavator I notice that when the engine is up to operating temp I...
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    Excavator 345D L CAT overheating problem

    Hello everyone, I’m new here, so I’ll get straight to the point, I have an excavator 345D L CAT 2012 that is overheating for unknown reasons, so I’m gonna state what I did to solve this issue but nothing worked. 1- full service all filters, oils , coolant, and even in tank filters hyd. 2-...
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    Need manuals for old excavator

    I have an E120b cat 1990 the serial number is 7NF05014 I purchased an operation and maintenance manual for it by the serial number and it doesn’t have anything I need or just would like in it. Any pointers on a reliable source for manuals I’d like to have the operation and maintenance manual as...
    • Dante Lomelo
    • Thread
    • cat catapillar e120b excavator manual parts repair service
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Kobelco 35SR pilot control issue

    I bought this machine about 6-8 months ago. Used it for a couple things around the place and it sat for 4-5 months. Went out to use it again and it started right up. Neither of my pilot controls are doing anything. The swing works with foot control. The travel operation and dozer works normal...
  8. MikeRandazzo

    Link Belt 160lx hydraulic issues

    2004 link belt 160lx excavator S/N K2J16053 4,300hrs Two days ago, machine ran great, good power, all functions worked as they should. By the end of the day I noticed the stick (dipper) function slowed down considerably. I shut the machine down for the evening and returned to job the next...
  9. MikeRandazzo

    Link Belt 160lx hydraulic issues

    2004 link belt 160lx excavator S/N K2J16053 4,300hrs Two days ago, machine ran great, good power, all functions worked as they should. By the end of the day I noticed the stick (dipper) function slowed down considerably. I shut the machine down for the evening and returned to job the next...
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    Help with E120b Cat auxiliary hydraulic line setup

    I recently purchased an e120b caterpillar excavator I would like to get a hydraulic thumb but I have no auxiliary hook ups so I was wondering if someone can help me out
    • Dante Lomelo
    • Thread
    • attachment auxiliary cat catapillar e120b excavator hose hydraulic thumb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Zx135us-3

    Machine runs fine but doesn’t have any power to dig.if you pull the blade up and hold blade handle back then has all the power to dig. Any idea where to start looking? It tracks fine without blade handle pulled back Thank you in advance
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    John Deere – Hitachi 120 With Rebuilt Pump and No Hydraulic Function

    We recently had our hydraulic pump fail on our John Deere 120 excavator and replaced it with a rebuilt pump. Currently the machine has no hydraulic functions working with the rebuilt pump. Prior to the rebuild, pump 1 was functioning and Pump 2 completely failed. This a dual swash plate piston...
    • KGB
    • Thread
    • excavator faail hitachi 120 hpk055at hydraulic pump john deere 120 no function swash plate
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Excavators
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    EX200-5 Arm Drift in

    I have a ex200-5 that when you release the controls the arm moves in until it is vertical it is like a check valve isnt checking and it can freely swing if you let go of the controls i was thinking it is the anti drift valve but not sure where it is to check
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    Something you need to know about your big toy...

    MyMRO will publish some systematic knowledge about excavator parts, maybe you can get what you want to know here. Welcome to share with MyMRO your interesting things in the industry and related points that you know. Much appreciated:)
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    Rc-240 LE slow all functions

    Just wonder any Volvo guys in here I have a Ec-240 LC serial number is ec240lcc03863 all functions are slow. I check pressure at both pumps I got 3700 psi when running functions. I check servo side and had 2200 psi at high idle. I also have a pulsating going on with joy stick when functions...
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    Joystick Controls All or Nothing

    I’m working on a Linkbelt 130 X2 excavator (13005NJHEX1288) The machine tracks fine, but the boom down joystick control doesn't work, but all of a sudden, randomly will. When the function does work the boom goes down at full speed/force. You can’t ease the control. All joystick controls...
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    Switch controls on Deere Backhoe to Cat controls. Help.

    I am trying to convert my 70D backhoe controls to caterpillar controls. Any help with changing it? ID number CK070D
  18. GT.

    Volvo EC140DL 'DPF' delete HELP!

    Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I have a 2013 Volvo EC140DL I'm looking for a DPF delete kit for. This is the first Volvo excavator year model with it and it's very finicky. It's a D3.8E engine. Unfortunately I can't find any deletion kits. If someone could help steer me in the right...
    • GT.
    • Thread
    • excavator volvo
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Case CX350 fuel filter issue

    Hello everyone, first time poster. I’m in Australia and I have a problem with a case cx350. It has an Isuzu engine and the first fuel filter (clear bowl style) is only filling up halfway? No matter how long I try to bleed it the filter won’t fill over halfway, I’ve never seen this before on one...
    • Cc2397
    • Thread
    • case excavator fuel filter fuel issues
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Cat 320c ecm error

    Looking for assistance with an ECM Error. First time having any problems with the excavator. Problems first appeared two months ago when my father noted the swing brake was engaging preventing him from rotating. No errors on screen at the time, and he turned machine off/on to restore...
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