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My Cat 215 has suddenly stopped steering. The machine runs, but I can't turn it left or right. Has anyone had this issue before? What should I check first?

My John Deere 770A motor grader has a blade that keeps drifting down. I rebuilt the lift cylinder and found a bad spool valve. After swapping the valve to the other side, the drifting moved too, so I'm sure the spool valve is the problem. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement spool...

Shopping around and getting quotes from multiple lenders can make a big difference too.

My **Komatsu PC150LC-6K excavator** only clicks when I turn the key on-no monitor or machine power. I replaced the battery solenoid, but the issue remains. Using a jumper wire powers it up, but the engine won't shut off until I remove the jumper. Has anyone had this issue or know what could be...

My 1992 Case 1845C has an intermittent starting problem. It often just clicks when I turn the key, even after replacing the starter, battery, ignition switch, cables, and wiring. It may start fine a few times, then the problem returns. Has anyone found the cause of this issue?

My 1972 Case 450 dozer starts running hot while pushing dirt. The temperature climbs to around 220F and begins pushing coolant out, even after replacing the radiator cap. The thermostat has been removed, and the radiator is clean. I also noticed the fan pushes air through the radiator toward the...

We've had good luck with Versalift. Solid build quality, dependable in the field, and operators seem to like them.

I recently received a CHANGLIN PY190H motor grader, and I'm looking for advice from anyone familiar with these machines. My first question is about the WG180 transmission. Can anyone confirm the correct transmission fluid type for this transmission? Any maintenance tips or owner experience...

It really depends on your business needs.

I'm planning to stock 17.5-25 wheels and tires for Cat 140 graders. I see plenty of 14.00-24 tires on the market, but most of our customers are asking for 17.5-25. Are these wheels and tires compatible across the 140M, 140H, and 140K models? I'd appreciate any advice or experience.

Planning your boom movements before leaving the ground is a great habit. It definitely helps avoid rushed decisions when you're up in the bucket

double-check that every plug wire is back in the correct firing order and fully seated, If it started acting up right after the distributor work. A quick look to make sure the distributor cap is installed correctly and the rotor is lined up properly can save a lot of troubleshooting.

I recently came across a Euclid TDT 14 scraper with a Rolls-Royce C6 engine. I'm wondering if this engine was factory original or if it was swapped at some point. Does anyone know if the Rolls-Royce C6 was offered in these machines from new? Any information would be appreciated.

I'm trying to find the bucket pin dimensions for a 2003 John Deere 120C. I need the pin diameter, ear-to-ear width, and center-to-center pin spacing. From what I've found, Deere 490 buckets may fit, and the pin diameter appears to be 65 mm with a 255 mm ear-to-ear width. I'm just missing the...

Precision agriculture technology seems to be advancing fast every year. What precision ag equipment do you think is worth watching right now, and which innovations are making the biggest impact in the field? Are there any specific brands or systems that have genuinely improved productivity or...