Hi We are a manufacture of thumbs and recently we had a complaint that the 317 next gen has some new sensor on the side and the dog bone of the thumb won't fit. It should be wider now. Anybody knows about this? And what part number progressive thumb it can fit on this 317 next gen excavator? Thanks.
That is the Anisotropic Magneto-Resistance (AMR) sensor which measures the position of the bucket in relation to the stick. It’s used for Cat Grade. Would have to know serial number of machine to be sure what linkage gp it has to confirm thumb number.
With a name like that, I'm real happy my time fixing this stuff is coming to a close.
The serial number is TZE00505, how to check the linkage GP? I would assume it's 315 316 318 linkage but it's wider than usual ones with the AMR.
The Linkage Gp on that particular machine is a 525-4937, a relaitvely new Part Number. It forms part of a number of different Machine Arrangements all with 59x-xxxx Part Numbers so again very new. It doesn't cross to any previous number as far as I can see.
The 525-4937 linkage Part Number is common to M317, M318, M319, & 317 excavators and that's it.
Thank you very much Nige. You are so knowledgeable in everything related to machinery!