Greetings all, I have Cat 953 (77y serial) and I need to replace the transmission filter. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a cab jack. It looks to be a simple long ram hydraulic jack. Does anyone have a recommendation for an aftermarket jack that would work? Thanks
This is what it looks like if that helps. It appears to be custom-made for the job. Various sellers on Machinery Trader have both the 8G0222 and the updated 3W2617 Part Numbers available for sale.
$900 + dollars from CAT like Nige said go to machinery Trader and type in part number
I was in the same fix on my 943. The hydraulic jack is the same item that is sold by Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, and the Surplus center. Price is 50-60$. You will have to improvise the mounting pads on the bottom and top of the cylinder. There are two different base designs available. I bought the flatest one, and sawed off the ears to bolt on the base I welded up. I posted pictures of my jack installation on this forum some(?) years ago. It works a charm. Good Luck
Thank you, I appreciate it.
I think this is one like sealark37 is suggesting, there are several other listed. This one is 24 inches closed and 42 1/4 open. I think I would mount it temporarily to do the job then store in shop, might find other uses for it!
I didn't see a link if you posted it. Thanks for the info though.
I was dum founded when I saw one in the tool room when I worked at the dealer then the one old guys said you know they didn't all come with one when new
If my 953 has a jack, where should it be ?? Thanks.
Right side engine panel.
Thanks. Just walked out and looked, evidently I don’t have one either..
Well I'll try once more: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-long-ram-hydraulic-jack-36396.html
For those who might not have the operators manual for the 953 operation of the cab jack is shown in the 1,000 hour service section of the service/operators manual:
Excellent, thank you.