Like the title states, looking for possible solutions to updating the original seat in a 966B. As many of you know who have operated an older Cat loader for an extended period of time the seat can become very uncomfortable. I was wondering if any one has any experience with updating the original stock seat w a newer one for better comfort??? Thanks in advance Peter
If finances permit it, upgrade to a newer machine.
The newer CAT seats are much more comfortable than those in the B model. If you are capable, you ought to be able to take the old seat out and replace it with a newer one. Check with salvage yards in your area to see what is available. Check with your local CAT house too, compare pricing on new and used seat assemblies. Don't forget, you will need the mounting brackets. Good Luck!
Buy a new wheel loader seat is the best solution.
A new seat petercat you just have to have a nearby junkyard around. My buddie, local junkyard, they get a lot of new stuff and after they sell most of the good stuff then its the crusher. Things like seats and plastic are only a nusance, he gave me two of these I put in my Cat, talk about comfort just had to drill a few extra holes but what a difference.
Lol what a great solution! Awesome price FREE, reusing materials to be sustainable, and some great looking comfort. Do you have any more pictures of this cat loader? :drinkup The joystick configuration looks very interesting.
Looks to be a 200 series cat excavator
Yea, i guess i was pretty wrong about it being a loader- i can see the excavator's boom right on the side of the cab! Thanks for identifying that one for me turbo.
thanks pinesd