I heard that our company got a prototype for, what I can only assume is the new D-series Cat track loaders, last week. I haven't gotten to see it personally just yet, but here's some of what I've heard about them. (this is a 963 model) -The track frames are longer and have 2 carry rollers each -The front idler is thinner and have nubs, almost like the drive sprocket though not as aggressively -The bucket is closer to the tracks -The engine compartment slopes even more and ends almost even with the tracks Those are some of the bigger things i've heard. The operator apparently didn't like it because it's a little harder to see the bucket to grade with and apparently felt rougher too, but who knows I was just wondering though if anyone else has seen these new loaders?
we need pics
so myers got one whos runnin it which crew has it ????
I concur
I will have to ask Bill tomorrow. I think he said it's at Marris (sp??) Grove. If I happen across it I'll be sure to get a photo, though I've heard H&K got a test machine as well from G&R.
have to check with my man at g/r and see where there at