Finally found a brochure for my favorite the Cat 245d, 245dlc

[245dlc]

I've been looking for this for a while my favorite machine that I've operated, last time I was on one was back in 2005 and I think that one was a 'C' either way I still have a soft spot for these iron beasts. And if I had space and money for one I'd have one as a lawn ornament. lol

http://murphyused.com/images/specs/789.pdf

[ianoz]

Back when Excavators looked like Excavators ,Not some artists impression of post modern sculpture .

[Muz]

Back when Excavators looked like Excavators ,Not some artists impression of post modern sculpture .

And there were no quick hitches ........

[JD450A]

And there were no quick hitches ........

So that's why the bobcat E15 I drive has no quick hitch.... No wonder it's in black and white. :P

[Stock]

great tool them did my first serious muckshift with a "B"................. the whole wobble lever tracking..........


the real big change came in Cats when they bought Mitsubishi....................and in my opinion they improved.......

[245dlc]

Back when Excavators looked like Excavators ,Not some artists impression of post modern sculpture .

Ian I wholeheartedly agree with you I miss running those beasts, sometimes when I was running them I wished for a few more cab comfort but all in all I loved them, the one machine I ran had the hydraulics setup just right and was a pleasure and an honour to operate. I had run it's smaller brothers the 235 and the 215 and all were great machines. Some day when my financials allow me to buy what I want I'll find one of those old Cat excavators, fix it up and relive my twenties. Damn I miss the sound of that 3406 engine wide open and swinging.