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Caterpillar | Cat Wheel | CAT 988 ironmartonline 973-886-3020
is a 1905 black-and-white photo
taken of Holt Steam Traction Engine #37
laying cable for the San Francisco cable car system.
Caterpillars were so well known for their dependability,
they were used extensively in World War I and World War II.
Their machines represent handwork and dependability.
The British Army even used the track system developed by Caterpillar to engineer the first prototypes for tanks.
The 85-year old company has been a household name ever since, and they are considered the industry leader
for manufacturing mining and construction equipment around the world.
has an 18 liter 375 hp Cat engine with 6-cylinders.
Its power-shift transmission
features 4 forward gears and 4 reverse gears
with a maximum reverse speed of 25.7 mph
and a maximum forward speed is 22.5 mph.
It has a fully enclosed cab with no broken glass or damaged instruments. There is some minor damage to the seat.
with a length of 34.1 feet and a width of 11.5 feet.
The Cat 988 bucket is 5.9 yards struck and 7.1 yards heaped,
and it has a maximum dump clearance of 11.3 feet.
The breakout force for the Cat 988 is 80,100 pounds.
The 65-gallon hydraulic system has a raise time of 9.4 seconds,
a lower time of 4.5 seconds and a dump time of 3 seconds.
hasn't been mistreated over the last few decades.
It has 9,000 hours clocked in and it's still running great.
This Cat 988 has been completely reconditioned,
with 3000 hours on rebuilt
pins, bushing, pumps, transmission and engine.
It's a great addition for anyone that needs to move dirt, rock or debris.
The hydraulics and tires are good,
and the blade of the bucket is in great condition.
This machine is a testimony
to the long lasting durability of Caterpillar equipment.
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Jay Trevorrow
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