Cat 955 Things to look for prior to buying

These are a few things to look for prior to buying an old piece of heavy equipment, specifically a tract loader. These are things I have learned from talking to others that have bought and operated heavy equipment. This should help those that are thinking of buying a heavy equipment piece to get started in business or for just for cleaning up around a farm.

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for youre video.👍 i, just bought a 2002, 939c cat track loader bull dozer with a 4&1 bucket for $40k just had new batterys and new tracks new rollers new sprockets and new chains all installed]

[@mokedokie]

Really fun to see a 955 alive and working. My dad had an excavating company and we had a 955 and 933. They were great to drive but that was way before ergonomic enclosed cabs. As you know, you back up about 50% of the time which means your left ear gets way more direct exposure to the exhaust than the right. As I got older I became a teacher and kept flunking the hearing test...especially the left ear. Have fun!

[@randybarker8968]

THANKYOU ... high quality information... thankyou again .. !!!! ABSOLUTELY ...A little bit of ELBOW GREASE .. goes a long ways ....

[@betheaenterprises6413]

GREAT PRICELESS ADVICE from a man of many talents ~~ I was considering buying a 955K to dig an additional pond for my brother's birthday ~ I had a construction company including several pieces of heavy equipment back in the 1970s until the construction came to a screeching haul ~ lol ~ Now in the legal and hotel/casino business but still have the smells and hand's on working in my blood ~ Viewed many of your videos and surely you are a man of many talents ~ Thanks Again for your time & sharing - Jimbo / SC

[@finallyitsed2191]

All this was great advice. It's nice to see someone sharing some of the knowledge they have acquired. Well documented too.

[@enteringthestream]

Thank you sir. Just bought a piece of property that came with one of these. Haven't had time to touch it yet but looking forward to getting it up and running. This is all good information that I'll be putting to use.

[@PharmToFarm]

Oh you can so a lot of great work done with that.

[@larrykite4903]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@palmerkarr]

This is great, thank you so much.

[@DaleDirt]

Aloha , Thanks for doing this video . I am looking at a 955L . It has a 4/1 bucket and ripper. I hope it pans out .

[@PharmToFarm]

These are old machines but man do they have power

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

New Subscriber, In Australia we call them Drotts but this is the first really well-done explanation of all the stuff that usually gets forgotten, and it's so nice to see the experience that helps people out because a lot of this equipment still has productive lives in the right hands but there are a lot of people selling machines that really have serious issues and costly rebuilds needed. So thanks for taking the time to make this and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers From Garry from Australia

[@digndurt6936]

A fun versatile machine but expensive to maintain with everyday use. I worked for a guy that had a 977 with a D7 bulldozer undercarriage and tracks. Made for one helluva dig rig. One turn with a full bucket would carve out enough dirt to fill the bucket on your 955!!

[@nshenwari]

Thank you so much I am buying L 977 I don’t know much but now I do

[@JeremySRRT]

Excellent video

[@dylanwhitmire4375]

This is great RX!

[@Duytube88]

rất hay

[@peytonreinkemeyer43]

What kind of oil should I use for the bevel gear?

[@PharmToFarm]

Should be 30 weight. I think it is transmission oil.

[@hughmantube]

Hello, where is the serial number located on the 955K?

[@PharmToFarm]

Should be on the right side just off of the instrument panel on the frame. It is a metal plate with the number stamped on it.

[@SeeThisDreamerCometh]

good video do you ck the bevel gear oil with the machine running or not?

[@PharmToFarm]

Normally with engine off. Check gear shifting with engine running.

[@SeeThisDreamerCometh]

@@PharmToFarm Thank you so much.....do you know of any place up there i can get some body parts for my 79 model? thanks

[@PharmToFarm]

You can try this guy at www.vttr.us/ I found covers for my spring and idler wheel tensioner there after looking all over the place.

[@thomashedge8247]

WHY DOES THE EXHAUST PIPE HAVE A BUCKET ON IT? NEED AN EXTENSION PIPE?

[@PharmToFarm]

The exhaust cover bolt came loose and I have not replaced it as of yet. That is on my list of things to do. I think that bucket adds a little class to the loader. LOL

[@PharmToFarm]

The exhaust cover bolt came loose and I have not replaced it as of yet. That is on my list of things to do. I think that bucket adds a little class to the loader. LOL

[@PharmToFarm]

The exhaust cover bolt came loose and I have not replaced it as of yet. That is on my list of things to do. I think that bucket adds a little class to the loader. LOL

[@PharmToFarm]

The exhaust cover bolt came loose and I have not replaced it as of yet. That is on my list of things to do. I think that bucket adds a little class to the loader. LOL

[@PharmToFarm]

The exhaust cover bolt came loose and I have not replaced it as of yet. That is on my list of things to do. I think that bucket adds a little class to the loader. LOL

[@rustybycyclebragg9258]

where is the serial no on this machine?

[@PharmToFarm]

rustybycycle bragg Mine is on the right plate just pass the dash. Just prior to getting into the cockpit

[@rustybycyclebragg9258]

@@PharmToFarm any chance of a photo please?

[@PharmToFarm]

@@rustybycyclebragg9258 Sure, but I need to know how to get it to you. post an email and I will send.

[@rustybycyclebragg9258]

@@PharmToFarm [e-mail] thanks

[@talalmahmoud5830]

How much does it cost

[@PharmToFarm]

Depending on the age and shape the equipment is in. Anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 for a fifty year old machine.