2004 international/versalift

[squisher]

Some more pics.

It comes with all new matching locks on the forestry box. Fresh cert's on the boom, including stress testing the fiberglass, dielectric, x-raying all welds, checking all fasteners for torque. And the cert is done out of house. 90 day major mechanical warranty. All good tires and whatnot. And it's not from an auction.

J-bred any thoughts on that c-7 motor? Is that just a 3126 or whatever?

 

[Jonseredbred]

Call your Cat dealer with the Vin# to find out if it has any major work.

I had heard the 3116 Cat's were junk, Not sure on the 3126 motor.

Ask your local Cat dealer,

 

[squisher]

I wonder if my Canadian dealer would be able to bring anything up with the vin but I'll try. I plow the local cat dealership in the winter.

 

[Burnham]

That sure looks like a nice rig in the pics, Squish.

 

[SkwerI]

The Cat 3126 is a very good motor with a very good reputation.

According to what I've found through Google, it looks like the 3126 may very well be the predecessor to the C7. I cannot find exact specs but both are 7.2 liter inline 6 motors. I can't find any current info on the Caterpillar website for the 3126 yet so it appears it's no longer being made with that name.

 

[brendonv]

That's a nice looking rig...I like the body box. Saw storage lacks on a micro setup like mine.

 

[squisher]

I beleive that's correct Brian. I'll be stopping by CAT tomorrow to find out and ask about these motors.

 

[Jonseredbred]

I really like the color combo.

 

[Burnham]

Yup, that green is real attractive.

 

[cory]

Yeah, that's a great looking truck.

Guy around here had a versa lift, he was brutal to his truck and lift, he said the versa lift was great.

I own ALC, they are an awesome workhorse.

I've got a 3116 and a 3126, the 3116 has been very reliable, the 3126 needed new injectors after 25k miles.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I love the paint scheme too.... would fit right in here..

 

[rumination]

Nice looking truck, for sure.

 

[NeTree]

The Cat 3126 is a very good motor with a very good reputation.

They ain't a powerhouse, but they'll keep on purring along.

 

[Ridgey]

Very nice truck,wish it was mine.Congratulations!

 

[squisher]

No congrats due yet, but hopefully soon.

 

[wiley_p]

Squish i sent you a PM. No problem I can be down there this thurs, friday.

 

[squisher]

Got your pm, thanks a bunch Dave.

 

[thattreeguy]

does he have any for 30 grand?
Let us know about your buying experience with them.

 

[wiley_p]

Just got back. The truck is a good one. I ran it up the road, pulled a couple of grades, set up the lift, fast enough, smooth hydros. Nice big pump on that rig. Engine runs great. front tires are 75%. The tire guy will be there this afternoon to put 4 "new' caps on the back. I like the toolbox configuration.

A couple of pics of the engine room and underside. Sorry Justin I ran out of battery, Lonnie said he sent you some pics of the boxes, etc.

 

[SkwerI]

Does that thing have air brakes? Good deal.

 

[squisher]

That is awesome Dave. That's exactly the pics and report that I was looking for and hoping to get. Thanks so much for going out of your way to do this man it's really helping me out for sure.

 

[squisher]

Does that thing have air brakes? Good deal.

Yah airbrakes, you might have to fly up and teach me how to run it.

 

[SkwerI]

It's real simple- you need air pressure to release the brakes. Without air pressure, it ain't moving. Typically very low maintenance and repair costs are usually much less than Ford's old electric over hydraulic setup. Mine had a couple leaks when I got it but they were just bad fittings. Easy enough to pick up standard brass fittings at Home Depot and replace them.

 

[squisher]

Well, looks like we'll be starting the paperwork on it tomorrow morning.

Dealing with Lonnie has been a pleasure so far, real on the ball guy. I'll definetly keep y'all posted as to how it all goes down.


Dave, hats off to you man, I owe ya one bigtime.

 

[SkwerI]

Dave, you'll never collect from that GDC. They aren't good for nuthin.