A little fun fact, the engines in the CAT track loaders like this are made by Kubota. The engine is this machine is actually a Kubota V3800. Which is the same engine used in the SVL95-2S. Same with the smaller CAT machines with the 3.3L, it's the Kubota V3307 engine. If you look on the engine it will say Made in Japan.
Dan! Thanks buddy! I feel like one of the cool kids now!! Mentioning me on your video means the world to me! Thanks brother! God Bless! Semper Fidelis Bruce
No problem at all man! I greatly appreciate awesome people like you who take time to watch the videos and comment!! It's always great talking with you!
I can see you have moved up in the world looks like a good improvement on the old machine even though you only put 400 hr on it this will do you well for some time.
We've been very happy with the Cat machines and dealer support. The new 299 XPS is a really strong and smooth machine. No complaints here. Thank you for watching!
Dan: CAT's 95Hp will still chew through a mountain or two so you are in good hands! I think your more challenging jobs have just met their match with you and that CAT monster you have! Keep up all the great work and keep all those forests in pristine order! It is people like you and your dad that have made America a great country! God Bless! Semper Fidelis Bruce.
Can you ADD a winch to the 299 so you can pull large logs out of the woods and then drag them to a staging area where they can loaded and hauled to the mill for processing ???
Turner logging, llc. How's this holding up? I drive a truck for a living and it's been slow for me so I've been logging when I'm slow. Family has a sawmill and been logging since early 70s and have new Holland skid steer loaders. We used them with grouser over the tire tracks and they do ok but they rut everything really bad when you only have 1 in and out path. Im using a new Holland 885 now with the grouser tracks and it's so muddy and just ruts and I can't get up the hill. Will the cats pick up what they say? I've used John Deere and they are stout and a friend uses one for logging and loves it. I used a bobcat and it wouldn't do what the new Holland would and it wasn't as stable as the NH. I hear horror stories about the tracks not holding up in the woods and tearing bad and derailing. Will they go up a fairly steep muddy hill? Any real life info will be helpful. Thanks and stay safe
Probably going to get a lot of hate, but the company I work for does landscaping. We run Kubotas and ASVs. The SVL 95-2s is a solid machine. ASV is an awesome machine as well. We use the RT-75 but the RT-120 is a pretty decent machine.
I've always been curious about the ASV machines. The Kubota SVLs didn't impress me to much when I ran one, that's just a personal opinion. I know a few guys who really like them. I contemplated trying out the new Deere but Cat has been pretty good to us. Thank you very much for watching!
I’ve run ASV, Takeuchi, Kubota, Cat, Deere, and Case. Case is garbage in my opinion. Some of the other guys I work with say the same thing. Takeuchi doesn’t impress me too much. Kubotas are a quality machine. Cat is not too bad either. ASV makes amazing machines, but the right size machine has to be picked. Some of the machines we have are too small to lift a pallet of brick, which is frustrating. In my opinion, Deere is the best machine I have ever run.
Case = Can’t Afford Something Else. Super loud in the cab. Controls are way too sensitive. The noise in the wheeled machines coming from the drive motors is horrendous. Controls are hard to figure out. Deere is quiet and comfortable. Simple to run.
Like you fellas, have operated about every machine out there and have thousands of hours in the seat. The newer ASV’s are definitely impressive. They are simple and sound. Ground clearance has helped me get places other machines couldn’t go and the track helped me make money on sloppy days other machines couldn’t have worked. Not to mention they rarely (if ever) derail the tracks.
They are built cheap. At 1000-1500 hrs you will have drive motor sensor issues as well as electrical glitches. The loader sensor will also drive you nuts. Lots of electrical cheapness in them. They look good on paper, but a Deere 333 or Takeuchi TV12V2 will do circles around them. Trust me, I was a Cat fan, but they stopped building quality years ago.
No, every machine we've ever had has been turbocharged. I'm not sure on covering the exhaust pipe, we never have when in transit. Thank you for always watching, Walter!
I've always heard that, too. But I've heard a lot of people say there isn't any truth to it. I honestly don't know what's right or wrong on that subject.
walter mattson if the tailpipe is facing forward and exposed and you are hauling it all the way across the county, or at least a very long way for days on end, and you own it, and it’s out of warranty, it’s probably worth the time to cover the exhaust to protect it from rain water or road debris getting in. As far as hauling something around in clear weather a hundred miles at 65 mph and the air currents from that, there’s no way you will spin the turbo fast enough or enough revolutions to do any damage or even get it warm to the touch. Gravel coming out of the tow vehicles tires has a better chance of wrecking your turbo when trailering equipment with the exhaust facing forward then spinning the turbo at 5 RPM for an hour without oil pressure does, hell it spins a few hundred times without oil pressure every time I start it cold, probably spins a few thousand more revolutions without oil pressure when shut off at high idle. It survives.
These 299's are my favorite... We have a Fleet of 50+ 299's from 2014-18.. These are the only skid steer that can lift our Timber Mats..
We had the 289D first and now we have it for sale just to buy another 299. They are incredible machines! Thank you for watching, Mike!
A little fun fact, the engines in the CAT track loaders like this are made by Kubota. The engine is this machine is actually a Kubota V3800. Which is the same engine used in the SVL95-2S. Same with the smaller CAT machines with the 3.3L, it's the Kubota V3307 engine. If you look on the engine it will say Made in Japan.
Dan!
Thanks buddy! I feel like one of the cool kids now!! Mentioning me on your video means the world to me! Thanks brother! God Bless!
Semper Fidelis
Bruce
No problem at all man! I greatly appreciate awesome people like you who take time to watch the videos and comment!! It's always great talking with you!
I been building them in Sanford NC for the last 20 years
Your videos are very good and informative. I always enjoy watching them
That's a nice new machine, already getting broken in,keep the video's coming,those are nice big logs
Thank you for always watching, Kevin!
So good lookin when they show up then they get dirty and stay that way! Nice looking machine!! Congrats!
Ain't that the truth! Thank you for watching!
Good luck with the new unit. cat makes a great machine.
Thank you for watching!
I can see you have moved up in the world looks like a good improvement on the old machine even though you only put 400 hr on it this will do you well for some time.
Looking good. Good luck with it. I’ve seen a few others on UA-cam using the 299 for logging
Thank you for watching, Bryan!
Nice machine! AND that new skidloader smell!!!
It's a glorious smell for sure!! Thank you for watching!
Nice 👍 I’m looking to get the bigger model in the future for mulching, firewood, and snow clearing 😎
We've been very happy with the Cat machines and dealer support. The new 299 XPS is a really strong and smooth machine. No complaints here. Thank you for watching!
Dan:
CAT's 95Hp will still chew through a mountain or two so you are in good hands! I think your more challenging jobs have just met their match with you and that CAT monster you have! Keep up all the great work and keep all those forests in pristine order! It is people like you and your dad that have made America a great country! God Bless!
Semper Fidelis
Bruce.
Bruce M.
Nice looking machine Daniel.
Thank you, sir.
That's a nice deere in the yard
Nice machine right there.
Can you ADD a winch to the 299 so you can pull large logs out of the woods and then drag them to a staging area where they can loaded and hauled to the mill for processing ???
You can, but they honestly won't pull very well. They just aren't made for dragging large logs. Thank you for watching
The back is sealed up because it’s a high flow model.
Very nice machine very quiet in cab
nice one
Turner logging, llc. How's this holding up? I drive a truck for a living and it's been slow for me so I've been logging when I'm slow. Family has a sawmill and been logging since early 70s and have new Holland skid steer loaders. We used them with grouser over the tire tracks and they do ok but they rut everything really bad when you only have 1 in and out path. Im using a new Holland 885 now with the grouser tracks and it's so muddy and just ruts and I can't get up the hill. Will the cats pick up what they say? I've used John Deere and they are stout and a friend uses one for logging and loves it. I used a bobcat and it wouldn't do what the new Holland would and it wasn't as stable as the NH. I hear horror stories about the tracks not holding up in the woods and tearing bad and derailing. Will they go up a fairly steep muddy hill? Any real life info will be helpful. Thanks and stay safe
hello there fella. I hope the new skid steer does well for you.
Hey Joe! Hope all is well! Thank you for always watching!
Turner Logging, LLC .im doing well sir. thanks. I wouldn't miss any of your videos bud. I always look forward to them.
Dan, what’s the pecan used for, flooring?
U just need to build some fork the way u want them
Probably going to get a lot of hate, but the company I work for does landscaping. We run Kubotas and ASVs. The SVL 95-2s is a solid machine. ASV is an awesome machine as well. We use the RT-75 but the RT-120 is a pretty decent machine.
I've always been curious about the ASV machines. The Kubota SVLs didn't impress me to much when I ran one, that's just a personal opinion. I know a few guys who really like them. I contemplated trying out the new Deere but Cat has been pretty good to us. Thank you very much for watching!
I’ve run ASV, Takeuchi, Kubota, Cat, Deere, and Case. Case is garbage in my opinion. Some of the other guys I work with say the same thing. Takeuchi doesn’t impress me too much. Kubotas are a quality machine. Cat is not too bad either. ASV makes amazing machines, but the right size machine has to be picked. Some of the machines we have are too small to lift a pallet of brick, which is frustrating. In my opinion, Deere is the best machine I have ever run.
I wasn't to impressed with the Case machine either. I had a Deere once, and it wasn't bad, but I'd like to try the G series.
Case = Can’t Afford Something Else. Super loud in the cab. Controls are way too sensitive. The noise in the wheeled machines coming from the drive motors is horrendous. Controls are hard to figure out. Deere is quiet and comfortable. Simple to run.
Like you fellas, have operated about every machine out there and have thousands of hours in the seat. The newer ASV’s are definitely impressive. They are simple and sound. Ground clearance has helped me get places other machines couldn’t go and the track helped me make money on sloppy days other machines couldn’t have worked. Not to mention they rarely (if ever) derail the tracks.
We have one of those bad boys
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That's nice machine I just hope u dont bend them forks again
Thank you for watching, Cody!
They are built cheap. At 1000-1500 hrs you will have drive motor sensor issues as well as electrical glitches. The loader sensor will also drive you nuts. Lots of electrical cheapness in them. They look good on paper, but a Deere 333 or Takeuchi TV12V2 will do circles around them. Trust me, I was a Cat fan, but they stopped building quality years ago.
Weird because mine has 4576 hours and runs like new. Only thing I’ve replaced is the tracks and fuel filters.
Is this your first turbocharged machine? Are you still supposed to cover the exhaust pipe when transporting it?
No, every machine we've ever had has been turbocharged. I'm not sure on covering the exhaust pipe, we never have when in transit. Thank you for always watching, Walter!
I have heard the wind can make the turbo turn when the engine isn’t running at it won’t get oil for lubrication.
I've always heard that, too. But I've heard a lot of people say there isn't any truth to it. I honestly don't know what's right or wrong on that subject.
walter mattson if the tailpipe is facing forward and exposed and you are hauling it all the way across the county, or at least a very long way for days on end, and you own it, and it’s out of warranty, it’s probably worth the time to cover the exhaust to protect it from rain water or road debris getting in.
As far as hauling something around in clear weather a hundred miles at 65 mph and the air currents from that, there’s no way you will spin the turbo fast enough or enough revolutions to do any damage or even get it warm to the touch.
Gravel coming out of the tow vehicles tires has a better chance of wrecking your turbo when trailering equipment with the exhaust facing forward then spinning the turbo at 5 RPM for an hour without oil pressure does, hell it spins a few hundred times without oil pressure every time I start it cold, probably spins a few thousand more revolutions without oil pressure when shut off at high idle. It survives.
How many inches tall is it?
Does the 299 take def fluid
Unfortunately it does. So far it seems to use very little, not even a full tank in the first 100 hours. Thank you for watching!
Does this machine have an unlock code?
No sir, just a key. Thank you for watching!