231D excavator

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tacacat

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Hello Everyone-
I'm looking at purchasing a Cat 231D late 80's , (I'll be digging a pond) anyone own one , Pro's/con's of machine , 3208 T engine
I have hard pan clay soil W/ some shale ( upstate NY ) Does the 3208 T( 200 hp claimed) provide ample power to run an 80K Lb machine ? the undercarriage is weak, I am trying to work on owner for 12K purchase price.
any insight will be appreciated
Thanks Tim

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Sun, Sep 28, 2014 2:05 AM

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i Always heard that the machine cat made between the 225 and the 235 : the 231 was not that good, bad of both worlds , so consider an other option if you have that.... goodluck!!!

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Sun, Sep 28, 2014 5:03 AM

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i Always heard that the machine cat made between the 225 and the 235 : the 231 was not that good, bad of both worlds , so consider an other option if you have that.... goodluck!!!

The 231 is a 225 with the smoke screw turned up on a 235 under carriage which if badly worn would indicate a lot of hours on it. If you want production from an old piece of constructon equipment be prepared for some expensive repairs

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Tue, Sep 30, 2014 10:10 AM

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The 231 is a 225 with the smoke screw turned up on a 235 under carriage which if badly worn would indicate a lot of hours on it. If you want production from an old piece of constructon equipment be prepared for some expensive repairs

Both are in the 18K $ range

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Fri, Oct 10, 2014 1:44 AM

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Both are in the 18K $ range

the deere wath weight is it? , ( here it has the name Hitachi, or fiat Hitachi) it were good machines, for all machines is the rule the more hours on the clock the worse they are or maintanance is more required, for old machines is also the problem the rubbers seals are now getting more hard/ solid so more chance for leakage.

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