CAT 983B

Hi, sstutsman.
This outfit might be be worth a try as they have a 983 for sale with a ripper and they also part out some machines:

https://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/construction-equipment/for-sale/186775765/cat-983

Other 'possibles' would be Tractorparts in Boise, Idaho: http://tractorparts.com/

Florin tractors, Sacramento: https://www.yellowpages.com/sacramento-ca/mip/florin-tractor-parts-3975654

The ripper looks very Cat D6C-ish but I suspect that it would be wider in the mounts and the beam to suit the 983B.

Just my 0.02.

Not bad! and it has a third hyd valve!

Yes sir it sure does! Man this ripper search is tiring out to be a real struggle!!

These guys have some torn down for parts:

https://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/construction-equipment/dismantled-machines/list/manufacturer/caterpillar/model/983

I'd think a ripper off a straight 983 would fit a B model.

Hi, sstutsman.
This outfit might be be worth a try as they have a 983 for sale with a ripper and they also part out some machines:

https://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/construction-equipment/for-sale/186775765/cat-983

Other 'possibles' would be Tractorparts in Boise, Idaho: http://tractorparts.com/

Florin tractors, Sacramento: https://www.yellowpages.com/sacramento-ca/mip/florin-tractor-parts-3975654

The ripper looks very Cat D6C-ish but I suspect that it would be wider in the mounts and the beam to suit the 983B.

Just my 0.02.

Deas,

Thank you, I have reached out but unfortunately I don't think we're going to be able to make that machine work. 

I am working with an attachment company to see if they can make me one...but finding one would be much easy and a lot cheaper!! 

Thank you All for your comments!

the machine arrived last night after a long journey!

Sincerely,
Shay S.

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