D7 17A cable length

That should be a #25 cable control and was used on different Cat tractors not only the D7 or D6. I don,t have anything on how much cable it would take.I have a #30 cable control operators book but it doesn,t list a length for that one. I don,t know if a parts book would list it or not but don,t have a parts book for the 25 C. control.

The D6 on your serial number plate indicates your cable control has the gearing for a D6 tractor that runs at a higher RPM than your 17A, Therefore your cable control unit should run a bit slower mounted on a D7.

The D6 on your serial number plate indicates your cable control has the gearing for a D6 tractor that runs at a higher RPM than your 17A, Therefore your cable control unit should run a bit slower mounted on a D7.

The O & M manual shows 72 feet of 1/2 in. cable for the rear ccu and six-part line.
60 Feet for rear ccu and four-part line.

[quote="Old Magnet"]The O & M manual shows 72 feet of 1/2 in. cable for the rear ccu and six-part line.
60 Feet for rear ccu and four-part line.[/quote]

I used to run 65' on the 4- part line. I liked a couple extra wraps.

I also liked to run a 300' spool on the fender because they usually wore out and broke near the CCU. With a spool you just pull off a few feet and save about 40' and use the old up completely.

I have no idea what 1/2" cable cost now but if I were 'using' the machine, I'd buy at least a 100' to 150' and put the excess on the fender.