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What motor comes in a 2004 CAT 287 and what will fit?

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It appear that it is a cat 30304t that comes standard in that machine. So if anyone knows anything about it or has one let me know. Also if another motor would work that would be great.

Any other engine if similar size and the same bell housing size would work. There may be a few modifications you will need to do, but anything is possible. Just be careful with how much you want to spend, sure, it has very few hours, but if you had to buy a brand new engine, you would probably be up for at least 12k. Just keep that in the back of your head, it wouldn't hurt to call the dealer and get a proper price so you have an option. You can also use that to get a better deal on the machine as an engine will cost you X amount. Good luck in your search.

I have an engine from 287b a 3044.

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You know why the guy wants to get rid of it so cheap , because he knows what it would cost to fix it right and what he would have after it's fixed

cgustafs, I have not yet heard back from the guy so maybe he is backing out. Needless to say I have been running busy also and have a few projects to finish up before I would space to put it. I plan to follow up with him in the next few days about the deal. Do you still have the motor? Are you looking to sell it? How many hours does it have and where is it located? Most importantly how much?

Sorry for delayed reply, been busy spring. I have found machine for motor

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