W14 wheel loaders

[timbernt]

I am looking at a W14B wheel loader. Any advice? Anything in particular to look for? What is the difference between a W14, W14B, and W14C besides the engine?

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

Great Machines, the later two both have the CDC engines other than a few cab door changes they are all very close, I like the disc brakes best but every later one I have ever seen has them so that may not be a issue, both systems work fine just the disc is easier to work on, I put 3000 plus hrs on a W-14 almost zero repairs in the 10 years the place where i worked put into that one and it was ran hard as a yard loader,
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[timbernt]

The W14B I am considering has 6000 hours. Is that an issue? How big a job is it if the pivot is worn? Thanks, Tim

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

the hinge bearing wear will be there yes as most do not keep the lubed near enough, that job is best done with two hoists and takes a a bit of time, unless it is severe I would keep it greased and run it unless you are planning on running it all day long, almost every loader I have ran with those hrs have wear there, ours had over 6000 on it and still was very reliable and used almost no engine oil ours had the Case 336 engine
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[Moline_guy]

Simple, reliable loaders, hard to kill, they just keep going.