CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

Good afternoon Team My dad (Nitelite) always spoke very highly of this group. Unfortunately he passed last month. I've got a 955k that I haven't used in a year or so. Got in it, fired it up but it won't go into gear. The lever does not want to move. Is this a low fluid safety or is it something more? Thanks in advance for any insight and thanks for being a great group. Jim Dad in his 5ton and my 955k

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Could the linkage be rusted up? Also the track looks too tight.

Hi Jim. I'm new to CAT 955K loaders as I just bought mine in late May of this year, but I had much trouble with my shifter too at first, although a little different problem. Yours should have a lock that locks loader in neutral, not allowing it to shift into gear. The lever is below the shifter on the front of the shift tower. I assume you've already made sure that's not the problem?

Check the lever lock already mentioned. Then remove the floor panels and inspect the linkage. There are several pivots/joints that could be rusted up.

Love Those Old Machines said: Hi Jim. I'm new to CAT 955K loaders as I just bought mine in late May of this year, but I had much trouble with my shifter too at first, although a little different problem. Yours should have a lock that locks loader in neutral, not allowing it to shift into gear. The lever is below the shifter on the front of the shift tower. I assume you've already made sure that's not the problem? Click to expand... Congratulations on yours. Mine seems to be a different issue. Seem to have a leading seal in the transmission

Jim Cripps said: Is this a low fluid safety Click to expand... More a low pressure safety. If there is insufficent tranmission oil pressure the safety valve prevents the spools for transmission speed and direction from moving. Is it possible that the transmission pump is sucking air somewhere.?

Took me a bit to get to it but.... I found the issue. Now looking for a transmission or at least a housing. (If anyone has a lead on one... pleaseet me know) Thank you Jim

That's impressive I have never saw that happen before

Jim, was the large belly pan on it? Does anyone know how this might happen? My 1st thought was kinetic damage by something under the loader b/c the belly pan had been removed...

I'd guess it took a big hit or something inside blew apart! I can't tell if the drain plug bung is welded on? If it is you might be able to weld the case.

Looks like internal damage may have caused that. Looks weldable.

Wonder if it was full of water, froze and busted case, just a thought seen it happen, cheers

Maybe water in it froze. Have to determine what material it is regarding repair or replacement.

Good evening Guys! Thank you all for the input. The pan was on it. Dropped the pan and this is what we found. Not sure yet as to why but going to try to find someone to weld it. (Hopefully) It was running fine when I parked it. Still fires right up but it wouldn't go into gear. (Now we know why)

PS We will likely sell Dad's D5 if anyone near Middle Tn is looking for one. I'm sure somewhere on here... dad (Nitelite) told the story of how he came across that one on Father's day. We will keep his 951 on the property at least as long as I'm around but I don't need the dozer.

Use a fair amount of preheat when trying to weld it. Would be good if you made a plate you could bolt onto the housing to help control distortion. Even bolting a piece of channel iron across it would help. Drill holes at the ends of the crack first but determine if it's steel or cast iron with a grinder or even see if you can cut a small bit with a cutting torch.

Love Those Old Machines said: Jim, was the large belly pan on it? Does anyone know how this might happen? My 1st thought was kinetic damage by something under the loader b/c the belly pan had been removed... Click to expand... Yes the pan was on and had to be removed to reveal the issue

HarleyHappy said: Looks like internal damage may have caused that. Looks weldable. Click to expand... It worked when I parked it but now it won't go into gear. Removed the belly pan and this is what I found

Welder Dave said: Maybe water in it froze. Have to determine what material it is regarding repair or replacement. Click to expand... Sounds like if it can be welded then it may be worth repairing but from the sounds of it a transmission and install is more than the value of the machine. Looking for a welder currently

It would be almost impossible to do a successful repair without removing it. First determine if it's cast steel and not cast iron.