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Cat comm adapter 3

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 195Taildragger, Dec 14, 2012.

  1. Dec 14, 2012 #1
    195Taildragger

    195Taildragger Bobtail Member

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    Has anyone had any experience with CAT Comm adapter 2 or 3???
    Looking to purchase one with the software and CAT ET.
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2012 #2
    CatPowerC15

    CatPowerC15 Medium Load Member

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    Get the Nexiq 125032 USB Link...cheaper. Comes with 6 and 9 adapter, and works with Win XP and 7.
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2012 #3
    195Taildragger

    195Taildragger Bobtail Member

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    what limitations are there with "costumer" license? I cant imagine what dealer license would cost.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2012 #4
    195Taildragger

    195Taildragger Bobtail Member

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    Is that the unit put out by SNAPON?
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2012 #5
    Far_Call

    Far_Call Medium Load Member

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    personally I like the CAT COM3 as I can use it with Cat On HWY and OFF HWY where the Nexiq is only good for CAT ON HWY.. The other Bonus with the CAT COM3 is it works with Detroit, Cummins, Road Ranger etc etc. 1 adaptor does near all.
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2012 #6
    bubbanbrenda

    bubbanbrenda Road Train Member

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    If I'm not mistaken the "off highway" is what we are looking for.
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2012 #7
    highside

    highside Medium Load Member

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    The only thing a CAT Com 3 will work on that a Nexiq won't are Caterpillar construction machines. If you're a diesel mechanic, and will be working on anything and everything, it's the only way to go. However, if you're strictly going to work on truck engines and truck engines alone, the Nexiq will work just fine.
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2012 #8
    Far_Call

    Far_Call Medium Load Member

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    I am hearing you bubbanbrenda but so many people I know who have a Nexiq only because all they wanted to read was trucks then ask me why they cant read their mates Bulldozer.
    I bought a Cat "Compact" Adaptor a few weeks back made in China and it was 1/2 the price of the Nexiq and does CDL, ATA & J1939.. Bargain I thought!!! see how long it lasts.
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2012 #9
    Ashman_42

    Ashman_42 Light Load Member

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    Whats the part #?
     
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