OK everyone, I need your thoughts. I haven't found anything yet in the way of a loader or dozer. I'm still looking though. I've went and looked at several that said good U/C. Only to find that the rollers were eating the bushing flanges up because the rollers and rails were worn out. Or, the machine needed new drive sprockets and grousers and the bushings returned or replace.
But, I did find A few smaller dozers that are in good shape. Granted they wouldn't really do everything that I wanted them to be able to do. But, at least I could clear out all of the underbrush and small sapplings <6" hopefully.
Along with the original '64 Cat D4C I also found a couple of Mitsubishi BD2g's a Komatsu D20p and a D31p (I believe). I also found a Case 450c and a 550 (haven't looked at yet) The only thing else is a JD 450C. I was looking for a 550.
I think all of the machines are close to the same weight and size. THe BD2g being the smallest I believe and maybe the Case 550 being the biggest. I'm going by weight.
My question is which one would probably be the best one? I know it depends on a lot of other factors. There are both a JD and Cat dealer within 30 miles. A Komatsu within 60 and unsure about the Mitsubishi or case dealers.
I had thought about just getting a Big AG tractor with a loader. But, was unsure if that would be as good. I've looked at Wheel loaders and around here they're as much as a good dozer.
Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise I'm still looking.
Thank you,
James
But, I did find A few smaller dozers that are in good shape. Granted they wouldn't really do everything that I wanted them to be able to do. But, at least I could clear out all of the underbrush and small sapplings <6" hopefully.
Along with the original '64 Cat D4C I also found a couple of Mitsubishi BD2g's a Komatsu D20p and a D31p (I believe). I also found a Case 450c and a 550 (haven't looked at yet) The only thing else is a JD 450C. I was looking for a 550.
I think all of the machines are close to the same weight and size. THe BD2g being the smallest I believe and maybe the Case 550 being the biggest. I'm going by weight.
My question is which one would probably be the best one? I know it depends on a lot of other factors. There are both a JD and Cat dealer within 30 miles. A Komatsu within 60 and unsure about the Mitsubishi or case dealers.
I had thought about just getting a Big AG tractor with a loader. But, was unsure if that would be as good. I've looked at Wheel loaders and around here they're as much as a good dozer.
Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise I'm still looking.
Thank you,
James