: : Have a standard geared OC3 with a straight blade I used to clear and level area for pole barn. With a lower gear, I think it would really be a work horse. A local implement dealer (was Oliver years ago) still use their OC3 for loading and and lifting equipment in the repair area. : I would like to find a PTO for mine someday.: : I just saw some pictures of one that had been completely taken apart and rebuilt. It has a front loader, and a hi-lo transmission added to it to give it a slower speed. It also has a big counterweight. The guy that fixed it up says he has $4500 in it and wants $5000. I have no idea if that is a good price or not. I may look at it as I need something to move my logs and rocks around with. I'm a bit concerned that the little guy may be too small for moving anything that weighs 1000lbs or more. : : : : : : : : : : : : : INEED THE VALUE OF A OC-3 IN GOOD CONDITION WITH A 4 WAY BLADE.ALSO : : : : : : NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN I BUY IT. : : : : : depending on the condition 2500.00 : : : : : would be fair. check the rear spockets for : : : : : play between the frame and the sprockets, : : : : : this play can mean the stub axel is lose : : : : : and you will have to do work on the final drive. : : : : : check the bushings on the trackes,look for welds : : : : : and cracks that will tell you how hard the machine : : : : : has been run. good luck. : : : : I just bought an OC-3 for 2500 and it came with a whole trailer full ofextra parts...even another set of tracks! : : : : Your blade is 4-way? I thought they only came with 2-way. : : : : have fun, : : : : ~martin fleming : : : I am looking for info on my OC-3. It has a 2-way grading blade called a "HYDRO-DOZER" by Hydraulic Equipment Co. of Southgate, Ca. Just saw a photo of a 1947 HG42 that could be my tractors twin w/o the blade. Gave 400 for it and got it to run, a great work-horse with lots of worn parts. I just bought a OC3G for 3800 with a back hoe and a front loader it needs a lot of work as i found out but i moved 24 yards of dirt and cleaned up my place with it and it does have the power and yes i have fun with it.
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