Should I get a Oliver Cletrac HG 42

Regipika500 · Apr 18, 2022

Hello all, I was wondering what everyone thought of the HD 42? I have the opportunity to buy one and I was wondering if it would be a good idea or not; the guy selling it is asking $1000 and he said it ran last summer. I don't know anything about them so any information would be appreciated, thanks.

old · Apr 18, 2022

There neat little machines but if it still has the correct engine don't expect to pus a lot of dirt because it will not do so

560Dennis · Apr 18, 2022

We had one , that a hg-42 (42 inch) width accross the track . I cant see the track ,
The the tracks idles take a special grease oil fitting .
Id say buy it if there isnt any oil in radiator coolant , you will get your money if you dont like it .
Most of the one I see for 1k you cant recognize what the thunder it is.

Richard G. · Apr 18, 2022

That one looks very good.
Tracks and chain look good.
I bought one many years ago for $1000 and put a blade on it.
It won't do much pushing or clearing anything bigger than brush.
The old Hercules engine is only about 20 HP.
They were great for pulling silage wagons in wet fields.
But they are fun little machines.

bmack95hd · Apr 18, 2022

Had a chance to buy a J/D 420 crawler with blade. Missed it by
one phone call, it was nice. For $1,000 Id be all over it. Dont
need one but always wanted one.

Mark Poss · Apr 18, 2022

I would get it. I just got an Oliver OC3. Fun little machine

larry@stinescorner · Apr 18, 2022

It looks like yours Old?.Is 1000 Dollars a good price to ask for yours?

old · Apr 18, 2022

Doesn't look like the one I have. The one I have has an Oliver 60 engine in it and has a loader frame plus a canopy

larry@stinescorner · Apr 18, 2022

how much is the asking price for yours?

old · Apr 18, 2022

As it sits I'd say around $750

larry@stinescorner · Apr 18, 2022

sounds right

JD Dave · Apr 18, 2022

I suggest you get it. You can use it and it's a collector's item. I have a Cletrac 20 which is a neat, old machine.

moresmoke · Apr 18, 2022

If the engine turns and the undercarriage is half decent
that is not a bad price.

Just understand that an HG is a ag crawler. It it NOT a
bull dozer. The blade will work to spread dirt/gravel, push
manure, or do other light chores. It is geared fast for
much of any grade work.

The later OC3s were more of a commercial tractor and
the OC42s were better yet.

560Dennis · Apr 19, 2022

Someone just anti seized the track adjustment on that one. Not much sag in track .

larry@stinescorner · Apr 19, 2022

do you want me to put it in that paper I get?It would be a free add

caterpillar guy · Apr 19, 2022

If you want a dozer go get a D-4 for a small dozer much more to work with and about twice the engine. Built a lot heavier too. For just light farm work they maybe ok. Friend of mine had an old Cletrac when we were in school. His dad traded it for something a bit newer and bigger for the muck work in the mint.

RedMF40 · Apr 19, 2022

For a toy, something to tinker with? I'd say it's an ok deal.
For something you want to jump on and do work with on a dependable basis, I'd say a thousand bucks is a downpayment on a world of misery. Gerrit

TomA in CA · Apr 19, 2022

I would jump on it. I had one when I was young. I always
regretted selling it. Handy and very capable machine. I
never noticed gearing being a problem.

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