Well, we went first thing to look at the dozer and ended up with a package deal.. AC dozer with what he called a Baker Blade ( Vertical cylinders, sort of roll bar looking connector between left and right), VAC Case with JD #2 sickle bar, and a neat little buzz saw with belt, etc. The gentleman had put the AC away in a shed 5 years ago, covered it with a tarp or two, and a can over the exhaust. We uncovered it, put a battery and gas in it and it popped right over in a heartbeat. Wow!. The hydraulic blade went up after we taped together the return hose and filled up the resevoir. Lots of flying dusties everywhere, and a wee bit of smoke too. Best part was it drove itself out of the shed, the clutches and brakes all work fine. I was very impressed. No discernable wear on the pins, the track chain looks a LOT better than my D4 , and the grousers look almost new. The blade still has some original paint on it and no dents. Seems the old guy bought it when it was 5 years old from a man who rented it out to skid logs with, and only played with it for the last few decades. Never did any serious work with it. Unfortunately at one point it had caught fire, and all the gages and the seat cushions are missing after that event. We didn't want to get into a discussion on what year , etc. it was really, you know how you don't want to upset the ole guy by telling him it wasn't what he said, but he has the original manuals for it and we will see them when we pick it up. Couldn't find a serial number anywhere . It was originally a dual fuel model, but he said he had put NON kerosene rings in it right before he parked it. It is definitely a little smaller than my old 40's D4. the blade is 8 foot, and sits outside of the tracks. Any guesses? I can't wait to start having fun!( Of course a few fluids and hoses will be replaced first!)
Thanks for the moral support on the purchase, guys!
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