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Bob Norris

08-29-2000 15:02:40




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Who can teel me a little about a hd-6 about a 60 model that I think I am going to buy. It has a 10' blade and is in fair to good cond.




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Doug

08-30-2000 11:29:19




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 Re: hd-6 in reply to Bob Norris, 08-29-2000 15:02:40  
The previous comments said it all. I own an HD-6 crawler loader and have used it to dig a small pond and clear 5 acres of good sized trees. Mine uses some oil and leaks the mineral oil from the final drive and has a cracked block. None of these do I consider serious problems give the age and general condition of the machine. Hell, the machine is as old as I am and I leak fluids too. You will like the machine. I would be curious to know what they are asking for it, if you don't mind sending me an email.

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bill

08-29-2000 16:12:24




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 Re: hd-6 in reply to Bob Norris, 08-29-2000 15:02:40  
As with any tractor you will want to look at several things. The condition of the under carriage is of a major concern. The rails, pads, rollers, idler and sprocket. Count the number of pads, if the number of pads do not match what is supposed to be on the machine,--usually less than, the machine has had the track short linked. Which means the track is badly worn and possibly in destruction or at destruction. The pitch on the chain was 6" that is pin centers for the links. They had 37 or 39 links per chain. The max height of a rail 3.787". Check the pins and bushings to feel how round they are. If they are flat or well worn the chain is well used. See if you can get the tractor with the tracks off the ground to look at the rollers. Want to make sure they are not loose or have flanges missing or badly worn. The U/C probably is the single most expensive component on and can be the hardest to find parts for. Look for oil leaks on the rollers and idlers and the rear seals. There can be some seepage but you do not want to see wet streak. I have found that the rollers and be fixed you just need to pull them apart and clean the build up around the bellows. AC used use a positive type oil seal and real tapered bearings in under carriage. You will want to check for loose parts. Bring a good sized pry bar to check for looseness. Check the truck for cracks just where it meet the forks where the idlers are attached. If it is cracked you will have to weld that up. Also check the rear mounting bolts for the truck where it attaches to the rear axle. Also look at the metal shims under the truck if they are cracked that will have to be replaced for that is what the idler bracket is held on to. You can weld them in place as an alternative. Other things are the condition of the engine oil, is there oil in the water or does the water start to gurgle or bubble after the engine gets hot-- may mean a cracked head. Now it is not unusual to find a cracked head on the machine. . Does the temp gauge work and how hot does it get after running for a while. I would try to dig with the machine to see how the hydraulics and engine performs under a load. To check the steering brakes and clutches find a good stout tree and see if you can get the tracks to spin. If you can the clutches are in good shape. The engine may be a bit smokey that is ok . See how easy it is to start. Starter fluid should not really be needed start them things. Get maintenance records or any bills if they say that there has been a major repair even if they did the labor themselves. Look for obvious leaks, PS they all leak oil just how bad is what you will have to decide. The HD6 was based on the HD5 machine. The HD5 was the most popular machine AC made. The 6 is a very good size and very nimble. The clutch can be either a Rockford or Auburn. I prefer Rockford. You should also check in the clutch housing area to see how wet it is. If it is too wet the mains are leaking and the rear main amy be getting ready to give out. Engine parts can be found but they are pricey. Good luck on the tractor. If the tractor were close by and good shape and after a reasonable inspection and not way over priced. I would purchase the machine. No problems Hope that helps wk drott@ibdozing.com

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