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Wayne
01-26-2003 22:22:47
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Re: DOZER INFO in reply to JACK, 01-26-2003 14:53:31
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Over the years I've worked on just about all the different brands of equipment at least once. My recomendation, from the standpoint of a mechanic, would always be to go with an older CAT, at least in the dozer department. They're not always cheap to buy or to work on, but in the end you get what you pay for. From a maintenance standpoint they're simple to work on, but reliable enough to not require alot of work other than the routine stuff. Also, with a CAT, just about any part you should need will either be in stock at the local dealer, or be available overnight from the nearest depot. My experience with most other makes is if the part isn't there, it may often take several days. Also the amount of quality aftermarket parts available for CAT equipment, from the undercarriage, to cutting edges, to engine parts, etc, etc is much larger than for any other brand I know. And because the older CAT dozers will last for a lifetime if you give them a little TLC and plenty of grease and oil, in the end this can result in a significant cost savings over the life of the machine.
But everyone has their own favorite brands and there are pros and cons to them all, so this is just one mans opinion.
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