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Tony M
06-12-2001 19:35:37
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Re: Cat D6-9U in reply to berch, 06-11-2001 16:21:45
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A 9U D6 was one of the best machines Cat ever made. It has good power, small enough to get in boggy areas, and is balanced very well for grading. The 318 engine will run forever if treated even halfway decent, and do it on very little fuel. I have one (a 1954 at that) with a hydraulic blade. Weight ready to work is a tad over 21,000, that's according to the manuals, I haven't actually weighed mine. I use a single axle B61 Mack, and a 35 ton Phelan lowboy to move mine. If you start hauling something that heavy on a 1 ton, besides being dangerous, the DOT will start looking at you for permits, CDL, weight laws. etc. Just because the engine will pull it doesn't mean the brakes can stop it if you need to in a hurry. As for things to look for. Be sure it has a wet clutch (it has its own dipstick), it is no good for clearing without a wet clutch. If the engine runs, it will probably be OK, they are very durable, as are the finals and transmission. Undercarriage is the most expensive part. If it is worn out, I'd keep looking, a new one is better than $10,000. Hope some of this helps.
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