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CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H

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Kirby

06-20-2003 20:47:45

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I presently own a 1996 D5M and a 1993 D4H Series III. Both have PAT 6 way blades. My primary business is land clearing. (Cedar and Mesquite) I do not have any experience with the straight blade type of tractors or tractors larger then the D5M.

I am looking at a D6D in excellent condition (new undercarriage, current oil samples ok, engine doesn't use oil, new transmission, sheet metal is straight) It was a trade in on a 953 track loader and I have verified all of the information with the previous owner and his operator.

I will have to sell one of my tractors if I make this purchase. Both are good tractors and I don't want to make a mistake and regret giving up the 6 way blade for the straight blade.

Can anyone with experience with these tractors give me the pros and cons of the D6D versus these two tractors.

Thanks for your help.

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Tractor Dan

06-22-2003 17:49:36

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Re: CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H in reply to Kirby, 06-20-2003 20:47:45

i have run all 3 crawlers you have listed except the d4h was a lgp i agree for rough work and heavy pushing strait tilt blade works good but the D5M will out work the D6D and at the end of the day you wont feel beat to death

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Bob/Ont

06-21-2003 13:43:35

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Re: CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H in reply to Kirby, 06-20-2003 20:47:45

Kirby, If both tractors are in equal condition I would keep the D4H and here is why. The D4 is fairly simple but the D5 is all electronic controled and you need a Cat Scan Tool (ET) to set it up. The D4 allows you more choices on who you get to work on it. The old D6D is a great tractor and although not as manouverable as the high drives will give you years of low cost work.
Later Bob

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TimV

06-21-2003 06:28:47

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Re: CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H in reply to Kirby, 06-20-2003 20:47:45

Kirby: My thoughts pretty much parallel those of Deas--a 6-way blade is a good tool for finish work, but for rough, heavy work (of the "push-it-here-to-there" variety) they are unnecessary. All factors being equal, I'd trade the D5 for the D6 and use the D6 as your "roughing" dozer, then use the D4 for finish work. The D6 should make the initial work go a lot faster, and as Deas said, they are an excellent machine.

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Deas Plant.

06-21-2003 01:22:00

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Re: CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H in reply to Kirby, 06-20-2003 20:47:45

Hi, Kirby. Firstly, I have to say that I am NOT a great fan of 6-way blades for anything except clean-up work or side-hill cuts. Give me a good bull blade and tilt cylinder any day for bulk work. I'm telling you this so that you know I am biased. But at least I'm honest.

With that out of the way, my own 2 cents would be on the D6D if most of your work is clearing. They were/are a very good all-round 'dozer, about as close to bullet-proof as any crawler ever made.

See of you can get it for a couple of days for a test run against your current machines and see what you think.

Best of luck.

You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

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R.D.G.

06-30-2003 04:18:22

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Re: Re: CAT D6D vs D5M or D4H in reply to Deas Plant., 06-21-2003 01:22:00

Having been an operator for 30yrs or so I for one would be reluctant to take a step back to an earlier model machine. While the D6D was a good machine in its day it has poor ground clearance and Diagonal braces underneath that can hang up on stumps, final drives would also be a weak spot if used in heavy stumping etc, cant beat HI drive for better ground clearance and removing gears and bearings from stress and strain.

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