Re: Re: dozer

Posted by Mongo on November 25, 1999 at 11:02:41 from (205.152.158.253):

In Reply to: Re: dozer posted by Paul Fox on November 25, 1999 at 08:27:40:

I own a 440 JD. They are a nice unit for what you are needing it for. Plan on the price for a shed to store it in. They have dry clutches that don't take setting out in the weather very well. I agree with everything else Paul says above but there are new chains and cleats available out of Italy for $1500-2000 for most popular types.
As far as working on one, it isn't that tough. I use cribbing like 2' long sections of railroad ties, use the bucket to lift the front, crib it far enough back so when you let it down the rear sprocket is off the ground. A driftpin hammer and a 4 pounder will remove the key pin and the track will roll off. An engine hoist and a small bracket will lift the final drive off. I can get it done in less than 30 min if I have to, and I'm not an mechanic.
If this sounds too hard to you, it would be cheaper to hire the work done. In our area, new D6 and operator goes for $60/hr and it can get more done in 90min than the 440 will get done in a long day. But then you miss out on the testosterone rush...

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