Lindeman

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:58 am

Im looking into getting a lindeman crawler to to complete my colection of deere crawlers and want to know what parts are still out thair for them before I buy somthing that cant be fixed.
Thanks Ron

Post by **Lavoy** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:45 pm

Somewhere between very little, and absolutely nothing. My advice to you is to buy a good one that needs very little, otherwise you may never get it going.
About 85 Lindemans got dumped into the market in a relatively short time period a year or so ago. The lion's share of them were rough and missing at least some parts. The supply of Lindeman parts has drastically dried up in the last 2 years as a result of this, and there is very little out there, and what is, is VERY, VERY expensive when you finally find it.
Rails are not really an issue, rollers can be found but are pricey, fenders are reproduced along with footrests, platforms and trackframe covers. If it involves anything to do with the drivetrain other than the engine, good luck.
I have brake bands, and some clutch stuff, the fibers are available from another supplier, so steering clutch stuff is not really a problem as long as no major damage.
If I sound pessimistic, I am not, but there is NO SUCH THING AS A CHEAP LINDEMAN. Buy the best one you can find, or don't bother, the parts will eat you alive if you are able to find them.
Lavoy

gregjo1948 · Post by **gregjo1948** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:00 am

There was one on ebay for $5600.00, I think. I don't know if it's still there. I just search under dozer. Greg

Steven Walters · Post by **Steven Walters** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:49 am

There are a few for sale on TractoHouse site.

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:39 am

Thanks for the info.I will look for one that is at least driveable.

Post by **Lavoy** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:13 am

Look for a LOT, LOT more than that. Lots of them that drive have broken clutch houings, rear trans covers, and final drive cases, and normally have the sprockets welded to the axles to boot.
Lavoy

caribcanuck · Post by **caribcanuck** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:46 pm

Hmmmm I just saw Lavoy had one listed in the little Shop of Deere parts. Probaly no one better to buy a crawler from.

Post by **Lavoy** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:34 pm

I guess I should have mentioned it, but I assumed he was not looking for a widegauge.
Lavoy

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:34 pm

I saw Lavoys post for the lindman he has but figured that the shipping to N.H. would be more than the crawler?

Post by **Lavoy** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:08 pm

Freight is not bad as long as you can wait for a while. Fast freight costs big money most of the time.
Lavoy

JD440ICD2006 · Post by **JD440ICD2006** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:51 pm

Lavoy,

Based on that description of fast versus slow freight, how long do we have to wait for it to be shipped free?
I think I know what is coming for an answer..........................

Post by **Lavoy** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:14 pm

Til it get's really cold somewhere south.

Lavoy

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