Hi,
I was writing a reply just a few minutes ago, and mentioned having my 420c since 1966. Well, first my Dad, of course, and me since 1996. But, that is Close Enough even if we're not talking Horseshoes or Hand Grenades....
Anyway, that got me to wondering how many others here have had their crawlers for decades as opposed to years....
5 decades here and still counting.
Stan
How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
- Stan Disbrow
- 350 crawler
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How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
There's No Such Thing As A Cheap Crawler!
Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
Re: How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
Just a bit over one decade but they've been multiplying..... I just noticed there's 3 of them out there now
Re: How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
I believe I bought my first 2010 in 2006 so just over a decade for my first one
(1) JD Straight 450 crawler dozer with manual outside blade; (2) JD 2010 diesel crawler loaders; (1) JD 2010 diesel dozer with hydraulic 6-way blade; (2) Model 50 backhoe attachments, misc. other construction equipment
Re: How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
First crawler we bought as far as two cylinder was about 30 years ago, still have it. Grandpa and Dad both farmed with crawlers, so earliest I can guess there is late 20's to early 30's so bumping 90 years. Only a couple small old parts left off of Grandpa's 28 Cat, but unfortunately we were never able to trace where it went, or Dad's TD9. We did however get one of our shirt tail relatives TD9 many years ago at his sale, and that one would have been on his place since new I believe.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
- CuttingEdge
- 2010 crawler
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- Location: Maine
Re: How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
We have always had dozers kicking around, a 1010 being the first in my memory bank, but it was sold 10 years ago. An old Cletrack was what my father grew up on, and what he wants, one to rebuild to its former glory. Like me he has the bulldozer bug. A secret fetish of mine is tracks, I have always wanted to have my own track press and work on tracks. Around here only the dealers have them and they charge plenty. I always thought between farming and rebuilding tracks, maybe a man could do alright???
We still have the remnants of a Fordson Trackson conversion kit kicking around by the old barn, but I am not sure that it counts.
We still have the remnants of a Fordson Trackson conversion kit kicking around by the old barn, but I am not sure that it counts.
I have no intention of traveling to my grave in a well manicured body; instead I am going to slide into heaven with a big power turn, totally wore out with busted knuckles, jump off my dozer loudly yelling, Woo Hoo, another Shepard has just arrived!
Re: How many others have had their crawlers for decades?
Bought my 2010 in May of 1975. In 2006 I found and purchased my Dad's 40c that he bought new in 1955 and sold in 1964.
Brian
Brian
'63 2010 Dozer, '44 Model B Tractor,'65 2010 Tractor, '55 40c crawler, '77 2240 Orchard Tractor.
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