Unknown unique loader

[9420pullpan]

has anyone ever seen on like this

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[George A]

Nope, never did. Neat!

[digger242j]

I googled Do-Mor (in the filename of your pics), and real close to the top of the list is this:http://www.pbase.com/kneale_brownson/image/25579226.

Apparently, it's a "Do-Mor".

Also, somebody asked about them on the HCEA website, but hasn't ever gotten a reply: http://hcea.net/v02/modules.php?op=modload&name=superbb&file=read&board=3&id=877.


Apparently, it's a pretty obscure type. It sure looks like it'd do some work though...

[Dozerboy]

That's different, I like it.

[Ford LT-9000]

You would never break those planetary axles under that loader.

[pwrstroke6john]

Thats a Do-Mor 707 loader grader, they were built just north of me in Manistee Michigan by Domres construction, up until the late 80's. they are still used by alot of asphalt companies for site prep in michigan. there was also an 803 with a cummins engine. the 707 which I have has the supercharged detroit screamer.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF pwrstroke6john! :drinkup

Any chance of some pictures of your loader?

[nedly05]

Cool:D

[pwrstroke6john]

I have a few more pictures, but i am unsure on how to resize them to get them to post on here. any help is appreciated

[Countryboy]

I have a few more pictures, but i am unsure on how to resize them to get them to post on here. any help is appreciated

Check out the second red link in my signature for posting pictures. Let me know if you need more assistance.

[pwrstroke6john]

Heres a couple of pictures of the 707

[Countryboy]

Good stuff man. Thanks for the pictures. :drinkup

Is it just me or are the front tires larger than the back. Is there a reason for this?

[pwrstroke6john]

the tires are the same size all around its just that the tire treads match front-left to rear-right and front-right to rear-left. Also on the Do-Mor the rear axle oscillate's instead of the front.

[Countryboy]

the tires are the same size all around its just that the tire treads match front-left to rear-right and front-right to rear-left. Also on the Do-Mor the rear axle oscillate's instead of the front.

Oh ok.

Now on the rear blade, it seems to be all hydraulic adjustments. So what is the little wheel for....a float psition maybe?

[Jeff D.]

Neet looking machine, pwrstroke6john.:drinkup Looks to be built very "industrial".Also on the Do-Mor the rear axle oscillate's instead of the front.In the first pics it appears both the front and rear axles are able to turn/steer, as if it could dog walk. Is that different from model to model then?

[Countryboy]

Neet looking machine, pwrstroke6john.:drinkup Looks to be built very "industrial".In the first pics it appears both the front and rear axles are able to turn/steer, as if it could dog walk. Is that different from model to model then?

I think by "oscillating" he meant the up and down movement, kinda like on a full size loader (ex. Cat 980G) where the front axle is fixed and the rear oscillates. At lease thats the picture I was painting in my head.....and we all know all I gots is crayons up in there :D.

[Jeff D.]

I think by "oscillating" he meant the up and down movement, kinda like on a full size loader (ex. Cat 980G) where the front axle is fixed and the rear oscillates. At lease thats the picture I was painting in my head.....and we all know all I gots is crayons up in there :D.Alrighty, I was thinking of being "steerable", duh! :Banghead :o

Wouldn't all loaders have the front axle "fixed" with the bucket, and have the rear axle "independant", in that regard though??:beatsme

[Countryboy]

Wouldn't all loaders have the front axle "fixed" with the bucket, and have the rear axle "independant", in that regard though??:beatsme

I guess that would all depend on if you considered it a Loader or a Tractor with dedicated attachments or even a type of Backhoe with equal size tires. The latter 2 both having the oscillating front end. :beatsme

To tell you the truth, I think it falls better under the Skip Loader (on Miracle-Gro :D ) catagory, but with oscillation in the rear. Really depends what you want to classify it as....again, painting with crayons here :cool:.

I originally used a loader as an example because it was the first thing that came to mind that had something that oscillates.

[pwrstroke6john]

As for the oscillating axle i mean the up and down movement of the rear axle, unlike normal backhoe loaders, with the front axle pivoting.this rear setup allows better grading quality.
Yes these machines are very industrial with military axles, 4 speed allisons, and pedals for reverse and forward."takes time to get used too"
The small rear wheel is used for floating, I only use it once I get around to finish work.

[Jeff D.]

I guess that would all depend on if you considered it a Loader or a Tractor with dedicated attachments or even a type of Backhoe with equal size tires. The latter 2 both having the oscillating front end. :beatsme

To tell you the truth, I think it falls better under the Skip Loader (on Miracle-Gro :D ) catagory, but with oscillation in the rear. Really depends what you want to classify it as....again, painting with crayons here :cool:.

I originally used a loader as an example because it was the first thing that came to mind that had something that oscillates.Good point "Super" CB, I didn't even consider that point. I was thining "wheel loader" the whole time, and had the "front end" as the attachment point, and didn't even think of considering the farm tractor type of rear attachment as primary.

So, point well taken!!:)

[Jeff D.]

As for the oscillating axle i mean the up and down movement of the rear axle, unlike normal backhoe loaders, with the front axle pivoting.this rear setup allows better grading quality.
Yes these machines are very industrial with military axles, 4 speed allisons, and pedals for reverse and forward."takes time to get used too"
The small rear wheel is used for floating, I only use it once I get around to finish work.Yup, yup, gottcha now!!:thumbsup

So, what happened to "Do-Mor" equipment, then ? Did it just fade away completely? I lived in Marquette for a spell(KI Sawyer actually) UP Mich., so I'm kinda curious about anything that comes outta the Uppers??:D

[pwrstroke6john]

yea I'm not sure when they were last made,the 707s were built in the 70's there was aloso the 803s were newer during the 80's possibally early 90's. Domre's construction the company that built them was auctioned off maybe 5 years ago. between 1997 and maybe 2004 JCB built an identical machine that ran 75000 for the tractor, and an additional 15000 for the back blade. Last year a company in Kaleva started to build a "chief Do-Mor" that looks like the 803 but i have yet to get close to one. Also they were built in Manistee in western michigan, not in the UP.

[Jeff D.]

Also they were built in Manistee in western michigan, not in the UP.:eek: Doo!!

Sorry, I was thinking "Manistique", disregard.:D

[cherokee101]

Quite a rear blade. That would be a good design to keep in mind.

[nedly05]

I would like to see one of these beasts up close and personal.

[pwrstroke6john]

these machines appear to be known only in michigan, but is anyone familiar with the JCB 214 with the grademaster back blade?

[fendtman]

know of any good used ones around.

[RollOver Pete]

Looks like a Dynahoe - the hoe part.
:cool:

[pwrstroke6john]

There was 803 locally with the cummins but they were askin 18000 i believe, not sure if its still around? last spring in harrison there was 2 2002 domor chiefs that went for 20 and 21, I wish i would have went to the auction.
where about in michigan are you?

[Cotterpin]

Never thought I'd see so much info on the DoMor . My local barber had aquired one a year or so ago . The reason he bought it was he'd never seen anything like it . He's always asking about repair solutions on his equipment ( barber/farmer ) . I'll have to share all this info with him next cut .

[fendtman]

were you refering to the one at freeman creek. looking for something realy cheap. I am located in ludington area

[pwrstroke6john]

yea im pretty sure that the one.it was in the michigan auto-rv free book. we got ours at the dunkle auction in harrison probally 5 years ago for 8500. havent seen one that cheap in a while.

[bobcat ron]

Looks like an excellent machine for the sand.

[pwrstroke6john]

yea she was a little stuck in my picture. the brakes dont work all that well and i backed off the fill

[mrpete]

I own a do-mor that is fully equipped with a back blade, backhoe attachment and front bucket with fork capabilites. Until you have used one, you can not understand the versatility of the unit. The steering is three choice--ie: front steer only, front and rear same direction, or front and rear opposite direction. The back blade is 6 way and the wheel on the back in float mode makes the blade stay true to the ground already graded, thus making quick work of gravel or dirt leveling. The motors are exceptionally strong for the unit, however the transmissions are the week point...I just rebuilt my transmission for $3,000 but it will last 1,000 hours or so under heavy loads--longer if you baby it. I have access to three other units that I could sell if anyone wants one.

[pwrstroke6john]

mrpete, what model do you have? I have the 707 and around 3 years ago we rebuilt the forward/reverse part of the transmission and has been good sense. And you really cant imagine the work that there capable till you see one working with an experenced operator.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums mrpete! :drinkup

[petersfamilytru]

That rocks... I love unique old equipment like that... I wonder how much they go for?

[pwrstroke6john]

That rocks... I love unique old equipment like that... I wonder how much they go for?

usaully between 8 and 20 depending on condition, JCB made a machine from there 214 model around 2000 that ran 75k for the tractor-loader and another 15k for the backblade. Now a company up around kalkaska michingan I beleive is makeing a copy of the domor and are selling for 112 thousand.

[petersfamilytru]

I'm just not thinking it's $112,000 cool, but I like the looks of it and I've already thought all kinds of projects for it. :)

[humboldt deere]

I own a do-mor that is fully equipped with a back blade, backhoe attachment and front bucket with fork capabilites. Until you have used one, you can not understand the versatility of the unit. The steering is three choice--ie: front steer only, front and rear same direction, or front and rear opposite direction. The back blade is 6 way and the wheel on the back in float mode makes the blade stay true to the ground already graded, thus making quick work of gravel or dirt leveling. The motors are exceptionally strong for the unit, however the transmissions are the week point...I just rebuilt my transmission for $3,000 but it will last 1,000 hours or so under heavy loads--longer if you baby it. I have access to three other units that I could sell if anyone wants one.
$3,ooo for 1,000 hrs. on the tranny? that seems crazy.

[mrpete]

It is not crazy at all, I should expand on the reason for 1,000 hours, it is the pure fact that the clutches will need to be replaced at 1,000 hours not the entire transmission rebuilt. I got 8,000 hours on my machine before the entire transmission needed work, and that probably would not have needed done if I had not loaned it out to an unexperienced operator....I am just saying that the motor and tractor itself is virtually trouble free---the only somewhat weak spot is the transmission....bronze clutch plates extend that life cycle as well.. I have the other Do-Mors up for sale for $18,000 each, that includes back blade, backhoe and front bucket.

[mrpete]

I own the 707 as well..

[ak4weiler]

i am working on a do mor and need to find tranny parts or a parts book. any help would be grate.

[pwrstroke6john]

what model domor is it? and if its the 707 is it the 4 speed part or the forward reverse part? the forward reverse part is built by "funk"

[oldtimer53]

Gotta love the crab steer. Looks like it could be useful. Bucket linkage looks "caselike".

[ak4weiler]

the fowared reverce is a funk but the part that i need is the torqu conveter.

[pwrstroke6john]

well not to sure about that, but it looks like the funk in ours might be shot again.

[ak4weiler]

i got luckey and found a tc. that would work at ais :D

[Bellboy]

Interesting looking machine. I've never seen anything like it. It seems that it would live up to its name...

[fendtman]

wondering where I can get ring gear parts, or someplace that have parts for the domor, think it is a 7011 machine, rear wheel steer only. detroit diesal. any good mechanic up by manistee area familiar with domors.

[pwrstroke6john]

Theres a guy up in east lake, that works on domors. I cant remember his name, but his shop is if you come off of 55 into eastlake (the road thats lined with trees) his shop is the 1st? property on the left side of the after all the trees. There is usually a couple domors in his yard. sorry about the bad directions but its all I got.

[fendtman]

was closed when I went by, i think his name is something like leaski, could find it in the book,

[Dug Overburden]

RollOver, I thought the same thing when I saw the origional photos,then I came across your photos & it sure does look like a Dynahoe 200 chassis. It would be sweet if it has a 4-53 Detriot:D

Looks like a Dynahoe - the hoe part.
:cool: