Fiat allis or Dresser dozer?

[illinoisboy]

Hey all, I have a Komatsu D-20 and am looking to buy a bigger pusher. we are wanting to get into doing bigger ponds, and earthmoving. I am not interested in a Cat, just curious about a Fiat allis, or a dresser or dressta. Thanks for any input!

 

[shopguy]

how big & how old are you looking ?

 

[illinoisboy]

I am looking for a 25-30 thousans pound machine, late eighties and newer.

 

[rockbreaker2]

I think Dresser would be easier to get parts for but those Fiats are awesome rock ripping machines the TD15c & E also have great rippers compared to Cat Case Deere similar sized machines but the Fiat Allis 145 or 175 are even better, look for the semi u blade they are allot stronger than the 6 way blades.
If you get a Fiat ( New Holland ) check the battery cable I had one catch on fire when the insulation wore through the Dresser has their battery cable in a nice plastic conduit .

 

[illinoisboy]

Thanks for the advice! I looked at the Deere 650 and 750's too, just wanting a decent heavy pusher.

 

[FWD]

I have a TD15-C. It is a 78 model. They were the same until 87 or so, then they went to a Cummins engine. Mine has an IH DT-466 engine. I have the Semi-U blade and it's around 32000 lbs. I like it and you can do some heavy pushing and it's still fairly easy to move around.
FWD

 

[Animal]

Hi, just regarding parts for a Fiat-allis, I've had no problems in getting new parts from Italy for a 1980 machine and considering I live on the bottom of the planet you shouldn't have any hassles. Price has been O.K. as well.