Thanks for your input Animal (Nelson), I must admit I'm having some pretty hefty reservations, at least with this particular 9U, NOT because it isn't a great dozer, but due to the fact the owner doesn't seem to even know his own machine, which makes me wonder what kind of condition it's "really" in. He has "no idea" how many hours are on it, or what all has been done to it. From what I've read here, he doesn't even seem to know how to operate it properly, since he says flat out it's a "pedal steer"! I have NO idea how the "hydraulic conversion" was done, or IF it was done properly, plus he said "it had sat for 30 YEARS, only being started once in a while"! On top of that, I'm not sure of the correct "terminology", and please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe this dozer has the "pump up" or "automatic" track adjusters?!?!? Don't these older 9U's have like a "manual threaded type" track adjuster of some sort, that is kind of a pain in the arse?? I guess what I'm getting at is, I don't want to get the dozer and then find out that it's going to need a lot of work, plus, I just read an older post that talked about a rather worrisome, and "famous" problem these older D6's had with busting, or breaking, the intermediate shafts, as well as problems with the steering clutches locking up, etc.. I DO realize ANY "used" dozer could have potential problems, however, I am looking at some other tractors that I at least know a LOT more "history" about, such as what's been done to them, how many hours they have, etc., that would probably be much easier for me to operate, as well as having more things going for them, such as having a tilt blade (but not a 6 way), more weight and horsepower, NO pony motor to cuss at, etc.. I don't know, I'm just seeing a LOT of "red flags" with this specific D6-9U! It may wind up being a "moot" point anyway, as he doesn't seem to be in any hurry to get me the rest of the info, pics, and video, he said he would. Onward and upward, the saga continues, if nothing else I'm sure learning a LOT from you all, and I really appreciate it! I just REALLY need to get SOMETHING SOON, because each day is just putting me farther and farther behind schedule! It doesn't help that I'm disabled, because I wouldn't have to be so darn "picky", but that's the way it is, I just gotta live with it! I wish everyone a great day, and thank you all!
JD