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    Komatsu dozer questions

    I was just looking at some of the bigger machines on iron planet and was thinking about the same thing. No replacement for displacement is the old saying and it rings true. I was just thinking it would be easier to haul and work on with a smaller machine. You know smaller machine means...
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    Komatsu dozer questions

    Thanks that is the type of stuff I like to know before talking to a salesman. I like to play the dumb customer at first to see what kind of BS the salesman will try to feed me. If he is honest I do business if not I make tracks to another dealer.
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    Komatsu dozer questions

    Thank you for the info. I just couldn't figure out the difference between all of the choices. They all three look about the same size(at least on the internet). Is there any common problems with these machines that I should look out for, drivetrain issues, undercarriage, clutches, etc. that...
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    Komatsu dozer questions

    Thanks guys I didn't know anything about the td8 td9 turning into komatsu. Did these machines have the cummins motors that some of the komatsu have or is it a komatsu motor? I know cummins and komatsu use alot of each others motors for diffferent things. I am looking for a used one with open...
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    Komatsu dozer questions

    I have a few questions for you guys that are komatsu experts. I have about 380 acres that is overgrown with persimmon, elm, sumac, and other brush. What I am wanting to do is clear the brush leave the nice oaks and get some grass growing again. I have been looking at the D37,38,39, 41s. My...
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    Deere 450 or 650?? First Dozer

    every truck or equipment forum has had this arguement thousands of times. It just depends on your state and the circumstances on wether you will be stopped or not. Check your local regs. Most of the time the DOT looks at what your GCWR is which is what is printed inside the door jamb on the...
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    580K what to look for?

    there was alot more wrong then just the trans. the motor locked up not long after the trans stuck in 1st. The hydro pump was weak and it had a crack in the frame where the fuel tank was. The 4wd didn't work and the front hubs needed to be repaired. Machine had 9000 hours on it and the hour...
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    580K what to look for?

    We had one get stuck in 1st couldn't shift it no matter what tried rocking it and moving with the bucket to get it to shift no luck. took it to case dealer said trans was fried need another one for 5000.00. We parked it wasn't worth fixing. But before it went out it had been hard to shift...
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    580K what to look for?

    I thought of some other things to check for also. Check the inside of the frame in front of the cab if you see diesel leaking run. The diesel tank in these hoes is in the frame and alot of times it will crack right in front of the cab. Also check the brakes, I have heard they are not fun at...
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    580K what to look for?

    If 4x4 check the front hubs for slack in them. The set up of the 4x4 will eat up the front axle then it will start leaking inside the wheel or right where the front shaft goes into the hub. Had to rebuild them before it is no fun let me tell you. Also look at the battery box sometimes they...
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