Does anyone have experience with,or information about,an Allis Chalmers HD6 dozer?I'm contemplating purchasing one,but don't have much experience with dozers,let alone ones of this vintage.I believe it is a 1966 model.It has a Buda diesel,rather than a Detroit.The owner said he put $2k in the undercarriage,and tracks,about 4 yrs ago.It has ROPS,a two way blade(with the arms outside the track),fires up quickly and runs smooth.Everything works,except the charging system.I suspect the generator(or alternator possibly).It has an operating weight just over 16,000 lbs.
I did a search on the Buda engine,and found out they were "mostly" boat engines.The dozers general overall appearance is good,considering the age.
He's asking $6500,and won't budge.I think this is on the high side,but if I can have the undercarriage verified by someone else to be in good shape,wear wise,and if these dozers are still serviceable,and not known to have "troubles",then possibly it may be worth that.
Or,should I pass,save up more money,and go with something a little more modern?Older JD 450 perhaps,with more parts availability?Or something with 6way blade?
I'm not planning on using a dozer regularly,but sometimes they sure come in handy,and this is a nice size,considering my trailer(10 ton deck over).
Renting a dozer isn't my first choice,I prefer to own my equipment,I'm just funny that way.
Thanks for any input!
I did a search on the Buda engine,and found out they were "mostly" boat engines.The dozers general overall appearance is good,considering the age.
He's asking $6500,and won't budge.I think this is on the high side,but if I can have the undercarriage verified by someone else to be in good shape,wear wise,and if these dozers are still serviceable,and not known to have "troubles",then possibly it may be worth that.
Or,should I pass,save up more money,and go with something a little more modern?Older JD 450 perhaps,with more parts availability?Or something with 6way blade?
I'm not planning on using a dozer regularly,but sometimes they sure come in handy,and this is a nice size,considering my trailer(10 ton deck over).
Renting a dozer isn't my first choice,I prefer to own my equipment,I'm just funny that way.
Thanks for any input!