Considering a D8N

[nicky 68a]

Basically any model of tractor in that size class is rebuildable an infinitum provided the chassis is still good. The selling price will depend to a great extent on what stage in the rebuild process the tractor actually is. For example it could be recently rebuilt nose-to-tail and therefore attract a pretty high selling price. On the other hand it might be on its last breath and need a complete rebuild, therefore the selling price ought not to be much more than scrap price....

I second Jerry's suggestion of widening your search to include the D8R because they have a bit more oomph than the N, on paper at least. Also they still are not all that electronic, and maybe the diff steer might be a bonus for you. Personally I don't like it apart from in certain conditions, but those conditions might just be what you're operating in.

Here's a link to the specalog for the D8R ........ http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/content/Caterpillar/C785813

Nige,will be mainly slot dozing.Wont be any scraper muck

 

[Cam85]

Love diff steer and out of all the tractors I've driven the r series are without a doubt the best.

In particular the d8r series two seems to b the clear performer in most any situation power to weight length with ballence fuel burn component life and price.

I haven't diven anything that even comes close leaves the n in it wake and crapps all over the t

 

[lantraxco]

hmmm, he crapped out?......