What the?

[Chris91786]

A buddy emailed me this picture. What is this on the top of the cab? Some kind of massive cooling system like for hydraulics or powertrain?

 

[micbare]

I wonder if it is for something they are pulling with the machine? Do you know what they are towing?:beatsme

 

[willie59]

I don't know what they're pulling...but it looks heavy! I take a guess it a big bohunkin' oil cooler for the tranny oil.

 

[Chris91786]

I wonder if it is for something they are pulling with the machine? Do you know what they are towing?:beatsme

No clue what it's towing

 

[RTSmith]

Did make for a great location for some lights though...

 

[HeyUvaVT]

looks like a power pack of some type

 

[DPete]

I think that's a pull ripper they are pulling, I'm with ATCO on the tranny cooler

 

[hvy 1ton]

If i remember correct the whole cooling package is up there. Some guy stuck a massive cat motor, not that the stock one was small, in it just for doing deep ripping jobs. I think Deas or maybe another aussie posted up a scanned article a while back.

 

[kanewolf]

Here is the scoop from DHS Diecast Forums http://forums.dhsdiecast.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=116931

 

[CAT793]

The whole cooling group is up there because OL MATE pulled the 3508 out and Re-Powered it with a 3512. It is used to tow a Ground Leveling device!

 

[willd8r]

I believe it's 1200 hp hence the extra cooling. I did hear that they were or are going to build a 2000 hp one, it rips or plows paddocks

 

[Peter Kennedy]

Its a modified D11 and it is used to pull a 15 meter blade plough. It is owned by a former boss of mine Don Mearns
Peter

 

[CAT793]

Hi Peter,

Did the engine come out of a 785 Dumpy or was it a Genset/Stationary application?

Did it fulfil its designed purpose?

Love to hear any yarns you have on the BIG GIRL?

 

[stumpjumper83]

15 meter... you dont bring her in for a 5 acre pasture...

 

[Chris91786]

That's crazy, thanks for the link to that info

 

[bear]

The pics of that ripper remind me of little red riding hood "my grandma, what big teeth you have!" I would like to know more as well Mr Kennedy if yer willing to share.

 

[OneWelder]

I thought it must be one them signs with arrow on it - tell the scrappers which side to pass on

 

[AtlasRob]

I thought it must be one them signs with arrow on it - tell the scrapers which side to pass on

:lmao :lmao :falldownlaugh

Anybody who aint done muckshift will have had that pass clean over thier heads

 

[Peter Kennedy]

Hey 793
I am not sure where or what the motor came from but I asure you whatever Don does he does it well. He has been in the contracting game a long time and has some brilliant people working for him.
All the best to you mate Where are you in Oz ??
Pete

 

[Spanrz]

Haven't posted in ages, but here's my 2 bobs worth.

I like the idea/concept of it, looks like the engine and powertrain will be on full noise most of the time, hence the lovely cooling package.
Funny enough, I love his mounting system, what was once a certified ROPS structure
*now decertified*