Hey Chris, the camera angle from behind you in the cab works really well, shows just how much the operator gets knocked around. Dozer sounds great by the way!!
Yeah the old machines will knock you around some. Especially when you look at what you are setting on. 3/4 plywood or a 3/16 steel with wood frame tray with 3-4 inches of foam and a cover. No springs or air ride on them.
Holy smokes, the D6 makes pushing out stumps look easy. Honestly surprised how quickly it responds to what you do, like changing directions or turning. I expected there'd be at least some hesitation just because how old it is, but it's snappy. Can tell it's been nicely maintained.
Before you go to the expensive and time consuming trouble of replacing the seal, try something like AT 205 re-seal. It's a plastizer that rejuvenates old seals. I used it once on an old diesel with a rear main leak and it fixed it. People swear by it. Lucas, Bar's and other companies make similar products.
Great video as always Chris! Agree the over the shoulder camera angle is a great view! Really shows how much you have to work to control the old iron, and how much it works you over! I think you need a name for the new machine. I’m thinking Simba.
It looks like a good running machine. Sure sounds strong, even rolls a little coal as well. It`s hard going from diff-steer or hydro to the clutch and brake but your getting it figured out.
Had a operator with thousands of hrs in the old iron tell me, once the blade hits the dirt thats how u steer. And he is right using the pitch in the blade when doing heavy work is the best on the machine.
We used FLECO rakes on D6D, D8k, 977 and Euclid C6. Not sure if still in business today, but the FLECO's with the bolt on teeth with replaceable pin on tips held up the best. Many advantages to this system. Less dirt mixed in, you have better visibility looking thru the rake and don't have to back up so far. We would change out the dirt blade with push arms to a rake on another set of push arms. Excavators weren't available then so we used 977 to push the piles back together and help burn stumps. You will help yourself If you could find FLECO rakes in good shape with extra set of push arm for the D6D. Keep up the good work! Thanks
That old D6 got some power behind that blade. Seems to do a good job. I agree with the other comments about you should know your left and right without the cue card on the cylinder.😁
Probably so they didn't get crossed when the cylinders were rebuilt. Good practice to get into because it was "broke in" on that side. Good mechanics don't need to mark them both, nowdays some people do🙄
The Dozer is workin good for you. Those old machines were built Tough. And will last forever as long as there takin care of. Just like You do.Great Video Sir..
The old girl does a great job. Looks like she has the fuel turned up a little.I spent a lotta hours on 6 C's and 6D's building well locations and moving rigs years ago,,, love them old machines ..I think you found a good one !!
Nothing better than old school equipment working. Need a kg blade on the ol girl. Done a bunch of sheering and raking with the 6c and 6d models. Just simple and hard working equipment!!!
Wow! She is going to be an absolute beast with a rake on her, you were throwing her around like a much smaller machine, it seemed you hit third gear in reverse a time or two. What a nice machine to add to your stable, congrats on a fine find!
That is a quick machine. I had to check playback speed twice to make sure it was set to normal. She can dig a big hole with those tracks when you find a stubborn stump. Awesome machine.
I rented a Case CX210D to clear a lot for pasture. They ask what experince I had running this machine. I told them I was an ER doc, but that I have watched all the legsdig18 and dirtperfect vids. They said that's more instruction than a lot of their contractors. It is lot more work the I expected but have fun.
I bet you are glad that you brought this awesome Caterpillar, my father used to use one of those when he worked road construction in northern Wisconsin in the late 40s and early 50s
Watching you do this on Betty was below your talent I believe. It was agonizing to watch. A new, bigger , dover, was exactly what you needed. I watched this at normal speed. With Betty 1.50 was the slowest I could stand. MUCH IMPROVED!
Lord how I miss the sound of a 3306 powered D6D Cat on a daily basis . Good memories come flooding back hearing that ole 6D . Including those who put me on a wide track D6D ( LGP) @ 8 years old . One thing I love about a D6D . No Def Fluid . Mack
I wish that was me operating that dozer and you were sitting in my office chair wishing the same thing...lol. That machine will outlast you in your part of the world, just take care of it properly....and take a lot of the easy earned money to the bank!
the D6 pushes real good, dont see much slippage of steering clutches or trans. tracks and rollers look good .. there seems to be a couple of track pins stuck on right track.
This machine is a real "Stumper killer" and looks good to. It's previous owner has taken good care of it, that pay's out when servicing this machine. Good luck with it.
I think Betty is just having some reflux issues. Once she's seen by the doctor, she'll be giving you maximum output! Thanks for the video. Are you going to be stumping the entire acreage? In trade for mechanical work?
Trackloaders are different beasts for sure than a dozer. A dozer you run by feel and with your eyes, a trackloader is run by touch and kind of knowing where your bucket is. Its hard to explain.
@@CorwinBos Yea, your reference isn't often the bucket on the track loader, it's more akin to how you know where the edge of the road is with your car. You have to learn that by doing work with it.
I've been watching Chris a long time. I remember when he used to badmouth dozing tree stumps instead of using an excavator. Things like you end up pushing so much dirt in with the stumps that you cant get it to burn. How much faster an excavator is etc.
Looks like you got a good machine there. Try putting a little tilt on the blade when pushing up the stumps. It will give you a little extra hydraulic power as you start to push the stumps up you can take the tilt out for a little more leverage.
Wow D6 is a beast . Not knowing any better I would have thought an Excavator was the way to go but the dozer doesn't mess around and just keeps popping stumps up . I'm impressed with how quickly it gets work done but it must be a long day bouncing around on that thing . Takes a skillful operator not to make a cluster f of things .
Say ! That new dozer has some power! Welcome to the family! Keep running well like that and it might get some LD18 stickers. Chris , is it good on fuel use?
Well, “Old Yeller” certainly looks pretty nimble, strong and quick. I know absolutely nothing about the heavy equipment business but I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel Chris. I’ve kinda become a RUclips addict because of your channel, Dirt Perfect and many others. Keep up the great work. Allen in Atlanta
hi chris, i forgot to say that you already have pebbles and bambam with the mini and skidsteer. it is good to see someone who is willing to name their vehicles/gear, it shows that you care.
Wow, that's a huge lot you have to clear ! Even with that monster D6, you'll be there for weeks ! PS Better get real good, pro ear muffs, man ! Foam ear plugs are useless with all that growling and hissing ! Terrible for your future hearing ! 😬
@@Craneman4100w Nope. They work somehow for limited noise frequencies but not all. The safest on long term are quality noise cancelling muffs. Ask me as I sadly know...
@@marcryvon Over 40 years as an equipment operator (retired in 2015). The foams are fine and the muffs are a pain in the ass and uncomfortable as all h3ll on hot days. That D6 isn't all that loud anyway. I wore foams (that's what everyone wore) on 2 different Tunnel Boring Machines (a 14'er and three times on a 32'er) on the Chicago Deep tunnel (to be fair, the 32'ers have cabs), those things roar like jet engines, especially with the roof drills, air scrubbers, and exchangers screaming their guts out. Lots of time on old Bucyrus and link Belt cranes where the engine and frictions (LinkBelts frictions and brakes squeal like Banshees). and the engines are right behind you. I'm 67 and a little off on my hearing but not majorly deaf.
You do a lot of bouncing around in that line of work but that's better than sitting in an office ☺ It must smell good out there too, especially on a rainy day.
Hi Chris ... great video ... awesome machine from my era ..... almost looks like you have driven a D6 before 😀😀😀 ... have been trying to figure out how your using the tilt action .... would love an segment on that please 🙏.... great to see that your are a devotee of the old adage to never waste a dozer movement .... backblade all the time. 🙂🙂👍👍
Hi Julian Earl, Sounds like you might be from my era so I have a question, When you're backing up, do you float the blade or control it like Chris does?
Dude, that’s a beautiful cat you found yourself there. I was thinking the price point was kinda high, underneath that thing looks low hour. I would take that over a new one any day. I’m out that stage of my life with heavy equipment, but man l want that that thing.
Those guys at C&C sold you a great unit lol. Just heard the pod casts today with you mike and clinton then yours with the 2 mikes. Great vids as always and the pod cast were great as well.
You get a workout operating that machine! You probably don’t need a heater as much as you are moving from control to control. oh, I think you are missing something on the side panels… no stickers yet!
Hello Chris, It looks like you're having a lot of fun out in that stump field. At the 10 minute mark in todays video, I wondered what those black plastic bins were for and wondered if you would stop and move them. It doesn't look like you crushed it though, just pushed it a little. :)
Hey Chris, the camera angle from behind you in the cab works really well, shows just how much the operator gets knocked around.
Dozer sounds great by the way!!
My whole and old body aches just looking at him being brutalized like that ! Man, that thing is a monster ! 😱
Good to see he has plugs in too. I know several old 'dozer & excavator guys here in the UK & to a man, they're deaf as a post.
Yeah the old machines will knock you around some. Especially when you look at what you are setting on. 3/4 plywood or a 3/16 steel with wood frame tray with 3-4 inches of foam and a cover. No springs or air ride on them.
Chris is a tuff dude he never says he is sore from working on his equipment.
@@lomni02 Actually he just did on the DirtPerfect podcast said he aches and hurts all over in the morning.
That dozer seems to have tons of power. Do you think if "betty" sits there and watches this machine work she will straighten herself out? 😊
You wish.
Think of the 977 as bleeding internally. It’s a serious injury. The 977 would have been more productive than the dozer
She's a work horse for sure.
I’m behind a few videos. Did Betty have a serious breakdown?
@@overtheclouds9 They suspect the rear main seal is out and on Betty that'll be a GIANT BEAR to fix
Holy smokes, the D6 makes pushing out stumps look easy. Honestly surprised how quickly it responds to what you do, like changing directions or turning. I expected there'd be at least some hesitation just because how old it is, but it's snappy. Can tell it's been nicely maintained.
Awesome seems so inadequate I think everyone could feel the joy watching you run that machine I hope that you enjoy it as much as possible Great video
20 years ago we used dozers for stump removal. Now we use an excavator and it is so much nicer.
Before you go to the expensive and time consuming trouble of replacing the seal, try something like AT 205 re-seal. It's a plastizer that rejuvenates old seals. I used it once on an old diesel with a rear main leak and it fixed it. People swear by it. Lucas, Bar's and other companies make similar products.
Great video as always Chris! Agree the over the shoulder camera angle is a great view! Really shows how much you have to work to control the old iron, and how much it works you over! I think you need a name for the new machine. I’m thinking Simba.
Maybe name it Mufasa?
What a beast, man! Love this old machine, what an absolute gem she is! Every moment is a pleasure to watch!
The newer dozers with high sprockets may well be more efficient and easier on the undercarriage ;however
I think the older models have more CLASS.
Popping stumps like that in a clearing is like doing a dance and you sure had the tango rocking across that mine field!
It looks like a good running machine. Sure sounds strong, even rolls a little coal as well. It`s hard going from diff-steer or hydro to the clutch and brake but your getting it figured out.
It takes about 10 minutes and you're used to it. After that it makes no difference to you. You don't need the brake to steer while under load.
Had a operator with thousands of hrs in the old iron tell me, once the blade hits the dirt thats how u steer. And he is right using the pitch in the blade when doing heavy work is the best on the machine.
@SSnyder Trucking.......Chris operating that machine is just like my paycheck, "ain't nothing to it!"
We used FLECO rakes on D6D, D8k, 977 and Euclid C6. Not sure if still in business today, but the FLECO's with the bolt on teeth with replaceable pin on tips held up the best. Many advantages to this system. Less dirt mixed in, you have better visibility looking thru the rake and don't have to back up so far. We would change out the dirt blade with push arms to a rake on another set of push arms. Excavators weren't available then so we used 977 to push the piles back together and help burn stumps. You will help yourself If you could find FLECO rakes in good shape with extra set of push arm for the D6D. Keep up the good work! Thanks
That old D6 got some power behind that blade. Seems to do a good job. I agree with the other comments about you should know your left and right without the cue card on the cylinder.😁
I bet the left and right are there when he had considers repacked maybe
From a ole cat skinner, it is nice to see a young excellent operator on a good tough yellow dozer having fun while the work together
I would have thought you'd know by now Chris which side of the machine is the left side and wouldn't have to write it down anymore... 🤣
Subtle reminder! LoL 🤣😆
I wasn't going to say anything - honest...😉
Probably so they didn't get crossed when the cylinders were rebuilt. Good practice to get into because it was "broke in" on that side.
Good mechanics don't need to mark them both, nowdays some people do🙄
I wasn’t going to say anything but…..
The Dozer is workin good for you. Those old machines were built Tough. And will last forever as long as there takin care of. Just like You do.Great Video Sir..
The old girl does a great job. Looks like she has the fuel turned up a little.I spent a lotta hours on 6 C's and 6D's building well locations and moving rigs years ago,,, love them old machines ..I think you found a good one !!
Oil wells had to be ,we drill water wells don't need that much cleared .. lol
Nothing better than old school equipment working. Need a kg blade on the ol girl. Done a bunch of sheering and raking with the 6c and 6d models. Just simple and hard working equipment!!!
Wow! She is going to be an absolute beast with a rake on her, you were throwing her around like a much smaller machine, it seemed you hit third gear in reverse a time or two. What a nice machine to add to your stable, congrats on a fine find!
That is a quick machine. I had to check playback speed twice to make sure it was set to normal. She can dig a big hole with those tracks when you find a stubborn stump. Awesome machine.
Boy I thought that Rubbermaid tote was gonna be a struggle but she pushed it out the way like nothing was there. Color me impressed.
For a dozer of her vintage she's a unicorn like no other, works like brand new
CHRIS, MY BACK HURTS JUST WATCHING YOU BOUNCE AROUND.
I rented a Case CX210D to clear a lot for pasture. They ask what experince I had running this machine. I told them I was an ER doc, but that I have watched all the legsdig18 and dirtperfect vids. They said that's more instruction than a lot of their contractors. It is lot more work the I expected but have fun.
I bet you are glad that you brought this awesome Caterpillar, my father used to use one of those when he worked road construction in northern Wisconsin in the late 40s and early 50s
When I was a kid my dad would take me to work with him every once in awhile and I got to run an old D8 and push trees down, best thing ever. Lol
Wow, that’s so cool
Watching you do this on Betty was below your talent I believe. It was agonizing to watch. A new, bigger , dover, was exactly what you needed. I watched this at normal speed. With Betty 1.50 was the slowest I could stand. MUCH IMPROVED!
never forget to grease the transfer bar, its often overlooked on the old dozers
100% agree!
so much power, yes I agree when Betty is healthy you will be able to move any soils or brush
The best part, is the dozer doesn’t light up like a Christmas tree when the emissions sensor goes crazy. Solid machine and a good purchase.
Lol. Pause for regen.....lmao
@@Drostron I hate that shit lol.
D-6 is a real pusher. Lots of power. Stumps don’t seem to slow it down much. Gonna be a real asset for you. Sorry to hear about Betty’s problem.
🥳 Congrats to the new old forestry dozer! 🥳
My grandfather was a stump remover in the 1930s. A horse, an axe, a shovel, a spade and a pickaxe was all he had. He would have loved to see this.
I like the ‘over the shoulder’ view. Never been an operator so it’s fascinating to see him work the controls.
At first it is exhausting, but it becomes automatic after a while. I love operating machinery.
Intensive!
1/2 Tempted to buy you some pukka ear defenders - having lost my hearing due to noisy work environment I can thoroughly recommend them.
Lord how I miss the sound of a 3306 powered D6D Cat on a daily basis . Good memories come flooding back hearing that ole 6D . Including those who put me on a wide track D6D ( LGP) @ 8 years old .
One thing I love about a D6D . No Def Fluid .
Mack
I wish that was me operating that dozer and you were sitting in my office chair wishing the same thing...lol.
That machine will outlast you in your part of the world, just take care of it properly....and take a lot of the easy earned money to the bank!
the D6 pushes real good, dont see much slippage of steering clutches or trans. tracks and rollers look good .. there seems to be a couple of track pins stuck on right track.
Chris, I concur with everyone. The over the shoulder view with the GoPro was outstanding! How about naming her WILMA to go with BETTY? Tom
Hearing that dozer run really brings back the memories of ours. Those were work horses.
This machine is a real "Stumper killer" and looks good to. It's previous owner has taken good care of it, that pay's out when servicing this machine. Good luck with it.
I think Betty is just having some reflux issues. Once she's seen by the doctor, she'll be giving you maximum output! Thanks for the video. Are you going to be stumping the entire acreage? In trade for mechanical work?
The extent these dozers open up more project opportunities will be realized. 'Excited' explains it all. Smell that freshly worked 'dirt' in the rain!
Dozer does stumps pretty good. The 4 n 1 on Betty is awkward and seems to block your view of what you are trying to do more than the dozers blade.
Trackloaders are different beasts for sure than a dozer. A dozer you run by feel and with your eyes, a trackloader is run by touch and kind of knowing where your bucket is. Its hard to explain.
@@CorwinBos Yea, your reference isn't often the bucket on the track loader, it's more akin to how you know where the edge of the road is with your car. You have to learn that by doing work with it.
Thanks Chris,for another wonderful video, from UK.
I've been watching Chris a long time. I remember when he used to badmouth dozing tree stumps instead of using an excavator. Things like you end up pushing so much dirt in with the stumps that you cant get it to burn. How much faster an excavator is etc.
A excavator is more efficient but I only have so much equipment to put on jobs. Plus I wanted to play with my new toy 😂
@@letsdig18 not like the 220 or the pressure washer couldn't come in and get the dirt off the stumps to make it easier to burn
Not every tree stump or clearing job is the same. In a wetter area the dozer can make a mess real quick or some trees have more roots to deal with
Next thing you know he'll be looking for drum chippers and drag lines!
And a concrete pump to pump mud
Puts the " bull" in dozer.... old steel is awesome and brings out the fun in work Letsdig18!!! You got yourself a winner in that machine
Dana Rostron : it won’t last long with him, he is way to rough of a operated on it
Looks like you got a good machine there. Try putting a little tilt on the blade when pushing up the stumps. It will give you a little extra hydraulic power as you start to push the stumps up you can take the tilt out for a little more leverage.
You hit a home run with the D-6, it really sounds strong and has great speed as well. Put a rake on it and it will clean up those fields with ease
I really enjoyed seeing some classic iron being run by an operator that know what they are doing. Love the over the should camera angle.
Wow D6 is a beast . Not knowing any better I would have thought an Excavator was the way to go but the dozer doesn't mess around and just keeps popping stumps up . I'm impressed with how quickly it gets work done but it must be a long day bouncing around on that thing . Takes a skillful operator not to make a cluster f of things .
Say ! That new dozer has some power! Welcome to the family! Keep running well like that and it might get some LD18 stickers.
Chris , is it good on fuel use?
As an oldie, it must be a fuel hog !
You sooo need to name him Brutus. That Dozer sounds so Cool. Betty And Brutus on the job!!
That dozer is awesome!!! Watching and hearing it run makes me feel like a kid again!!
You sure get an upper body workout running that old beauty... love that machine
Well, “Old Yeller” certainly looks pretty nimble, strong and quick. I know absolutely nothing about the heavy equipment business but I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel Chris. I’ve kinda become a RUclips addict because of your channel, Dirt Perfect and many others. Keep up the great work. Allen in Atlanta
You are not alone bud
I'm going with Barney, because he already has Betty. And his excavator is BamBam. Because of the ground punch it does. 😉😅🤣😂😅
@@michaelmcclure8673 agreed
, or Wilma or Bedrock or......
Doing a great job dozer looks like its doing what you want. Can't wait to see Betty back up and running
I look forward to the day you have both machines working together - they'll clear a lot of land.
Bertha and Betty's first job together, pretty much as it was clearing land in the 60s
hi chris, i forgot to say that you already have pebbles and bambam with the mini and skidsteer. it is good to see someone who is willing to name their vehicles/gear, it shows that you care.
Whoa, I'm impressed. The D6 started paying for itself today. Nice step up in power.
Bertha's first day reporting for duty at a job site (perfect name for her I think)
I think I see a new root rake coming for the Ole girl
You really teased us in the beginning Chris….we were all patiently waiting for those two stumps to get pushed up :)
Love the sound of that old Cat!
Wow, that's a huge lot you have to clear ! Even with that monster D6, you'll be there for weeks !
PS Better get real good, pro ear muffs, man ! Foam ear plugs are useless with all that growling and hissing !
Terrible for your future hearing ! 😬
Foams work fine if you install them properly.
@@Craneman4100w Nope. They work somehow for limited noise frequencies but not all. The safest on long term are quality noise cancelling muffs. Ask me as I sadly know...
@@marcryvon Over 40 years as an equipment operator (retired in 2015). The foams are fine and the muffs are a pain in the ass and uncomfortable as all h3ll on hot days. That D6 isn't all that loud anyway. I wore foams (that's what everyone wore) on 2 different Tunnel Boring Machines (a 14'er and three times on a 32'er) on the Chicago Deep tunnel (to be fair, the 32'ers have cabs), those things roar like jet engines, especially with the roof drills, air scrubbers, and exchangers screaming their guts out. Lots of time on old Bucyrus and link Belt cranes where the engine and frictions (LinkBelts frictions and brakes squeal like Banshees). and the engines are right behind you. I'm 67 and a little off on my hearing but not majorly deaf.
It’s great to see it being used again, it’s old school cool!!😎
I remember them days well, back in the med to lake 70’s . I dont miss it at all . You need to find your self a 4’ pin oak stump to play with.
Thank you so much for pov shots
You do a lot of bouncing around in that line of work but that's better than sitting in an office ☺
It must smell good out there too, especially on a rainy day.
I don't think I could do that for more than an hour. Bumpy! New dozer doing great.
Nice dozer, I find it works best if you use the corner of the blade and the tilt cylinder to remove stumps.
Chris is like a kid at Christmas who can't wait to play in the sandbox with the new to him toys
Like I say, it gets easier, but it’s never easy, thank you for your videos.
I am impressed with the power, also you are the best operator i have seen!
That was awesome, it's a beast. Chris looks like you were having too much fun.
Wow that D6 is a great tractor. I bet your glad you bought it.
The twins. They look great together. Shame Betty is in a mood right now.
18' is busier than a cat covering up poop with all the leavers LMAO!!
You look like you're having way too much fun !!!
D6 is a good runner !
Nice buy !
Hi Chris ... great video ... awesome machine from my era ..... almost looks like you have driven a D6 before 😀😀😀 ... have been trying to figure out how your using the tilt action .... would love an segment on that please 🙏.... great to see that your are a devotee of the old adage to never waste a dozer movement .... backblade all the time. 🙂🙂👍👍
Hi Julian Earl, Sounds like you might be from my era so I have a question, When you're backing up, do you float the blade or control it like Chris does?
Control it all the way! Float and quick drop should be outlawed!! 😀
Paid to doze off!
What a country folks.
Peace
Your new dozer seems very responsive great buy !
Super tight everything really
Popped them right up out of the ground. Even the tougher ones gave up in short order.
That was POWERFUL POWER . ✅
Dude, that’s a beautiful cat you found yourself there. I was thinking the price point was kinda high, underneath that thing looks low hour. I would take that over a new one any day. I’m out that stage of my life with heavy equipment, but man l want that that thing.
You do know that WORK isn’t supposed to be that much fun !! That D6 is a horse, looks like you made a good buy.
Chris is just having fun here. He knows stumping would be way more efficient with the 220 then grade with the D6 after
Massive roots on outside tree line. Tough work
Wow you werent joking with bustin stumps! That dozer is a beast
You need three hands. Looks like the stumps are no challenge for the dozer, but it does have a good operator which makes a lot of difference.
Those guys at C&C sold you a great unit lol. Just heard the pod casts today with you mike and clinton then yours with the 2 mikes. Great vids as always and the pod cast were great as well.
Betty’s sister Lucy is a fine addition to LD18 fleet!!
Thats gonna be beautiful pasture land there!
You get a workout operating that machine! You probably don’t need a heater as much as you are moving from control to control.
oh, I think you are missing something on the side panels… no stickers yet!
Very nice setup ya got there young man. Very damn nice. No def. Good for you.
I remember someone saying that clearing with a dozer was not a good thing as it left too much dirt behind, so burning was a pain!
Old George is a worker and a pusher
YOU SURE FOUND YOURSELF A GREAT MACHINE 👍GOOD JOB 👍.
Hello Chris, It looks like you're having a lot of fun out in that stump field. At the 10 minute mark in todays video, I wondered what those black plastic bins were for and wondered if you would stop and move them. It doesn't look like you crushed it though, just pushed it a little. :)
Love the new toy!!!!!
Chris it looks like you are having way too much fun on the new dozer lol
Just have to give ole Betty a little more TLC. Like they say nothing money can’t fix.