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.
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.
After WWII my father was a builder. He purchased a D6 and a 955. It amazes one to see the evolution of these machines. I found myself enthralled with every push. I felt like I was operating right there with you! Thanks and keep sending fantastic footage our way! 😉
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!
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 !!
Wow ! Your a real live instinctual "Cat Skinner" Chris ! All 4 feet and 8 hands at the same time. Thanks for the view from behind the "Skinners" seat. Love it !
Hi Chris, That is one beast of a machine. You just have to love that cab with that beautiful flow through ventilation where you can smell that dirt smell and diesel fumes, and that ergonomic seat for relieving operator stress. You need to get that chrome stack you mentioned at the auction, might put the exhaust fumes above the cab at least. I watch a you tube channel in Aust of a guy who does some signifcant repairs to earth moving equipment, and from the camera angle behind you one can see the numerous potential movements in the blade mounting system, and the loads those fixings and pivots must endure, and some of the parts this guy has rebuilt/reapaired.
Don’t give up on Betty yet young man, she has her place and you are growing, time will come you will be glad you have Betty. That 6 is running really nice and fits that job perfectly. Thanks for the ride along.
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.
It doesn’t pain me to say the old timers new how to build a stump ripping,ground shaking , dirt moving BEAST !!!! Named him/Her yet , hmmm got a Betty, a Barney, so is the Dozer Wilma or Fred , pebbles or wait …YES…BAM BAM. That’s it BAM BAM !!!!!! Love the videos Chris please keep them coming or I’ll have to go to DP rehab. Lol.
Totally impressed with the D6. I am thinking the name should be Bam Bam! Lol. In all seriousness, I can't imagine working all those controls and keeping it straight, let alone doing as smoothly as you do. Yessir, I really like the old machines and am glad you are staying with Betty and getting her all sorted out. I'd bet on many years of service from those 2 and no emissions issues! Outstanding for you brother! Keep the videos coming. God Bless you.
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
These are easily some of my favorite videos. I've got a small tractor with an excavator implement. I've wasted hours digging up stumps those size... Really awesome to see them getting ripped out so easily.
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.
I am impressed by your new dozer. If ever I saw a machine that is willing to work it is this yellow slabside. From the first time you started him he showed willingness, started quickly, did not need any cosseting, you point out a stump, he just says: "We'll get it when we get there." He needs a name, Samson or Dannyboy or just some dependable name. I already like him a lot.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sorry to hear Betty is still under the weather and requires some major repairs. Teddy, aka D6, did a great job with those stumps and it looked like you were enjoying yourself. Great to see you have som DEF free equipment which is fun to watch.
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🙄
Like I said in one of my texts about this dozer it seems that you found you a jewel it sounds strong yet quiet and it's a darn good stump ripper so I think you invested and something good and nice looking dozer and hope you get many many years to come service out of it it looks awesome thank you for sharing the video I love the video
Sweet dozer... First dozer I learned to run was a 197? D7H @ 15yrs old ... You can park that @ my house if u want I'd love to teach my daughter's, grandson's and granddaughter how to operate that ... Love your channel Chris
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
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.
That new dozer is going to be a great purchase for you . Chris has got another great piece of equipment. That trip to the auction is paying off. Thanks for video Chris
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?
I'm very happy to see you using your new CAT. I was watching one of your videos about Betty but I was very confused since Betty has the bucket. Now everything is clear. Two different machines. Figuring out what you have is getting to be a full time operation. Pretty soon, you'll match Charlie as to the number of machines. Good competition among friends.
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.
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?
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..
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.
Sad to see Betty sitting there not able to help but i'm picking once she is all better she will show what she is capable of. The D6 is sure doing a great job there bro, you looked to be have fun rather than it being work. Safe travels
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
Dang it Chris, if that Cat isn’t about the most powerful brute on those stumps. Man alive! She looked more like she was popping pimples on a teenager’s face than pushing monster stumps out of the ground. One thing I didn’t realize before, when you had the camera right behind you, it showed how you operate almost blind. The machine is so big that you can’t see. That shows you dozer skill sets right up there with your excavator ability, that being about extraordinary. Thanks for the ride. Great job.
Another awesome job pushin' up stumps and shoving them where they need to go in order to smooth out that mess the lumber Jack's left behind. There's no doubt Chris will leave a very happy customer behind when he drives off with his equipment on the trailer.
My neck and back are sore just watching you. Pushing stumps with a dozer is hard on a guy. I used to help clear land when I was slow in the shop. It was fun for awhile since it was something different, but it got old quick. Luckily we had a lot of old wore out equipment that usually kept me busy wrenching and building engines for the old TS14 scrapers.
That old girl is popping those stumps right out. I really didn’t expect it to be so easy. Your new dozer has a lot of power and the motor purrs like a kitten.
Wow!, The old girl has got some power Chris, nice purchase👍🏼 I think you’re going to have to add a “Letsdig18” booblehesd to your merchandise list! 🤣🤘🏻
Hey Chris !!! Great find with the D-6 !! TOO bad ""BETTY"" gave up the ghost !! Hope it ain't too hard to fix or have to haul it off to ""CHARLIE"" !! HAHA Have a good week & Thanks !!
Great video. I had an uncle who built a special “stinger” blade for pushing mesquite in West Texas. Mesquite has a long tap root that if you don’t get it, it just grows back. The blade had two arms (thin edge leading) that extended down about three feet. At the bottom was a horizontal plate between the arms. You would back off from the tree 4 to 5 feet, sink the blade and drive forward until under the root and then pull the tree out of the ground. There was very little ground disturbance. I’ll send you a drawing. Love your videos.
I'm beat up just watching you get banged around in that beast. And then I see the amount you have left to do and I ache in sympathy. Still, you look like an orchestra conductor, directing everything to make 'great music'. Good luck, Chris.
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 have one of these. Have had many. Out 7000 hours on just one of them. Pros: beefy, strong, simple. Parts available from cat, aftermarket, and any country variation. These dozer are still being made new over seas. Every good mechanic can work on it. Cons: roller frames aren’t long like newer finish dozers so blading without ripples can be more tiring in a days time. Fuel drinking. Over width on a lowboy. Heavy footprint in soft areas. More laborious on the body in a days time. Cross steer backing off slope or downhill no load. Young operators won’t like it. Hard to hire help to run a non joystick new model dozer.
Watching that control style brings back the memories! Lol It also brings the memories of the joy the first time I ran a twin joystick D8, or even the earlier finger paddle steering!
Can see a brush rake in its future an 2 nice machines when both up an running proper ! Our neighbor had a stump breaker/ripper blade for the front of his dozer back he actually changed from blades on bigger clearing jobs. It was like a point/blade sticking out just the one corner of the blade near the bottom a triangle looking corner.
Yah!! Told You boss!! For as lil as it is there hearts are of a giant. Looking forward to your remarks at end of this video. So far I'm impressed an very happy for you. I try get you a pic of her big sis where I used to work..
Love the D-6, though back when I ran a brand new 1976, the blade Only went up and down... IF you wanted the left corner down, you had to crank it down with a big bar, same to get it back level again.
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.
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.
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
After WWII my father was a builder. He purchased a D6 and a 955. It amazes one to see the evolution of these machines. I found myself enthralled with every push. I felt like I was operating right there with you! Thanks and keep sending fantastic footage our way! 😉
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!
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
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.
Wow ! Your a real live instinctual "Cat Skinner" Chris ! All 4 feet and 8 hands at the same time. Thanks for the view from behind the "Skinners" seat. Love it !
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
Hi Chris, That is one beast of a machine. You just have to love that cab with that beautiful flow through ventilation where you can smell that dirt smell and diesel fumes, and that ergonomic seat for relieving operator stress. You need to get that chrome stack you mentioned at the auction, might put the exhaust fumes above the cab at least.
I watch a you tube channel in Aust of a guy who does some signifcant repairs to earth moving equipment, and from the camera angle behind you one can see the numerous potential movements in the blade mounting system, and the loads those fixings and pivots must endure, and some of the parts this guy has rebuilt/reapaired.
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
Don’t give up on Betty yet young man, she has her place and you are growing, time will come you will be glad you have Betty. That 6 is running really nice and fits that job perfectly. Thanks for the ride along.
20 years ago we used dozers for stump removal. Now we use an excavator and it is so much nicer.
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
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.
It doesn’t pain me to say the old timers new how to build a stump ripping,ground shaking , dirt moving BEAST !!!! Named him/Her yet , hmmm got a Betty, a Barney, so is the Dozer Wilma or Fred , pebbles or wait …YES…BAM BAM. That’s it BAM BAM !!!!!! Love the videos Chris please keep them coming or I’ll have to go to DP rehab. Lol.
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.
Totally impressed with the D6. I am thinking the name should be Bam Bam! Lol. In all seriousness, I can't imagine working all those controls and keeping it straight, let alone doing as smoothly as you do. Yessir, I really like the old machines and am glad you are staying with Betty and getting her all sorted out. I'd bet on many years of service from those 2 and no emissions issues! Outstanding for you brother! Keep the videos coming. God Bless you.
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
These are easily some of my favorite videos. I've got a small tractor with an excavator implement. I've wasted hours digging up stumps those size... Really awesome to see them getting ripped out so easily.
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.
Wow that's one Awesome Dozer you have Brought there was no stopping it and that Engine Sounds so Good too a really Nice Machine Great Vlog thanks
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!
Popping stumps like that in a clearing is like doing a dance and you sure had the tango rocking across that mine field!
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?
Man i could listen to that kitty pur all day long. Nothing beats the sound of a cat!!
That dozer is awesome!!! Watching and hearing it run makes me feel like a kid again!!
I am impressed by your new dozer. If ever I saw a machine that is willing to work it is this yellow slabside. From the first time you started him he showed willingness, started quickly, did not need any cosseting, you point out a stump, he just says: "We'll get it when we get there." He needs a name, Samson or Dannyboy or just some dependable name. I already like him a lot.
Hearing that dozer run really brings back the memories of ours. Those were work horses.
Congrast Chris, the little dozer d6 works great digging-up those stumps..
🥳 Congrats to the new old forestry dozer! 🥳
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
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!"
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.
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.
What a beast, man! Love this old machine, what an absolute gem she is! Every moment is a pleasure to watch!
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.
Sorry to hear Betty is still under the weather and requires some major repairs. Teddy, aka D6, did a great job with those stumps and it looked like you were enjoying yourself. Great to see you have som DEF free equipment which is fun to watch.
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…..
Like I said in one of my texts about this dozer it seems that you found you a jewel it sounds strong yet quiet and it's a darn good stump ripper so I think you invested and something good and nice looking dozer and hope you get many many years to come service out of it it looks awesome thank you for sharing the video I love the video
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)
Sweet dozer... First dozer I learned to run was a 197? D7H @ 15yrs old ... You can park that @ my house if u want I'd love to teach my daughter's, grandson's and granddaughter how to operate that ... Love your channel Chris
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
Thanks Chris,for another wonderful video, from UK.
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......
My goodness, exciting video! Definitely best dozer at auction. Good purchase 👌 Very experienced operator! God's blessings and stay safe 🙏
never forget to grease the transfer bar, its often overlooked on the old dozers
100% agree!
Wow! minny kill dozer is killing it! Beautiful older machine, great find! No DEF or computers...love the older machines!
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
That new dozer is going to be a great purchase for you . Chris has got another great piece of equipment. That trip to the auction is paying off.
Thanks for video Chris
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?
I'm very happy to see you using your new CAT. I was watching one of your videos about Betty but I was very confused since Betty has the bucket. Now everything is clear. Two different machines. Figuring out what you have is getting to be a full time operation. Pretty soon, you'll match Charlie as to the number of machines. Good competition among friends.
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.
Cool video, that dozer is awesome. I also liked the camera behind you. Great job. Thank you for sharing.
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 !
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..
You really teased us in the beginning Chris….we were all patiently waiting for those two stumps to get pushed up :)
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.
The Man and his Machine!!
You look like you are having way to much fun Chris. It is definitely a beast.
That machine is brilliant! You can tell you have good hand-eye-coordination with all of those levers to use.
Sad to see Betty sitting there not able to help but i'm picking once she is all better she will show what she is capable of. The D6 is sure doing a great job there bro, you looked to be have fun rather than it being work. Safe travels
This video really shows how much jarring an operators body is subjected to. I had forgot about those days... Powerful dozer! Ron...
Nice work Chris. What a nice sound of that wine and seeing the power it makes. Nice machine, thanks for sharing.
That is a sweet sounding D6. It sure chews those stumps up and spits them out. Thanks for sharing, Chris.
This is one of the most bad azz videos you've posted!!! What a great machine!
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
Dang it Chris, if that Cat isn’t about the most powerful brute on those stumps. Man alive! She looked more like she was popping pimples on a teenager’s face than pushing monster stumps out of the ground. One thing I didn’t realize before, when you had the camera right behind you, it showed how you operate almost blind. The machine is so big that you can’t see. That shows you dozer skill sets right up there with your excavator ability, that being about extraordinary. Thanks for the ride. Great job.
Love the new addition and at the same time glad to hear your willing to fix Betty still like them both👍
Another awesome job pushin' up stumps and shoving them where they need to go in order to smooth out that mess the lumber Jack's left behind.
There's no doubt Chris will leave a very happy customer behind when he drives off with his equipment on the trailer.
Congrats Chris! Nice find, and tune up on the new machine
Wow u really had that cat moving another nice piece of equipment added to the fleet 😎 👍👍
I used to sit on Dad's lap when he built an airport on one of those back in the 70's. Tuff ol bastard.
My neck and back are sore just watching you. Pushing stumps with a dozer is hard on a guy. I used to help clear land when I was slow in the shop. It was fun for awhile since it was something different, but it got old quick. Luckily we had a lot of old wore out equipment that usually kept me busy wrenching and building engines for the old TS14 scrapers.
Love the sound of that old beast, its running great!
That old girl is popping those stumps right out. I really didn’t expect it to be so easy. Your new dozer has a lot of power and the motor purrs like a kitten.
His new dozer is a Komatsu (Like a D4) this old D6 has way more power and is much heavier.
That's a nice beast right there!!!! The team of The D6 and the 977 when all fixed up will be something l!!! 👍
Wow The dozer seems like it runs great You just about had it straight up in that one stump hole Good luck with it Thanks for sharing 👍
Your "new" D6 Cat does a fantastic job ripping the stumps out of the ground. I'm sure you will be happy with it.
Wow!, The old girl has got some power Chris, nice purchase👍🏼 I think you’re going to have to add a “Letsdig18” booblehesd to your merchandise list! 🤣🤘🏻
Hats off to you, Chris, on your new dozer. My kidneys ache just watching you bounce around like a pin ball.
Hey Chris !!! Great find with the D-6 !! TOO bad ""BETTY"" gave up the ghost !! Hope it ain't too hard to fix or have to haul it off to ""CHARLIE"" !! HAHA Have a good week & Thanks !!
That D6 did an incredible job there with those stumps. Didn’t seem to have any trouble moving them. Thanks for the video.
Great video. I had an uncle who built a special “stinger” blade for pushing mesquite in West Texas. Mesquite has a long tap root that if you don’t get it, it just grows back. The blade had two arms (thin edge leading) that extended down about three feet. At the bottom was a horizontal plate between the arms. You would back off from the tree 4 to 5 feet, sink the blade and drive forward until under the root and then pull the tree out of the ground. There was very little ground disturbance. I’ll send you a drawing. Love your videos.
Makes sense hound dog! A great idea if you ask me!
I'm beat up just watching you get banged around in that beast. And then I see the amount you have left to do and I ache in sympathy. Still, you look like an orchestra conductor, directing everything to make 'great music'. Good luck, Chris.
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 have one of these. Have had many. Out 7000 hours on just one of them. Pros: beefy, strong, simple. Parts available from cat, aftermarket, and any country variation. These dozer are still being made new over seas. Every good mechanic can work on it. Cons: roller frames aren’t long like newer finish dozers so blading without ripples can be more tiring in a days time. Fuel drinking. Over width on a lowboy. Heavy footprint in soft areas. More laborious on the body in a days time. Cross steer backing off slope or downhill no load. Young operators won’t like it. Hard to hire help to run a non joystick new model dozer.
You a Master Operator on any machine you put your butt in! Thanks for sharing.
Poor Betty she's old & tired LOL. Nice upload.
That sure is satisfying when the stump finally pops out.
Watching that control style brings back the memories! Lol
It also brings the memories of the joy the first time I ran a twin joystick D8, or even the earlier finger paddle steering!
Can see a brush rake in its future an 2 nice machines when both up an running proper ! Our neighbor had a stump breaker/ripper blade for the front of his dozer back he actually changed from blades on bigger clearing jobs. It was like a point/blade sticking out just the one corner of the blade near the bottom a triangle looking corner.
Yah!! Told You boss!! For as lil as it is there hearts are of a giant. Looking forward to your remarks at end of this video. So far I'm impressed an very happy for you. I try get you a pic of her big sis where I used to work..
That is a great little dozer! It sure handles stumps just fine!
Stumps were the right size for the machine,,nice work,, that a long day for sure... . .
1/2 Tempted to buy you some pukka ear defenders - having lost my hearing due to noisy work environment I can thoroughly recommend them.
You sooo need to name him Brutus. That Dozer sounds so Cool. Betty And Brutus on the job!!
Don't forget Chris once you get done burning the stumps take home some of the charcoal spread it out so your cows can eat it a good natural dewormer.
Love the D-6, though back when I ran a brand new 1976, the blade Only went up and down...
IF you wanted the left corner down, you had to crank it down with a big bar, same to get it back level again.