And the were much easier to cut grade with than the shorter track (Hugh track) models. You Tuber "Jay Pay Dirt" would have a field day with those tractors! Lol
@MrMan5014 Actually PAmining has already done a video doc. on the CAT D9H. You might be interested in checking that one out as well. I’m glad Justin put this video together because the more information about this legendary Dozer the better.
I spent many shifts on the old G’s, when these H’s showed up they were the cats meow, but I don’t miss them at all. Nice memories though, kinda! Thanks Justin. 👍👍🇺🇸
The only reason I never saddled a 9 was the 8 was as big as there was and I sure liked that straight pipe on the 8! Nothing like firing one up early in the morning with a pony motor and watching the smoke puff out as one cylinder started firing at a time. THANKS, Buddy and God Bless ALL Yall!
It's interesting to see how many of these are still around after almost 43 years. Most are pretty worn out, a testament to good design and utility I guess.
I started my heavy equipment mechanic career in 1979, the D 9 was king. When you were naming what the gauges were, the one you said was engine oil temperature is actually the transmission oil temperature.
This was awesome for me. When I was a kid, I grew up just down the road from a mining outfit and they had a lot of machines, but they had a D9G (this was before the H came out) and that was the one that always drew everyone's attention (at least among the kids around back then). We weren't supposed to be in the mining area at all, but the operator liked kids and would always stop and talk with us and tell us anything we wanted to know about what he was doing or about the dozer. I remember that his D9 had the tall cleats on the tracks rather than like the ones here. That machine looked so huge to us after seeing all the other dozers that were much smaller they had. Would any of these in this video be able to run with little work or are they just old derelicts now?
I think ole Jpaydirt has about as many as he needs with three. But, just maybe if they were closer he would think about it. LOL. There is something about the 9H that reveals kind thoughts from people who ran them. Maybe it's because Cat went to Hi drives after this and years of traditional design went away?
Great narration and interesting history, I had no idea the D9 was that old or that the D10 was that old. I assumed the D10 and D11 were a more modern dozer like within the past 10 or 15 years.
They got 3 good dozers sitting there being retired and I’m over here without even a little D2. I’d love to throw a root rake on one of those things and go to town on some fence rows. Lol
When d9h show on market it was it like d8k.western canada was huge sellers today see few on job site.i ran couple years on pipeline job.some open use now sideboom pipeline huge market for this.thanks video😊
I’d be curious to know how many hours are on those units. They still look to have some life remaining. We got an 854G in the shop now with 52k+ and about to do a full rebuild, and it looks more tired than these ole girls
It's interesting you mention that because scrapers (locally called "pans" by miners here) were very common on PA strip jobs back in the day for removing topsoil. Now today, you almost never see a scraper anywhere even on construction sites. So, to answer your question, yes I would feature some big scrapers if I ever find any
Bulldozers were originally called tractors because when the crawler tractor was first introduced it was used for other things besides dozing. Actually, the blade on early dozers was an option and it still is today
Legendary D9H presented by the Legendary PA Mining
Haha! 😎 Thanks!
Those are the best looking dozer Cat made in my opinion, I hate to to see those machines get scrapped
And the were much easier to cut grade with than the shorter track (Hugh track) models. You Tuber "Jay Pay Dirt" would have a field day with those tractors! Lol
Out of all the Dozers I've operated strip mining coal in central Pa. And now doing Highway construction in Texas the 9H is my favorite
One thing for sure, they could push
What do you do if you have to adjust the blade and steer using the right hand control at the same time?
@@bigredc222use both hands.
This Doc has been a long time coming!!..such a good dozer!!
@MrMan5014 Actually PAmining has already done a video doc. on the CAT D9H. You might be interested in checking that one out as well. I’m glad Justin put this video together because the more information about this legendary Dozer the better.
@@williamhall9204 all his videos are great!!
Thank you! This video supersedes that old one. Always try to be more informative in newer videos :)
I really like the controls,old dozers just hits different
Yeah they do!
I spent many shifts on the old G’s, when these H’s showed up they were the cats meow, but I don’t miss them at all. Nice memories though, kinda! Thanks Justin. 👍👍🇺🇸
You're welcome buddy!
The only reason I never saddled a 9 was the 8 was as big as there was and I sure liked that straight pipe on the 8! Nothing like firing one up early in the morning with a pony motor and watching the smoke puff out as one cylinder started firing at a time. THANKS, Buddy and God Bless ALL Yall!
How are things going in your neck of the woods.
Things are going good here it has been a very mild winter with very little snow and warm temps.
No snow here but a nice white frost a time or two. Figured you were still shoveling! Good to hear from you!@@scruffy6151
The D9 & D8 H & G series where the most dependable dozers ever made
Yes they were. And then dozers could push!
It's interesting to see how many of these are still around after almost 43 years. Most are pretty worn out, a testament to good design and utility I guess.
and parts still available from CAT.
Great show of gorgeous machines. Always my favorite piece of heavy equipment at any construction site. Thank you for sharing
You're welcome!
I started my heavy equipment mechanic career in 1979, the D 9 was king. When you were naming what the gauges were, the one you said was engine oil temperature is actually the transmission oil temperature.
Ah ok thank you!
This was awesome for me. When I was a kid, I grew up just down the road from a mining outfit and they had a lot of machines, but they had a D9G (this was before the H came out) and that was the one that always drew everyone's attention (at least among the kids around back then). We weren't supposed to be in the mining area at all, but the operator liked kids and would always stop and talk with us and tell us anything we wanted to know about what he was doing or about the dozer. I remember that his D9 had the tall cleats on the tracks rather than like the ones here. That machine looked so huge to us after seeing all the other dozers that were much smaller they had. Would any of these in this video be able to run with little work or are they just old derelicts now?
That's some cool memories! Thanks for sharing! These would all fire right up, they're just being chased out for new dozers
@@PAmining Awesome!
Fresh batteries and a quick pre trip, I bet they fire right up
@@PAmining the new ones won't last as long as these ol' girls have 😉
Jpaydirt needs to add these to his collection
Or Matt from Diesel Creek.He just bought a nice D9H.
I think ole Jpaydirt has about as many as he needs with three. But, just maybe if they were closer he would think about it. LOL. There is something about the 9H that reveals kind thoughts from people who ran them. Maybe it's because Cat went to Hi drives after this and years of traditional design went away?
He's got his hands full with 3
Nothing like an old knuckle buster! There in good shape
the 90 Victors...the GOATs....still remember my serial on the one l ran 90V5163 :)
Great narration and interesting history, I had no idea the D9 was that old or that the D10 was that old. I assumed the D10 and D11 were a more modern dozer like within the past 10 or 15 years.
Yes, they've been around for a long time! The D10 was caterpillars first high track dozer. The D11 was introduced in 1996 to replace the D10. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks PA.
You bet, glad you enjoyed it
I love your videos! Please keep up the good work and share your knowledge as much as you can.
Thank you for putting time and effort into it!
Thank you buddy! I absolutely will!
Great dozens...unbreakable, seen them all over the world. Followed by the elevated sprocket drive range which was a huge leap forward.
i was in 4th grade when 9H and D8k came out coal age magazine. 👍
i was in the 4th grade too. Saw the new D8K in 'Construction Methods and Equipment' magazine
Thanks again for another great documentary!
You're welcome!
without all the computer shit of modern ones
Same as old cars and utility tractors, they were so reliable without all those stupid sensors.
Agreed, very simple mechanical machines
Just beautiful❤
They got 3 good dozers sitting there being retired and I’m over here without even a little D2. I’d love to throw a root rake on one of those things and go to town on some fence rows. Lol
Thanks to the companies that allow you to show their equipment
Pair that with a Manitowoc 4600 & you got some tools! Thanks for posting!
unique content 👌 ❤
You’re a legend. Thank you!
I love this Dozer, The only other piece of equipment I enjoyed as much is the Cat 245B ME
When d9h show on market it was it like d8k.western canada was huge sellers today see few on job site.i ran couple years on pipeline job.some open use now sideboom pipeline huge market for this.thanks video😊
Very popular machine like the 8K!
Don't let JPaydirt hear about them sitting there he might be out there looking for parts, lol. He runs old iron.
Haha!
Best dozers CAT ever made.
Got their money’s worth out of that set of track pads!
I’d be curious to know how many hours are on those units. They still look to have some life remaining. We got an 854G in the shop now with 52k+ and about to do a full rebuild, and it looks more tired than these ole girls
How long have these been parked up bloke Surely someone would buy theses beasts Great video again thank you
They all look in good shape ... What's the plan for these? Reserve machines or will they be sold? Hopefully not scrapped.
Sold or parted out for others. I'm not really sure
Nice old bulldozer still look awesome 👌 and still strong beast 💪 😎😎😎😎
Uma máquina incrível
need to locate a cat 983 and do a documentary on that
Cool shit, so what are the plans for these tractors? Are they back up units?
Good job PA👍👍👍
Thank you very much :)
j paydirt parts machine?
Bom dia aqui do Brasil
Greetings from Pennsylvania!
Large by huge!
surely seen some hours the way those tracks are worn
Sometimes old fat and slow gets it done.
I ran G's
Yes Brazil Ton
Dude, you ever consider profiling scrapers? there a ton of em up there and they are used to strip overburden.
It's interesting you mention that because scrapers (locally called "pans" by miners here) were very common on PA strip jobs back in the day for removing topsoil. Now today, you almost never see a scraper anywhere even on construction sites. So, to answer your question, yes I would feature some big scrapers if I ever find any
Jpay save these
I hope thi is what heaven looks like.
9H, 8K.. good girls
I think that they. Called them a Bull Blade
One day, a D9H will tow a D9T to the scrapyard!.........
One hell of a fine lady.
The ripper weighed 15 tons.
Sad to see that rust on those pads.
No computer shit great
Promo SM
Thing is still mint...why do u call it a tractor?it's a bulldozer
Bulldozers were originally called tractors because when the crawler tractor was first introduced it was used for other things besides dozing. Actually, the blade on early dozers was an option and it still is today
Where are they?? @jpaydirt here are the next parts tractors!!
@jpaydirt - This one's for you...