Caterpillar D7 5.00 star(s) (2)

Owner Retired
Model Year: 1952

This tractor is a model 3T non turbocharged which would be considered by some operators to be underpowered. In reality it is a perfect match of power to weight. The tractor is very well engineered having many features years ahead of competition. Oil cooled pistons, triple suction oil pump, radiator oil cooler, hi-electro-hardened shafts and gears in drive train, double reduction final drives, just to name a few features. This tractor is 62 years old and is still working on our ranch, cleaning stock ponds. road maintenance, brush piling and snow plowing.

Pros: Very reliable and durable machine.
Cons: Large and heavy machine hard to transport.

Cat D7 17A Series
Model Year: 1958

Very well built machine. Much more reliable than many newer machines. I don't believe that some of the modern machines will still be in service (or even existence) when they reach the age of this D7. The dealer experience is not relevant, it was private party.

Pros: Rugged, simple design.
Cons: Large and expensive to transport.