Any ideas what dozer make I have?

[Penikett]

I recently bought a used mini-dozer. All of the placards are written in Chinese but nothing states a manufacturer name. It is a greenish-yellow and the data plate lists a model #KD4684. I have searched the Internet with no luck. Please help as I would like to get a manual and a parts supplier.

 

[Bob Rooks]

I recently bought a used mini-dozer. All of the placards are written in Chinese but nothing states a manufacturer name. It is a greenish-yellow and the data plate lists a model #KD4684. I have searched the Internet with no luck. Please help as I would like to get a manual and a parts supplier.

:welcome:
A picture could tell an awful lot.:thumbsup:
What engine does it have, gas, diesel? How many cylinders? How many speeds in the transmission? Does it have a three-point hitch? Does it have a six-way blade? Does it have a ROPS?
The "KD" model number suggests it is a re-badged Guilin or Yuchai so it could be a NorTrac or any number of brands that are proprietary to the importing dealer. What does the data plate on the engine read?
There is a lot of support for the Chinese dozers on CTOA.

 

[Penikett]

It has a 4 cyl diesel engine, 6 way blade, and 3 fwd 3 back gears. No PTO, no 3 point. I will take a picture tomorrow and then try to figure out how to post a picture
Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Penikett]

I have joined the CTOA but my membership is not "active" yet.

 

[Little_Grizzly]

KD is Komatsu Dresser? Maybe?

 

[Bob Rooks]

The "Chinese" might be confused with Japanese whereas it is possibly a Mitsubishi BD2G or a Komatsu D20/21 since it has a three speed powershift transmission. Could also be a Hitachi DX40.

I think the term "mini-dozer" was entirely subjective. :laughing:

My guess is it's "Mitz" grey market with high flotation tracks.
If that's the case, there is good support in the Construction Equipment forum on this (TBN) website.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/construction-equipment/

 

[Penikett]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I seem to recall the previous owner mentioning that it had a lot of Komatsu parts so perhaps that is the most likely. Yes I agree, I could have easily mistaken the writing for Chinese when it is perhaps Japanese. :laughing:
Whatever it is, it actually works quite well. It just seems to run at a very low temperature so I'm hoping to change the thermostat and run it at a warmer temp.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Ideally it should run in the 185° to 190° spectrum.

Here is a link to some valuable Komatsu D20/21 info, although I do not agree that they can be safely pulled on a 10,000 lb. GVW trailer with just any 'ol pickup like he suggests, and other statements, but for the most part it's good.

KOMATSU SMALL DOZER MODELS EXPLAINED

Note to Grizz: If you think Yuchai steering brakes are bad, take a look here.