Nortrac Dozer

swick1 · Jun 13, 2012

I wouldn't pay over 4k. It's not worth the aggrivation to fix up. I'd go for a better brand like komatsu.

Bob Rooks · Jun 14, 2012

swick1 said:
I wouldn't pay over 4k. It's not worth the aggrivation to fix up. I'd go for a better brand like komatsu.

Komatsu doesn't have a TPH or a live PTO. Who said they are "better"?

swick1 · Jun 15, 2012

Well I guess I shouldn't repeat hearsay.

Is yuchai reputable? Easy to get parts for? Good qc?

Bob Rooks · Jun 16, 2012

swick1 said:
Well I guess I shouldn't repeat hearsay.
Is yuchai reputable? They manufacture some of the finest excavators in the world.
Easy to get parts for? Yep.
Good qc? Doesn't have quite the fit & finish of a Cat, but then that's reflected in the price. I have 600 hours on mine with no complaints.

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mike45tx · Jun 24, 2012

Just an update, the owner now has come down to 4500, I'm going to let him sit on it for a few more days before I respond.

Mike

Bob Rooks · Jun 25, 2012

Did you ever get a chance to try it out?

lilranch2001 · Jun 25, 2012

mike45tx said:
Just an update, the owner now has come down to 4500, I'm going to let him sit on it for a few more days before I respond.

Mike

You may not want to wait to long, it is getting down into "throw away" price now

mike45tx · Jun 28, 2012

Not yet Bob, hoping to within a week.

Soundguy · Jun 28, 2012

keep us posted.. following the thread on and off. looks interesting.

mike45tx · Jul 10, 2012

It's going to be the 1st of August before will be able to look at again. I will keep ya'll posted.

Mike

mike45tx · Jul 10, 2012

It's going to be the 1st of August before will be able to look at again. I will keep ya'll posted.

Mike

Bob Rooks · Jul 10, 2012

Thanks Mike.

mike45tx · Nov 2, 2012

Sorry Guys,

I have been out of pocket. Current price now on this machine has dropped to $3800.00 firm. I'm going to take another long look at it in the next few days.

Mike

mike45tx · Nov 6, 2012

Just wanted to let you guys know that I went ahead and bought this machine. It should be delivered this weekend.

Mike

Soundguy · Nov 6, 2012

post pics and a post checkout report for us.

i love small crawlers.

i'm deffinaetely interested in seeing yours.

I need to get a small crawler fro my farm..

Bob Rooks · Nov 7, 2012

mike45tx said:
Just wanted to let you guys know that I went ahead and bought this machine. It should be delivered this weekend.

Mike

Congrats Mike. Keep us posted please.

mike45tx · Nov 7, 2012

I will keep y'all posted. Bob would you happen to have a cross over on the oil filter? Supposed to be a TY395T engine.

Bob Rooks · Nov 8, 2012

The TY395 engine uses two different filters, the only difference is the thread. One is metric and the other is SAE. Mine is SAE and uses a NAPA 1515. You might have to take the old filter in to be sure. Also, Tommy at Affordable Tractor has an adapter available to convert the metric filter head to SAE. He also stocks the OEM filters.

mike45tx · Nov 8, 2012

Thanks Bob for the info. What lubricate do you recommend in the transmission, final drives and hydraulics ?

Bob Rooks · Nov 8, 2012

mike45tx said:
Thanks Bob for the info. What lubricate do you recommend in the transmission, final drives and hydraulics ?

For the engine, a quality multi grade (15w-40) motor oil that meets CJ4 or CI4 or CH4 standards. ie Chevron Delo, Shell Rotella, etc.
For the transmission, a quality multi grade EP gear oil (80w-90) that has an AGMA listing.
For the final drives, a quality multi grade EP gear oil (85w-140) that has an AGMA listing.
For the hydraulics, I use an ISO AW 32/46/68 multi grade hydraulic oil exclusively, however, an ISO AW 32 or 46 straight grade will work as well.