Fallon
Super Member
Owning a dozer is on my bucket list. My Kubota L4060hstc does everything I need it to. But a JD 420c with a loader showed up on Craigslist for $2,500. Apparently in pretty decent mechanical shape. Starts right up & runs fine. Some of the hydraulic cylinders leak a fair but.
No clear answe on the undercarriag %, but it sounds like it's in decent shape. Sharp sprockets & worn through pin bushings on the tracks along with any moving adjustment parts getting worn or sloppy. Any other things to look out for?
It weighs a hair more than my tractor but has less HP. I doubt I'd do much if any side work with it. Most use would be loading impliments on the trailer when the tractor wasn't here. Or generally being a backup to the tractor.
I mostly want it because I want a dozer, not because I have a real need it.
Anything in particular I should look at before making an offer when I go to check it out on Friday or Saturday?
If I put over 2 dozen hours on it in the next few years I'd be suprised.View attachment 829896View attachment 829895View attachment 829898View attachment 829897
No clear answe on the undercarriag %, but it sounds like it's in decent shape. Sharp sprockets & worn through pin bushings on the tracks along with any moving adjustment parts getting worn or sloppy. Any other things to look out for?
It weighs a hair more than my tractor but has less HP. I doubt I'd do much if any side work with it. Most use would be loading impliments on the trailer when the tractor wasn't here. Or generally being a backup to the tractor.
I mostly want it because I want a dozer, not because I have a real need it.
Anything in particular I should look at before making an offer when I go to check it out on Friday or Saturday?
If I put over 2 dozen hours on it in the next few years I'd be suprised.View attachment 829896View attachment 829895View attachment 829898View attachment 829897