Yuchai dozer thread?

Bob Rooks · Mar 26, 2007

Am I the only Chinese dozer owner here?

3RRL · Mar 27, 2007

I think "stumpfield" ownes one.

Bob Rooks · Mar 28, 2007

There are reputable dealers that I now know of in Seattle & Gig Harbor,WA, Corvallis & Keno, OR, and Coarsegold, CA that are knowledgeable and capable of actually doing work on the tractors.
I was just curious how many other folks had the dozers.
For being just a curiosity, they can become quite serious.

stumpfield · Mar 29, 2007

Bob Rooks said:
There are reputable dealers that I now know of in Seattle & Gig Harbor,WA, Corvallis & Keno, OR, and Coarsegold, CA that are knowledgeable and capable of actually doing work on the tractors.
I was just curious how many other folks had the dozers.
For being just a curiosity, they can become quite serious.

I got a Nortrac NB3500. I know the guy at Coarsegold, CA. He's right around the corner from my place. If I ever need service, he will be the guy to do it. He sells the Yuchai and also do warranty service for Nortrac. I bought mine slightly used from a dealer in SD comes with lots of spare parts and the reminder of 3-year parts warranty. So far, I don't need to use the warranty yet. Only a few very minor problems that I took care of it myself.

Are you happy with your LW-6 BH? I'm thinking of getting a BH for this little dozer.

Kubotasrking · Mar 29, 2007

For being just a curiosity, they can become quite serious.

Can you elaborate on your comment? I've looked at 'em, and want to know what you mean...

Bob Rooks · Mar 29, 2007

stumpfield said:
Are you happy with your LW-6 BH? I'm thinking of getting a BH for this little dozer.

I'm very pleased with the LW-6 BH. It's a 3-point mount via a Harbor Freight quick hitch. I've made some improvements to it just for convienience sake. I understand that the Korean units are somewhat better though.

Bob Rooks · Mar 29, 2007

Kubotasrking said:
Can you elaborate on your comment? I've looked at 'em, and want to know what you mean...

So you looked at them. Is that all?
I was quite impressed when I found I could push over a 60' Poplar tree with rubber tracks...........without stopping except for the root ball. The un-cut home video is on UTube and the CTOA website. Plus, with my box blade & scarifiers, and a full blade, I'll move 3-1/2 cu yds of medium clay. Not bad for a "toy". And the FEL will load out a pickup truck with wet 3/4 minus in 2 loads.

Kubotasrking · Mar 30, 2007

Bob Rooks said:
So you looked at them. Is that all?
I was quite impressed when I found I could push over a 60' Poplar tree with rubber tracks...........without stopping except for the root ball. The un-cut home video is on UTube and the CTOA website. Plus, with my box blade & scarifiers, and a full blade, I'll move 3-1/2 cu yds of medium clay. Not bad for a "toy". And the FEL will load out a pickup truck with wet 3/4 minus in 2 loads.

Ya, all I did was look...didn't think it would be an issue for you.

Your 60' poplar tree being pushed over is fine...for you. Mine are mature doug fir...48'' diameter in a lot of cases at the stump. I doubt I would have the same application...which is exactly what prompted my question. So that's why I just looked I guess

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Bob Rooks · Mar 30, 2007

Nope, no issues at all.

I'm not confused, I know what a bulldozer is and what they can do.
I just thought you were interested in the little dozer, that's all.
And btw, I wouldn't touch one of your doug firs, I like 'em where they stand,
but a hem fir..........that's another story.

stumpfield · Mar 30, 2007

Kubotasrking said:
Ya, all I did was look...didn't think it would be an issue for you.

Your 60' poplar tree being pushed over is fine...for you. Mine are mature doug fir...48'' diameter in a lot of cases at the stump. I doubt I would have the same application...which is exactly what prompted my question. So that's why I just looked I guess .

I wonder what dozer can push over mature doug fir with a 48" diameter.

Bob Rooks · Mar 30, 2007

stumpfield said:
I wonder what dozer can push over mature doug fir with a 48" diameter.

Actually, a D-11H or D-12 could probably do it, but nothing with wheels or anything that NH makes could. I guess Kubotaking hadn't had his morning coffee yet.

Kubotasrking · Mar 31, 2007

Bob Rooks said:
Nope, no issues at all.
I'm not confused, I know what a bulldozer is and what they can do.
I just thought you were interested in the little dozer, that's all.
And btw, I wouldn't touch one of your doug firs, I like 'em where they stand,
but a hem fir..........that's another story.

My application was to grade a new driveway (1300' or so), and grade a place for my wife to build her horse arena. That spot would be 140' square.

The reason I asked, is I will have to move a lot of dirt for the arena, and wasn't sure the Yuchai was up to the task...it's alot to ask of the little fella....I was interested in seeing the 3.5 cu yds info.

Kubotasrking · Mar 31, 2007

stumpfield said:
I wonder what dozer can push over mature doug fir with a 48" diameter.

Head down to the Cat dealer...they'll show you a couple.

Bob Rooks · Mar 31, 2007

I used to work for a Cat dealer; NC Machinery in Tukwila, WA.

At that time the biggest wheeled grunt they had was the 988, I know that wouldn't do it. But now there is the 994. That may do the job, but it isn't what I would call "affordable" for the average homeowner.

JimmyCarroll · Apr 2, 2007

Do any of you know of a Dealer or anyone who owns one of these small dozers in the South East?

I can't find anyone in alabama that has one & they sound like they would be perfect for what I am wanting.

Most of my trees are 3 to 4 inches & are growing out of older rotten stumps.

Bob Rooks · Apr 2, 2007

Check out the dealer section here: Chinese Tractor Owners Association - Helping Each Other With Tractor Knowledge
Also take a look in the dozer section.
The dealer location isn't as important as the service after the sale.

Good luck!

dssealey · Apr 23, 2013

Hello, I have been a member here for awhile but this is my first post. I just purchased a Nortrac dozer off ebay made in Dec 07, Paid too much i am sure, you might say I bought a cement mixer and auger and got the dozer for free. lol Can't wait to pick up the machine and check it out to see how it looks. I have had great luck with ebay, hope it continues need parts and owners manuals to change all the fluids and filters.
I have read everything written online I think. I joined CTOA but cant get back into the site? access forbidden? It worked well enough for me to pay the 15 dollars lol. probably because I am in Manila working... everything is harder in a developing nation.. Need help, hints, comments about the dozer care and use.. I owned a case 310 before so I am aware of the limits of this size class dozer but this one seems more breakable?
I have already learned a lot from here and ctoa and look forward to picking the Elite members brains with questions? thanks

Bob Rooks · Apr 24, 2013

dssealey said:
Hello, I have been a member here for awhile but this is my first post. I just purchased a Nortrac dozer off ebay made in Dec 07, Paid too much i am sure, you might say I bought a cement mixer and auger and got the dozer for free. lol Can't wait to pick up the machine and check it out to see how it looks. I have had great luck with ebay, hope it continues need parts and owners manuals to change all the fluids and filters.
I have read everything written online I think. I joined CTOA but cant get back into the site? access forbidden? It worked well enough for me to pay the 15 dollars lol. probably because I am in Manila working... everything is harder in a developing nation.. Need help, hints, comments about the dozer care and use.. I owned a case 310 before so I am aware of the limits of this size class dozer but this one seems more breakable?
I have already learned a lot from here and ctoa and look forward to picking the Elite members brains with questions? thanks

Welcome dssealey,

I'm not very elite, but pick away anyway.

dssealey · Apr 24, 2013

Thanks Bob,
I have read a lot of your post and like a lot of the mods you are doing. First order of business is find a manual. I emailed Yuchai info with the SN and requested help from them. I saw where you have a PDF file of one? Being a Helicopter pilot I am a lever man. I think this could be converted to lever clutch release with keeping the foot brakes? I probably will never do it as long as I can keep this system in adjustment. I have read a lot on the subject of brakes already. By the way i fly off an MSC AKE class ship 6 months a year for the navy so I know what the Chief Engineer does. thanks for your efforts and the way you share your knowledge of the subject matter ..

Bob Rooks · Apr 24, 2013

dssealey said:
Thanks Bob,
I have read a lot of your post and like a lot of the mods you are doing. First order of business is find a manual. I emailed Yuchai info with the SN and requested help from them. I saw where you have a PDF file of one? Being a Helicopter pilot I am a lever man. I think this could be converted to lever clutch release with keeping the foot brakes? I probably will never do it as long as I can keep this system in adjustment. I have read a lot on the subject of brakes already. By the way i fly off an MSC AKE class ship 6 months a year for the navy so I know what the Chief Engineer does. thanks for your efforts and the way you share your knowledge of the subject matter ..

If it's an MSC ship, it's T-AKE. I worked for MSC, for awhile. I was on a T-AGM (USNS Observation Island).
Have you seen my design mods for the steering/brakes? They are here: https://www.facebook.com/yuchaidozer
I don't think you will get the lever/pedal configuration you envision due to space constraints, particularly if you get the pendulum pedals that hang from the console.
The Yuchai steering/brake arrangement can be problematic if there is any slack at all in the steering clutch release yokes, or if any oil at all gets on the brake bands or in the clutch plates.

If you PM me with your email addy, I'll send you the manuals I have: Owners, Parts, Engine Parts, and Shuttle Clutch (if you have that option). Do you know if it is plumbed and set up for a FEL like mine?