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W3E 
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Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 3:35pm |
I have a DD model grader but I am not sure what year it is? SN DD4134
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DiyDave
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Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 6:25pm |
If that's the number, stamped in the plate, RS rail, as you step into the operators station. then its a 1965. If its a casting # in a piece of cast iron, look and find the tag on the rail. 
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W3E
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Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 8:54am |
It was on the plate on the rail. I thought it was in the 60's. Thanks
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Ross D.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 9:27am |
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Has it got an 8 inch round; or, an 8 inch square beam? ( main beam from the platform out to the front axle ). Ross.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 9:59am |
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square frame
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Ross D.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 11:10am |
Hi. I do not have my serial # list with me. (currently in FL.). The 8" sq. frame came in 1961, and this D series continued until 1971. You likely have a 262 Buda engine. Do you have hydraulic brakes? Do you have the drop-down aux. gear box? (L.H. side of the seat). Here is a picture of my 1967 'D Special' grader (C3634 ser.#) with Calvin Schmidt operating it. Ross. 
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DiyDave
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Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 6:00pm |
Good news is, on this grader is that Fiat continued this popular grader, in their buyout, and someone else bought it after. May still be in production, somewhere, today, though I don't know for sure, and don't remember all the names of the companies, involved... 
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DonBC
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Posted: 11 Jan 2019 at 12:09pm |
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Noram carried on after FA.
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Ross D.
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Posted: 11 Jan 2019 at 12:33pm |
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According to what I read in Norm Swinford's Const. book, it appears that it would be a 1969 model. Please post some pictures. Ross.
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