D - grader questions
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Topic: D - grader questions
Posted By: Longacres
Subject: D - grader questions
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 1:59pm
I am a newbie on this forum and I am looking at a D series grader in decent condition as a restoration project. I understand that there is pretty good availability of parts for these machines. Correct?
The machine is a good size for my needs. Are there similar graders or a different model just slightly smaller that I should be considering?
Any comments for someone considering this project are welcome.
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Posted By: Kcgrain
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 4:49pm
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The model D was the smallest grader AC ever made with the exception of the road patrol made from a WD tractor. There are none smaller if you think a D is big are sure it is a D they only had a small 4 cylinder gas engine, 201 and later the 226, if it was a DD it would have a diesel 6 cylinder. These graders are still out working and sought after by small asphault, and construction companies for there compact design and rugged build.They later became the model 65, which is actully still being manufactured I believe by LeeBoy.
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Posted By: Longacres
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 7:43pm
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Many thanks for the response. I have been looking casually for one of these to restore and use on my farm roads. I've found one in decent condition with everything working. It might need minor motor work, but runs OK. Seller is asking $5800. I've only been researching these for a couple of days, but have seen a few listed for under $4000, though in unknown condition. Any thoughts on values?
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Posted By: Longacres
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 9:53pm
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Anyone know exactly how much the D grader weighs? And what year would serial #4367 be?
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Posted By: Ages Cat
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 10:31pm
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Serial 4637 is a 1956 if it is a gas model. Literature says shipping weight 8800# for the basic machine.
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Posted By: DonBC
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 10:36pm
That puts it at a 1955. It would weigh between 9,000 and 10,000 lbs depending how it is equipped. Price also depends on how it is equipped as well as condition. The basic machine had the gas engine and only a two spool valve that controlled the left and right cylinders on the moldboard frame and a 10' moldboard. Added options available at the time were leaning front axle, power circle, shiftable moldboard, 12' and 14' moldboards, cab, two speed auxiliary transmission, scarifier, hydraulic brakes and a diesel engine. $5,800 seems a little high unless it is in good condition and has a lot of the options. Both the diesel engine and the gas engine were used in a model of the farm tractor at the time and parts are readily available as well as parts books and maintenance manuals. It may be hard to find parts for the transmission and crown and pinion should they be needed. Someone mentioned that the transmission might be a Clark transmission but I have never had this confirmed.
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Posted By: Longacres
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 10:48pm
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Thanks for the info! Would like to speak with someone who knows this machine well.
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Posted By: Ages Cat
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2011 at 9:35am
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Be sure to look over the transmission housing for cracks. I understand that they were prone to that defect.
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Posted By: Longacres
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2011 at 12:00pm
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Yes. There apparently was a tranny housing crack. There is a clean weld on one side about 5" long. Looks like it has been that way a long time. Current owner says older than the 20 years he's owned it.
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