D - grader questions

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   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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Longacres Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: East Aurora,NY Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Longacres Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D - grader questions 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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Kcgrain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Points: 767	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kcgrain Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 4:49pm
	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.

Longacres Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: East Aurora,NY Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Longacres Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 7:43pm
	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?

Longacres Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: East Aurora,NY Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Longacres Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 9:53pm
	Anyone know exactly how much the D grader weighs? And what year would serial #4367 be?

Ages Cat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Hutchinson, MN Points: 681	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ages Cat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 10:31pm
	Serial 4637 is a 1956 if it is a gas model. Literature says shipping weight 8800# for the basic machine.

DonBC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Courtenay, BC, Points: 900	Post Options Post Reply Quote DonBC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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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Longacres Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: East Aurora,NY Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Longacres Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 2011 at 10:48pm
	Thanks for the info! Would like to speak with someone who knows this machine well.

Ages Cat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Hutchinson, MN Points: 681	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ages Cat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 2011 at 9:35am
	Be sure to look over the transmission housing for cracks. I understand that they were prone to that defect.

Longacres Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: East Aurora,NY Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Longacres Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 2011 at 12:00pm
	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.