![]() ![]() "Maxing out at over 41,000 pounds of drawbar pull, CASE dozers in this size category are very versatile, with the ability to move a lot of dirt and perform finesse jobs like fine grading. Applications for small dozers under 25,000 poundsĪs job sites get smaller or harder to access, smaller dozers are seeing growth in a range of applications. The versatility of the small dozer makes it ideal for satisfying many of today's infrastructure jobs, such as road widening, and Joel Fritts, product application specialist for small dozers with Caterpillar, attributes their increase in popularity with not only that road construction work, but also with residential jobs and other types of general construction that are often needing to be done in a shrinking footprint. In this size class customers are asking for machines that are simple to operate with technology to enable operators to stay comfortable and productive." Andrew Earing, senior product manager with Komatsu, agrees, and says that when it comes to features, machine control is seeing steady growth as customers seek more efficient solutions for their work that can increase their profitability. "When we think about challenges our customers face, it's common to hear about the shortage of skilled operators. Machine control and other integrated technologies are going to be a big part of the future." Matt Goedert, solutions marketing manager, roadbuilding, with John Deere Construction & Forestry, agrees that technology is part of the solution as the workforce changes. ![]() "Operators need a machine that they can get in and learn fast. The key trends that are driving innovation in the small dozer category are primarily centred around operator experience and efficiency including comfortable cabs, easy-to-use controls and operation settings that maximize production. According to Jeremy Dulak, product and marketing manager, dozers, with CASE Construction Equipment, the small dozer market is the largest size class in the industry and continues to grow. Our panel of industry experts highlights how going smaller, where possible, can yield great results for many applications, such as road widening, brush clearing, and residential and general construction. Like their larger counterparts, smaller-size dozers under 25,000 pounds deliver considerable pushing power and can be outfitted with the latest in machine control technology, but they have some advantages: easier transportation ability to fit into narrower areas, such as the lane of a road and lower operating costs. I was thinking if I was to purchase it I would expect the worst and investigate the bottom end first thing.As working space has become smaller and efficiency needs have become greater on a range of construction sites, deploying powerful but smaller equipment is a must and can maximize efficiency in a range of jobs. ![]() So I would assume if it was ran with no oil pressure it would need at least some heavy machine work, possibly a rotating assembly and block depending how long it was run. But at the time everyone agreed it wasn't worth it to them to fix. He told me that he thinks it lost a oil pump, but he's not really sure. The owner died a few years back and I've only talked to his grandson who was fairly young the last time the dozer moved. So rebuilding the 4cyl may only allow me a short amount of time to actually work and push dirt, which again is the primary goal.Īs far as the condition of the current engine goes I don't really have any idea what shape its in. Any idea what it would take to bolt it to the transmission?Īnother thing I'm considering is especially out where I live diesel engines this old are on borrowed time before the green police shut them down. It's not that I don't appreciate the classic tractor the way it is, it's just a very distant 2nd priority.Ī 3306 did come to mind mainly because I have a friend with a rebuilt one that could very well cost me less than a stock rebuild. But I'm looking at it purely from a production standpoint, I want it to push dirt efficiently and cost effectively. I expected most everyone to say it was built perfect the way it came from the factory, and that may be true. First of all thank you everyone for the help. ![]()
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