![]() An International TD8G went for 25000 Canadian last May at Ritchies. Deere 450C still going for 12-16000 at auction. Another went for 6000 US in California in December 06. Still 6500 bucks ain't bad.Īn HD5 with Detroit just sold this month at Ritchie auction in Canada for 4500Canadian. Parts availability and service much better. The JD 450 would be a much better purchase all things being equal. But like someone else said here, I'd hate to make a steady living with one today. HD4, 5, and 6 were pretty good little tractors. They were also easy to work on and quite rebuildable. Most of the AC engines were take-offs from Buda designs and I always found that they ran exceptionally well. You could actually get either one for a while in certain models. Nice sounding engine!ĪC did eventually buy into Buda for engines after they got into a dispute with Detroit. It was 817 CI, gas, and started with a hand crank. Mostly running on natural gas right out of the well.Ī pal of my brothers had one that ran his crusher. Some are still working in the oil patch today on pump-jacks where electricity isn't available. They were common on rock crushing and gravel screening plants, even asphalt plants and the old crawler-mounted concrete units used on the early interstates. Fairly simple, very reliable, and they'd run on any type of fuel, properly set up. Renting a dozer isn't my first choice,I prefer to own my equipment,I'm just funny that way.īuda's were used everywhere, and were especially popular in the oilfields as utility engines on drilling rigs and pumping units. I'm not planning on using a dozer regularly,but sometimes they sure come in handy,and this is a nice size,considering my trailer(10 ton deck over). Or,should I pass,save up more money,and go with something a little more modern?Older JD 450 perhaps,with more parts availability?Or something with 6way blade? He's asking $6500,and won't budge.I think this is on the high side,but if I can have the undercarriage verified by someone else to be in good shape,wear wise,and if these dozers are still serviceable,and not known to have "troubles",then possibly it may be worth that. I did a search on the Buda engine,and found out they were "mostly" boat engines.The dozers general overall appearance is good,considering the age. Does anyone have experience with,or information about,an Allis Chalmers HD6 dozer?I'm contemplating purchasing one,but don't have much experience with dozers,let alone ones of this vintage.I believe it is a 1966 model.It has a Buda diesel,rather than a Detroit.The owner said he put $2k in the undercarriage,and tracks,about 4 yrs ago.It has ROPS,a two way blade(with the arms outside the track),fires up quickly and runs smooth.Everything works,except the charging system.I suspect the generator(or alternator possibly).It has an operating weight just over 16,000 lbs.
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