I am impressed by your new dozer. If ever I saw a machine that is willing to work it is this yellow slabside. From the first time you started him he showed willingness, started quickly, did not need any cosseting, you point out a stump, he just says: "We'll get it when we get there." He needs a name, Samson or Dannyboy or just some dependable name. I already like him a lot.
hi chris, i forgot to say that you already have pebbles and bambam with the mini and skidsteer. it is good to see someone who is willing to name their vehicles/gear, it shows that you care.
you should get you new friends at C&C to make you a deal on the repairs in exchange for the followers they will gain by having your stuff in their shop.
Hey Chris, the camera angle from behind you in the cab works really well, shows just how much the operator gets knocked around. Dozer sounds great by the way!!
Yeah the old machines will knock you around some. Especially when you look at what you are setting on. 3/4 plywood or a 3/16 steel with wood frame tray with 3-4 inches of foam and a cover. No springs or air ride on them.
Probably so they didn't get crossed when the cylinders were rebuilt. Good practice to get into because it was "broke in" on that side. Good mechanics don't need to mark them both, nowdays some people do🙄
The old girl does a great job. Looks like she has the fuel turned up a little.I spent a lotta hours on 6 C's and 6D's building well locations and moving rigs years ago,,, love them old machines ..I think you found a good one !!
Wow! She is going to be an absolute beast with a rake on her, you were throwing her around like a much smaller machine, it seemed you hit third gear in reverse a time or two. What a nice machine to add to your stable, congrats on a fine find!
I rented a Case CX210D to clear a lot for pasture. They ask what experince I had running this machine. I told them I was an ER doc, but that I have watched all the legsdig18 and dirtperfect vids. They said that's more instruction than a lot of their contractors. It is lot more work the I expected but have fun.
Holy smokes, the D6 makes pushing out stumps look easy. Honestly surprised how quickly it responds to what you do, like changing directions or turning. I expected there'd be at least some hesitation just because how old it is, but it's snappy. Can tell it's been nicely maintained.
Great video as always Chris! Agree the over the shoulder camera angle is a great view! Really shows how much you have to work to control the old iron, and how much it works you over! I think you need a name for the new machine. I’m thinking Simba.
Trackloaders are different beasts for sure than a dozer. A dozer you run by feel and with your eyes, a trackloader is run by touch and kind of knowing where your bucket is. Its hard to explain.
@@CorwinBos Yea, your reference isn't often the bucket on the track loader, it's more akin to how you know where the edge of the road is with your car. You have to learn that by doing work with it.
Lord how I miss the sound of a 3306 powered D6D Cat on a daily basis . Good memories come flooding back hearing that ole 6D . Including those who put me on a wide track D6D ( LGP) @ 8 years old . One thing I love about a D6D . No Def Fluid . Mack
the D6 pushes real good, dont see much slippage of steering clutches or trans. tracks and rollers look good .. there seems to be a couple of track pins stuck on right track.
I think Betty is just having some reflux issues. Once she's seen by the doctor, she'll be giving you maximum output! Thanks for the video. Are you going to be stumping the entire acreage? In trade for mechanical work?
It looks like a good running machine. Sure sounds strong, even rolls a little coal as well. It`s hard going from diff-steer or hydro to the clutch and brake but your getting it figured out.
Had a operator with thousands of hrs in the old iron tell me, once the blade hits the dirt thats how u steer. And he is right using the pitch in the blade when doing heavy work is the best on the machine.
Before you go to the expensive and time consuming trouble of replacing the seal, try something like AT 205 re-seal. It's a plastizer that rejuvenates old seals. I used it once on an old diesel with a rear main leak and it fixed it. People swear by it. Lucas, Bar's and other companies make similar products.
I've been watching Chris a long time. I remember when he used to badmouth dozing tree stumps instead of using an excavator. Things like you end up pushing so much dirt in with the stumps that you cant get it to burn. How much faster an excavator is etc.
Looks like you got a good machine there. Try putting a little tilt on the blade when pushing up the stumps. It will give you a little extra hydraulic power as you start to push the stumps up you can take the tilt out for a little more leverage.
Say ! That new dozer has some power! Welcome to the family! Keep running well like that and it might get some LD18 stickers. Chris , is it good on fuel use?
Probably should think about a brush rake for that nice old dozer. As far as the 977 goes, how much are you really going to use it now that you have the D6? Your 220 will load faster and not tear up the ground. I spent some time years back on the 977 and just not a fan. Tears up a lot of ground and slow in comparison. Just my opinion. I enjoy your videos. Quality work always.
Jerry Rolex A good man on a 977 will do a better job than he is on that dozer. He’s not a good operator on that dozer needs to be a lot smoother on it, He is way to hard on it and not achieve in much
That old D6 got some power behind that blade. Seems to do a good job. I agree with the other comments about you should know your left and right without the cue card on the cylinder.😁
Hi Chris, That is one beast of a machine. You just have to love that cab with that beautiful flow through ventilation where you can smell that dirt smell and diesel fumes, and that ergonomic seat for relieving operator stress. You need to get that chrome stack you mentioned at the auction, might put the exhaust fumes above the cab at least. I watch a you tube channel in Aust of a guy who does some signifcant repairs to earth moving equipment, and from the camera angle behind you one can see the numerous potential movements in the blade mounting system, and the loads those fixings and pivots must endure, and some of the parts this guy has rebuilt/reapaired.
Well, “Old Yeller” certainly looks pretty nimble, strong and quick. I know absolutely nothing about the heavy equipment business but I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel Chris. I’ve kinda become a TH-cam addict because of your channel, Dirt Perfect and many others. Keep up the great work. Allen in Atlanta
Wow, that's a huge lot you have to clear ! Even with that monster D6, you'll be there for weeks ! PS Better get real good, pro ear muffs, man ! Foam ear plugs are useless with all that growling and hissing ! Terrible for your future hearing ! 😬
@@Craneman4100w Nope. They work somehow for limited noise frequencies but not all. The safest on long term are quality noise cancelling muffs. Ask me as I sadly know...
@@marcryvon Over 40 years as an equipment operator (retired in 2015). The foams are fine and the muffs are a pain in the ass and uncomfortable as all h3ll on hot days. That D6 isn't all that loud anyway. I wore foams (that's what everyone wore) on 2 different Tunnel Boring Machines (a 14'er and three times on a 32'er) on the Chicago Deep tunnel (to be fair, the 32'ers have cabs), those things roar like jet engines, especially with the roof drills, air scrubbers, and exchangers screaming their guts out. Lots of time on old Bucyrus and link Belt cranes where the engine and frictions (LinkBelts frictions and brakes squeal like Banshees). and the engines are right behind you. I'm 67 and a little off on my hearing but not majorly deaf.
Like I said in one of my texts about this dozer it seems that you found you a jewel it sounds strong yet quiet and it's a darn good stump ripper so I think you invested and something good and nice looking dozer and hope you get many many years to come service out of it it looks awesome thank you for sharing the video I love the video
Sad to see Betty sitting there not able to help but i'm picking once she is all better she will show what she is capable of. The D6 is sure doing a great job there bro, you looked to be have fun rather than it being work. Safe travels
That d6 seems to be running just mint. Reminds me of my buddies D6D he barely uses it anymore since a 6R replaced it, but the old 6D come outs to work once in a great while. They just have a sound all their own them old cats do.
These are easily some of my favorite videos. I've got a small tractor with an excavator implement. I've wasted hours digging up stumps those size... Really awesome to see them getting ripped out so easily.
Watching you do this on Betty was below your talent I believe. It was agonizing to watch. A new, bigger , dover, was exactly what you needed. I watched this at normal speed. With Betty 1.50 was the slowest I could stand. MUCH IMPROVED!
Hey Chris !!! Great find with the D-6 !! TOO bad ""BETTY"" gave up the ghost !! Hope it ain't too hard to fix or have to haul it off to ""CHARLIE"" !! HAHA Have a good week & Thanks !!
I’m surprised you choose a dozer over the excavator for stumping chris. Especially having a 220. Am I wrong thinking the excavator would be more efficient?
Don't give up on Beatty...She's almost there...Rear Main Seal, yes pain in the A$$...Man that D6 seems to be quick on her feet, you gonna have to get you a wrist mounted kill switch, LOL...
Sweet dozer... First dozer I learned to run was a 197? D7H @ 15yrs old ... You can park that @ my house if u want I'd love to teach my daughter's, grandson's and granddaughter how to operate that ... Love your channel Chris
Hello Chris, It looks like you're having a lot of fun out in that stump field. At the 10 minute mark in todays video, I wondered what those black plastic bins were for and wondered if you would stop and move them. It doesn't look like you crushed it though, just pushed it a little. :)
Just my 2 cents, but your excavator with a frost hook is much more efficient. Not as fun but much more cost-effective and faster. I bought a 977k recently too 11K3817. Just cerise what's yours?
I have one of these. Have had many. Out 7000 hours on just one of them. Pros: beefy, strong, simple. Parts available from cat, aftermarket, and any country variation. These dozer are still being made new over seas. Every good mechanic can work on it. Cons: roller frames aren’t long like newer finish dozers so blading without ripples can be more tiring in a days time. Fuel drinking. Over width on a lowboy. Heavy footprint in soft areas. More laborious on the body in a days time. Cross steer backing off slope or downhill no load. Young operators won’t like it. Hard to hire help to run a non joystick new model dozer.
Awesome video Chris, yea once Betty is fixed an the bugs are gonna, she will be worth her gold, she will work just right, the d6 will definitely pluck those stumps out pretty fast, definitely a good purchase for sure, engine sounds strong, it's gonna fit in just fine, great video, thanks for sharing 🌲💪🇺🇸
Glad this purchase is working out better than Betty. I'm sure you'll have Betty sorted out soon. Cool to see the old machines put to work! So is this Wilma, or Pebbles? I'm thinking Wilma!
Chris I really love watching you videos. I have a question would a root rake help with stump removal? Looks like you will get one heck an arm work out running that machine.
It reminds me of back in the days when old men in overalls ran riggs like that. No hearing protection, no a/c, and no lunch breaks. They'd swap out operators at lunch and keep pushing. The only time the machine stopped was to get fuel or a new undercarriage. You can't do that with all this new fangled EPA bullshit!
Love the D-6, though back when I ran a brand new 1976, the blade Only went up and down... IF you wanted the left corner down, you had to crank it down with a big bar, same to get it back level again.
So looking at stump removal with a dozer vs. excavator with ripper, I'm not sure the dozer is faster with your skill on the excavator. Of course the dozer does a great job leveling and smoothing out the landscape.
Like I said before, a possible and cheaper way to fix the transmission issue on Betty is to install bypass hoses to a dedicated cooling radiator. Then cap off the connections leading into the engine. I'm say this not knowing the exact situation or if it is even possible, it seems like a cheaper alternative for now. Have the mechanic install pressure and temperature gauges with "RED" lights on your console to monitor any increase in temp or loss of pressure. A fail-safe redundancy method so the transmission is well monitored. Food for thought. Ok ok I'll drop the Mic.
Nothing better than old school equipment working. Need a kg blade on the ol girl. Done a bunch of sheering and raking with the 6c and 6d models. Just simple and hard working equipment!!!
This was defiantly a breeze for the D6. But I gotta say I think this is about the cleanest clear cut I've ever seen normally theres just crap everywhere and its an absolute mess and you cant see the ground. SO props to whoever the logging company is and there logger guy. Normally its much worse
I thought the977 was bad just walking up to the stump, but the D6 is bad. Only reason it slows down is because the "soil is loose". Hate to hear that Betty is not well. The fix, like everything else is one of those danged if you do, danged if you don't deals, you either pull the motor or transmission. And everything on top will have to be taken off, for either one. Good idea to just let it rest awhile. But it will need to be fixed sooner or later.
That dozer seems to have tons of power. Do you think if "betty" sits there and watches this machine work she will straighten herself out? 😊
You wish.
Think of the 977 as bleeding internally. It’s a serious injury. The 977 would have been more productive than the dozer
She's a work horse for sure.
I’m behind a few videos. Did Betty have a serious breakdown?
@@overtheclouds9 They suspect the rear main seal is out and on Betty that'll be a GIANT BEAR to fix
I am impressed by your new dozer. If ever I saw a machine that is willing to work it is this yellow slabside. From the first time you started him he showed willingness, started quickly, did not need any cosseting, you point out a stump, he just says: "We'll get it when we get there." He needs a name, Samson or Dannyboy or just some dependable name. I already like him a lot.
That is a sweet sounding D6. It sure chews those stumps up and spits them out. Thanks for sharing, Chris.
hi chris, i forgot to say that you already have pebbles and bambam with the mini and skidsteer. it is good to see someone who is willing to name their vehicles/gear, it shows that you care.
I liked the extended cut looking over your shoulder! That's quite a ride.
Well BamBam did an awesome job busting stumps. I think C&C deserves a case of beer...lol
That thing is in the business of poppin stumps, pine tree tap roots have meet their match.
That old girl got plenty of life left to her.
Signore, la ringrazio davvero moltissimo per questo video e mi sento aiutato nel mio lavoro da questo video e ne sono molto grato 🎉🎉🎉
Nice to see you've got some power under ya...That bronc is bouncing ya around pretty good...
This looks faster than an excavatot.
you should get you new friends at C&C to make you a deal on the repairs in exchange for the followers they will gain by having your stuff in their shop.
Seen that roller they had in their video earlier today . Nice machine 25hrs on it.
John Henry is a very impressive stumper. How did you do the 3D effect at 4:24?
20 years ago we used dozers for stump removal. Now we use an excavator and it is so much nicer.
The newer dozers with high sprockets may well be more efficient and easier on the undercarriage ;however
I think the older models have more CLASS.
Hey Chris, the camera angle from behind you in the cab works really well, shows just how much the operator gets knocked around.
Dozer sounds great by the way!!
My whole and old body aches just looking at him being brutalized like that ! Man, that thing is a monster ! 😱
Good to see he has plugs in too. I know several old 'dozer & excavator guys here in the UK & to a man, they're deaf as a post.
Yeah the old machines will knock you around some. Especially when you look at what you are setting on. 3/4 plywood or a 3/16 steel with wood frame tray with 3-4 inches of foam and a cover. No springs or air ride on them.
Chris is a tuff dude he never says he is sore from working on his equipment.
@@lomni02 Actually he just did on the DirtPerfect podcast said he aches and hurts all over in the morning.
I would have thought you'd know by now Chris which side of the machine is the left side and wouldn't have to write it down anymore... 🤣
Subtle reminder! LoL 🤣😆
I wasn't going to say anything - honest...😉
Probably so they didn't get crossed when the cylinders were rebuilt. Good practice to get into because it was "broke in" on that side.
Good mechanics don't need to mark them both, nowdays some people do🙄
I wasn’t going to say anything but…..
Boys never grow up, just get bigger toys!
Boy I thought that Rubbermaid tote was gonna be a struggle but she pushed it out the way like nothing was there. Color me impressed.
For a dozer of her vintage she's a unicorn like no other, works like brand new
1/2 Tempted to buy you some pukka ear defenders - having lost my hearing due to noisy work environment I can thoroughly recommend them.
The old girl does a great job. Looks like she has the fuel turned up a little.I spent a lotta hours on 6 C's and 6D's building well locations and moving rigs years ago,,, love them old machines ..I think you found a good one !!
Oil wells had to be ,we drill water wells don't need that much cleared .. lol
The best part, is the dozer doesn’t light up like a Christmas tree when the emissions sensor goes crazy. Solid machine and a good purchase.
Lol. Pause for regen.....lmao
@@Drostron I hate that shit lol.
Wow! She is going to be an absolute beast with a rake on her, you were throwing her around like a much smaller machine, it seemed you hit third gear in reverse a time or two. What a nice machine to add to your stable, congrats on a fine find!
🥳 Congrats to the new old forestry dozer! 🥳
I rented a Case CX210D to clear a lot for pasture. They ask what experince I had running this machine. I told them I was an ER doc, but that I have watched all the legsdig18 and dirtperfect vids. They said that's more instruction than a lot of their contractors. It is lot more work the I expected but have fun.
When I was a kid my dad would take me to work with him every once in awhile and I got to run an old D8 and push trees down, best thing ever. Lol
Wow, that’s so cool
I like the ‘over the shoulder’ view. Never been an operator so it’s fascinating to see him work the controls.
At first it is exhausting, but it becomes automatic after a while. I love operating machinery.
Intensive!
Holy smokes, the D6 makes pushing out stumps look easy. Honestly surprised how quickly it responds to what you do, like changing directions or turning. I expected there'd be at least some hesitation just because how old it is, but it's snappy. Can tell it's been nicely maintained.
Great video as always Chris! Agree the over the shoulder camera angle is a great view! Really shows how much you have to work to control the old iron, and how much it works you over! I think you need a name for the new machine. I’m thinking Simba.
Maybe name it Mufasa?
Dozer does stumps pretty good. The 4 n 1 on Betty is awkward and seems to block your view of what you are trying to do more than the dozers blade.
Trackloaders are different beasts for sure than a dozer. A dozer you run by feel and with your eyes, a trackloader is run by touch and kind of knowing where your bucket is. Its hard to explain.
@@CorwinBos Yea, your reference isn't often the bucket on the track loader, it's more akin to how you know where the edge of the road is with your car. You have to learn that by doing work with it.
All your videos are great. I want to get in the business. I been doing it with farm tractors. They don't even compare.
Lord how I miss the sound of a 3306 powered D6D Cat on a daily basis . Good memories come flooding back hearing that ole 6D . Including those who put me on a wide track D6D ( LGP) @ 8 years old .
One thing I love about a D6D . No Def Fluid .
Mack
As a wise man once said "That's what tha fuck I'm talkin bout!"
Hearing that dozer run really brings back the memories of ours. Those were work horses.
I know somebody that got a workout today, your hands and feet were pretty busy !
the D6 pushes real good, dont see much slippage of steering clutches or trans. tracks and rollers look good .. there seems to be a couple of track pins stuck on right track.
Gostei muito do trabalho bruto com trator eu tenho um trator valmet i trabalho muito na fazenda
I think Betty is just having some reflux issues. Once she's seen by the doctor, she'll be giving you maximum output! Thanks for the video. Are you going to be stumping the entire acreage? In trade for mechanical work?
Voice is muffled, many times hard to make out what you are saying.
It looks like a good running machine. Sure sounds strong, even rolls a little coal as well. It`s hard going from diff-steer or hydro to the clutch and brake but your getting it figured out.
It takes about 10 minutes and you're used to it. After that it makes no difference to you. You don't need the brake to steer while under load.
Had a operator with thousands of hrs in the old iron tell me, once the blade hits the dirt thats how u steer. And he is right using the pitch in the blade when doing heavy work is the best on the machine.
@SSnyder Trucking.......Chris operating that machine is just like my paycheck, "ain't nothing to it!"
Before you go to the expensive and time consuming trouble of replacing the seal, try something like AT 205 re-seal. It's a plastizer that rejuvenates old seals. I used it once on an old diesel with a rear main leak and it fixed it. People swear by it. Lucas, Bar's and other companies make similar products.
I've been watching Chris a long time. I remember when he used to badmouth dozing tree stumps instead of using an excavator. Things like you end up pushing so much dirt in with the stumps that you cant get it to burn. How much faster an excavator is etc.
A excavator is more efficient but I only have so much equipment to put on jobs. Plus I wanted to play with my new toy 😂
@@letsdig18 not like the 220 or the pressure washer couldn't come in and get the dirt off the stumps to make it easier to burn
Not every tree stump or clearing job is the same. In a wetter area the dozer can make a mess real quick or some trees have more roots to deal with
Next thing you know he'll be looking for drum chippers and drag lines!
And a concrete pump to pump mud
I used to sit on Dad's lap when he built an airport on one of those back in the 70's. Tuff ol bastard.
Looks like you got a good machine there. Try putting a little tilt on the blade when pushing up the stumps. It will give you a little extra hydraulic power as you start to push the stumps up you can take the tilt out for a little more leverage.
bush pilot road builder skier WoW whats next
I really enjoyed seeing some classic iron being run by an operator that know what they are doing. Love the over the should camera angle.
Just have to give ole Betty a little more TLC. Like they say nothing money can’t fix.
never forget to grease the transfer bar, its often overlooked on the old dozers
100% agree!
Did you get a camera man there for a bit . Not used to that .
Say ! That new dozer has some power! Welcome to the family! Keep running well like that and it might get some LD18 stickers.
Chris , is it good on fuel use?
As an oldie, it must be a fuel hog !
Probably should think about a brush rake for that nice old dozer. As far as the 977 goes, how much are you really going to use it now that you have the D6? Your 220 will load faster and not tear up the ground. I spent some time years back on the 977 and just not a fan. Tears up a lot of ground and slow in comparison. Just my opinion.
I enjoy your videos. Quality work always.
Jerry Rolex A good man on a 977 will do a better job than he is on that dozer. He’s not a good operator on that dozer needs to be a lot smoother on it, He is way to hard on it and not achieve in much
That dozer is awesome!!! Watching and hearing it run makes me feel like a kid again!!
Betting you will be one sore dude in the morning!
That old D6 got some power behind that blade. Seems to do a good job. I agree with the other comments about you should know your left and right without the cue card on the cylinder.😁
I bet the left and right are there when he had considers repacked maybe
In my opinion I would sell the 977 if it going to give you that much trouble I would get rid of it
I look forward to the day you have both machines working together - they'll clear a lot of land.
Bertha and Betty's first job together, pretty much as it was clearing land in the 60s
Hi Chris, That is one beast of a machine. You just have to love that cab with that beautiful flow through ventilation where you can smell that dirt smell and diesel fumes, and that ergonomic seat for relieving operator stress. You need to get that chrome stack you mentioned at the auction, might put the exhaust fumes above the cab at least.
I watch a you tube channel in Aust of a guy who does some signifcant repairs to earth moving equipment, and from the camera angle behind you one can see the numerous potential movements in the blade mounting system, and the loads those fixings and pivots must endure, and some of the parts this guy has rebuilt/reapaired.
Well, “Old Yeller” certainly looks pretty nimble, strong and quick. I know absolutely nothing about the heavy equipment business but I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel Chris. I’ve kinda become a TH-cam addict because of your channel, Dirt Perfect and many others. Keep up the great work. Allen in Atlanta
You are not alone bud
I'm going with Barney, because he already has Betty. And his excavator is BamBam. Because of the ground punch it does. 😉😅🤣😂😅
@@michaelmcclure8673 agreed
, or Wilma or Bedrock or......
I see a root rake maybe in Chris' future?
Whoa, I'm impressed. The D6 started paying for itself today. Nice step up in power.
Bertha's first day reporting for duty at a job site (perfect name for her I think)
Why didn't you use the 977 to do the stumps?
Wow, that's a huge lot you have to clear ! Even with that monster D6, you'll be there for weeks !
PS Better get real good, pro ear muffs, man ! Foam ear plugs are useless with all that growling and hissing !
Terrible for your future hearing ! 😬
Foams work fine if you install them properly.
@@Craneman4100w Nope. They work somehow for limited noise frequencies but not all. The safest on long term are quality noise cancelling muffs. Ask me as I sadly know...
@@marcryvon Over 40 years as an equipment operator (retired in 2015). The foams are fine and the muffs are a pain in the ass and uncomfortable as all h3ll on hot days. That D6 isn't all that loud anyway. I wore foams (that's what everyone wore) on 2 different Tunnel Boring Machines (a 14'er and three times on a 32'er) on the Chicago Deep tunnel (to be fair, the 32'ers have cabs), those things roar like jet engines, especially with the roof drills, air scrubbers, and exchangers screaming their guts out. Lots of time on old Bucyrus and link Belt cranes where the engine and frictions (LinkBelts frictions and brakes squeal like Banshees). and the engines are right behind you. I'm 67 and a little off on my hearing but not majorly deaf.
Another rake to attach to dozer blade project
You really teased us in the beginning Chris….we were all patiently waiting for those two stumps to get pushed up :)
Like I said in one of my texts about this dozer it seems that you found you a jewel it sounds strong yet quiet and it's a darn good stump ripper so I think you invested and something good and nice looking dozer and hope you get many many years to come service out of it it looks awesome thank you for sharing the video I love the video
plucks them right out, nice. soar arms and back in the am.
That's a nice beast right there!!!! The team of The D6 and the 977 when all fixed up will be something l!!! 👍
Sad to see Betty sitting there not able to help but i'm picking once she is all better she will show what she is capable of. The D6 is sure doing a great job there bro, you looked to be have fun rather than it being work. Safe travels
A modern dozer of the same size would struggle more than this old iron for sure
I love the old equipment BUT ot sure did seem like you were having way to much fun lol
That d6 seems to be running just mint. Reminds me of my buddies D6D he barely uses it anymore since a 6R replaced it, but the old 6D come outs to work once in a great while. They just have a sound all their own them old cats do.
AMAZING MACHINE Cat D6 Dozer doesn't make CLACK / CLACK / CLACK track noise. QUIET MACHINE.....! * ! * !
Congrast Chris, the little dozer d6 works great digging-up those stumps..
It looks like the trick is to lift up on the blade while you’re pushing on the stump and it kinda prys the stump up and out. Cool
These are easily some of my favorite videos. I've got a small tractor with an excavator implement. I've wasted hours digging up stumps those size... Really awesome to see them getting ripped out so easily.
Basically you are building a no Def equipment fleet?
Watching you do this on Betty was below your talent I believe. It was agonizing to watch. A new, bigger , dover, was exactly what you needed. I watched this at normal speed. With Betty 1.50 was the slowest I could stand. MUCH IMPROVED!
Wow, this machine just gets gooder and gooder Super Slicker! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻 What a beast!
Hey Chris !!! Great find with the D-6 !! TOO bad ""BETTY"" gave up the ghost !! Hope it ain't too hard to fix or have to haul it off to ""CHARLIE"" !! HAHA Have a good week & Thanks !!
For an old girl she dance as well
I’m surprised you choose a dozer over the excavator for stumping chris. Especially having a 220. Am I wrong thinking the excavator would be more efficient?
Don't give up on Beatty...She's almost there...Rear Main Seal, yes pain in the A$$...Man that D6 seems to be quick on her feet, you gonna have to get you a wrist mounted kill switch, LOL...
Sweet dozer... First dozer I learned to run was a 197? D7H @ 15yrs old ... You can park that @ my house if u want I'd love to teach my daughter's, grandson's and granddaughter how to operate that ... Love your channel Chris
Hello Chris, It looks like you're having a lot of fun out in that stump field. At the 10 minute mark in todays video, I wondered what those black plastic bins were for and wondered if you would stop and move them. It doesn't look like you crushed it though, just pushed it a little. :)
Just my 2 cents, but your excavator with a frost hook is much more efficient. Not as fun but much more cost-effective and faster. I bought a 977k recently too 11K3817. Just cerise what's yours?
I have one of these. Have had many. Out 7000 hours on just one of them. Pros: beefy, strong, simple. Parts available from cat, aftermarket, and any country variation. These dozer are still being made new over seas. Every good mechanic can work on it. Cons: roller frames aren’t long like newer finish dozers so blading without ripples can be more tiring in a days time. Fuel drinking. Over width on a lowboy. Heavy footprint in soft areas. More laborious on the body in a days time. Cross steer backing off slope or downhill no load. Young operators won’t like it. Hard to hire help to run a non joystick new model dozer.
Awesome video Chris, yea once Betty is fixed an the bugs are gonna, she will be worth her gold, she will work just right, the d6 will definitely pluck those stumps out pretty fast, definitely a good purchase for sure, engine sounds strong, it's gonna fit in just fine, great video, thanks for sharing 🌲💪🇺🇸
Glad this purchase is working out better than Betty. I'm sure you'll have Betty sorted out soon. Cool to see the old machines put to work! So is this Wilma, or Pebbles? I'm thinking Wilma!
she sure has a purdy growl!
Wow. That D6 is a little tank, nothing stops it. I recall a video where you had a D8H removing stumps. Impressive.
Chris I really love watching you videos. I have a question would a root rake help with stump removal? Looks like you will get one heck an arm work out running that machine.
It reminds me of back in the days when old men in overalls ran riggs like that. No hearing protection, no a/c, and no lunch breaks. They'd swap out operators at lunch and keep pushing. The only time the machine stopped was to get fuel or a new undercarriage. You can't do that with all this new fangled EPA bullshit!
I hate the fact that not knowing mechanics makes me feel insecure and less masculine....* Throws tantrum, slams phone, breaks dog's hip* 👍🏼😄
Love the D-6, though back when I ran a brand new 1976, the blade Only went up and down...
IF you wanted the left corner down, you had to crank it down with a big bar, same to get it back level again.
So looking at stump removal with a dozer vs. excavator with ripper, I'm not sure the dozer is faster with your skill on the excavator. Of course the dozer does a great job leveling and smoothing out the landscape.
Like I said before, a possible and cheaper way to fix the transmission issue on Betty is to install bypass hoses to a dedicated cooling radiator. Then cap off the connections leading into the engine. I'm say this not knowing the exact situation or if it is even possible, it seems like a cheaper alternative for now. Have the mechanic install pressure and temperature gauges with "RED" lights on your console to monitor any increase in temp or loss of pressure. A fail-safe redundancy method so the transmission is well monitored. Food for thought. Ok ok I'll drop the Mic.
Nothing better than old school equipment working. Need a kg blade on the ol girl. Done a bunch of sheering and raking with the 6c and 6d models. Just simple and hard working equipment!!!
This was defiantly a breeze for the D6. But I gotta say I think this is about the cleanest clear cut I've ever seen normally theres just crap everywhere and its an absolute mess and you cant see the ground. SO props to whoever the logging company is and there logger guy. Normally its much worse
I don't think I could do that for more than an hour. Bumpy! New dozer doing great.
I thought the977 was bad just walking up to the stump, but the D6 is bad. Only reason it slows down is because the "soil is loose". Hate to hear that Betty is not well. The fix, like everything else is one of those danged if you do, danged if you don't deals, you either pull the motor or transmission. And everything on top will have to be taken off, for either one. Good idea to just let it rest awhile. But it will need to be fixed sooner or later.