New parts are going to be as scarce as the initial components were. They will leak, and new seals won't fix them because shafts are scored. The second challenge is the holder of them knowing how much I want them will likely price them by gold standards. Finding those parts is the first challenge. I have no doubt there is a cadaver in a salvage yard somewhere in the nation with just the parts I need. The PTO apparatus is hard to come by for a Dresser. They use a constant running PTO to drive an integral pump, then a hydraulic motor to turn a worm drive. The OEM winches on these tractors are hydraulic. I envision backing to the tree after it has been felled, and winching one end off the ground to drag. Perhaps I could meet my needs with an electric winch. I would like to indulge my dreams, and drag a few logs. Should I manage to stick the crawler in muck, I deserve a Darwin Award.
The Power Wagon without power steering lacks the maneuverability of a crawler. I have an early Power Wagon with two PTO winches. I make no pretense that this is the cheap solution. I think an arrangement like the Farmi three point winches might be used. If I could work out the plumbing of interrupting the hydraulic return between the angle valve, and the tank, or a selector valve to repurpose the angle function, I could fabricate a mount,& arch with fairlead. I've explored the feasibility of a Warn, or other brand hydraulic winch. I then wonder if I want a tractor model prone to broken transmission housings. He explained that many break the cast iron transmission housing. The 450, 450B, and 450C were a particularly rich source of winches. One man explained that most buyers of old crawlers are reluctant to pay $3000 extra to get a tractor with winch, so he often has winches to sell. A number of people here part out Deere crawlers. Here in VT the John Deere logging tractors are plentiful. For my tractor at least, these parts used are like chicken teeth. Looking at the parts book, there are about a hundred little and big parts needed to adapt a winch to a specific tractor. What isn't easy to find is the PTO, and mounting parts.
I bought a Dresser TD7G, a 70HP, 14600 LB all angle blade in condition that pleased me. Small dozers with winches are tired by the time I can afford them. Dozers first bought new as logging machines live a hard life. So what is the value on a machine in this shape running?I've been exploring this question. A small section of track is missing off of the starboard track. Don't know how hard it would be to make it 6-way again. It used to have a 6-way blade, but the hydraulic lines and tilt cylinder are gone. No hour gauge, so I have no idea how many hours are on it.
I took a bunch of pictures of it so if someone with a trained eye wants to see a different angle I can email them the pic or pics. It also comes with a winch that is not attached. He did say that the idlers are worn but he has new ones to go with the dozer. Its pretty beat up but the undercarrage looks decent to my untrained eyes and he says it runs strong. The owner recently died and the son is selling it for more than I think its worth ($9k). I would really like to purchase it for around the property instead of constantly sinking money into having someone come out and do the work for me. There is a 1972 Case 450 dozer for sale about 10 miles from my farm in WV. Loader Dozer Cylinder - For Case Construction and industrial. First time posting, but if I get this thing I'll probably be on here a lot. Case 450 Hydraulic System Parts for sale at discount prices.
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