Boy Toys

[Treemonkey1000]

I thought boy this would be fun to grind stumps or dig trenches with. It is up for auction at a place near me.
Capitol CTC 960 9' Wheel Crawler Trencher Caterpillar | eBay

Make: Capitol
Model: 960
Year: 1988
Hours: 705 showing on working meter - see attached pdf
Serial Number: 960-10-98-OT
Operating Weight: 165,000 lbs
Standard Dimensions: 43'(L) x 11' 2"(W) x 14' 10"(H)
Features:
32" Trench Width
9' Trench Depth
Air/Hydraulic Slip Clutch
A/C Cab
Side Discharge Conveyor
Hydraulic Track Tensioner
Hydraulic Counterweight Adjuster

Specifications:
Engine
o Make: Caterpillar
o Model: 3406
o Fuel: Diesel
Transmission
o Type: Hydrostatic
Conveyor
o Width: 32"
o Depth: 9'
o Power-Shift 6-Speed Transmission
Track Width: 30"
Trenching Speed: 41' per minute

 

[LarryD]

So today the bid is $10k, and the reserve is not met. REALLY! It would probably cost more that that to replace half the teeth.

Now that would certainly have no problem with the rocks on my place.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Yes Larry I just saw the bid wasn't met. I bet that beast cost a lot brand new. I think it weighs 165,000 lbs.. That is a lot of iron. The engine is 400 hp or so.. With only 705 hours you could probably get some more hours on it before replacing the teeth. Good point on what it would cost to replace them.. I like checking out that website every week because they have some cool stuff. I have bought several items from there already.. Heck you could saw Whidbey island in half with it and make your own separate island.