JD40 Crawler tractor

[Bob_Skurka]

NO, but is could pull a sleigh in the winter or a wagon in the summer. They are pretty much go-anywhere vehicles, designed for snow, but able to handle mud too. Not good in water, but most other terrain is no problem, even climbing up the side of a mountain.

Like I said, not sure what I want to do. The JD 40 crawler is in southern Illinois. The Farmall(?) is in so-central Indiana. There is a Oliver Cletrac OC3 with loader in Indiana also. I'm in converstations with a couple Snow Trac owners, both are in Europe. I've found owners here in the US and Canada, but nobody wants to part with them!

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

I never saw a real one before. Lesney used to make a Matchbox version . I think I may still have it... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

You have one of these too? The one thing I can say about the lovely Mrs_Bob is that she doesn't understand why I like screwball toys and things that make no sense at all.

 

[BarryinMN]

Thats my brother operating, he has the knack to cut forward smooth, flat & landscape. I use it to push rock & break trails thru woods. I am looking for a ROPS but need one with a hatch on top to fit the bh seat.

Bob crawlers have several style tracks. Dozers have the most aggressive & do the most damage. I can kick up a knee high berm turning. In ice there can be virtually no sideslope traction causing a sideways downhill slide.

A crawler loader has a rounded profile track designed to spin easily. Urban landscapers use rubber tracks to cross concrete, curbs etc. I've seen rubber blocks bolted to the cleats on parade crawlers to reduce damage. These old machines detach power or brake one track & depend on the other side to drag it around. Newer machines like a tracked skid steer will reverse one side to turn.

I bought a vibratory roller from a Cletrac trader & he was adamant about Cletracs costing less. The antique cat club seems to be pretty mellow & had good tips on moving a boulder since my first option (dynamite) is nla.

Don't know much about the snow machines other than the tracks are likely studded & looks like more sheet metal to pull before working on it. Without a blade you won't get friends & relatives requests for building trails, grubing ponds, clear a pad for motorhome parking, etc.

Might be a good thing!

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Sure do. It is in a little worse shape than that though. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I have a pile of farm toys, Gi Joes and Johnny Wests that I held onto. My wife thinks I am a nut to keep them. I think they are worth more than she thinks.
They bring back allot of memories...

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

By the way, Bob; what did you get? The Oliver or the JD or the IHC? Inquiring minds want to know! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( By the way, Bob; what did you get? The Oliver or the JD or the IHC? Inquiring minds want to know! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )</font>


NOTHING YET. Still talking to folks. I'm actively negotiating on a Snow Trac that is located in east central France. It is the most expensive of the things I am considering but obviously the most unique.

In addition to the Snow Trac, I'm waiting for detailed pictures of the JD40 Crawler to arrive via snail mail as the owner doesn't have a digital camera. And every day I search for various other crawlers. There are a couple Oliver HGs out on the market currently that look very interesting. And I know of a TBN member who has a Cletrac that would make a very nice project. I'd prefer an Oliver over a Cletrac or a Deere. I'd prefer a newer mini Farmall crawler over an Oliver (just because they had some nifty style to them).

And I think I'd prefer the Snow Trac to any of them. It would make a fun all season machine, would be great in the sand dunes and fun in the snow too. I was also thinking if I got a Snow Trac it would be fun to build a matching wagon/sleigh combo. Something that would have wheels for summer and skis for winter use.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

<font color="green"> By the way, Bob; what did you get? The Oliver or the JD or the IHC? Inquiring minds want to know! </font>


OK, I made up my mind, now I have to get it home! Photo of what I'm getting! I figure this should keep me out of trouble for at least a few evenings while I get her fixed up and restored. As of now she qualifies as a "trailer queen" because the only way she is going to be moved is on the back of something that can haul her around. But the engine actually runs, so at least I don't have to get a block unstuck!

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

That should keep you busy... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Reminds me of a '65 Mustang Fastback I had. I basically jacked up the gas cap and replaced everything it was attached to... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Will Mrs. Bob let you keep it in the garage? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

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Will Mrs. Bob let you keep it in the garage? </font>


Over in another tread here on TBN you will find that I am building a small barn on the property so I can move some of my stuff out of the current garage!

As for your story about your Mustang, I think I may be calling you to find out where you got some parts for that GAS CAP.