First dozer

[CDR]

After dreaming about having a ranch and a dozer since I was 10 years old, 1967, it all came full circle today. Had the ranch since 2002, got approval from the budget committee to get that dozer. A 2006 cat D4G with rippers with 3600 hours. Very well maintained. Bringing it home tomorrow. I like the idea of no more renting

 

[AU.CASE]

After dreaming about having a ranch and a dozer since I was 10 years old, 1967

Welcome to the forum and many here have the same pathway in your story.

We'll be keen to read your story, especially if its coloured by some pictures !

 

[Metalman 55]

That'll be exciting! I know the feeling!

I 2nd the idea of the pics!!

 

[CM1995]

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you.

Had the ranch since 2002, got approval from the budget committee to get that dozer.

Got a chuckle out that one - my purchasing agent is a tightwad as well. I have to fill out forms in triplicate..

I bought a D5GXL in 2004 brand new. First dozer I ever purchased. Still have it today as a semi-retired machine we'll use to push the dump off or similar tasks.

The G series are good machines however they do have some quirky electrical issues if the system is not running around 14.4 volts - everywhere on the machine.

After going through all the fluids and filters, run through the batteries and alternator checking voltage. Low voltage can cause all sorts of issues on the tractor. You might think something is seriously wrong only to find out there is a battery or alternator going out.

 

[Nige]

Get an Operation and Maintenance Manual ASAP if it doesn’t come with one. If you are wrenching it yourself you ideally will need one. Post a machine Serial Number to help identify the appropriate manual. Last time I looked a genuine OEM one was just over $50 to download and you have it in 5 minutes or less.

 

[CDR]

After dreaming about having a ranch and a dozer since I was 10 years old, 1967, it all came full circle today. Had the ranch since 2002, got approval from the budget committee to get that dozer. A 2006 cat D4G with rippers with 3600 hours. Very well maintained. Bringing it home tomorrow. I like the idea of no more renting

 

[CDR]

Get an Operation and Maintenance Manual ASAP if it doesn’t come with one. If you are wrenching it yourself you ideally will need one. Post a machine Serial Number to help identify the appropriate manual. Last time I looked a genuine OEM one was just over $50 to download and you have it in 5 minutes or less.

Got one coming. Thanks

 

[CDR]

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you.



Got a chuckle out that one - my purchasing agent is a tightwad as well. I have to fill out forms in triplicate..

I bought a D5GXL in 2004 brand new. First dozer I ever purchased. Still have it today as a semi-retired machine we'll use to push the dump off or similar tasks.

The G series are good machines however they do have some quirky electrical issues if the system is not running around 14.4 volts - everywhere on the machine.

After going through all the fluids and filters, run through the batteries and alternator checking voltage. Low voltage can cause all sorts of issues on the tractor. You might think something is seriously wrong only to find out there is a battery or alternator going out.

Thanks for that

 

[CDR]

New cutting edges and end bits coming also.

 

[CM1995]

Nice looking G! Congrats.

Pads have a lot of life yet. Can't tell the rest of the UC.

You will like having the ripper for nothing less balance. Our D5G is a little nose heavy. If I had to do it all over again I would've bought one with rippers.

 

[BC Placer gold]

Looks good, I too am a fan of rippers. Definitely helps with balance.

Looks like a nice tidy machine, good luck with it!

 

[Nige]

Got one coming. Thanks

A genuine OEM one I hope. There are a lot of manuals being sold on the likes of eBay that are not worth the paper they are printed on. To add insult to injury they are often more expensive than a genuine one.