Hey guys. I'm new the the Heavy Equipment forums and just curious to what y'alls opinions are. I am buying a dozer to use around my land. I know the capabilites of both dozers and have been operating my whole life. However, I have never used the old straight JD 450 or the Komatsu D20P-6. I have used newer 450's and Komatsu D31's and up to D65 komatsus, D9 Cat's, and JD 850's. The JD 450 had the motor rebuilt 500 hrs. ago. It has a new undercarriage & tracks. The hydraulic cylinders have been repacked and it doesn't use any oil. It has a 6-way blade and a winch. Dry clutches. It runs really good. The price is $7,000. It will cost me around $1,200 to have it shipped to my farm. The Komastu D20P-6 has new cutting edges, new clutch packs, new brake Bands, under carrage is about 85%. The owner stats that it runs all day on 10 gal diesel, uses no oil. numerous new parts installed and well maintained, painted and new decals last year. does have a couple very minor hyd. leaks. The price is $8,900. I haven't been able to run this machine yet. The differences are: 450 - 57 hp/ D20 -40 hp, 450 - 15,500 to 16,000 lbs./ D20 - 8,465 lbs., 450 - grouser pads/ D20 - pyramid pads, 450 - I have to have hauled to the farm and get and in the future get trailer if I want to haul it anywhere./ D20 - I have a trailer I can haul it on and it is only 120 miles from my farm. I'm having a hard time deciding, because both would be good dozers. I am just wanting any and everyone to give me y'alls opinions and advice. The pic of the D20 is the one I am considering. The 450 looks like the one I'm looking at, but it isn't the one in the picture. Thanks! Michael
Welcome tothe forum ,please forgive me but what in the world would a 8000 #dozer with smooth pads be good for, even tho I am not a deere fan sounds like the better pick to me .
I understand what you are saying. Pyramid pads do have a place, just not in everyday work. The one good thing is that they sell grousers everyday.... Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.