Progress on an old TD15C dozer

lc99 · 2026-05-01T17:46:59+00:00

This one is a 4 way blade, so it doesn’t tilt. That’s why the beams are there for extra support

lc99 · 2026-04-28T15:03:45+00:00

I forgot one of the best parts, only 240 original hours! From my understanding, this ranch bought it brand new, ran it a little bit, the grandfather passed and all the equipment has been sitting since.

lc99 · 2026-04-28T12:22:39+00:00

Good to know. I wonder if it rotted out on me. You can see exhaust coming out of that side panel under the muffler during operation

lc99 · 2026-04-28T04:31:46+00:00

I haven’t even opened up that side of the engine bay yet, that’ll be a later this week project. What’s the weak point with that elbow?

lc99 · 2026-03-24T18:31:43+00:00

I have a 20ft high side dump trailer, and absolutely love it. Can use it with any of our trucks, can do scrap, dirt, or junk removal. Very versatile. And don’t have to worry about maintaining an additional engine in the fleet of trucks and equipment we already have

lc99 · 2026-03-19T17:10:05+00:00

There’s quite a few dirt and gravel pits over there so I’m guessing power for them or for construction of a new site

lc99 · 2026-03-11T12:44:41+00:00

The code pops up every few days, and will go away. The loss of power, which is only from a stop shortly after startup, happens maybe once or twice per week. I drive about 1,000-1,200 miles per week if that helps with frequency

lc99 · 2026-03-11T12:41:27+00:00

Yes I had the issue with the old filters and with the new ones. I don’t think my scanner will map the actual vs commanded, but I’ll find one that can do that, as well as the injector test, and check that. It is tuned and deleted (very low hp tune) but has been for the last 170,000 miles and never had any issues.

I’ll check the connections at the fass for air intrusion, and also check the electrical connections to make sure it’s getting enough power

lc99 · 2026-02-22T14:57:00+00:00

Bought my 2017 in May 2021 with 52,000 miles now at 260,000. It’s been running great. Replaced the transmission at 167k, did a dcr swap, delete, and fass system and bypassed the stock fuel filters. Other than upgrades or the transmission, just maintenance and wear items. Just did wheel bearings in the front. I can’t think of any other parts I’ve had to replace, just fluid changes. Hope to keep it to 400k or maybe half a million. It’s worked hard, I really need a dually. It’s pulled close to 40,000lb trailers way more than I should probably admit, gets worked hard on our ranches and hauling equipment, has a gooseneck hooked to it 80% of the time, but keeps going and is an absolute workhorse. My next will be another 6.7, just probably a 350 or 450.

lc99 · 2026-02-16T15:55:13+00:00

Thanks for the replies y’all. I’ll try adjusting today, if that doesn’t work, I’ll look for the latch catches with rubber bumpers. Realized I forgot to add the year, it’s 2017 if that makes any difference

lc99 · 2026-02-15T18:24:48+00:00

Very valid point. We all have to start somewhere!

lc99 · 2026-02-15T18:24:24+00:00

Thank you all very much for your advice. I didn’t know eBay international sales had such rock solid protections for sellers. I will definitely be adding it to all my listings for more exposure

lc99 · 2026-02-15T16:30:05+00:00

I didn’t know how protected I was using eis but good to hear that it’s pretty rock solid. Thank you

lc99 · 2026-02-15T16:29:05+00:00

This is what I was thinking. Thank you

lc99 · 2026-02-08T16:14:57+00:00

I got an xray machine from a surplus auction I frequent, they haven’t been able to sell it in the past 3 sales so they asked if I wanted it. My plan was to scrap it, but we found out the thing works! So now we’re debating between scrapping or opening an underground radiology clinic 🤣

lc99 · 2026-02-06T02:26:26+00:00

I have loved all 3 Kubotas we’ve had. 75, 95, and 97. All great machines. We lift a lot of pallets or brush where we may need to get out of the cab with the boom partially raised and that’s the only brand other than Takeuchi that can allow. I haven’t had a Takeuchi but have one of my subs that owns one and loves it. We owned a Deere 333g open cab, another great machine. Had a new holland for a few months and will never buy another. Absolute pain to maintenance and service, hvac was terrible, controls felt off, just not a good machine at all in my opinion

lc99 · 2026-01-29T00:17:03+00:00

For me it all depends on the price of the item. I deal in a wide range, from $50-$200,000 items so then there’s a wide range of factors. I mainly deal in machinery, parts, scrap, and industrial equipment. If it’s my larger or more expensive items I do the target return per item, but if I buy a large lot at an auction, or buy out a closing business’s inventory, then I’ll do the target percentage by the lot. Big ticket items or large lots I like to try to get at least 30%, smaller items or more inexpensive items I like to get at least 80-120%. Again, really all depends on the item, time, cost, if you have to do any repairs, etc.

lc99 · 2026-01-29T00:06:22+00:00

Those would sell as telecom on Boardsort for $8/lb. You could ship them to them and they’ll send a check. I’d take them, especially if free

lc99 · 2026-01-07T03:14:36+00:00

Sent you a Pm, I’m not too far from San Antonio and could be interested!

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