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New #44 grader yard art?
4 years 4 months ago #216334
by juiceman
New #44 grader yard art? was created by juiceman
I got extremely bored this week, so I took part in some online auction bidding.
Fought off someone else for 8H960. From what I have found, it should be a 44 and not a 33 as what many thought it was?
Not sure if the actual build date, or much other that the little I’ve found in old threads.
Could anyone here enlighten me on it?
If I can gather up 2 replacement spoked wheels that would be awesome.
Future plans are to tighten a couple of things as well as loosen; sandblast and repaint.
New tires are a must. Correct tread pattern unknown as well.
Lastly, I need to figure out which period correct tractor to attach it to; I’ll probably need to buy one of those too. 😝
Thanks, JM
Fought off someone else for 8H960. From what I have found, it should be a 44 and not a 33 as what many thought it was?
Not sure if the actual build date, or much other that the little I’ve found in old threads.
Could anyone here enlighten me on it?
If I can gather up 2 replacement spoked wheels that would be awesome.
Future plans are to tighten a couple of things as well as loosen; sandblast and repaint.
New tires are a must. Correct tread pattern unknown as well.
Lastly, I need to figure out which period correct tractor to attach it to; I’ll probably need to buy one of those too. 😝
Thanks, JM
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4 years 4 months ago #216364
by oldbeek
Cat 12 grader, 8T6995 running and restoring, Cat 12 grader 9K3585. parts machine, Adams leaning wheel Pull grader Mod # 22, ser#438
Replied by oldbeek on topic New #44 grader yard art?
I built a mile of desert road with my similar Adams before I purchased my 12. That yard art gets a higher price than useable equipment. Very Nice and complete. Usually the steerable tongue is gone. First thing to get broken.
Cat 12 grader, 8T6995 running and restoring, Cat 12 grader 9K3585. parts machine, Adams leaning wheel Pull grader Mod # 22, ser#438
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4 years 4 months ago #216374
by juiceman
You read my mind Jon-Mark!!!
Hardest part is finding someone to crank the wheels on the back end.
Replied by juiceman on topic New #44 grader yard art?
8H-1 to 8H-? Built Starting in 1937
Now go hunting for a 3 cylinder 2H D6
You read my mind Jon-Mark!!!
Hardest part is finding someone to crank the wheels on the back end.
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4 years 4 months ago #216396
by janmeermans
Replied by janmeermans on topic New #44 grader yard art?
JM,
Congratulations on winning the grader! Just guessing, I would think about 1940 for a build date but I am no expert. That would mean an early D2 or D4 would be right for dragging it around. You might check with Chad E. to make you two new front wheels. He made the wheels for Tom's elevating grader that is over at SM.
JanM
Congratulations on winning the grader! Just guessing, I would think about 1940 for a build date but I am no expert. That would mean an early D2 or D4 would be right for dragging it around. You might check with Chad E. to make you two new front wheels. He made the wheels for Tom's elevating grader that is over at SM.
JanM
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4 years 4 months ago #216407
by catskinner
Replied by catskinner on topic 44 pull grader
What I have been able to find is that 8H-1 was the start of the first #44 pull graders. catskinner
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4 years 4 months ago #216419
by chriscokid
Erik Christenbury
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chriscomachinery.com/caterpillar-machinery/
Replied by chriscokid on topic New #44 grader yard art?
Here you go:
8H957-8H1022 1941...so yours is the third one built in 1941
8H957-8H1022 1941...so yours is the third one built in 1941
Erik Christenbury
Cat List: More than some, less than others
chriscomachinery.com/caterpillar-machinery/
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4 years 4 months ago #216426
by juiceman
Thank you Erik. Whenever I am able to remember, I use your site for reference regarding serial numbers and build dates. Nice to know exactly when something was manufactured.
I have a couple of pieces to add to your list one day.
Thanks so much! JM
Replied by juiceman on topic New #44 grader yard art?
Here you go:
8H957-8H1022 1941...so yours is the third one built in 1941
Thank you Erik. Whenever I am able to remember, I use your site for reference regarding serial numbers and build dates. Nice to know exactly when something was manufactured.
I have a couple of pieces to add to your list one day.
Thanks so much! JM
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4 years 4 months ago #216427
by side-seat
Replied by side-seat on topic New #44 grader yard art?
Erik The picture you posted is the earlier #44. Looks like he has the later type using the single tubular frame.
I have one of the later ones that is power controlled.
I have one of the later ones that is power controlled.
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