D4 6u year model

If you are asking about driving side ways across a slope fairly steep I reckon all depends how brave you are ????

Paul

Well once I get used to it I recon I'll only be going up and down the slopes

Hey Cat Power, Your D4 is a 1950 year model. Let's see some pics of the new addition!

Tom

Thanks for the info I'll get some pics through soon

If your going to work on steep slopes make sure the bolts that tie down the engine to the equalizer spring and shackles are intact---mine were missing on my D4---these bolts prevent the machine from doing a back flip under high torque or going up a slope.

I will definitely check them thanks for the advice

Hi Cat Power, I'm just up the hill from you at Gowrie Junction. I have a 6U also and being narrow gauge, take care on side slopes. Use your gut feeling- if it does not feel safe, it probably isn't. If your undercarriage is worn or tracks loose, you could easily loose a track. Width of track plates / grouser height will also affect pushing ability, especially uphill.
Regards, John

Thanks for the advice john. I think my track plates are the standard width for the d46u and grouser hight is about 25-30mm so I would say they are about halfway from new. The tracks don't look to worn out in fact I think they have been done up not long ago because they do have outer drive rings welded to the old drive sprockets but I will keep an eye on them