Does a D4 7U Hydraulics Have a Float Position?

my 1955 7U has a float position as does my 4U D2--just push the lever all the way forward and it snaps into the float mode

Early versions of the #44 (4Wxxxx and 7Vxxxx s/n units) did not have the float feature.

Thanks. The D2 I looked at must have been older, as it definitely did not have a float. I am no bulldozer operator, just using it around the farm for grading and light jobs. Floating the blade when done gives a nice finish to the job. My brother in law was in construction when I was a kid on the farm with our old D6 then, and he used to tell me an experienced operator never had to use the float if he knew what he was doing. Anyway, I always use it for finishing up, and never worried much about being an amateur.

where you wanna use the float for??
please dont say for backblading...... haha
learn to level forward! even if it takes you weeks to practise.

Thanks. The D2 I looked at must have been older, as it definitely did not have a float. I am no bulldozer operator, just using it around the farm for grading and light jobs. Floating the blade when done gives a nice finish to the job. My brother in law was in construction when I was a kid on the farm with our old D6 then, and he used to tell me an experienced operator never had to use the float if he knew what he was doing. Anyway, I always use it for finishing up, and never worried much about being an amateur.

I'd guess half of us on here are amateurs. I have approx. 15 mins total operating a bulldozer blade : ) but there's a good team of professionals here willing to share their knowledge and experience so I take advantage of that when possible.

rhartwick,

My D4 7U has float by pushing the lever all the way ahead. Thanks.

Bryan

I use float all the time when pushing snow or cleaning up logging roads on frozen ground. I am not a expert either and probably should use it when trying to level but I'm to stubborn. Good thing I like rollercoasters. 😖uspicious:😖uspicious:

I'd guess half of us on here are amateurs. I have approx. 15 mins total operating a bulldozer blade : ) but there's a good team of professionals here willing to share their knowledge and experience so I take advantage of that when possible.