TOGNOT wrote:

Here is a D2 modified for long legs

That would work. Is it a factory orchard with the nicer seat mod, or is it all fabricated by you? Either way, it looks great!

D4Jim wrote:

Vance wrote:

D47U is tight with a fender tank but doable. Im 6'6" 354lbs

How come all us Cat lovers are so doggone handsome??

I ask myself that ever morning when I look in the mirror lol. 6'8" 350 lbs lol

I had two “complete” D2s. One was orchard, one was conventional seating. I thought the orchard did not look as cool as the regular model. I’m skinny and 6ft. But could not picture myself sitting for a few hours in the conventional seat. Too cramped.

I narrowed the conventional seat a bit and built a frame to hold it. I can put plenty of seat cushion in there . The “roll bar” is exactly for just hangin on or getting in n out. When discing i generally stand up - easier on my back.

Lots of options !

nice! like the conventional look as well, but an orchard could definitely be set up better for a tall fella. the hold on bar is definitely a good idea though. Would love to see more pics sometime

i'm caught in the middle....i like to modify if it makes equipment more functional/comfortable/reliable for the operator etc...rollbar, shields, gauges for more data, safety...etc...it has to have a purpose....

but i like original too...original appearance...colour..style...lettering etc...

i think someone on the board mentioned every time you change something...from original...you become your own engineer...very true!

-in the end, its what you like and want that matters

-2 cents please

Thats good to know Neil. I am leaning more that way as those tend to come up around here more often, plus I like the lighter weight for hauling purposes. A D2 could be moved with a 3/4 ton with the right trailer and setup I believe.

I move my D2 and tractors with my 10ton GVW tilt trailer bumper pull with my F250 Ford--it only lacks stopping power on down hills!! I think a 5th wheel hitch is more stable than a Goose Neck-and I and all my friends had 5th wheel hitches to tow our camping trailers out on the beach at Montauk Pt.