Neil wrote:

Cat didn't make winches for D2s but Hyster did and the two usual models are conveniently named D2 (older) and D2N (newer). I have a D2 winch for my D2 tractor : ) I don't think the one on that tractor is a Hyster but would need that framework pulled off so we can find a tag on the unit. Take the clutch cover off and check how much water is in the clutch compartment. There are drain plugs in the compartment, and the two steering clutch compartments but they're often left out to let them drain. That toolbar is a good thing to have, esp. in NZ where there's not a lot of examples of anything, let alone toolbars. What you do is unpin the blade from the sidearms, swing the arms to the back, then fit a toolbar and you can fit cultivator tips, planters, all kinds of ag attachments - basically turning it into a farm tractor with a few simple steps. You can see the swivels where the hydraulic rams fit so you can swing the arms around without having to disconnect any of the hydraulic components.
Buy it and we'll help you get it going. Ask him where the air cleaner is too. It sits on the dashboard in front of the operator's seat, and the instrument "dash" (what Cat calls it) top right of the dashboard which would contain the oil pressure and temperature gauges at a minimum, and might also have an ammeter if that tractor has an electrical system. Sometimes the ammeter is on the battery box. Blade looks in good shape in terms of dents and straightness but there'll be a ton of rust behind the cutting edges which you'd probably want to deal with at some point. You also have track frame covers which look in really good condition - those are often missing / wrecked so that's also a good score. The grip for the main clutch lever is still available new from Cat but first find the clutch lever - I don't see it in the photos so hopefully it's there somewhere. It connects via some linkage to a vertical shaft in front of your left foot on the top of the clutch compartment. There's also a grip for the hydraulic control lever. Not sure I see a can over the main exhaust which is a bit of a worry. If the engines are seized, tell the guy scrap price only. Also measure from the running surface of the rail (chain) up to the underside of the grouser/track plate and we can tell you how worn they are. I have a serial # listing from Goughs so I might be able to find the original owner of that tractor for history purposes. Where are you located? My family is in Masterton and my father had a J-series (earlier series of D2) and a U-series. I live in the States now but also have a 5U, and in Masterton we have my cousin's Twenty-Two, so if you want to talk yellow iron, let me know