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Hello everyone,
Was out for a tour around my sales territory yesterday, and one of my customers has a 933 Traxcavator he is willing to part with. It is a 46A serial number which I believe is a 933F or 933G, late 1960's (all the model ID decals are gone) The pony motor has been rebuilt, but the main engine is seized. I am just looking for some expert opinions on what you may think this tractor is worth. I am looking for a project to restore, but something that isn't a total wreck at the same time. This machine looks to be complete to me, other than the side engine cover panels, and it is not the original color. I have a couple pictures for you to have a look at.

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Fri, Mar 24, 2017 11:57 PM

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Nate:

With a seized engine and the tracks adjusted all the way out something like that is worth what it weighs times the scrap price by the ton in my humble opinion.

It would be a good project for you but don't over pay for it as there are lots of projects out there.

Tom

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 12:15 AM

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Reply to Tom Madden_archive:

Nate:

With a seized engine and the tracks adjusted all the way out something like that is worth what it weighs times the scrap price by the ton in my humble opinion.

It would be a good project for you but don't over pay for it as there are lots of projects out there.

Tom

Thanks Tom,

Just curious, how can you tell the tracks are adjusted all the way out? I look at the tracks quick while I was there, the pins on the chains have very little wear, and the sprockets are in good shape too. I appreciate the advise, thanks.

Nate

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 12:29 AM

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Reply to Tom Madden_archive:

Nate:

With a seized engine and the tracks adjusted all the way out something like that is worth what it weighs times the scrap price by the ton in my humble opinion.

It would be a good project for you but don't over pay for it as there are lots of projects out there.

Tom

Looks original and unmolested. Be aware that loaders are some of the toughest to work on.
To be a "G" model it would have the D320 turbo engine 42A5918-up)(1965 and up)
That would be a 42xxxx designation not 46A.
I'd look further into the condition of the undercarriage before deciding.

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 12:32 AM

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Looks original and unmolested. Be aware that loaders are some of the toughest to work on.
To be a "G" model it would have the D320 turbo engine 42A5918-up)(1965 and up)
That would be a 42xxxx designation not 46A.
I'd look further into the condition of the undercarriage before deciding.

You are correct it is a 42A607 typo on my part. Far as I can tell from the pictures I took it is a naturally aspirated engine. I have added all the pictures that I took while I was there.
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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 12:48 AM

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You are correct it is a 42A607 typo on my part. Far as I can tell from the pictures I took it is a naturally aspirated engine. I have added all the pictures that I took while I was there.

Sprockets have new rings welded on---and the idlers are not out to the end of the frame so that's a good sign!

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 3:02 AM

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Sprockets have new rings welded on---and the idlers are not out to the end of the frame so that's a good sign!

The bottom rollers have not been hitting on the pin bosses, the sprockets look at maybe 50%, and the top rollers the same. I can't see where the links have a lot of wear since the idlers have a long way from the end of the track frame. In my black dirt, I could get about 2000 hours out of that UC.

It seems like that tractor was cared for. I have a 955 like it. They're right, they can be hard to work on since the loader was bolted onto the tractor.

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 3:31 AM

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Sprockets have new rings welded on---and the idlers are not out to the end of the frame so that's a good sign!

42A0607 is a 1960 machine. Early "F" model with D311H N/A engine.
That's before the Forward/Reverse lever was added.

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 3:35 AM

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42A0607 is a 1960 machine. Early "F" model with D311H N/A engine.
That's before the Forward/Reverse lever was added.

Agree that the loader is quite a straight machine, in picture 4 loader frames are subject to cracking opposite where the tilt ram rod enters the cylinder in machines that have had a hard life. Battery rear doors not standard. Loader arm pins all look OK, Not sure of those pilot motors mounted on the side vs rear mounted in the 933E tractors. Loader pedals and gear shift selector don't appear that worn.
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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 4:32 PM

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Agree that the loader is quite a straight machine, in picture 4 loader frames are subject to cracking opposite where the tilt ram rod enters the cylinder in machines that have had a hard life. Battery rear doors not standard. Loader arm pins all look OK, Not sure of those pilot motors mounted on the side vs rear mounted in the 933E tractors. Loader pedals and gear shift selector don't appear that worn.

I give up!!! What do you call pilot motors mounted on the side?? Are you referring to light brackets??

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 10:54 PM

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I give up!!! What do you call pilot motors mounted on the side?? Are you referring to light brackets??

The 9th picture in the last set you can see carburetor and plug wires looking in from the side view. I have never seen anything like that but looks like the pony is down under the manifold. So my curiosity is peaked if anyone knows what is going on.

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Sat, Mar 25, 2017 11:09 PM

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