1936-1938? Cat RD4

Looks to be life left. Blade would be "manual angle" not "T".
Are you thinking electric start pony or direct start. If direct check the flywheel housing where the starter would go. If it does not have the raised three ear boss it can not be converted. At least not conventionally.

Forgot your winch question. It would take a Hyster D4 winch but it would have to be the early version with side attachment panels as there is no provision to attach to the top of the steering clutch case.

Thanks for the input Old Magnet. I was referring to converting to a direct start and do away with the pony if possible. Were there any known problems with the early RD4s?

Not really that I am aware of although many changes came along as the model progressed.

1500$, diesel runs, tracks acceptable, buy it.

Looks like it could be a decent machine based on one picture. It would be nice to see mome more showing the undercarriage closer. The pony might not be to big of a deal to get running. Lots of good informative posts here if you are at all mechanically inclined and if it will accept a direct starter OM is the Chairman of the Board.

Thanks for the responses. Its good to hear that I am not crazy in wanting to purchase it. I know sourcing parts for an older machine like this is getting a little harder, but I think its worth it. It is just getting my dad convinced since we are going in as partners on a dozer. That is the best pic I have of the undercarriage. I won't get to lay better eyes on it till I go see it in person.

Just so you know, there is no cure for Cat Fever. You can only get another fix. We addicts all hang out on the board here and there are some prety sharp guys here (not me) to help you out.

Jake 1991
I can tell you if i was in the states and it come up i would by it without a second thought. As I am the proud owner of one, and enjoyed the restoration coming to a close I will have my RD4 finished by the end of next week, i have totaly rebuilt the rear end, clutch, injection pump/filter housing and lots more, i can tell you you can get most parts in the states NOS you just have to look around.

As for direct electric start you will have to change the fly wheel housing with the raised boss, this is a big job as you have to split the motor and transmission, getting the pilot motor going would be a more viable option with the electric start option.

old-iron-habit - I do know what you mean by cat fever. Dad bought a mini excavator with a blade back when I was still in high school thinking that would do good enough for what we needed. It did for a while, but there are just some things that are better left to an actual dozer, and if you are gonna get one, it might as well be a classic.

rax200 - Thanks for the encouragement! Knowing you were able to very recently source enough parts to do that very nice restoration is very exciting! Since that was one of the main concerns, I think that it will be a easier decision now. Sounds like we are going to go take a look on Thursday first hand. Do you have a thread on your restoration?