a c grader

If it's a pre-1964 machine - Persian Orange.
You're right, they're nice looking little things

i have a 1968 Model DD, best little grader i have ever had, has power everything except a cab to keep you warm.

does anyone have o book that can tell the ageif i can get the serial # of this ac grader.

Hi, Deetwocat.
I don't have any books or info on AC models, numbers, build dates, etc., but if all else fails, you can probably find that info over at the Unofficial Allis Home Page:

http://www.allischalmers.com/

I liked the AC model DD graders - never got to see a model D. They did have a bit of a weakness in the circle reverse drive. The Galion 503 grader, the DD's main competitor, didn't have that problem but was a LOT harder to start cold due to the 'iceberg' IH diesel engine that powered it. The 503 had a fabricated square frame but I don't think there was a lot betwen the two machines.

Congratulations.

I also have a Model D, and I have all the manuals for it, but they don't show the years of production. If you have any thing else you need to know, let me know and I'll look it up. Dan

I have a book that tells years of manufacturing, just post the serial number and we can find the date mfg.

I also have a Model D, and I have all the manuals for it, but they don't show the years of production. If you have any thing else you need to know, let me know and I'll look it up. Dan