I want your opinion

Hi, Deckert d69u.
A'course, dollars-n-time come into it but me thinks you would have an item of some interest there if you did decide to save it. I yain't ever seen one like it afore. 'Course, that's not to say they yain't around, just that I yain't SEEN any like it afore.

Maybe do some further investigation without spending a whole lot to get a clearer idea of just what is involved before making the hard choice?

Just my 0.02.

Hey Deckert,

My question is, do you enjoy the challenge of tearing into something rebuilding or fixing it. Some people enjoy taking things apart no matter how broken it is to bring it back to life. Some people don't have the time to repair, they just want to own, show, and operate one. So my question to you is which type of person are you? Even if your the guy who wants to own, show, and run it, your gonna get your hands dirty. Roflmao....No matter which way you want to go, there are lots of tractors to choose from. glen

I would have to put some effort into it, it would be to hard to just walk away.

Sit down with a piece of paper and write up the list of repairs needed. Then add to the list just how many hours it will take to fix all those things, and how much time you have to spare to put those hours in.
You might get a shock when you add it all up and reach the bottom line.

To my mind, that poor ole D2 has done more than what one could ever reasonably expect of a D2. It's had a honkin' great loader mounted to the machine that I'm surprised, hasn't broken the tractor in half.
It has cast street pads that are only good for concrete floors in factories or in steel mills. It has seized brakes and clutch, a tranny that has been effectively run out of oil, you're not even sure if the main engine even turns over.

It looks to me like a badly abused and neglected money pit. You will find a lot more wrong than you can initially see, and what you already know about.
If you like wrenching, pulling components apart and re-assembling them, spending money constantly on spares, and spending heaps of time sourcing parts, then this is the tractor for you.
You will also have to keep in mind it could be 3-4 years before it's a runner, if you can only spare occasional hours on it - which is what the scenario is, for most people who already have a full-time job.

If you want a tractor fully operational real soon without pouring a lot of time and money into it, you're better advised to find a tractor in much better condition that has been properly cared for.
Just my 0.02c worth for today, and it actually cost you nothing. 😄

Regards, Ron.

Hi Deckert, if you choose not to get it running, rather than scrap, see if you can dismantle it for parts - the folks on the forum would appreciate an extra supply - just a thought : )

Hi Deckert, if you choose not to get it running, rather than scrap, see if you can dismantle it for parts - the folks on the forum would appreciate an extra supply - just a thought : )

It looks like it has possibilities. Do not scrap it. Do not try to part it, no one will come and get anything.
Try to sell it to someone who wants to fix it. Maybe the engine can be unstuck and got to run. Maybe the steering clutch can be unstuck. The tracks look fairly good.

If the pic was was outside with good light and a clean background, I guess it would look better. What does the tag read on the loader side? I see the weight, how about a non-oscillating track frame group? Could be tons of good parts here.

That Cat is a "Dog".