Hi wlf89
The "CAT" 12A "955" - Serial No 12A 4987 was built in the 1957 production year. there were 2,569 built that year. Production of the 12A finished in 1960 - with a total of 8,418 being produced.
I Hope that this answere your question.
Regards
Alan T. Lewis ( 84WD10" )
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
what would yall consider a decent price on this machine? i have heard it run and runs good and supposedly doesnt use no oil, other than that what you see in pictures is all i know about it.
I looked at one up here in Canada, guy asked $3500, I thought it might be a $2000. machine. it was not as good as he one you are looking at undercarriage anyway. It was 12a4897 that's bout all I know bout that
Saw the pictures on YTD. That's a 12A "C" model direct start. Looks to be a good undercarriage. Check the track tension adjuster. Maximum adjustment is 6-1/8" between the front of the engine support and the back of the front idler yoke. If it runs and operates good, $5-7.5k would not be unreasonable.
"C" models used D4 undercarriage.
"E" models used D6 undercarriage. Change was @ s/n 12A5793
[quote="Old Magnet"]Saw the pictures on YTD. That's a 12A "C" model direct start. Looks to be a good undercarriage. Check the track tension adjuster. Maximum adjustment is 4" between the front of the engine support and the back of the front idler yoke. If it runs and operates good, $5-7.5k would not be unreasonable.
"C" models used D4 undercarriage.
"E" models used D6 undercarriage. Change was @ s/n 12A5793[/quote]
did you see this pic?
[quote="Old Magnet"]Saw the pictures on YTD. That's a 12A "C" model direct start. Looks to be a good undercarriage. Check the track tension adjuster. Maximum adjustment is 4" between the front of the engine support and the back of the front idler yoke. If it runs and operates good, $5-7.5k would not be unreasonable.
"C" models used D4 undercarriage.
"E" models used D6 undercarriage. Change was @ s/n 12A5793[/quote]
did you see this pic?
No big deal, just v it out and weld it up.
Easy fix but still a negotiating asset...
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