Caterpillar D7 F bulldozing logging road

Caterpillar bulldozer making a road for this winters logging season i Norway, Bought this dozer from sweden this summer and have done some work on it to get it back in shape. So far it got new windows, new filters and oils, new chain and sprocket wheel and undercarrige repair and welding. Much work can be done with a welder and a blowtorch on this machines. The machine got a nasty exhaust leak. A new exhaust gasket and a brand new turbocharger is going to be installed before spring. The machine has about 13000 hrs on it and seems to be in good shape. The serial number on the machine is 94 N 8723

[@Dan-in-the-Wild]

A thousand stars! This is such a great project to showcase. And what a BEAST!

[@roosthrower]

She us in need if a svc and manifold gasket The operator is not cutting enough dry material first, luckily didn't bog the heavy old girl. Thanks for the video

[@caterpillarman456]

The engine is quite lazy because of the exhaust manifold gasket failure. Manifold boost is down The fuel injection pump is equipped with AFRC which is cutting back fuel delivery because manifold boost is down. I operated D7F's in 1970, the first year of production. Good machines !!

[@evjone]

exactly!

[@theq4602]

Lol just like my grandpa's old D8. loud AF.

[@WayneStcroix]

edward beday thought there was something strange with it

[@Brandon-ch2ot]

@@evjone you should post videos of repairing it!

[@shawnpierre6799]

The D7f I use to ride about on as kid had a 1968 stamp.The engine sounded different too.

[@jimsonbrown9768]

Even down on power, it still has no problem moving what looks like some heavy dirt and trees. Pretty clean machine, not all beat up.

[@LYEARTHMOVERS]

old is gold! i own all old cat dozers they still works really well! nice job!

[@gazof-the-north1980]

Love the old D7 F and G models 👍

[@rogercumbie1809]

I put a heapppppppp of hrs on one of those. Enjoyed every minute of it

[@stefanlageambecker6077]

The old girl doing a great jobb. 👍

[@buelowexcavating]

That semi U dozer and the ripper look a bit heavy for use in these muddy conditions. But you are getting the job done. Good work!

[@jimwilliamson7598]

That dozer is running ruff

[@terryrack2534]

old dozer and old man. outstanding!

[@brianmaguire528]

12 minutes wasn't long enough! .........Loved the sound of the big cat purring. Good camera work. Ta!

[@wbgames7406]

Thank you 🙏 I had forgotten how beefy 7’s were 😊 these stupid 11’s take the spotlight now on KZbin but those 7’s have a special place in my heart always 🙌

[@TsunauticusIV]

A D7H was the first dozer I truly fell in love with. 😂 yeah it was a bit newer than the one in the video but I’ve run bigger and I’ve run smaller. I think the best all purpose dozer is a D6 but there was something amazing about that old D7H I used to run. Open cab machine. I’d run that open cab 7 and leave the new 8R we had sitting. 😂 the 8R only had about 200 hours on it at the time. Was a great machine but we were slotting up spoils on a tunneling job and that 7 fit the tunnel better than the 8 did. But I still would have picked the 7 at the time. Beefy and maneuverable and could push nearly as much as the 8 could.

[@tempestmkiv]

D7’s have built thousands of miles of logging roads!

[@evjone]

If not millions!!

[@hans-jurgenwiegand3103]

I’ve always preferred the D-6s with wide tracks! They work slopes, sideways, about as well as up & down. Hell of a lot easier to clean, with a spade! But I liked them all! Retired in 07!

[@evjone]

Cool, i've never guessed that this video would be viewed 160K times! Mostly viewers in USA and Canada and some eastern eurpopean countries. The dozer is currently sitting inside the barn waiting for spring. Although it is just a hobby machine and it mostly used for around the farm jobs i cant wait for spring to start some work with logging roads. If anybodo knows a good D9G dozer for sale and a cheap trtanport to Norway let me know, a D9 is on the top of my wishlist but there is noone to be found around here. I will upload a new video as soon as the dozer is out of the barn!

[@linaali2011]

I

[@danieladkins3845]

How about a D 10? I am also about to put in a road down a steep hill . But can't seem to find the right guy with big enough Kahuna's

[@evjone]

@@danieladkins3845 Please send invoice, Shipping to Norway inclusive. There is a seaport in Drammen Norway, ill pick it up there 🇧🇻👍

[@elflacoperez4487]

Hola. Mi canal es El flaco perez

[@robertmceachern2428]

I say go all in for the D10 or D11.. I remember the first time I sat in the seat of a D11. It was like sitting on the front porch of a Southern mansion! If I had a hobby farm or ranch I'd definately get me a D10 at least.

[@shattered79]

I miss running dozer ... it felt like you had so much power at your finger tips....it felt like you could push the world.

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

My favorite bulldozers are these. The sound is awesome

[@thomasgyan3018]

The manifold gasket need to be checked to improve the sound and power of the machine but I love it

[@eddiereichel9354]

It amazes me seeing that thing struggle to make it up that hill and then push that huge pile just a few min later. It must be that with the blade loaded up it pushes down to get more traction. I think that you can weld new plates to the tracks to make them deeper. I think they call them gousers or something. . I have run some equipment including a D8 I think it was I only had about 5 hours seat time in it and was the fist dozer I ever ran. I have always been fascinated by machinery

[@Grabatire]

Other than the exhaust leak, which makes it sound like it's miss-firing, rebuilt grousers would sure help, although there are times when fresh grousers just seem to give a place for more mud to gather. I am told the D7F has the same engine as the D6D only tuned up a bit. Must be more to it than that. I love the sound of the old four bangar 7's.

[@davidwillard7334]

UNLESS !! I Can GO !! AND ROBB !! THE BANK !!! THIS BULLDOZER !! IS THE ONLY !! THING !! WORKING !!!

[@DeathrashWhiplash]

I run a D7 at work pushing hog into the reclaimers for the boiler. Simple work and extremely satisfying

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Put the new manifold on it and run it. Doesn't act like it needs a new blower. Just a straight pipe and let it eat. Have run the 7-E's and F's. Good tractors. The E-s were stronger unless someone "worked" on the F's. They's do the job.

[@eddgong]

just skipped to your comment it has been almost 40 years for any seat time for me , but even with the manifold leak this machine sounds different engine wise than the old 7's I used to run , I know Cat switched out the old 4 lungersto 6 bangers but i. not sure what models did the change occur . This machine doesnt have that big throated tone where you could almost count the rpms i at idle I did like the way older D7's sounded in a heavy push , spent many many hours on a 1947 , straight drive cable lift that would not steer left unless the blade was full or the tractor reversed , anjy long walking with it was done in reverse ,,,,good old days not really ......but learning wise yes indeed lots of things not to do with a cable lift lol

[@rogerwoodland2587]

one of the best videos on you tube.

[@evjone]

Thank you!

[@michaelovitch]

18 000 hours ? Holy shit... Looks like it's a reliable engine.

[@wz7285]

Sometimes you do with what you've got! While dreaming of a straight blade!

[@woodchuck1946]

I can just smell that moist dirt!! Awesome!!!

[@ZmarnowaneZycie]

probably best background with dozer vid

[@johnyreb5464]

I need ear muffs just listening to it lol great old dozer

[@stevedurham5023]

Dear old Caterpillar..best thing about em you can always go to the cathouse and get parts..no matter how old your machine is.

[@evjone]

EXACTLY !

[@1dieselsmoke007]

Not true, machines like the d6c 76a are getting harder find along with 7e, 8h ect.

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

Yah they only send the wrong part 90% of the time Finning sucks.

[@keninglis1062]

Wow, sounds like valve gasket leak! Won`t matter anyway, this guy is out of his league!

[@evjone]

The exhaust manifold was completly burnt out on two cylinders, could fit a finger in the hole. Btw we are by no means pro's. When this vid vas made we Just bought it and had little training 😂

[@ConstructionMachinesChannel]

Love the old CAT dozers

[@1dieselsmoke007]

Not sure why your moving so much dirt with the trees. But damn man you have some extremely clean glass!

[@tubulli]

Great video of a good old dozer

[@bert26a]

If you have that ultra low sulfur diesel in Norway you should put some lubricating additives in your fuel it will make your injectors and pump last a lot longer those older engines don't like the newer fuels. You sure have thick muskeg (topsoil or peat) there in Norway it's the same way where I'm from in Canada.

[@evjone]

That Is true, I am aware of that and we use a additive named "Alron" on all our tractors and machines to prevent fouling in diesel tanks and lubricating pumps. This area is covered in thick moss and about 3 - 6 ft of very rich topsoil. This area is planned to be cultivated this year to make additional farmland. More dozer videos coming up as soon as winter and snow is gone 👍

[@altheeathoone]

Should have a D7 like this on every Farm.

[@glennfryer1539]

Oh that machine could do with some TLC ... it deserves it, working all day with the exhaust system like that would drive me nuts ...fumes being blown all over the engine, and so much power loss...

[@allischalmerswd]

Nothin like the sound of A Caterpillar!

[@chrisl2090]

We need a video of this Beaut running after the work was done on it. I want to hear it.

[@evjone]

spring is here, we'll take it out soon !

[@jaromejackandrews5552]

Let it dry then we move dirt

[@stevedurham5023]

Suggestion..keep your road passable in case you have a breakdown so you can get to your equipment in case of breakdown.

[@orgcoast5990]

Nothing like a Cat for serious earth moving.

[@randymaylowski2485]

nice video of that :) and nice looking bulldozers :) and they do know how to push stuff that's for sure :)

[@gizmogoose.2486]

I can see the "VideOgrapher" hasn't worked in the woods very long. When the Catskinner's punching road and taking cuts wherever he needs too, you get *out* *of* *the* *way.* "Get out of the way" means *_ALL_*_ _*_THE_*_ _*_WAY,_*_ OUT OF THE WAY_ ...plus some more!!!!

[@henriquezepekeno5216]

Parabéns ótimo profissional ótimo equipamento

[@Dozervideo]

Nice video, thank you my friend

[@77Aaronw77]

gotta love Cat! thx for sharing..

[@racarb]

what a geat vid! Such a beautiful old cat that i would love to own.

[@ramondiaz7784]

Jhon Deere ,Allis Chalmers funcionan mejores.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Great video!!!

[@davidoutdoors74]

I like CAT so much i built a Rc CAT D8 100lbs all metal. Nice CAT

[@jimtaylor1865]

cat sounds sick

[@evjone]

It was 👍

[@itsme78]

Off topic but dam that is some rich ass dirt

[@catdieselpower193]

That's awsum!!! real.glad to hear that!! pard! she's a goldmine!

[@jimvet5975]

The Military 4 cylinder D7 E is an other optional dozer tracker

[@evjone]

Big bore !

[@charlesholt2662]

I really miss operating heavy equipment mostly big dozers D-9 in montana.

[@alvie2]

hope somebody took pity on this old cat and repaired the blown exhaust gasket..

[@evjone]

The exhaustmanifold was completly burned out on the two front cylinders, 5 mm of opening! New manifold and turbo fitted. Extremly cheap parts for this engine on ebay!

[@fivehigh4718]

alvie2 sounds terrible id take one listen at it and walk away lol

[@otonielojeda-alvarez6547]

I think also needs some valves adjustments.

[@matteckert6676]

Always wondered what happens if you get a dozer stuck. Can't pull yourself out like a backhoe

[@digndurt6936]

@@matteckert6676 It's no fun at all Matt!!

[@wanderleimarinho100]

Wanderlei/BR. Lembro minha infância vendo máquinas abrindo estradas D8H moto scrarps 619 que saudades!

[@malangope]

Im not a dozer operator but im wondering why you go back and forth so many times instead of just going one long sweep at a time? Doesn't seem like there is a problem with traction or anything like that.

[@evjone]

We're not dozer operators either 😂 old man is a locomotive engineer and i was an combat engineer at the time this film was made

[@rogerwoodland2587]

@Derek Charette you do sound very upset considering its not your machine.

[@danlacey4138]

evjone im in the same perdictiment. i also have a D7d. im looking for a 9h or 9k myself! hope we both find us one!!

[@evjone]

Yes, i dont know where you're from, but here in Norway they are prette rare. Cant remember the last time i saw en here. I did find one one in Cyprus during my hollidays in 2012. It was just standing there on the beach abandoned. Next thing on my "to buy list" is a Cat ttrack loader, quite common in our neghbour country Sweden. The Swedish army used a lot of theese durning the 80's and have now been sold to civilians. Almost brand new ones go for about 15000USD.

[@robertmintz63]

That sounds like a good price

[@tantoismailgoldstein6279]

Man I think a track loader is the way to go being able to pickup and move a load saves a lot of headache.

[@duniaalber3178]

good job, greetings from Indonesia country Chanel 👍

[@robertmceachern2428]

This seems to be Part one of a road building Vid with an old D7 That I just watched earlier.

[@Pladeklassikeren]

Its sound reealy sick

[@rogerwoodland2587]

take it to the doctors.

[@kt.hehner5997]

I hope you fix manifold gasket poor dozer it’s embarrassing for that thing to go thru that. Lol

[@evjone]

Yes i did, see my other videos ;)

[@ToonandBBfan]

Nice old CaT

[@gerrycoleman7290]

What is the green rock...........serpentine?

[@MrEazyE357]

I can see a Greenpeacer having a stroke watching this video. Hell, I'm FAR from what anyone would call a tree-hugger and it was a little disturbing to me on some levels. And before anyone chimes in, yes I know stuff like this is necessary to sustain the type of life I live and for that reason I don't have a problem with it. Just saying it does suck a little to watch a beautiful forest get absolutely devastated like that.

[@evjone]

rest assured, it was only this little hill that was levelled, maybe 20 feet long and 15 trees maximum

[@Arounadabout]

@@evjone Yeh but it is building a logging road to cause more carnage

[@smathet7766]

The trees will over take the road after 20 years of not being used.

[@Arounadabout]

@@smathet7766 no chance, the road will always be there

[@Arounadabout]

@@smathet7766 Trees will not grow over the road, the road will still be there in 150 years ++ Also the whole area around it will probably be converted by then too

[@deb0nes230]

Cool dozer! What year is it?

[@evjone]

1974

[@mossyshotgun5902]

Get the D-11 in there !!😆

[@rogerwoodland2587]

this machine seems to be doing the job.

[@billysullivan8601]

Really should get the exhaust leak fixed. Sounds terrible.

[@cpufreak101]

Nature: YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!! bulldozer: yeeaaahhhhh..... i'm still going through

[@vicfirthify]

We don't need more forest police just go away and watch fern gully or something ty

[@cpufreak101]

jason skinner umm... What? I was just making a "you shall not pass" joke

[@vicfirthify]

Ok sorry thought you were a tree hugger for a second lol sorry

[@cpufreak101]

jason skinner lol it's ok

[@ronlawrence5021]

I wonder why they don't make the treads on the track more aggressive so there's less slippage? Never operated one of these things. The only thing even close was my experience in the Army with tanks. Tank treads have a giant rubber pad on them to minimize damage to road surfaces, but our commanders always told us if we went to war in Europe, the first thing we'd take off was the track pads in order to maximize traction. Any thoughts?

[@evjone]

Sure, ive been a tank driver for 6 years in the Norwegian army. Bulldozer tracks are WAY more aggressive than tank tracks. On this dozer the grousers are pretty worn down, but this is a hobby/ farm machine, and not going into daily work so we dont care if its slipping a bit while pushing. Not worth the money, yet. When new this tracks have 4 inch grousers, now there is about 1-1/2 inch left. About rubber pads on tanks, yes we do the same thing, in wintertime we remove each 8 rubber pad with ice-spikes or "snow-crosses" as they are called here. We also use theese if the terrain requires it. The rubber pads are slick, and their primary purpose is to protect the metal track from wear an tear. The pads make the tank track gentle on the roads, and a lot more silent ride for the crew. I dont know if youve tried but a tank ride in 30-40 mph on road without rubber pads, but it makes your ears bleed ;) a little overstatement but you get the clue..

[@ronlawrence5021]

@@evjone Always love hearing from other Tankers! And your English is nearly perfect, by the way.

[@rogerwoodland6387]

powerfull dozer

[@jlyon7846]

that sound!

[@rogerwoodland2587]

best I have heard.

[@catdieselpower193]

Poor Ole girl still GITTIN the job dunn bit uhhg fix!! her

[@evjone]

+CAT POWER (ALLDAY) she's good now! New manifold and engine rebuild with new gaskets, fluids and a new turbocharger!

[@74superglide]

+evjone i wanna see some new vids of the cat running!!

[@jb7631]

That dozer sounds rough big-time. Exhaust leak or manifold gasket gone 😳

[@evjone]

2 inch hole in the manifold...

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Cracked manifold maybe. Sounds like it's missing a couple squirrels

[@MrLannyross]

if that was my machine i would have to fix it ,i could not have,it that ragged and leaking manifold will cause,it to burn a valve.

[@MRSTEEL-fd7eg]

Grammar problems?

[@robertmintz63]

Language differentials

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

@Derek Charette you really don't know anything about equipment do you ?

[@jameswilliams6212]

+ Wait until your movie is finished before you put your next features..I watch the movie until the very end

[@evjone]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@R1j0hn]

Don't use image stabilization... It makes the picture all wonky & hard to watch.

[@evjone]

ive learned ...

[@davidmoore6167]

Beast is a bit sickly

[@rogerwoodland2587]

maybe its got the flue.

[@victornavarrete4320]

how many trees did you plant?

[@evjone]

about 6000 since this video was uploaded

[@vladimirvukovic6630]

Impressive!! :O

[@user-lb5ee8mz6m]

Трудяга,молодец!

[@naihgarang1707]

How many litres does it take to fill it full tank?

[@michaelbranham5854]

Seems kinda weak what model is it?

[@evjone]

+Michael Branham its a D7F from 74, here suffering by a broken exhaust manifold, and low to no turbo pressure. She's in much better health now!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

What do you estimate the cost per mile would be with rock etc?

[@johnoverbay521]

A little maintance would help sounds like at least two bad enjectors maybe more

[@evjone]

injectors are good, but the 1 inch hole in the ex.manifold were not..

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

Next it will be the track, the grousers are about done.

[@evjone]

+Mike Lamothe yes, there is about two inches left, will welding do the trick?

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

If it is cost effective in your area, certainly. We have done this as well as stitching the wishbone when necessary. I have always been told weld is harder than steel. Today, time and materials often out weigh new.

[@evjone]

Thanks buddy! I'll check it out. The dozer is currently stored indoors in the barn during winter but i will continue work when spring is coming.

[@grinderguydude8907]

I think it might need some new exhaust manifolds🤔

[@evjone]

got one from ebay, already installed

[@gesucassianogcaro8779]

Parabéns bom operador Eng.Gesus Brasil

[@bullsnutsoz]

dunno how you are going to get logging trucks in on that grease pile?

[@evjone]

no trucks, only skidders

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

@@evjone so it's a trail and not a road.

[@MRSTEEL-fd7eg]

That bulldozer so annoying. After watching this video I'd rather use a bobcat.

[@megavideocellvideo3528]

que poder de estas maquinas me encantan💪

[@cmoon682]

why not get the 9 and make a highway?

[@evjone]

C Moon I would, but they are rare as hell around here !

[@balzac00]

This is my job.i like it to operate

[@sanfranciscobay]

How do you know which way to make the logging road?

[@akimmulondo5747]

make another video like this one bulldozer making roads

[@rogercumbie1809]

Sho would like to run it a little while.

[@Bryan-wq9vq]

Logging Road huh call me when the truck start running on that I'd like to see that

[@evjone]

skidders only

[@timothylines3867]

sounds like the muffler bearing to me.

[@leopinel7927]

Estos son de los sandinistas.FSLN NICARAGUA

[@big14tx]

So has the horrible noise been taken care of?????I don't like to these machines this powerful so sick

[@evjone]

yes, its all good now!