john deere 440D crawler/loader, first quick test run after repairs. 2-53 (angry Johnny)

just a quick test run, preparing for power washing. moving the old log, helped give a little more run time heating things up.
didn't realize how many times I had to climb in and out of the thing.
it's a bit of an art to running it, about as soft as a big ship pulling up to port dock.
absolutely analog everything.
the spark arrestor does wonders for lowering DB sound level.
but man can it lift a hole lot of anything.
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tracks are not worn out, there a special smooth type for the loader to help limit ground abuse.
best I know, there no longer available new world wide.

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starts good

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@edmcelhone4501 in summer it does. Definitely takes heat in winter.