Now This Bad Boy Will Rake!

[@tomtomsolvic]

Pro tip..I have watched all of Chri's videos for years at 1.5 speed. I have limited time so it helps get it all watched quicker, plus these machines flat hustle that way. Plus it helps those southern boys speak at a northern speed. lol

[@tomsoil9909]

I do the same!! 1.5 speed for sure!!

[@adams4272]

I do the same lol. Way behind and trying to catch up that way

[@tutekohe1361]

When you put jumper cables over one battery in a two battery 24v system, you get 12v even though they are connected in series. The disadvantage is that the machine’s charging system will put exactly the same charge back into both batteries even if one battery is more discharged than the other. You can run a 12v component off one battery in a 24v machine, but eventually that one battery will be dead flat while the other battery will still be full. The way around that is to use a 24/12 converter (essentially a transformer) and run your 12v components off that.

[@chuckjames1943]

Running the fuel transfer pump for a few minutes is not a problem

[@bobengelhardt856]

@@chuckjames1943 And if you alternate batteries it's even less of a problem.

[@Damoinion]

The other option is to run a split charge system with a battery equalizer. I use that system on my tow truck to run the recovery winch.

[@davidnull5590]

The sound of the D6 is why most equipment operators are hard of hearing, no matter how tough you are you will lose hearing, a little bit at a time, there's no escaping that. People think they're being clever with the exhaust pipes and mufflers, they are only permanently hurting the operator, hearing loss never get better over time, once you lose some you're never getting it back.

[@nemo227]

You are absolutely CORRECT, David. I worked in a newspaper press room and mail room for 16 years, played in dance bands, and had my own printing business for 21 years and I'm one of the fortunate ones . . . at 82 I can hear very well. What? Huh? Well, married men just don't listen well. I think that's what my wife said but . . .

[@dafyd242]

@@nemo227 my dad always called that, selective hearing loss ;-)

[@jdsparky288]

Huh? What’d you say? 🤣

[@infoanorexic]

WHAT??!!?? Seriously ... yes. Run a WWII era D7 cable dozer for 8 hours. Straight pipe and loose floor plates. My head rang for 16 hours after that. Bad exhaust pipes on their old 9U series D6 pony didn't do me any favors either. I loved being on switch engines that were working hard. Like riding thunder, and the fireworks show at night, while assisting a re-routed coal train up Independence Hill, was a treat. Bonus was seeing cars pulling over on the highway running parallel to the tracks, so they could watch. Paying for all that now, though I can't say I regret any of it. At least not yet.

[@infoanorexic]

@@dafyd242 when you're a school bus driver, and have to have things repeated two and three times in normal conversation, but you can hear, quite well, that second grader saying a naughty word, from 2/3 of the way into the back of the bus?

[@xmcx7021]

My equipment has the same safety feature a few minutes of belt squeal so everyone has a heads up the equipment is running.

[@scottlowe5590]

I always thought it was the warmup alarm. Who would've thought the belt squeal was a multifunction warning device.

[@WHELDON74]

There's nothing like an old CAT. If it stops it's out of fuel no shit electronics. Sounds good too.

[@HaydenIngram]

Its a C9 heui engine. Not as much electronics as a new one but has an ecm and etc. Rebuilt one last year.

[@virtuestreams2616]

Badass Cat-a dad of a friend operates one of these, and he has always worn a headset to reduce noise and sits on an impact pad to reduce the effects of constant jarring; he is 70, healthy, able to do about anything, and still runs heavy equipment whenever he gets an opportunity (which these days is pretty constant given the operator shortage).

[@jamieshaffer6493]

It’s them older guys with years of experience, like the guy you mentioned, that I would trust the most.

[@brucelarson5267]

That D6 looks like it could use new shoes, not much left on the cleats.

[@FishFind3000]

Literally nothing

[@nitetrane98]

I never noticed it slipping.

[@paulriversred738]

You can sure tell it's been used

[@chrisf5418]

These are drifting shoes.

[@brucelarson5267]

@@nitetrane98 Very heavy cat.

[@george8873]

Didn't realize they could actually move as quickly as that one does. Also, bet you sure felt it when that stump stopped the dozer in its tracks.

[@michaelphillips9037]

I dang near fell out of my chair when that stump showed up.seat belt time ,me thinks

[@wmnapier]

As long as you connect to one battery it will be 12 volts.... if you connect to the very last battery pos and neg then it will be 24 volts.

[@JD-zm4eh]

Ear muffs are necessary, sweet sound of the Cat is awesome from a distance. This Cat didn't come to play. I would not last very long without A/C. It's like driving a Nascar race car for 500 miles in the heat and noise.

[@Bryanb28]

man, there aint nothing like the sound of a CAT diesel

[@ricanderson5717]

Agreed! I grew up around Cat dozers, scrapers,... love the sound!

[@paulriversred738]

I agree with you on that one...

[@driver_2328]

...when the turbo kicks in.

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

i was saying the same thing diesel and turbo sound

[@Rbnqss]

Yep, love the sound also!

[@mikekopie9897]

Old pre emission dozer making the money. Chris's tier 4 final dozer parked with emissions problem. 😐

[@k4x4map46]

there ya go! the true definition of money changing hands!

[@jamesfeeney7903]

= PRICELESS !!!!

[@johnm840]

I loved the look on his face when he thought you might be leaving in the beginning.

[@healthfullivingify]

I've got to get a root rake for my old Terex dozer. Thanks for showing us what one can do, move a LOT of brush in a hurry and make a neat area happen.

[@samuellancaster3789]

I went to school for heavy equipment and when I graduated I went to operating bulldozer for about 2 years so I have an appreciation for them I could watch these videos all day thanks for making this one

[@mischef18]

I can just picture Jeff with a big grin seeing you on a Cat bro. Great video by the way. Safe travels

[@JCourts2k23]

Now that dozer sounds like he’s got some balls

[@davidepool5884]

I always enjoyed raking and punching burn piles. I was stuck behind a huge cutting blade on the D8 Caterpillar I ran 98% of the time back in the day. it was fun to get to push the trees and stumps for a change instead of just cutting them off at ground level.

[@Adirondacks4me]

Finally a bulldozer that can push stuff....

[@rogerjohnson6218]

Yes and a CAT to.. :-)

[@williamd6967]

D6 and up is a bad m......

[@carlreed2558]

You know why BECAUSE IT'S A PUSH OVER

[@2xKTfc]

Someone still needs to weld new bars on the trackpads. Thing has hardly any bite left on its feet.

[@famfirst6660]

@UCboTo9T_tep_t7mt6q3CX6g shut yo mouth 😂👌🏽

[@charlesswhitlock]

The only thing that stopped the D6 was a tree stump, briefly lol

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Chucky W omly due to the wornout tracks LOL

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

@@willemstreutgers1154 ...revenge was quickly delivered!!

[@aland7236]

Squeaky belt at startup, did Cat do a collaboration with 1990s Dodge?

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Did'nt noticed if the starter goes Meow meow meow ! If so, yep, Dodge parts.

[@rude252]

I thought it was a Diesel Creek video for a second 😄😅

[@garymurt9112]

The first battery is 12v the second one is 24v. You must hook it to the positive and negative terminals on the first battery, if you ground it anywhere else you'll get 24v. I hook up my 963d every day to fill it.

[@wallbawden5511]

i was going to write the very same but you explained it well ran the fridge in my trucks for years that way never buggered a battery as there saying

[@elizabethlenning8723]

My grandfather dug most of the basements on the east side of Indy in the 50’s and 60’s…then in the 70’s and 80’s he dug a lot of swimming pools in the same area. One of my greatest childhood memories was going on sight to see him dig them.

[@stevemeek5662]

Using a root rake seams like a lot of air is being moved. I’ve never operated a dozer so I don’t really know, I would sure like to someday, it’s on my bucket list. At 71 the bucket is getting smaller. Good luck on your equipment Chris. The Gullywhomper !

[@GMCRanch]

Love the sound of a D6, I got to run an open cab model at my last job, glad I had ear plugs. She was a beast tho. Not great at a dozer by any means but there's still something satisfying about running them.

[@TgWags69]

It can RAKE! and doesn't sound like a drum full of hammers either!

[@williamd6967]

Now that sounds like a Dozer only problem is the door and window open.No Ac??

[@roblong6518]

Typical for most elderly Cats!

[@IR-nq4qv]

0:11 LOL OMG!!! I think this is the first time I've ever seen a dozer with bald tires. This thing was rode hard and put away wet.

[@petenolte4192]

The tracks are smooth so you don't tear up the ground. LOL

[@IR-nq4qv]

@@petenolte4192 There's more grip on an Oreo cookie

[@petenolte4192]

@@IR-nq4qvI think the Oreo has more

[@thatdave86]

Although the tracks are worn ,he is not letting them spin up to much ,seen more cat videos where the operator let's the tracks spin like a ferris wheel ,and they had good cleats ,think you'll find this machine won't be used in muddy jobs or he has the new set of shoes stached away for that Rainey day

[@infoanorexic]

I had one that was equipped with "slicks." Small airport machine, they allowed you to cross the runway without tearing it up. Inconvenient, helpless on snow, ice or heavy frost, but it probably saved me a lot of transmission work.

[@BillW-NJ]

Oh that sound!! If you had to describe the sound of “construction”, that would be it !!

[@martymorse2]

Had the opportunity to operate a 1955 D8 for a day clearing land. I was exhausted after an eight hour day from the noise, dust and vibrations. No way would I have wanted to deal with that stress 5 days a week. The Men and Women who built this country in the construction field have my complete admiration.

[@funwithguns89]

I spent a lot of time in a D7R. Nice dozers to run but they burn some fuel. Easy 120 gallons a day. I prefer the gears& torque converter over the hydrostatic drives. I mainly run her in 2nd gear, but you can really clip along in 3rd when you need to. Chris handled her well 👌

[@AppalachianPatriot]

I see that D6 has racing slicks on it. I bet that baby has great traction.

[@00nutt]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@martineastburn3679]

I'm thinking of a shallow rake to get the top (most) stuff then go deeper and you will drop more dirt then. Looks like a neat option.

[@markconger8049]

The D6R is impressively speedy! Like my mom when we were late for church. Let’s go!

[@laurabrock1249]

I operate a d6r just like her clearing and stacking brush here in south Texas, these are stout dozers. There is electronics on them Wich can be a nuisance unlike the d6d's and older with steering clutches. Great dozers if operators take care of them

[@Brad772006]

I see that dozer is equipped with the optional Goodyear racing slick pads. Optimal traction on the drag strip.

[@mr.challenger2355]

its using the the bolts as grouser lol

[@gregoryh4601]

Nice work on the Pond. Just a little help take a leaf blower with when you start a fire 🔥 use the leaf blower to get it burning 🔥 then carry on. Works all the time.

[@elmerfudpucker3204]

Now THAT is how to operate a dozer. No wasted effort, efficient, and fast.

[@bitspieces3885]

Dig'n that D6R CAT with you driving.. Need to be playing Willie Nelson "On the Road Again", or whatever, in some ear muff''s while working that bad-boy. It seems to need slightly longer teeth on the bottom of the blade though so that more dirt will filter out while the brush is being pushed toward the pile. Just a thought. You always have such great videos.

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

I wonder pretty often if there's any buyers remorse over the Komatsu? It's the perfect size to be practical, just seems to be way down on power.

[@paulriversred738]

Definitely diff machines but the komatsu is still a good piece of equipment

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

@@paulriversred738 I agree. It does get the job done. Eventually.

[@Brandon_093]

@@projectturbocoupe4897 it’s a grading dozer. Not a high sprocket pushing dozer. It does just fine. Honestly Komatsu makes arguably better dozers than cat but I’m gonna say that quite because I don’t wanna rile up all the cat fans. I have a 750 John Deere dozer and it’s roughly equivalent to a d6 and it out pushes any d6 I’ve ran

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

@@Brandon_093 I hear ya. Komatsu makes great equipment. Seems to me the particular one Chris bought is just a little weak, but I'm not an operator.

[@mattmanyam]

I assume Chris's Komatsu is just fine for what he needs... How much would it cost him to haul a bigger one around to all his jobs? More than it would be worth, I'm guessing.

[@craigsowers8456]

Cool rake indeed ... but think I'd beef up the top ... just so a longer trunk doesn't punch thru the Radiator ... thanks for the peak !!!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Been a long time since I rode a D6. The last one I was on had no cab or air conditioner and had a straight pipe for a muffler. Real men have hearing loss...

[@michaelmullins1290]

Big Rake. Helping out a friend is the best.

[@clikzip]

This seems like the type of thing they would do at my job. "We got a master at operating excavators. Hmm, put him on the dozer."

[@lopezguy9587]

Tgis way you end up with operators versatile on everything

[@dadyyosccase6209]

Wear out a set of tracks. Lol

[@cindybeasley1286]

Can't wait till your excavator's fixed. Love watching you work that.

[@daviddavis703]

Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!

[@nebraskadirtmoving6108]

The last D8R where I work has probably 3 rolls worth of paper towels stuffed in every crevice in the cab to keep from driving you crazy from all the rattling and shaking. When you get in there’s always a roll on the seat that’s crushed and that’s the one you shut in the door but it will still push. I want to see what a D8T looks like when it gets 18,000 hours on it.

[@RichardFrost800]

Gotta love a high drive. Lgp version will go anywhere. I think these set the mark for all other manufacturers.. Most dozers copy the same basics with running gear and shape nowadays. In 20 years time, this thing will still be running

[@donaldtroxclairjr5803]

Yes indeed! Love the sound of a Cat !

[@rangercwgbear6352]

I ran one of these d6s just last week for a couple days for a freind of mine that didn’t know how to use it looked just like this but with regular blade Chris

[@bodereiss]

Belt squeaks and it doesn’t have AC…….but it also doesn’t have DEF or an EGR……..and it currently runs. No right answer to this one- haha

[@houzepw]

Chris, your air conditioned dozer is cool, but there is something about a big Cat doin it's thing that can't be beat....

[@AustinSlacker]

how about a big cat doin it's thing.... with working air con?

[@jonparsons772]

@@AustinSlacker 7

[@sasquatch...]

d6 is not a big cat

[@houzepw]

@@sasquatch... It's bigger than a D3... LOL

[@jamesdiehl8690]

I like your rake setup better Chris! You have a blade behind the rake. This one has all of those openings that let stuff get through. He should put some sheet metal over that frame.

[@kirk467]

Always a good job Chris! Thanks for sharing brother! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wendymorrison5803]

That's a beast of a rake. The way you handled it, so you were not cutting deep and bogging it up with dirt, was on par with your usual finesse. It's a big site. I'm curious if they burn or grind all that debris.

[@phillovelace]

The D6 owner needs to watch The Jackson Brothers channel episode "One D11 Gets New Grouser Lugs and The Other Gets Bogged". In this video they welds new bars onto the tracks for additional traction. A couple of videos later he uses SEVEN rods at the SAME TIME in order to reduce the number of passes. Pretty cool stuff 👍👍👍👍

[@jackofall2305]

You put the camera right by the exhaust. Was not disappointed 👍

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

It will take more than a few twigs to slow that bad boy down!

[@kubinka879]

Simple solution, wear hearing protection.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Man, the size of the rake & the noise of the D6. That’s a dozer that can actually push something. Earmuffs sure required.🎧Take care & cheers from 🐨🦘🥰

[@josephpegram1]

I like the sounds coming from this D6. You've got to get one Chris. It's better for the CHANNEL.

[@shitloveaduck]

So many people focused on the sound and not a reasonable comment on the fact this is too big for many of Chris’ jobs. What if he gets a Komatsu like Dirt Boss. People like the sound of that machine and it’s smaller so more functional,,,,, it’s only Chris’ money,,,,, hahaha.

[@josephpegram1]

@@shitloveaduck oh I was just having fun bud. I realize Chris wouldn't want to have a machine like that. Transporting would be difficult and like you say his jobs don't require a D6.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@josephpegram1 - true, true. Sometimes I take things too literally!! Hahaha. Hope your evening goes well.

[@samducrane4938]

any reason you wouldnt float the blade backing up ? would clear the small stuff and give you a nice flat area

[@robinminnesota5491]

How do you make Chris happy???..Give him a different tractor to drive

[@Brewdiss]

50,000 lbs of squealing fury. 🤘😎

[@paulriversred738]

Getting the job well done too🤷‍♂️😁

[@dwdjr6937]

Looks like the root rake was used to pile up the roots. So what equipment was used to get all of those roots out of the ground? Thanks.

[@bobcruse512]

From a practical standpoint I can see how the high sprocket has many advantages, but as a old operator of the 1960s I think the older models had more class.

[@pineknot1929]

Major advantage of high track ease of service on final drives and transmission.

[@Monkeysic]

Imagine if that thing had grouser's that were taller then the bolts how much it could push! Worked on alot of D6R's they are good work horses!!

[@marcfishman8958]

That dozer is ready for some tracks

[@foundryman1985]

I was just going to say the same. New tracks and some mid rollers.

[@nabob14]

Agreed

[@augustreil]

Chris, did the fuel pump work ok with the way he did it ? Thanks. Thumbs up.

[@ordinarymiracles5959]

With the “fixed blade” ( no tilt) a C shaped root rake will retain a greater load that is more in keeping with its overall power and weight.

[@matthewpigott5568]

Driving it like he stole it...way to put it through it’s paces.

[@peterhaan9068]

Sure hate to see a fine piece of equipment ran into the ground! Glad Cris took the time to check the fluids and add what was needed. Might be the only love that cat has seen in awhile!

[@leevanruler119]

With all of the land clearing being completed, why not get a large chipper/grinder to mulch it up for faster decay/disposition???

[@calebmcright2188]

That 6R looks like it’d spin the tracks on dry pavement 😂

[@jasont5635]

That stump sure stop you in your tracks for a brief time that rake is a beast

[@jeffv7726]

In this video Chris works as the new guy for 12 bucks an hour.....

[@K7DFA]

😁😁😁😁 😁😁😁😁

[@paulriversred738]

Shoot I bet Chris minimum pay for helping on jobs like this is no less than 50 an hr lol

[@catbuildinginc]

I actually charged him to come help me

[@jeffv7726]

@@catbuildinginc And put up with him lol

[@letsdig18]

@@catbuildinginc I waiting on my check to come in the mail

[@donrainier6452]

Lots of good equipment out but still love the old cats

[@priestley749]

Glad you are all getting along.

[@desolatemetro]

"It's slowly converting the pump to 24". Hahahahaha, awesome. It's getting used to it man, no worries. :D

[@edwardmyers3277]

I'm sure that the D6 is a bigger machine than your Komatsu, but combined with that root rake, you were really gittin it done! Must be the operator makes the difference!

[@MyPancho1]

Oooooooohhh Weeeeee! Dat bad cat eats through that stuff like a Louisiana fat boy in a boudin shop!....

[@ZEDU657]

I love the sound of that Cat revving up!

[@Traumafan8]

The d6r in my opinion is the best dozer ever made.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Jason Ramsey, that’s just what I told Chris you can’t beat those D6R’s The Best dozer that caterpillar ever built any of their R model dozers I’ve got thousands of hours on one the company that I work for owns two of them one of them is a 1999 model and the other is a 2002 model and I’m here to tell you you can flat ass clear some land, rake are push dirt with them if it’s dry.

[@89cxsport]

Is there a difference between a full root rake like that versus the pin on style on your Komatsu? Does the full root rake allow more dirt to filter out than the pin on style? I understand why you go with the pin style since you use your machine for more than just clearing, just curious if this was better?

[@richardvernick4280]

Chris You sure know how to make thst D6 Cat dance in the dirt with that root rack. It is always great to watch you run equipment.

[@ElijahPerrin80]

No AC, I would die.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

If the AC breaks down it’s a major break down, we stop immediately & fix it

[@ElijahPerrin80]

@@dirtfarmer7472 Rename AC to homicide prevention system.

[@kennygray9013]

No AC on the open station I use.

[@jimmcdonald9467]

thats nice dozer. ive ran the D6 for awhile then got bumped up 2 a D9. fun toys lol

[@gravelydon7072]

Nothing sounds better than a D-9 pushing a 24" rock plow.

[@Murdernadofdeth]

I used to rake with a D8K, build huge piles. Burn for days

[@keithdunlap2701]

That one there had a little bit more ass behind it didn't it !! Man, it will take a pile and move it right on along .....lololol.... You was having way to much fun it that dozer Chris !! lolol... That was funny , when you told him , If you got to Hot, you was getting in the air one way or another !! lmao !! Great as always Man !! Have a Great Evening ..On too the Next !!

[@jeffreyhouston2043]

Can't beat a CAT dozer, even with wore out tracks, lol.

[@bobmerrill2057]

Hey Chris you wear ear buds or ear plugs with that D6 with NO AC ?

[@paulriversred738]

I'm pretty sure I've saw him always wearing hearing protection whenever running anything

[@jasonlechler577]

He never wears hearing protection

[@chrisbooge2217]

In the case of the transfer pump of you hook it up to just one battery it will only see 12v. Just like when you use a volt meter to check battery's touch it to the pos and neg on one battery it's 12v move the probe from the first battery neg to the second battery neg then you see 24v.

[@J2498]

Chris Why do you stop short of the pile instead of pushing it into the pile?

[@edwardcrowley5987]

Too much dirt the excavator will sift through it.

[@bishop9598]

To allow some of the dirt to drop to ground and then you can 'roll' the debris with the rake. Reduces amount of dirt that gets into the pile.

[@JerichoRally]

Careful Chris... you run them Cats for long, you'll be trading up for a different shade of yellow ;)

[@bennewman5192]

8:48 bet that woke you up

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

I was wondering how he didn't go flyin' out of his seat! 😂

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Now we're talking! Really nice machines working. 😁

[@joelongrid7625]

I had to double check, I thought I was on fast-play. That machine can move.

[@richdillon2157]

I know it is not your Machine, But new rollers and Track would help that Cat out for sure and AC. Enjoyed the video, Thanks.

[@roseanna9100]

That was a big piece of land being cleared ,

[@isaacjacobs6192]

I just bought a D5M LGP and i can’t wait to work it this coming week!

[@jackreed3445]

Got every inch of travel on those track pads. Using the bolts for traction now. Looks like someone beat down the outside of a few of the pads too. They put Chris on the dozer cause they needed someone who could get work out of it. jack