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well i have a delema

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Topic: well i have a delema

Posted By: LouSWPA
Subject: well i have a delema
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2012 at 7:59pm

I have an opportunity to pick up a HD6G, engine w/1000 on rebuild and some extras. the problem is that I would need to send the two HD5G's to China to buy the -6. what to do, what to do!

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Posted By: Breeze
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2012 at 8:15pm

Sounds like one of them "you gotta do what you gotta do" situations but at least theres a upgrade in it for you. I dont think anyone will hold it against ya

Posted By: LoggerLee
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2012 at 11:11pm

Could try Craigslisting them for a little bit first, I usually buy stuff I want if its the same price as scrap or close.

Posted By: Matt (Jordan,MN)
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 12:12am

I like both the hd5 and the hd6. The hd 6 has a little more pushing power and the loader valve is in a little better location. The Detroit engine in the hd5 is a lot easier to get parts for. We have 3 hd5's and 1 hd6 In my opinion i would keep the hd5's but thats just me. Matt

Posted By: Mactractor
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 2:59am

Behind the engine, most parts on HD5 are interchangeable with HD6. Consider that before you send both the 5s up the Ho Chi Min trail Lou. Mac

Posted By: dadsdozerhd5b
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 4:07am

personally i would keep the 5's. having 2 machines is always better than 1. i like the detroits alot better than the allis motor even if it is a little less power. not using it everyday i am sure. keep us posted.

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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 9:06am

Partial to the HD5 but when it came to selling the HD5B and getting the FD5 there was not any hesitation.

Between the 5 and 6 wonder if their is enough difference , 1/4 yard on bucket but otherwise about same . If later one then a little more height on loader lift.

then 3 machines , just dig a little deeper in the sock , look in the couch for lost funds, must be some way to own 3

when it came to a choice of HD5G of HD4 . the 4 lost and was replaced with NH785 skid.

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