Recent content by reliefdvm

Maybe it is just a local thing (Denver area) What is it about the Case 1845 that is so desirable. I saw a worn out beat up model with 6000 hours go for almost $10,000. This fascination does not seem to transfer to the newer case skids. I'm just curious and puzzled at the same time.

First off - the CDL requirement applies to a gross wt of 26500 lb of truck an trailer combined - so this will apply only to the triple axle or dual tandem trailers - these usually have a GVW of 21000. the single wheel double axle will have a GVW of 14000 - 16000 and no CDL needed. I'm a...

I live about 5 miles from the Denver RB facilty - So I go to all their auctions more as a day out - not to actively buy. For the most part I have found the prices to be pretty high. All of the skids were so far above what I would pay for the condition that I ended up purchasing new. I have seen...

I bought some pro-trac Diamond last year. I bought them used - the owner was selling them because he had just gotten his long driveway paved so he bought the pro-trac rubber so he would not tear it up. He was very pleased with mclaren overall. They work great. They make the machine (JD 317) feel...

Thank you for both replies. I'll put the tracks on without changing the rims - adjust them and put the thing through some tight turns and see if any thing rubs. I'll most likely get spacers if I need them since I am not one to crawl on the ground to check the air in the tires. What is a good...

I have some Mclaren protracs that I am going to put on MY JD 317. There is room but it is borderline according to my measurements. My question is - Are these rims reversable or should I go ahead and get some wheel spacers? If I need to go with spacers - does anybody have a good rec on supllier...