[AT] Case 310 crawler

[Joe Hazewinkel]

Thanks Gene,

The one I'm looking at has a 4-way blade.  Would prefer a 6-way, but most of those might be out of my price range.  The 310 looks pretty clean in the pictures, but I haven't seen it in person yet.

Always wonder what it will sell for at auction.  I've seen them listed as high as $7,500, and saw one sell two years ago without a blade for $1,100 at a sale (I should have bought it).

I have about $5,000 in my budget for one this year, but I know how expensive parts/repairs can be.  Just starting to get serious now.  This is a "last minute" auction at the end of January, so the turnout might be light, who knows.

Enjoy, Joe

Sent from my iPhone just for you

On Jan 3, 2013, at 11:17 AM, "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at watchtv.net> wrote:

>    I have a Case 320 dozer that is probably a little older. It is a handy 
> machine at about 6000 lbs, so can haul id behind the pickup. Has a 6 1/2 
> foot straight blade and is really a handy size for light fencerow and woods 
> cleaning. My tractor is a little light for the power from the 148 engine, 
> but later models may have a little more weight. Steering is done by 
> differential braking so have no steering clutches. Gear oil for the 
> differential must be GL-1 mineral oil to prevent glazing the steering 
> clutches. Track and undercarriage wear is important as track and roller 
> parts are very scarce. I was fortunate in finding a complete M-3 
> undercarriage at the local scrap yard to retrofit to mine. Now has 4 bottom 
> rollers and 1 pad longer and 1 inch wider track width. Made the whole dozer 
> work better. Gas tank is a little small, so probably not be able to work a 
> full day without gas. This engine is very stingy with fuel so not a problem 
> for light clearing.
> 
>            Hope this helps.
> 
>    P.S. My Austrialian Shepherd is always close by to protect me from any 
> squirrels or mice I may disturb.
> 
>                        Gene
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Waugh" <paul at plwaugh.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 10:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Case 310 crawler
> 
> 
>> I was hoping you would get some answers, kind of interested in something
>> like this.  Water lines are necessary, but not high on my priority.
>> Paul
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Joe Hazewinkel
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 11:45 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: [AT] Case 310 crawler
>> 
>> I've started to look for a smaller, but usable crawler for brush removal 
>> and
>> light grading on my property.  There's a decent looking Case 310 gas with 
>> a
>> four-way blade coming up for auction soon.  Anyone care to provide some
>> feedback on one of these?  I have a bunch of Case tractors, so I know 
>> engine
>> parts are available if I need them.  Good, bad and/or ugly on the 310s?
>> 
>> Enjoy, Joe
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone just for you
>> 
>> On Dec 31, 2012, at 9:54 PM, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks for all the input. I compared the Chinese DeWalt at Lowes to the
>>> Chinese HF model and liked the looks of the DeWalt better. After reading
>>> the
>>> comments here and the reviews on HF's website, I decided to buy the
>>> DeWalt.
>>> It has more HP and folks appear to have less trouble with it. At least
>>> parts
>>> should be availabe a few years down the road.
>>> 
>>> John Hall
>>> 
>>> 
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