![]() ![]() Those rocky ledges are slippery with metal tracks and things can go to hell in a heart beat. If you have to go into those ravines, keep your nose of the dozer pointed straight down and come out straight up. Stay off of the slopes and don't go into the ravines on a slant. That Junction country has a lot of ups and downs and it's a long way to the bottom on some of those draws. Better visibility keeps you from breaking expensive glass or dropping off a ledge you didn't see. The windows do get dirty and regular cleaning is necessary if you want to see what you are doing safely. Carry Windex and paper towels in the cab. If you have allergies to Cedar, you will appreciate it even more. The AC/heated cab also is a lot more comfortable and allows you to get more work done on the hot and cold days and keeps you from coughing up mudballs at the end of the day. If you run into bees, you will appreciate the cab more then ever. If you can get a cabbed model, go with it. The heavier machine will tend to crush those rocks more so then a lighter machine. A four inch hard rock will rattle your teeth when you go over it. They have a longer track and are more comfortable to operate in rocky terrain. A little more horsepower and weight but a little more expensive but worth it. A late model Caterpillar D4 or D5 or a Deere 450, 550 or 650 should be sufficient for what you are trying to do. Rule 2: Stay on flat level ground until you get a feel for the machine and comfortable in operating it and what it can do and cannot do. First rule: Wear you seatbelt while operating. It sounds like you have never run a dozer. ![]()
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