Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

@W923 , This one looks alot bigger than it is too.........

 

HD 41B V-16 Detroit as I remember.

 

If I recall correctly, the blade was 22', ripper shank was 6+, track cleats were 5" and I think it weighed in at around 80 tons. I had just dropped off a dozer blade, rippers & cab for a D-10 that was on its way. This was in a huge ranch in Friant, CA.1981?? There were 4 of these, 4 D-9Hs and the D-10. All ripping for grapes to be planted. I was impressed. The D-10 had been down in my area, Santa Maria, clearing oaks for grapes and the rumor was it was one of the first ones in CA. On weekends, some of the local operators would go out and park and watch it knock over huge oak trees in 1 shot. Usually beer was drank. Drunk. Drinked

 

As close as one can get. But you probably recall when I posted that pic several years ago.............