Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
I always perk up when I see a Komatsu machine being built. Yes, the D575A is a monster! Was designed for mining use, but one was used in Nevada by a housing contractor. It had a ripper to break up the caliche (some refer to it as petrified clay) near Las Vegas where no explosives were allowed. It was the only machine that could rip the stuff - ripper tooth would get so hot during use, it glowed, and had to be replaced almost daily. 1150 HP and about 300,000 pounds, 90 cu.yd. blade over 24' wide. Ripper shank almost 7 ft long.
Ken
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