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Cletrac Tractor Discussion => HG, OC-3, OC-4 & General => Topic started by: yorkyjer on August 23, 2012, 09:05:50 PM

Title: HG Performance
Post by: yorkyjer on August 23, 2012, 09:05:50 PM
 :)  I've been off line awhile.  Thought I would let ya all know how my Cletrac is working.. This tractor has a lot of power. but I am concerned that it is a little lite in weight for heavy work.. Stood it on end once. Scared the liveing daylights out of me.  It starts in an instant, and runs like a top... By the way, does anyone know where I can get a manual for my HG, 1948 ? 
Title: Re: HG Performance
Post by: oliverchris on August 23, 2012, 09:43:07 PM
How'd you stand it on end? I've tipped my loader way-up a few time carrying stuff that's too heavy downhill  :o Did it today in fact - must get those counter-weights fitted back on my OC46  ::)
But I'd love to now what madness you have to be attempting to get a regular model on its end?  ;D

Manuals from Zimmerman's in Ephrata, PA or Floyd County Museum, Charles City, Iowa (641) 228-1099
Title: Re: HG Performance
Post by: yorkyjer on August 25, 2012, 01:26:32 PM
There is a Creek ,about 10 feet wide with an imbankment ,slanted a  ft high.  Had the tracter in low. Thought that the balance was centered, but the tracter didnt come down till the bank was under the seat.  Probably woudn't have gone over backward because the draw bar would have hit the bedrock first. I wasn't pulling anything at the time.