OC6 Dozer

Started by Kirk-NJ, January 07, 2016, 12:16:03 PM

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Kirk-NJ

Is the OC6 geared low enough to push dirt? What are the pros and cons on the OC6?

Thanks, kirk
Kirk-NJ

Kirk-NJ

Also what kind of weight would it be with a dozer blade?
Thanks, Kirk
Kirk-NJ

Blake Malkamaki

They are not designed at all to push dirt. They'd probably be fine for plowing snow, and there were a few aftermarket companies that made dozer blades for them, but they were never approved by the factory.
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Kirk-NJ

Thanks, Any idea what the OC6 weighs? Trying to figure out if I could haul it with my 1/2 ton truck and 7000 lb trailer?

Kirk
Kirk-NJ

Blake Malkamaki

Without actually looking it up, I would guess in the 5500 to 6500 lbs range, depending on its options.

Quote from: Kirk-NJ on January 08, 2016, 09:35:57 AM
Thanks, Any idea what the OC6 weighs? Trying to figure out if I could haul it with my 1/2 ton truck and 7000 lb trailer?

Kirk
My gramps Howard van Driest was Experimental Engineer at Cletrac and Oliver Corporation. After the plant closed, he and my uncle started an excavating business, initially using Cletrac and Oliver Crawler tractors. Please help Support This Site and give your business exposure by buying a business card sized ad.

Kirk-NJ

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Thanks.

Blake, I found the specs  in the brochure. for the OC6 on this site. The operating weight was 5565 lbs. Of course that was without the blade.
Thanks again, Kirk
Kirk-NJ

hotratz

Remember to subtract the weight of the trailer to find out what you can really haul. It will be close to capacity.

oliverchris

Gasser with Anderson Model F6A Dozer - awaiting annual check-up and I hope only minor surgery ;)
Specialising in Oliver & Cletrac Crawlers & Parts for HG's, OC-3's & OC-4's from the 30's to the 60's. OC-6 and others from time
1945 Cletrac HG42 + electric snowblade
1952 OC-3-31 sidewalk plow, OC-3-42 + Ware 3-WI (several)
OC-3-42 Heller Universal Trencher
1957 Oliver Super 55, 1958 Oliver 550's Gas/Diesel, 1970's Oliver 1255 FWA
1969 White 2-44 13LL (loader/backhoe)
OC-4 4 cyl. Anderson Dozer, OC-4 Series B 6-way Dozer, OC-46 Series B Loaders
OC-46-A Experimental Crawler Loader