Brad Anderson

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet ALF --- The 1946 International TD-6 crawler is named after my father in law. (His initials) It was used on the Crown Tree Ranch, Willimina Oregon until he retired. At that time, he wasn't ready to let it go in the farm sale so I offered to store it in my shed.

After sitting for three years, I decided to check it out, make repairs as needed and do a refurbish. This is not a total restoration, as I didn't have to do anything major to the motor or steering clutches. (One item that has to be changed however, is the oil pressure gauge --- It had a John Deere gauge installed, and that just won't do!)

The blade and canopy were removed and the crawler driven into the shop.

I found during the checkout that the front oil seal leaked profusely. I elected to split the crawler and replace it, and at the same time check all the bearings, steering brakes, clutches etc. (They were found to be in good shape)

The seat assembly was changed to a "high seat" as the unit was uncomfortable to operate for a big man, which I am. (This was an option, according to the parts book, and also sports a new (used) reverse flow fan .(Special order option as well)

The Machine was stripped to the main frame and each piece inspected and repaired, cleaned ,polished, painted as needed and then dry assembled.

Presently I am painting and reassembling. (The track frames have not been touched as yet, but a new (used) drive sprocket and bottom roller has been purchased for when the time comes.)