CAT D9H Arrives 

Well take it down to the frame and rebuild everything to spec from the ground up. $100k should be a good start and still cheaper than a new dozer. :-) I have seen little cats restored but never a D9. The time has come!

A pine tree air freshener and a floorboard and she's good to go... Actually not bad for age and nobody will fix it better... We get to enjoy the process...

I’m old and retired but I miss operating heavy equipment it was a big part of my life starting in Vietnam. Always wanted to run a CAT D9, but never got anything bigger than a CAT D7E or a IH TD18. You are a lucky man. God Bless and be safe!❤️🙏🇺🇸

The H has been adopted by a carring man that will give it the love that it needs. A year from now she will be purring like new and loving every minute of work given to her. Good to see the H has made it home. Congratulation Jeff on a new baby.

All good things take time and you'll have her fixed up to Jpaydirt standards.Be some good videos of this project.

It's Christmas morning at the Anderson Compound! Love the G's and H's!!

Always loved the sound starting from cold of the D353 , each firing in the cylinders until it burns clean, then the turbo winding up to a gentle whistle 😜👍🏻

Looks like a great winter project. Thank you for showing what’s involved.

That's awesome Jeff, when its cleaned an tlc is done, she will be a beauty

The '78 140G I run has a Red Dot on it, cold air but definitely needs a ductwork system.

well..stock up on AeroKroil and WD..and look forward to seeing you work on this Ol' warrior..

Awesome. Excited to see it get back to working shape. Little sad that old Kenny probably just got bumped again.

Hi Jeff!!! Im so happy to see you with a new beauty!!! Im exited to see all the chapters of working on this lady!!! Keep on and congratulations!!! Waiting for more!!!

Just for a fleeting moment I thought Mr Dratchev was hauling,then remembered he's taking a 40yr old to Alberta!!Can't beat yellow iron,lasts for ever!👍🇬🇧

Good afternoon Jeff, thank you for the video! and a little project to keep you out of mischief. Take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧. Looks a tidy tractor.

She's beautiful. Had my paws on an 8k before but never a 9. Good for you!

Great job on the content. I’ve picked up a couple things here and the from you that helped me. I run a 9h myself and I’ll tell you even though I’m a younger guy she still never lets me down and always surprises me with how much she can move plus how much fun cold starts are with these older dozers.

Going to love the upcoming D9H rebuilding videos from Jeff. 109000 lbs of work at 500 lbs a Video (give or take + - a few 1000 lbs)

If it has bad cylinder rods , get them re - chromed maybe. I use to run a old TD 15 IHC that has bad cylinder rods , leaked some when using not to bad , no chrome left on rods and would rust when parked not being used , so I would coat with grease and then clean off and polish with emery cloth before running it the next time , some times it would set mouths between jobs.

High silica in oil, ejector tube off air cleaner into vertical exhaust pipe breaks off. Have put in new set of liners and piston. Had D7F break tube off, needed new set of liners and piston.

Man I gotta say it found the right owner as it seems like you know yer way around these machines JPD! Congrats! Love your content n as a carpenter that still dreams of a gyppo dirt spread you are great to watch!

Wow Jeff, I thought my 1942 GPW Jeep project was big! If it wasn't for the covid and Dan locking us up here in Victoria I would come over and help with the tear down..good undercarriage though!

despite its issue it looks like it will be a good machine for you. I think ill stick to my little 1/2 yard cable front shovels. Parts are a little smaller

She is a beast Jeff! Just amazing how time and wear has rounded off the edges of those front blade cylinders.

Now you got to buy a trailer to move it!!!

Looks like a heap of work Jeff, but you're the the man for the job. I look forward to following the rebirth of the D9H.

Sold mine in 2012............loved that dozer !

Chrome straight pipe! I don't know the difference in engines but the D8h sounded good with a straight.

I’m excited to see this dozer get fixed up and put to work Jeff. I miss seeing you working on the equipment as much but I’m sure your wallet appreciates not having major repairs as much lol

A little degreaser, quick paint spray, and a few decals, “just overhauled” ready for work! Just kidding! You do it right Jeff. Sounds like you got it for the right price, that’s a good thing.

That model also has the braking built into the steering clutch handles makes the operation easier, don't have to use your feet to steer good upgrade

Maimdozer. Time to Switchblade Turbo Upgrade, T minus 32 days and counnnntiing… 😁 Great new toy, Jeff; looking forward to seeing her brought back to her former glory 😎

Should be a good project for Jpaydirt to get up to his standard. Like the comment Killdozer 2 stay safe.

So a bit of tinkering and a spit shine needed bro, looks a good addition to the crew. Safe travels up your way

Oh boy, Winter Work!! Nothing like new Chrome on your shaft!! LOL

Classic old school Alaskan gold mining cat. I ran 1 for Don May at polar mining in Fairbanks before the 10 N came along. Trapper scotty, get your rip on!

Damn Jeff you got almost as many projects going on as I do. Car, shop expansion, old Kenny. But mine are not even close to being as big ones as yours. I'm talking changing spark plugs, oil, fixing small roof leak and I have to pace myself at that. Lol

Your My Boy Jeff.Love Ya.Can't Wait For Follow-Up Vids.

She is a beaut, Clark!😮

Hopefully it will be a good dozer once you get it fixed up to your liking thanks for sharing buddy

Nice addition to the fleet jeff👍👍

Awesome I have one

Good morning Jeff. Nice got old new toy! If anyone maker right you will… it’s only money!!!! 😂😂😂 good luck and actually hope fixes up well,…with out costing as much as it’s worth!

Polish the rods, hose job cuz the rubber came off, a bunch of gallons of cat yeller and she'll be purrin to the filthy who're number 2 or whatever fleet value 'that one' has 😉. Be cool to watch the transformation because I've never been around a rebuild/resto project, always enjoy learning about equipment and the parts of it you can't see from the ground

Ohhhh, I'm so looking forward to the refresh process on this beast ! More awesome JPD content !

Looks like new rails and grousers....then I look at the sprocket teeth which are way past worn out! That tears up the new rails.. Engines were tough in these, but the transmissions/torque/pumps not so trouble free. Spent several thousand hours on D9 G and H models. Keep that muffler. Fairly quiet and you really don't lose vision anywhere it matters.

Nice machine Jeff. Sprocket segments look like they need replacement. I ran a D10 back in 19... they assembled it on site. At the time it was the largest Cat made. Thanks and keep the videos coming on the progress.

This is the dozer I learned on in early 80s . my dad had a small business building lakes for farmers . think I was 14.

Looks like you already have your winter projects planned out.

I was gonna say the undercarrage is in damn good shape, all in all I think your ahead of the game. Damn nice tractor.

It's gonna be SO MUCH FUN following the progress on this li'l bee-uty!

The brakes may just need adjustment. A friend of mine may have a spare cab with the parts you need. Not a bad D9H. I do have a piston for a track tightener. I use a hydraulic hose for a fuel line.

the 9h for it's age doesn't look all that bad. i spent some time in 3 different ones back in the late 70's into the mid 80's. i didn't care for them as i thought they lacked the power compared to the 9g models i had ran before. our running boards got bent like that, from guys side cutting too deep-and rocks falling on the tracks, then they got caught underneath there. some fellas had to use a chain and front end loader to pull the rock back out. i was taught not to side cut any deeper than the height of ur blade for that reason, but sometimes u just have to risk it. hoping for a series on fixing the ole girl up coming up, brings back a lot of meories for me, not go buy a 31, 41A and B model, a D-10n--D-11n & R model's--that will round out the large dozers i got to run in my lifetime-ha!!

Kerching Kerching but I suppose you are ready for that Jeff. It will be tidy when you are finished and very handy but it looks straight enough now. The track gear certainly looks good and I don’t know anything about dozers. The motor started up well which is a good sign, amazing how it has enough power to lift the blade idling without pulling it down at all. Jeff.

That looks like it is going to be a big proect. Excellent video Jeff.

Might be less expensive to buy a big lathe for the shop to re rod all those cylinders since you already have welders. Even if you put the lathe in a van trailer or container to keep the lathe work grime out of the shop. If it's a former insulated container or trailer it might be better. Only thing would be isolated landing gear and a second set but the icc bars to allow the trailer to be leveled easily.

Considering the age of that H ,74,75,76??Jeff she looks pretty good, undercarriage looks fairly good, anyway bro she will be a nice rebuild, that's on ur wheelhouse bro so also WAY cheaper than a new high track (2 million plus) she is a beauty Jeff and we all love the old school machines, thanks

Hiya jeff... the way i see it is $ 5000. up to $ 10.000. + will do a lot of some new things.. for your new /old D 9..H butt it will all work out....

Pacific Northwest Hillbilly has a video of Cat parts in Oregon you might want to check out.

Congratulations on your new D9. So is it in better or worse condition then you thought? Do the G and the H share a lot of the same part's?

On your trip to Australia kurtis from cutting edge engineering can hook you up with those cylinders

These are going to be some awesome videos!

Hello Jeff. The cat looks a straight old girl. Good undercarriage a bit of titivation and she will do a job. We are on with a early D4 and we are struggling to get parts. We will probably have to get some from the USA. We also have a D6R high drive to replace the undercarriage. Track chains repined and bussed. To save a bit of money. New sprocket segments. Recon idullers and trackfraim repairs.

After doing battle with Mother Earth for the last 40 years we were amazed that it still has what it has. There is a reason that the Mag Screen was loaded up with shavings and your about find out exactly where all that peach fuzz was coming from... Just like Momma' Said,, "Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it"....

D9Hot dang new toy.... Aww shit looks its been road wet and put away hard ... a few times. now you D9Have to make it yours .... I have faith that Jeff, Jake n Matt will win this too.

Your roads are in good shape , we have such hard winters it really does a lot of damage.

Looks like a winter project Jeff. Can’t wait to see the progress

Good old machine , used to operate one similar in Uk many years ago , nice with straight pipe not mufferler

you got your work cut out for you great older puddy cat i cant wait to see it after you fix it all back up to par good find good job Jeff that is why you make the big bucks to fix up you will have one hell of a dozer when you get done giving the old gal the Jeffery touch REALLY COOL JEFF GOOD COMPANY GREAT CHANNEL BEST ON THE NET

That's a good looking straight ol' D9H. I bet she's pushed a buncha big scrapers in her day...may be where the bent blade top came from. Great looking undercarriage too. Can't wait to see you fix her up.

Looking forward to seeing you fix her up!

Looks like this old girl has found her “Forever Home”. I think this unit has been flogged for a number of years. Then the usual maintenance list gets so long that the owner just says “Aw, screw it” and here we are. I guess the temptation is to load all the cylinders up and take ‘em to a shop. It’s not like there’s nothing else to do on this thing. I still like it. Like you said, the undercarriage makes it worth it. Severe duty grousers too!

Nice machine cannot wait to see you make it perfect

Whole new video series! Mega Killdozer

I think its called a 'Challenge', but I'm sure you are more than up to it.

The permits must have been crazy with not only the weight but the width of the blade!

I love the old CAT equipment!

the tracks are the best thing on it, good buy right there, just start working it !

Good buy, good luck.

Ho ho ho. A new-to-you no-donkey dozer. Congrats.

I have found a few d9s in tailing piles mining in alaska.:(

And so it begins, a dozer of great potential will it live up to its big sister the kill dozer we shall see

Baaaaddd... undercarriage looks new tracks look new altmoster....a year from now after switchblade surgery and ram surgery little paint she will be a D9 of great quality..track bolts r loose but ol Jeffy will spruce her up👍👍👍👍👍📐📐📐📐😎😎😎😎

Where are you putting the DEF tank?

G'day Jeff,,, Nice peice of kit by the sounds /looks of it . Once she gets the PAYDIRT TLC im sure it will soon be back to a great reliable unit again . Im really looking forward to this one , the restoration will make some great content too,, Dose this mean the faithfull will get a few more vids Jeff ,,,??? If so ,,they'd sure go down a treat whilst in lockdown ,, here in OZ . Bring it Jeff...! Respect from Down Under

Such a beautiful machine love it hope to see more of her

#Cozad #Aspen JPaydirt wins again with a new D9.

damn bro. This is going to take some time to get back running good. You didn't mention the drive sprockets are worn down to the nub too. I don't know where this is being used, but another thing to keep in mind is that every scratch turned to rust. I wouldn't just wax this thing over, I would wirebrush and paint. the rust is everywhere. the track adjuster and arms are just rusted over pretty bad. if you want to keep this running, you'll want to get rid of that

I ♥️ Dozers!

Just bought a d8h and it was running and pushing dirt I said I was going to take it and use it on the job I think I'm into it now for about 15000 in parts ran them for years and never had an issue with an engine sure enough I start running it and I hear a knock so I went into the oil pan to inspect what the problem was and found 25.00 bearings replaced all the bearings Mains and rod bearings and replace the coupler between the oil pump and driving it bought the machine bought the machine and ran it but it would only do half throttle replace exhaust manifold new turbo and d8k style downpipe and Muffler to get it out of my face after installing new cutting edges and sprockets and two brand-new idlers I found out that my knock had not disappeared I ran it for about 20 minutes and the knock came back so I had a 50/50 decision either I could take and pull the engine down and replace whatever was going on in it or run it so I just took it straight to the job and ran it for 4 days straight to the job every time it would start knocking I would just idle it down I think I'm just going to run it at a lower RPM and I'm pretty sure I have a gaulded piston or a wrist pain that is making the tapping noise I just bought another d8h from Richmond Virginia that is in better shape than what I have I'm going to run it full-time and use the other one as a spare these machines can make money or end up getting in your pocket very deep and it's getting harder to find parts for them especially from cat the aftermarket guys are the only ones that I can deal with on the old d8s I'm also running 3 631BS and 2 cat 633 scraper the parts for the d343 engine are getting scarce I have a spacer plate engines in the 633 and a non spacer plate in the 631B I think our government is trying to put a stop to the parts for these old machines to where we'll have to buy new ones but I will go out of business before I do that

Best looking dozer still today.

Looking good Jeff sounds good to 👍

For shits and giggles you should call cat and see what a full refurbish would run you before you get started

So is the OG D9 going to the surgery table and getting that hack rebuild fixed?

Congratulations Mr Paydirt well earned

A little T.L.C. I wish I lived closer I wood come over and help you work on it.

Looking forward to watching the rebuild of it. I think the T800 that delivered it is what Capt. Sergei should have gotten instead of that new cab. Barf.

Do you the new switchblade turbo already on the way?

looking forward to watching the repairs

Good lookin old tractor.