Dan Robinson Posted April 30 Posted April 30 Looked at a 18A the other day. Possibly interested in buying it. Engine is loose. Steering levers wired back when parked 20ish years ago in the shed. Am I thinking correctly, that if both steering levers were pulled back while moving in gear, that it should quit moving?? 3 Quote
Rawleigh99 Posted April 30 Posted April 30 You are correct. If the levers are pulled back both sides should just free-wheel. Quote
ray54 Posted May 1 Posted May 1 That was a common type out here in the west. Of course not many cable blades in use anymore. Was made for TD 14's as well as TD 18's. I believe it is Bucyrus Erie product. Quote
oldscoutdiesel Posted May 1 Posted May 1 If you're not aware, the serial # plate is on the dash and would give a year build. Nice looking TD-18A. Quote
Dan Robinson Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 42 minutes ago, oldscoutdiesel said: If you're not aware, the serial # plate is on the dash and would give a year build. Nice looking TD-18A. 1953 is what I come up with for a year. 1 Quote
mike newman Posted May 1 Posted May 1 On 4/30/2026 at 11:48 PM, Rawleigh99 said: You are correct. If the levers are pulled back both sides should just free-wheel. ...but does not necessarily mean the clutches will be 'free' still.....or the brakes for that matter.. Guess it depends on the local climatic conditions.....down here , a ''shedded'' crawler tractor will rust up in those particular ,difficult areas Mike Quote
pede Posted May 3 Posted May 3 It's easy to tie the clutches back with the machine running as long as everything is working, as soon as it's shut off, more then likely they returned. Quote
Dan Robinson Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 On 5/3/2026 at 6:39 AM, pede said: It's easy to tie the clutches back with the machine running as long as everything is working, as soon as it's shut off, more then likely they returned. What do you mean returned? Quote
pede Posted May 5 Posted May 5 They have hydraulic cylinders that, when you pull the lever boost the force, once you shut off the motor you loose that force. Only way I've had success holding them is a come-a-long. Quote
farmalldr Posted May 5 Posted May 5 I don't think the TD18's had hydraulic assist like the later machines such as TD20 or later. The assist was a spring for each lever. You'll have to take a look to be sure. It's been a long time. Sure would be nice if the clutches and brakes are free. I think you have a chance if it has been undercover. Good luck. Dennis Quote
Dan Robinson Posted May 22 Author Posted May 22 Stopped and took a 2nd look this week. Also talked with the owner on the phone. Thinking we be able to get together on a price. 2 Quote
Tad Wicks Posted May 23 Posted May 23 With the spring boosters, they don't even need to be tied back, they will stay back by themselves once they over center, you have to push them forward. The hydraulic boosters where on the 181, 141, 91 and 61 and you sure did not put your head between the lever and the seat when you where adjusting the booster, it would take only once. 1 Quote
mike newman Posted May 23 Posted May 23 1 hour ago, Tad Wicks said: With the spring boosters, they don't even need to be tied back, they will stay back by themselves once they over center, you have to push them forward. The hydraulic boosters where on the 181, 141, 91 and 61 and you sure did not put your head between the lever and the seat when you where adjusting the booster, it would take only once. ...all part of the great learning curve....!! Mike Quote
ChaseIH Posted June 30 Posted June 30 Great looking td18. Hopefully you’re not planning on using it for a ton of work that undercarriage is on its last leg 1 Quote
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