We Found the Reason This Military Dozer Was at Auction

C&C Equipment November 11, 2025
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Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/cc to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. We thought this 1988 CAT D7G military dozer just needed a little service… but the winch had other plans. A bent cover, cracked weld, and oil bath later, the guys dive into a full-on repair — fabricating a new plate, welding the case, replacing O-rings and gaskets, and getting her ready for paint. If you like seeing how real-world heavy equipment repairs actually get done (with a few laughs and mishaps along the way), this one’s for you. 0:00 – “Bald eagle!” intro & chaos begins 0:30 – Discovering the winch oil leak 2:30 – The inspection cover mystery 4:00 – Oil bath comedy & cleanup 8:00 – Comparing brake cleaner brands 10:15 – Looking for a new heavy-duty vise 12:10 – Sponsor: Upside (cash-back app) 14:20 – Cutting, grinding, and uncovering the damage 17:00 – Planning the new fabricated cover 20:00 – Machining and tapping new parts 23:00 – Welding prep and Tucker’s surprise 26:00 – Diesel flush and reassembly 29:00 – Winch test run — no leaks! 32:00 – Paint prep and finish coat 36:30 – Randy’s “Ford vs Chevy” outro

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