1994 Case 1550 Bulldozer, major overhaul, E.M.U.S MS1253

Stock Number – MS1253
Location - Townsville
Machine Type - Dozer
Make – Case
Model – 1550
Year approx. – 1994
Machine details
• Serial number: JAK0010652
• Believed year: 1994
• Hour meter showing 4,734, we cannot confirm whether this reflects the machine’s total hours.
Tracks, final drives and transmission
• Right-hand track adjuster repaired with a newly manufactured rod and replacement seals.
• Both final drives dismantled and resealed, including replacement hub bearings and duo cone seals.
• Final drive hubs and spindles machined and fitted with repair sleeves for the duo cone seal seats.
• Final drives reassembled, clearances and rolling torque set, oils filled and tracks tensioned.
• Incorrectly connected transmission signal hoses corrected.
• Transmission hydraulics, pumps and drive motors adjusted and tuned, with the machine tested to track straight at all speeds.
Hydraulics and blade
• Both blade lift cylinders resealed in 2024, with the left lift cylinder resealed again in February 2026 and tested.
• Left blade angle cylinder resealed and fitted with a newly manufactured rod.
• Work equipment pump, transmission control valve spool and main control valve resealed.
• Various hydraulic hoses, fittings and O-rings replaced.
• Hydraulic and transmission tank sight glasses replaced.
• Hydraulic oil filters replaced and oils replenished.
• Hydraulic pipe repaired.
• Blade corner tips fitted.
Engine, cooling system and pump drive box
• Engine sump repaired and resealed.
• Thermostat housing resealed and leaking steel coolant pipe repaired.
• Radiator removed, dismantled, internally cleaned and rodded out, flushed, flow checked and reassembled with new gaskets and hardware.
• New transmission oil cooler fabricated and installed.
• Cooling system refilled and pressure tested.
• Pump drive box removed, dismantled and resealed.
• Engine rear main crankshaft seal replaced.
• Hydraulic system refilled, bled and tested.
• Sticking brake valve linkages removed and lubricated.
Air conditioning, electrical and cab
• Air-conditioning compressor, drier, belt and low-side compressor hose fitting replaced.
• Air-conditioning system flushed, pressure tested, evacuated and regassed with oil and UV dye.
• Starting fault investigated and machine started.
• Cab door handles fabricated and installed.
• Cab glass fitted, including replacement window rubber/moulding and rear glass.

Additional items supplied include two AGM batteries, an air-conditioning TX valve, an air filter and aluminium checker plate.

The dozer was also fully sandblasted, undercoated and resprayed this year.

We have used the machine for approximately 100 hours since the major mechanical works were completed. It’s a good, powerful machine with plenty of torque and starts first go every time. With the extensive mechanical work completed and a fresh respray, it presents well and is ready for its next owner.

On request we can supply two main Clark Diesel invoices detailing the major repairs. Supporting invoices for the other works are also available.
Freight – we can freight quote if required.
Finance – please ask about our finance options.
Sell Price – $137,000 plus GST

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