Russell Grader

[DaveErnst]

I bought a Russell Badger Grader and am going to make it "parade ready".
Got a book coming from Amazon with pictures, but what I really need is the original color scheme. It is an early one I believe, the tag says Factory No. E 841.
It has a pedistal behind the tongue for a seat, making me think horse drawn.
Caterpiller bought them out sometime after 1925 and that's about all I know.
Any information is appreciated.
Dave Ernst in Nevada

[bruce oz]

hello dave ,i have saved some info from the old sites and some from books ,
your Russel grader with serial number E 841 is a standard NO 1 .
sorry cannot tell the year made

standard NO1 -blade length 7 ft ,width 151/4'' , thickness 1/2 ,
weight 2650 pounds

below is post i save with some other info ,bruce oz

[Jason 10/D4]

Dave I believe russell was bought by cat in 1927 but not 100% sure. I have been looking for the right color red for a year as i have a hi way patrol.
Jason

[CarlsCAT]

"Russell Graders" "Photo Archive" Edited by P. A. Letourneau
Available on e-bay at various prices
E-101 TO E-1200 Standard No. 1(Badger) 1924 to 1929
Got any spare parts?
Respy, Carl

[DaveErnst]

"Russell Graders" "Photo Archive" Edited by P. A. Letourneau
Available on e-bay at various prices
E-101 TO E-1200 Standard No. 1(Badger) 1924 to 1929
Got any spare parts?
Respy, Carl

Nope no parts, but I am extremely pleased that this one is complete in every detail, altho some broken and welded spots. Bought the book as suggested and thanks to every one who responded.

Dave Ernst

[1batteryman]

Hi Dave,
I know some time has passed but do you still have your Russell Badger Grader? Can you share a few photos?
thank you
Eric in California

I bought a Russell Badger Grader and am going to make it "parade ready".
Got a book coming from Amazon with pictures, but what I really need is the original color scheme. It is an early one I believe, the tag says Factory No. E 841.
It has a pedistal behind the tongue for a seat, making me think horse drawn.
Caterpiller bought them out sometime after 1925 and that's about all I know.
Any information is appreciated.
Dave Ernst in Nevada