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Sean,
I run a Woods 7500 off the remote hydraulics(2000psi @ 5.6gpm)on my JD 855 and it works fine. My biggest problem is the hoe pulling the tractor around. I like having the remotes and it's a cleaner install. The 12" bucket works out great for me, but don't forget that bucket size has alot to do with soil type. Here in my area of CT you can't put a shovel in the ground without hitting a rock, so a larger bucket would actually slow me down. If your soil is soft with few rocks then a larger bucket may be fine. Also if you expect to do alot of trench work the smaller bucket would be better.

Advice opinions on woods 7500 pto pump or tractor hyd hookup
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 20 Post by Doug L

Don,
I ran a freinds 5' bush hog on my JD 855 (24hp-engine). It had plenty of power but the mower was just too big and heavy for the tractor. Just picked up a JD 413 (48") cutter, much better fit. So I would suggest 4' max for your 1320.

Brush mower size for 1320
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Doug L

Leaving any implement or the loader off the ground unattended is a hazardous situation and an accident waiting to happen. It's too easy for someone to come along and push the 3ph or loader lever and drop the implement. It's a good habit to shut off the engine, set the brake, and cycle all of the hydraulics when parking you tractor, at least in MHO. Hope there's no kids around your place they love to play with all the buttons and levers. Just some food for though, but I'd hate to have an injury on my conscience that could have been easily avoided.

3 PT concern
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Doug L

Need some more info like: What year? Transmission? Mid PTO? Your Location? etc. Thanks

For Sale JD 4300 with 430 loader
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Doug L

Mounting is the big issue. A 47 JD hoe is only a Bush Hog painted green (that's why you can get any color but green from bush hog). I looked at both the Woods 7500 and the Bush Hog when I purchased a hoe for my JD855 last year. Both are similar in spec. Bush Hog is a little better in some areas but I think the Woods is built better, hose routing, controls, etc. I ended up with the Woods since it was the only one with a frame mount. Did have to customize the frame to make it fit better and mount easier though. Other than that I have no complaints what so ever, it has been an excellent attachment. The setup from JD will probably mount better out of the box than the aftermarkets. Look them all over good, mounting, cost, digging spec. etc. weigh the good and bad and go for it. You'll probably be happy with whatever one you go with. Good luck.

Model 47 Backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Doug L

J.B. I'll chime in here since I just purchased a Woods 7500 for my 855 about 2 months ago. I looked hard for over a year at Bush Hog, JD, and Woods before making the purchase. In my opinion the Woods is hands down the best. The Ganon bucket, hose routing, controls, quality of construction, etc. The unit has performed flawlessly, the only problem being trying to keep from pulling the tractor around while digging. I opted to use the rear auxilary hydraulics off the tractor which I installed using the JD kit. With this kit all other functions are still operable when using the hoe. The 955 has approx. 2gpm more flow than the 855 so your performance should be even better than mine. As far as the mounting I went with the frame mount after considering all the variables. Mounting and dismounting is 5 minutes or less. When making the decision about 3ph or frame mount consider the construction of the tractor itself. Most of the rear axle housing on the 55 series is aluminum, thus not quite as strong as cast iron. I did talk to many people about this subject one dealer in particular that did experience damage to a 955 with a 3ph mount hoe. That was a chance I didn't want to take. Last year I had to split my machine in two when the bush hog mower threw up a rock and ripped the corner off the front axle housing (aluminum). Believe me it's not a project you want to undertake, and it made my choice of a frame mount easier. Hope this info helps, it's just my $0.02.

3 point vs frame mount
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 24 Post by Doug L

Mike,
Had the same exact problem with my 1987 855 last year. There is a fine screen filter at the end of the fuel line inside the tank which was completely clogged. The fix was to remove the tank, then the pipe/gage assembly, clean the filter and flush the tank. The amount of debris and sludge in the tank was incredible. Be sure to use a brush or rag on the end of a stick to loosen up the stuff on the inside of the tank. I've only had the machine for a few years, so I can only assume that the previous owners were not to careful about cleaning the debris away from the filler neck when refueling.

755 Fuel problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Doug L

Jim, I looked for almost a year at hoes (JD, Bush Hog, & Woods) for my 855. Settled on a Woods 7500 with subframe ($5,200) which I took delivery on last Saturday. IMHO the Woods is better priced, stronger built, better hose routing, and has one heck of a bucket. It's still sitting on my trailer so I'll let you know how it works when I get it mounted. DO NOT go with the 3ph mount, as many people also warned me against doing. One reason is that the main rear axle housing on the x55 series is aluminum. Another is that after splitting my tractor in two last summer to replace the front axle housing that was broken open by a rock picked up by the mower, I can assure you that you don't want to have to fix that type of damage which a hoe could cause. As for hydraulics, I'm using the auxilaries off the tractor, the hoe needs ~6 GPM and the 855 puts out 5.6 GPM, the 955 puts out over 7 GPM so you should have enough flow. Even if you want the PTO pump setup, I'm told it can be installed at any time in the future with no modifications. Hope this helps

Backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Doug L

Tim, Had the same problem with my 1986 855. Once you use the tractor a little and get used to it you'll never even notice that there is a problem. As far as the spring tension, I would strongly warn you not to loosen it to a point that is less than what is spec'd. Mine sticks in the winter (need to clean out the old grease) and what a suprise when you let off the pedal and the tractor doesn't stop. You're over the snow bank or hit something before you can even think about stomping on the brakes, not a safe situation.

hairtrigger
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Doug L

Mark, I have a 1987 855 that I purchased about two years ago with 900hrs. My one concern when I looked at the machine was the fairly loud whine coming from the implement pump (rear of tractor above PTO). Since the tractor was in such good shape otherwise I put down a deposit on it anyways. After leaving a deposit I went to a local dealer to talk to a mechanic. He asured me that there was no inherent problem with the pumps on the 55 series, and if it needed one it was only about $200. I also started a used 1997 955 23hrs that they had on the lot, it also had the whine though quite a bit less noticable. Well after two years and 150hrs. I still have the whine and have never had a hydraulic problem, everthing works great. This leads me to believe that it's just a sign of wear. Someday I'll replace the pump but till then I'll ignore the whine. As a good practice I wear earmuffs when using the tractor anyways.

JD 855 hydro pump quot whining quot
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Doug L

Contact your local JD dealer. I bought both the parts manual and technical service manual for my 1986 855 Tractor, mower deck, and loader about a year ago. There should be no problem getting them for your 755. The service manual for the tractor is worth the money, it has alot of good info in it.

Maintenance repair manuals for JD755
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Doug L

Jack thanks again for the pictures they explain allot. Your lift arms have two holes for the sway chains and two for the lift links, whereas the standard arms have only one for each. From the picture I also see that you have the chains in the farthest hole from the tractor which would give more adjustment. Also by being able to move the vertical lift links to the outer hole the lift capacity would increase, though the range of motion would decrease. All in all it looks like a stronger setup than the older models, the ball sockets and vertical lift links look to be cast iron, while the standard setup (mine) is all steel. This all would explain the higher weight rating for the late models. Could someone with the new setup possibly measure and post the dimensions between the center of the inner ball socket out to the four holes? This way I could compare to my existing holes and layout the new holes that need to be drilled.

3 PT Hitch Sway Chains
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Doug L