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Hillbilly, I got one through the JD website. Try the link below. Took about 3 weeks.

John Deere 4000 series promotional
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by JeffM

I hit some baler twine wiht my lawn tractor while mowing and burnt<br>the front PTO clutch (it works intermittantly now, not very pretty).<br>Unfortunately, I can not find a replacement clutch and would like some<br>assistance or direction. The machine is a Sperry Rand NEW HOLLAND S-12<br>serial number 149757 wiht a Kohler engine model K3018 spec 47404b serial<br>number 2416221 The electromagnetic clutch is the round mount model with<br>mounting bolts 4" o.c. The Airens crossover gives me a square mount which<br>does not line up. Surely, there must be a few of these out there! Any<br>ideas? John A Sykas (570)623-3000<br>

electromagnetic clutch
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by John A Sykas

James, the answer is yes. JD has been having problems with the seals in the rockshaft. I have a 4700 and have had the seals replaced (under warranty)at about 400 hrs. and I think I'm going to have to have it done again now with 585 hrs. According to the Service Manager the 3pt hitch is suppose to leak down with a load on it when the engine is off as long as the 3pt valve that controls the speed of the 3pt drop is not closed. But if the valve is closed it should not drop and also it should drop with the valve open and the engine running. David

hydraulic lift on JD4400
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by dsg

Here in the South we dont get alot of snow, But my cousins in Vermont had a 1/4 mile drive way and lots of it. He liked to use his loader to move the snow mostly but wanted to cut a wider path and still be able to pile it. The next time he visited i cut the side out of a large diameter pipe made a clamp on mount the clamped to his bucket then made it angleable. He still uses it today. I think the total cost was 45 dollars for bolts and the section of pipe.

loader snow removal
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 25 Post by Taylor Lambert

need a brush cutter for my 1998 NH 1630<br>has anyone any experience with size. the question is either to go for the 5 footer or the 6 footer. my mowing needs will largely be one foot high grass, but may need to cut thru some occasional thick brush. would prefer to get a 6 footer, but does the 1630 have the poop ?? thanks in advance...rob

what size brush cutter for 1630
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by rob abeyta

Hello again,<br>I bought a John Deere parts catalog through John Deere for about $75.00 +(I forget exactly) but it has all the parts listing of the JD 4000 series tractors,a lot of the attacthments,also snowblowers,lawn mowers,walkbehind tillers,Utility vehicles......If I could be of help to anyone,let me know.This is a handy little CD(2 discs) it might be worth the investment to you.

John Deere parts catalog
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Hillbilly

I just purchased a used model 7 backhoe from Clatsop Power Equipment in Astoria Oregon. The John Deere dealer, Fred, has one more for $3000. Each backhoe is about 6 years old and have been used as rentals. The condition is very good cosmetically and functionally. Fred always services his equipment very well. He also has two 1997 John Deere model 955's for sale for $12000 each. These have about 1200 hours each on the hour meters. I didn't buy one because I bought a used 855 from him about 3 years ago (with 1500 hours) and it is still working perfectly. Fred can be reached at 800-220-0792 or 503-325-0792.

Wanted John Deer 7 Backhoe for 755
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Brent M. Hjermstad

EJ: Paul has more information on the company than I do. I'm not sure there was any literature that came along with the blower. The blower was in my original purchase package that my dealer put together. In general, I think it's a good idea for owners to find a dealer they like and stick close to what the dealer recommends. Dealers are generally in a better position than owners to keep up with what's available and how different models perform in the field. In addition, dealers have a stake in sales that were based on their recommendations. If something goes wrong, a dealer has an interest in setting it right. You might talk to dealers and indicate the size of your blower budget. They should come up with a recommendation, and it may well be Meteor. There are probably other similar manufacturers. I paid around $1600CAN for my 5' with hydraulic chute several years ago. Guess you could ask about Meteor if higher prices are quoted. On the other hand, if you've got a bigger budget, a look/see at high-end blowers might be good.

snowblower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 6 Post by TomG

Speedracer,
They are both fine tractors, Ipurchased my TC29D after 4 months of research. You are right the Tc is 3 more horsepower then the deere and I thought it was the easiest to service out of all the tractors I looked at wich is all of them. I also found the new holland to be a bit cheaper then the deere but wit hpretty much all the same features. Your best bet is to drive both and you should know which one you fell more comfortable in. The price is right in line with what I paid, my total was 17,600 with, f.e.l. with 68 h.d. bucket and 5ft. bushhog. hope this helps.P.S. I have had my TC for two months now and love it put 50hrs. on it and it has preformed flawlessly.

TC29 VS JD4200
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by keith rose

Murf: since you know something about my environment, it's a safe assumption that, after giving the bugs their due, I am incapable of feeling picked on by anything. Well dang, we’ve put up with three days of humid polluted air from the prosperous south at the same time the white pines here are pollinating, and the black fly still isn’t quite finished off. Mosquitoes, sand fly, deer fly and others are alive and well also. About engines: Bits and pieces of this discussion should be in the archives. I believe I gained an understanding that compression ratio is the main difference in engine performance. A diesel should have a smaller displacement than an equivalent HP gas engine. I'm not sure that there is any inherent reason why gas engines develop less torque at low RPM's than diesels. As far as I know high torque/low RPM gas engines are used. It's a matter of how they're tuned--length of intake and exhaust manifolds etc. For most applications, I think it's just efficiency. Since a gas engine will run at high RPM's, why not tune it to develop max torque there and take advantage of the HP gains? I think the situation is that a gas engine can't run at the compression ratios of a diesel, so why design a gas engine to compete with a diesel? I don't know if a diesel is efficient at high RPM's, but I suspect not. I believe that the spill timing on diesel injectors spray fuel over a fair length of time and continue spraying even after combustion starts. I don't know how well that would work at high RPM's.

Torque ratings of diesel tractor motors
Parts and Repair
Replies 24 Post by TomG

Chuck: I remember now, but don't recall the switch. Fortunately there are folks here like Murf and others who have seen a bunch of different tractors. I don't know from what Murf said if a safe conclusion is that you have draft control but not position control. My 1710 has position control without the draft control option. My understanding of typical operation with draft control is that the position control is set to a desired depth and then the draft control lever is set to adjust between heavy and light draft. With a light draft adjustment, a relatively small pressure on the top-link causes the 3ph to go into lift mode. Lift reduces the top-link pressure and the implement returns to the position set. If you have draft control, there may be an adjustment somewhere. If you don't have position control, operation may be less convenient, but you probably can adapt to the hitch. I believe there are other hitch systems where the control lever is centred. Up raises and down lowers, and the speed of operation depends on how far the control lever is pulled. I think the 3ph floats up like any other 3ph. I believe people get along with this type system pretty well. The system may 'feather' better than a position control system. I'd probably get along OK with such a system, because I seldom am very precise with the depth or need to retain a particular depth. The main advantage of position control is that a stop can be set on the control lever. With the stop set, the 3ph can be raised to tinker with the implement, drive somewhere else etc., and then moving the lever back to the stop returns the implement to the original depth.

3 Point hitch lift system
Shibaura
Replies 5 Post by TomG

I am talking to a dealer about a used L2350DT with 249 hours on it. It has a LA400 FEL with a little damage, and a Woods 7500 backhoe. During negotiations, I discovered that the tractor needed a new clutch. The dealer has agreed to put a new clutch in the tractor at his cost, and to install a sub frame mount for the backhoe at a cost to me of $500. Total cost to me will be approximately $12,500. The dealer is going to provide a 50/50 warranty on parts and labor for 30 days. Should the clutch situation be an issue, and is the tractor capable of supporting the backhoe. I would also like to know if this sounds like a good price on this model with the implements it has on it.

I 039m in the process of purchasing a used L2350DT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Steve Treadwell

That's the logic I have as well. In fact, many tractors that use a single hydraulic pump have a priority valve that divides oil between remote and steering. It gives priority to the steering. I guess the JD design logic is that a tractor most likely isn't turning when the hydraulics are being operated near the system relief pressure. I guess all designs involve trade-offs. Some people would welcome extra speed during heavy lifts. I don't know if this JD design is your problem though.

4100 power steering
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by TomG

Terry - I hear you. So, because you have the middle buster, can you just remove the tip and attach a narrow foot, and turn it into a subsoiler? Seems to me that would give you what you want, or darn close to it. Check with an implement dealer, and see if their variety of tips for subsoilers, etc. would work.

Rear blade and plow sizes
Operating and Attachments
Replies 23 Post by kay

Traditionally, ag machinery is considered to be whatever year that it was sold - not when it was built. It wouldn't be all that unusual for someone to make a series of a thousand tractors one year and sell them over the next howevermany years. They would be new when sold. Design changes are typically running changes made during a model run and referenced by serial number. With an up to date parts book, you can look at the design changes on a tractor that you are considering and make a decision that way. At first it fooled me becuse tractors aren't "yeared" like cars with their distinct year/model changes. In fact, the better the tractor the longer you will see it in production with few changes year to year...and the harder it will be to tell what year it was sold. Conversely, a tractor can be an excellent one, but if it is only produced for a few years the rural community will view it with suspicion for decades.

What year is it
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roger L.

Farmer, I've seen a number of these diff locks get sticky. Most of them are a foot pedal with a cam or bevel that pushes on the end of a rod which runs into the transmission. I've been able to fix several of them by taking the foot lever off (so I could get to the rod) and then squirting some penetrating oil down the length of that rod. Easy enough to do and you may want to try it. The rod itself usually has an internal spring which should be causing the rod to push out against the foot pedal.....this keeps it from engaging accidentally and also holds the foot pedal up.

Mystery Pedal
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Roger L.

I'm planned to mow a two acre lot using a JD 4100 HST with 60" inch belly mower until a salesman told me he thought it would be better to go with the 54" mower. I've got a Gravely with 50" mower now, so if I can't use the 60" on the JD 4100 I'll have to go to a larger tractor. I mow the lot at about 4" height now and rarely does it get over 7" before I cut it. Anyone got experience with the 4100 with 60" mower? thanks in advance!

JD 4100 60 quot Belly Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Patrick Blair

I also have a 4200 and purchased a 60" KK tiller from TSC for $999 this spring. I have heavy Alabama clay with limestone rocks - I have to go slow but the tractor doesn't seem to have a problem with the tiller. Word of caution - the slip clutch that was supplied with the tiller was adjusted tight, you may want to back off the tension on the slip clutch bolts before you hit your first bolder and the tiller tries to go airborne or stalls the tractor.

What tiller for John Deere 4200
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by Mike Smith

I recently purchased and used a JD 2R FlexiPlanter. It works very well and it suited for compacts. It flexes over uneven terrain. I planted 1 acre of sweet corn.

Eric

planter for compact tractor
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Eric Cardinal

Thanks guys. Very good information. I've always been sure that this is the best place to be for people who want to understand how their tractors actually work, and this thread is one of the reasons why. Regarding my various deficiencies: I guess I generalized from my single example. The glow plugs for my 1710 are in the pre-combustion chamber. I also succumbed to the risks of thinking--as is common for me. I figured that if composition occurs in the pre-combustion chamber, then it makes sense to heat that particular area. Yes, I'm at risk for turning my thinking into rules and even natural laws--should have been a politician I guess. Regarding cold starting, I probably was comparing apples and oranges--my pre-heated indirect injection with direct injection farm tractors and no pre-heat. Anyway, when I bought the tractor, people kept telling me how much trouble I'd have starting it in the winter. That just didn't happen. -0F starts are two hours on the block heater, 15-30 seconds pre-heat and it takes right off. I do use 0W-30 oil though. I figure these winter-starting horror stories must come from somewhere. Interesting comment about the compression ratios. It reminded me of something I heard. Somewhere I heard about a late 50's engine that could run on gas or diesel. There was a way to change the compression ratio by opening valves to false chambers in the head. I believe this was supposed to be a way to eliminate the 'pony gas' engines that were sometimes used to start diesels at that time. No matter what our opinions on direct vs. indirect injection, I guess we all should be thankful diesel engine design evolved, and that most of us are using modern diesels.

Ran out of Diesel filled it up and now it won 039t start
Cub Cadet
Replies 20 Post by TomG