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Murf, Just what did 'she' look like? She must be one fabulous woman to pay for four miles of drive clearing. Can I clear the drive next season?

Snow What s the longest Drive You Rear PTO Blowered
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 13 Post by tinman

Well, my search for a compact tractor is over. I made a deal on this 855 last night for $17,500. I guess it's a fair deal because it's more than I want to pay and less than the owner wants to sell it for! I take delivery tomorrow.

Advice on JD 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Darryl Gesner

Thanks Bob! I just got back from my local dealer, where I test drove and played in the dirt with the loader - very impressed with the tractor. They also explained PTO setup for me and it's just what I need. They proposed a unit with 4WD, Mid-PTO, Turf Tires and a 70 Loader for $14,100.

I was all set to sign the deal, but found out that the special John Deere program of zero % interest for 12 months expired on 2/25! Ouch! SO....?

JD 790 PTO info needed
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Selveege

Murf,
Of course you don't have this problem. In America, we don't choose between raising a family OR developing a career... We simply do both and depend on the electronic baby sitter.. otherwise known as a TV to do everything.. Then, when something bad happens...We blame it on guns, drugs, rock music or...society. Its never the parents fault.. Besides, how could it be, they were busy working late everynight to build their career.. What this post has to do with tractors I'll never know.

Tractors in USA are too expensive
Tractor Projects
Replies 22 Post by MichaelSnyder

Brownbuck--From my attempt at ciphering the wording of this JD DTAC bulletin, it appears that all 4200-4400 tractors with HST transmissions should have their HST fluid changed at 50 hours; OR, it might mean just those that have experienced some transmission difficulty. It would be best to check with your dealer.

JD 4400 HST Maintenance Frequency
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by Mike S.

Freedom Hitch now has a web page. Contact us through www.freedomhitch.com

Quick hitch by Freedom Hitch
Operating and Attachments
Replies 24 Post by Bob Jochims

Looking for a service manual for a L-2950.

L-2950 Service manual wanted
Parts and Repair
Replies 1 Post by Steve Brady

They don't give them away that's for sure but they are cheaper and easier than the alternative - back breaking manual labor (or labour if your from Pakistan). I can't believe they are all that much less expensive in Pakistan unless they are assembled there from imported parts. Besides, you may have noticed from the postings on this board that for a lot of people compact tractors may not be entirely necessary for their "work" but they are a lot of fun.

Dealers Cost On Deere 455 L G tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Frank R Taylor

Like Mike and Steve I also use 10,000 lb straps with ratchet tighteners although I don't use axle straps. (I may use them after this post though). I use 3 straps. I hook one through the spacer bar on the loader, one through and around the loader frame and one around the back axle. All are tied and tightened to the frame of the trailer or to anchor points along the side to prevent the tractor movinf forwards, sideways or backwards once it is tied down. You just have to be careful of any sharp corners and use scrap carpet on any severe bends to prevent the straps from being nicked. Keep them clean and use them carefully and they will last for years. I just find them a lot more convenient and easier to use than chain.

Trailer tie downs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Frank R Taylor

Mike,

The sediment level you described is normal. The hyrostat drive is very similar to an automatic trans in a car. The sediment is the result of the components meshing together during breakin. At your next change you should see less sediment, although you will still have the teaspoon or so of metal shavings.

metallic dust in HST fluid
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Steve

Craig, I think you have already found the problem, the Mule, if it is seized to the pto, it's probably also dry as a nun's _____ in the 90 deg. drive. That is the noise you hear, same as a 4wd pickup trying to turn to sharp, knock, knock, knock. Anyways, you can try a little heat, but be VERY careful, heat, bearing seals, and tempered/hardened steel don't mix well. I would try to gently but persistantly knock it off with a wood block and small sledge. Squirt the joint full of WD40 or something first and let it soak in well. It may help the situation if you can get a hold of an air chisel with a blunt driver, but be EXTRA CAREFUL. Last resort, try to grease the heck out of the bearings in the mule and free them up in place, if there is no grease zerk use a needle tip through the seals, then run it with nothing connected for a while at idle. Best of luck.

PTO Trouble
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Murf

Reg: Nearly the same here. All critical facilities have diesel generator backups. I know the fuel supplier who said all the specs require #1 diesel year around.

Guess critical public facilities have enough money to buy equipment that is big enough so they don't have to worry about the power loss of #1 compared to #2 diesel.

Kerosene
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by TomG

HarryW, I posted a question similar to your's a few months back and got many great replies. I can't repeat the technical explanations about how tire pressure affects traction, compaction of soil, tire wear, etc., but virtually everyone recommended as low of pressure as possible which will vary depending on your tractor weight and implements--which was generally between 12 and 15 PSI for the rear tires, and more for the front tires due to loader weight. I've been running my 4100 with 15 lbs for about a year and will be increasing the front ones when I doing loader work. BTW, the tractor came with this tire pressure from a dealer I respect. Check out the archives of this board and see if you can find the older message thread. Best of luck. JonB

Tire pressure
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by JonB

Harry, my 4100 (4 ft Bush Hog box scraper) gets stuck easily when ripping or leveling hard clay. When the ground is broken up, I seldom get stuck. I reduce getting stuck by raising the 3PH, reducing the angle of the box, and making shallower runs with with the rippers. Fortunately the 4100 can raise the 3PH, allowing me to back up and try it again. A 5 ft box will get stuck more easily, but it will depend on the depth and angle you cutting and ripping, the type of ground you have, moisture content, and if you're working with stumps or rocks. Best of luck.

4 or 5 Box scaper for 4100
Operating and Attachments
Replies 13 Post by JonB

I'll cast my vote for the L2500DT. Mine is almost 2 yrs old has about 150 hrs no problems. Looking at the specs (www.carverequipment.com website) it would appear that the L2500 is now called the L2600 for 2000(both show 27 engine hp). It also now has a bigger brother the L3000. I don't know much about Kioti. Looked at them breifly but narrowed my final choices down to the better know brands in case I wanted to sell or upgrade later (or some minor thing like replacement parts). Get a loader on what ever you buy....retire the wheel barrow!!! You will find 1001 uses for it.
jeff in nc

Kubota L2500DT or Kioti 2554
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by jeff watson

I think that a good stabilizer is to load the tires the load is as low to the ground andas wide as possible.I can tell you from experiance that on a 955 with this setup in almost all conditions with this setup the machine will slide sidways down the slope before it gets light on one side. I should tell you that I have run alot of equipment on highway construction projects and shaped alot of slopes and so I think I can safely find the limit on slopes.

Flipping Tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 33 Post by Ross

Thanks for the input guys. I will definitely keep the advice in mind when purchasing!

Using 4200 4300 as forklift
Tractor Projects
Replies 9 Post by Chris Deaton

I inquired about a scalping problem on the NH 914a belly deck and was told to ask about campaign #476. Does anybody know what this entails?

NH 914A belly deck
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by cutter

Kubota B6000 with rotary tiller for sale. Tractor in good condition, tiller needs some tines replaced. $2700

Kubota tractor for sale
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Joshua Swift

I was in the same boat as you looking for a good used one but found out that unless you get lucky you don't save much. Many used tractors were actually selling for more than they cost brand new so I opted for a new one since I'm going to have it a long time and they don't seem to depreciate much. You're in the right size. I wouldn't go any lower than a 25hp for what you have to do but make sure you get a loader (60inch bucket minimum) (We have 2 horses, indoor arena and 11 acres of open field that will get bushogged) We have a 3/4 ton Ram quad cab too but I couldn't justify the extra $4K for a diesel when we put on less than 10k miles per year. Good luck

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by gerard