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Few days ago, text in messages changed from black to red display. I'm curious if something on the site changed or if it's my machine.I think I got the idea that red topics contain new messages, but red text in the messages really is hard to read. Makes me wish I was colour blind, but then I might buy an inferior tractor without knowing it.

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Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by TomG

Well I broke down and talked to my dealer. Evidently the housing these screens screw into has a chase surrounding the cross bored holes. There is no need to line up the hole with the pickup tubes. Torqued things down to 80#, the holes did not line up and everything worked.

Based on comments I've seen on this board, I expected to find up to a teaspoon of fillings on the transmission screen, I only had 2 specks about the size of a grain of sand. I cut open the hydro and transmission fitlers and found a little more material, much finer. So far, very impressed with the machine and the dealer.

Hydraulic screen - holes don t line up
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by JJT

Brent, excellent explanation! I, too, was educated as an engineer and was in product development for about 12 years with a Fortune 100 company. I also find it hard to believe that JD engineers could mess up a basic design principle such as you described. Actually, it is my understanding that the front axle design is from Dana, but I don't know if that includes the steering linkage and geometry also. My past experience suggests that "basic" flaws such as this are usually due to communication problems (could have been in requirements, design or development phases) between different engineering teams, especially with distributed engineering scenarios. Either that, or "wet-behind-the-ears" engineers working without adequate management, mentoring oversight, and design reviews. My 4400 should arrive next week and I'm awfully curious to see the front axle.

John Deere Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 54 Post by JeffM

I have a 96" Lastec 521 groomer (www.lastec.com)- 5 spindles. The mfg specifies 3 HP min / 6 HP max PTO per spindle (actually per deck). Probably best to check with Woods.

BTW, I'd have a Woods but my turf is very uneven.

Tom

JD 790 - 72 quot or 90 quot mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by Tom Fischer

Pretty much done with my analysis thanks to the many fine folks who have helped with my questions--down to B7500 or B2710. Now thinking what will I do when it arrives--never operated a 'tractor' before. Can envision sitting in the driveway looking at it, with no clue as to what to do next!Does Kubota provide sufficient documentation on using the loader and 3 pt., and even the tractor?? Or is there a certain expectation of previous knowledge/experience or dealer training?? Specifically, hook-ups and do's and dont's of operation?? Ideally a 500 page manual!If not, would appreciate any leads on good books ('tractor operation for idiots' would be ideal).Went back and looked at the 2 above last night. One key question: Is the 2710 too much for primarily mowing?? Doing 7 hilly/rolling acres with lots of trees to work around (72" belly mower would be the choice). Other than this issue (and getting a good price), would go with the B2710--it's considerably more machine for the money.Thanks in advance!<br>

When it arrives then what
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by M. Sullivan

Hmmm....here I am re-reading my answer and thinking "what's wrong with wha I said? It sounds like I'm advertising the darn things!" Of course you have to modify it with the bias that I own one and like it. They are real rugged machines, in spite of the fancy transmission. In fact, the hydraulic clutches in that transmission make it hard to damage them by rough shifting. That's a plus. But the lack of a ROPS could be a real negative. It doesn't bother me, but it sure does some (smarter) people. Yanmar USA still supplies the ROPS for that tractor, and I've heard that most manufacturers do this at their own cost. But if you want the ROPS, then you ought to check into the actual cost. You can phone one of the Yanmar dealers who post on this forum. The manin trouble spots on the 336D were the front axles and the front driveshaft, both of which tended to leak oil past the seals. You can ignore it till it is time to replace the seals - at which time it will cost several hundred dollars to replace all of them.

Yanmar 330D 4x4 -- price
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Roger L.

Steve, while I don't own one of these tractors, I was a machinery dealer for awhile and can talk to the question generally. These types of warranty costs are always picked up by the factory - which also reimburses the dealer for his mechanic's time at a set (low)flat rate. Sometimes there are dealer bonuses for shops that have under a critical number of warranty claims, but in general I think that you will find that the dealer will be happy to make the swap. It probably doesn't cost him a dime, his mechanic is already used to starvation wages, and he knows that he is getting the type of local advertising that he couldn't buy with money.

JD 4X00 Front Axle Replacement - Who has had it done
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roger L.

Yep. They sure are.

John Deere 420 Loader Hydraulic Question
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Roger L.

I bought a used 430 Max about a year ago, and have a slip scoop, deck, edger and blower. The blower's a bit loud, but I usually wear ear protection anyway. I like the tractor, and hope to get duals in the near future. I saw the ventrac 4000. Man, it looks nice too! Anyway, Thanks CTB for adding a new topic.

I have one too
Articulated Tractors
Replies 6 Post by tractorman

I just got done cutting a bunch of small pines with my NH1725 and Landpride rotary cutter. I would like to know if I did the right thing. Most of the trees were 2" or less although some of them may have been a little bigger. The things I noticed was a rubber smell (assume the slip clutch was slipping) and that the trees were so dense that sometimes I couldn't ride over all of them. So I tried backing the cutter over them. That did the trick. I am curious if any of this sounds way to dangerous to repeat or is this just another day in the life.

Cuting 1-2 quot pines with Landpride rotary cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 14 Post by Scott Stewart

Jim this is probably a foolish question and I don't want to insult your intelligence. Are you sure that all of your hydraulic hoses are connected correctly? The reason I ask is because last fall I hooked the loader to my 4100 and the bucket lost almost all of it's power when I tried to move it. After checking I found that I had not plugged one of the hydraulic lines in all of the way. It looked right but had not clicked into position. I hope it is something this simple for you. Good luck!

Model 47 Backhoe Power Loss
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 6 Post by Larry in MI.

Have quote on JD4500 w/ DSCV, R4 Tires, 12/12 PowerReverser for 17,255. Is this good?

Pricing check on JD 4500
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by James Champion

Todd,

I just purchased a JD 790, 70 loader, Ag tires, NO mid PTO and a Woods GB60 box blade for $14,600. I'm not sure what the mid PTO and mower is worth, but it seems like a reasonable deal.

790 Pricing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Don

Hello all! The CTB has graciously created a new topic for us labeled “Articulated Tractors”. This would cover Steiner www.steinerturf.com, and Venture Products, www.venturepro.com and other articulated compact tractors that you might want to talk about. Please feel free to post your comments, suggestions, and insite to the new topic. I know that one of the Steiner brothers from Venture Products frequently visits the CTB looking for feedback, and offering helpful comments.

Articulated Tractor Topic Now Available
Articulated Tractors
Replies 9 Post by pequeajim

the opening price taht I have received is $15,270

B 7500 prices
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Dan

I have been considering proplylene glycol antifreeze for the rear tires of my 4100. Sierra makes a product for automobiles that runs about $7 a gallon, mix 50/50 with water. There is also a "RV" antifreeze used to protect water systems over the winter. Walmart sells it for $2.88 a gallon. I wonder if the anti-corrosion properties are similar. Either way, you get the weight benefits of straight water without the worries about freezing or poisoning animals in the case of a leak. The R4's on the 4100 take about 15 gallons each, for a total price of about $90 .
HarryW

Filling rear tractor tires with antifreeze
Parts and Repair
Replies 57 Post by Harry Webster

Don't know if KU has them, but telescoping link arms are a godsend (especially if you have a 600# implement). Well worth the extra money.

3 pt hitch
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Russ DenBleyker

Yes, my 7500 has R4 on front and back. After using it a few hours with the loader, would not want turf tires, not enough traction. The front loader is the only attachment I have at the moment. Planning on a tiller in the future. Can't give you any help on the "guts" as that is out of my league. All in all, I am happy with the 7500. It appears to be perfect for my situation.

B7500 - experiences
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Charlie Lutz

Good Luck Kevin! After reading the recent posts on the front end problems with the 4000's, I seem to think that maybe the 790 is better anyway, it's an old proven design, vs the new designs of the 4000's.

This time of year you must expect to wait for just about anything machine in demand. I was lucky, my dealer had one on his lot, and I bought it just about a day or two after he took delivery.

Good luck.

Used 4200 or new 790 any advise is welcom
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by SteveofNJ

I love my BX, but it depends on too many factors in what is meant by a hilly property. (% grade of the inclines it would have to handle. Amount of time spent on the inclines. Need to turn while on the steeper inclines?).

Which tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Roy