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Does anyone have experience with a Howse Box Scraper (available through Northern)?

Howse Box Scraper
Garden and Landscape
Replies 2 Post by Norm

Ernie,
I bought a 3010 HST, front loader, and Bush Hog 72" 11 months ago and now have 125 hours on it. I did a lot of research before making this decision and felt better about the orange (yes, I know the brake pedals are on the wrong side.....but I ahve never needed the turning brakes)and since the time of purchase I have only felt better and better about my decision. There are alot of orange owners on these sites and yet you see mostly griping from green owners, I think that says an awful lot about the quality of the new 4xxx's.
Both my dealer and Kubota followed up to make sure that I was happy with my purchse and I am sure that if I had any problems they would have corrected them immediatly rather than denying that a problem existed....when I spend this kind of money for somthing I don't want people lying to me just to avoid correcting their mistake.....but that is just me. I don't mean to negative about green but if I were to go thru the tractor purchase process again these are things I would take into consideration. Hop it helps. Doug in PA

L3010 vs 4300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Doug Kimmey

Sorry, 799 hours on tractor.

JD 755 FOR SALE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by dsg

I work as a NH service tech. We have changed a couple of temp senders on Boomers. The shifting difficulty you are encountering is because you are shifting non-synchronized gears, and you must 'roll' one to get them to mesh. To shift ranges easier, feather the hydro pedal instead of clutching your tractor. Clutching the tractor with the hydro in neutral has little or no effect on the input side of the range gearbox. The same situation exists with the PTO, except clutching the tractor will rotate the driveline to line up the sliding gear and its mate. I would say both of your symptoms are somewhat normal for the type of driveline your TC has, and owners of other brands with like drivetrains have asked the same questions in the past. Of course, severe grinding of the range gears or PTO drive is not normal, and should be addressed.

TC29D shifting and temp gauge
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by RickB.

John, I've been reading a number of ag forums for a while now, and any time this question comes up, the answer is: Chinese tractors don't have that good a reputation in either reliability or service.
However, I'm not certain how much of this is fact, and how much is simply anti-Chinese product paranoia. Yes, the Chinese may be using 20-30 year old manufacturing techniques, but did we not produce, not just adequate, but great machinery using those same principles? Also, it wasn't that long ago that we held the same sentiment about Japanese products, and now they're considered the world standard (go figure)!
I think two more important questions with regard to these tractors are the particular factory in which they were made, and to who's specs they were built. Some of them are actually made to American dictated specs using readily available replacement parts - i.e. GM alternator, VW oil filter.. When it comes down to it, aren't all compact tractors for the West made elsewhere (Japan or Korea) to American specs?
If you're looking for an inexpensive, but well built compact tractor, and you don't mind one that doesn't have all the lights, bells, whistles, and computers that the red, green, blue, or orange ones do, check out either: Task Master (http://www.taskmaster.net) or Iron Horse (http://www.ironhorsetractor.com)
These are both made in China to American specs - i.e. 3 cylinder diesel, live pto, power steering, ROPS, cat I 3pt hitch, two stage clutch, 12 speed tranny. I saw the Iron Horse in person at my state spring equipment show, and it looks like a beast! Solid built components, good fit and finish (a couple of rough castings, but hey, take a close look at a 15 year old "American" made unit), and no oil leaks!
Sorry for the long-winded response, and thanks for letting me have my say. Good luck to you...

import
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Bill Cooman

Steve,

I recently purchased a 1994 JD 855 4WD with 192 hours for $12K. It had a 70A loader, but no 60" mower deck. Since the machine you're looking at is a little older, and has less hours, the price would be about the same as what I paid but then you have to ad some value for the mower deck ($750 to $1000).

JD 855 PRICE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by B.C. Underwood

This may not apply but doesn't cost to check. Most equipment fuel tanks are vented in some way to assure that you do not develop a vacuum in the tank as the fuel goes down. These vents are usually integral to the fuel cap. I know you mentioned the right leaning hillside which may not be coincidence. Any way give it a look. Let me know what you find. Good Luck.
John

JD 4600 fuel starving on side hill
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by unclejohn

According to the 1998 edition of The Book (see below) a 1991 JD 770 2WD was worth $10,448 new and now worth $7770, $8310 and $9060 in Fair, Good and Premium condition. Add about $1500 for the loader and maybe about $1000 for the belly mower and you'll be in the ballpark. 700 hours sounds low for a 9 year old machine, so it's probably in pretty good shape if it hasn't been abused or left out in the weather. This is not an exact science.

1991 770 John Deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by KenB

I hope I'm not just starting an argument, but from what I've seen and heard of the Belarus, I'd say no more than half what you'd expect to pay for a John Deere, New Holland, or Kubota.

To Belarus or not to Belarus
Belarus
Replies 28 Post by Bird Senter

I bought a JD 4400 recently and DID NOT have any documentation fee (or any other "adder" fee) on my sale.

JD4100HST vs NH21D
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by JeffM

If your loader valve is a Prince unit, these are sectional valves which can be stacked to add as many different valves as needed. I recently purchased a Prince loader valve from Northern Tool to add remote hydraulics to my JD850. This particular valve has two spools (one with float) and power beyond, just like the factory SCV. I also had to buy a loader adapter kit from Bush Hog, which taps into the factory junction block and provides the hydraulic pressure source for the loader valve. The valve I bought can be expanded to three, four, or more sections just by purchasing and installing the additional valves. Even with all the additional parts (quick disconnects, hoses, etc) I've had to buy, I'll still have added the SCV to my tractor for less than half of what JD wanted for the factory kit (over $1100).

rear hyd remote for 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Joe Padavano

Hi James,
Yes, I think that tractor prices here are a bit cheaper than other parts of the country. Checking this morning's paper, I see a 30 hp Kubota, 4WD, 488 hours, $5,500, that's a good price. I bought my tractor from Manning Enterprises in Franklinton, Louisiana. They do not have a website or even email to my knowledge. You can get their number here http://www.theadvocate.com/classifieds/
just search under merchandise and farm equipment, they have an add for yanmars starting at $2,600. I checked with them to see what they have in stock, no 4WDs right now, but they do have a YM1700 ($3200), YM1900 ($3200), YM1500 ($2600), all low hours. I purchased a YM 2310D from them in August ($4800) and have been extremely pleased with it, hope this helps.

Yanmar tractors
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 10 Post by marty beasley

I purchased a collarshift 4300 last summer and I'm starting to have problems. A few months ago the dealer took it in, cracked it open, and readjusted the clutch shims due to consistent grinding while trying to shift into any gear. Now the grinding is starting again (but not all the time), and it pops out of gear whenever I try to put it in reverse on a hill. Anyone else seeing these problems? Any suggestions? I'm starting to consider getting everything working while it's still under warranty, selling it while I can, and buying BLUE (I hurts to actually say that).

CollarShift Problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tom VanKirk

I was quoted the following just yesterday for a TC29D w/ Supersteer.

Tractor ($ 13,200) + 7308 loader(w/ 60" bucket) ($3500) + 72" Rhino finish mower ($ 1350) = $ 18,050

I hope this sounds good. What do others think?

New Holland price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Jeff Dahl

I'm not much help, but had the exact same problem on my collarshift 4300. It cycled for a day, then mysteriously quit after I called the dealer to come get it (fluid level wasn't low either). It's these little things that are starting to make me second guess my purchase.

3 Point Hitch Hydraulic Cycling
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Tom VanKirk

Steve, something to check if you modify your ROPS. My ROPS is a totally sealed unit, there is no way for water to get in or out. If yours is similar, and you cut it, you may want to drill a drain hole so water won't accumulate.

ROPS Question
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 14 Post by mbjacobs

I notice that when I am cutting on the hill, that the front left side of my deck wants to stay up in the air. This is the side opposite of the slope, (high side). It will ride up around an inch or two. I also notice that the deck tends to float when coming off of a bump at a higher speed when cutting. This will leave a high spot that I can see on the next pass. It's almost like the weight transfer spring are holding the deck up with too much force. Is it possible to use one spring instead of two? Is this damaging to the one spring, and if I should do this, which one should I use? Does it matter?

Weight Transfer System
Articulated Tractors
Replies 14 Post by pequeajim

My name on the top of the thred is the link to my e mail

Help me get rid of these
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Ross

Mark, check out the VENTRAC articulated tractors at wwwventurepro.com Your choices don't include the unusual benefits of these low profile, agile, all-wheel-drive tractors. 1948 8N Ford fan? Me too! I grew up on one. Ventrac even has the same color scheme. Maybe your preferred dealer would consider taking on VENTRAC. Take a look. Notice those front mounted attachments. Why keep them at the rear like your 8N?

Kubota L3010 Vs New Holland TC29
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by G in Ohio

Thanx guys for all the feedback...I did a little loader work today (and some play...hehehe)Im thinking about the 54"belly mower.I have a 2 acer front yard and I want the best cut I can get and dont want to rush the job (I want to enjoy the ride)I will defintiely get the JD brand..I would'nt have it any other way.I keep you guys posted....:)

JD 4100 with Loader
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Sam D.