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Just learned that a local equipment company here in Lexington, SC is going out of business. His last day is supposed to be 6/29. The company is Lexington Equipment Company and their phone is 803-359-2705. This fellow specialized in repairing/buying/selling the older Ford tractors only and didn't really deal with any other brands. I think he has a stockpile of parts for them. He also has a decent selection of new and used implements. Last time I drove by there, he had a few old Ford tractors, a good many implements, and some trailers on the lot. I have no connection with him, but thought anyone in the area might like to give him a call and see if he has something you need before he's gone.<br>Keith

Implement Dealer going out of business - SC
Operating and Attachments
Replies 1 Post by Keith Boyd (Huntmas

Amen, Murf

HELP Which one Orange or Blue
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by Russ DenBleyker

Please advise. I accidently added 6 to 12 ounces of an aqueous deck cleaning solution to the transmission fluid in my JD4400. Is there any way I can rectify this situation short of draining the approx. 7 gallons of transmission fluid from the tractor and replacing it. The hydraulic/transmission fluid currently in the tractor only has about 10 hours on it.

Water in hydraulic transmission fluid
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Thomas Deibert

I've been using a 3ph B600 for about a year. I like it and there've been no problems. Of course, I don't use it every day. The soil is very sandy here, and I haven't needed to move rocks or dig up trees. The unit works well for me, and I'm not sure I'd want to put anything more heavy duty on my 3ph (1875 lbs. capacity). The hoe could be stronger than the hitch.

The 6' @ 2' bottom reach of the B600 does mean that I have to move the tractor a lot if I'm trenching at 4' or more. However, taller models would be more stressful on the tractor. I figure I'm doing good if I'm getting 90% of what I need doing from the tractor and it's implements. I'll hire out the rest and not push the duty thing, or myself either.

Kelley bckhoes
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by TomG

I bought a JD750 4wd for 10k with 67 loader and 240 hrs 2 years back. I haven't regretted it although I just upgraded to a 1070 and will sell the 750 soon. It just doesn't have enough lift cap for what I needed to do. Still, it was my first compact and a very well engineered tractor it is. The power steering option is worth $1000. all by itself. It sounds like a fair deal to me. Besides the size problem for me the non-power steering on my machine was a chore. If your using it on hilly country you have to be careful as the tire width is fairly narrow. Other than that, the sheet metal and paint are better than on my newer machine. Finally, pickup a technical manual if one doesn't come with it. If you are inclined, you can fix almost anything that could go wrong. I almost forgot, historically, the rear brakes tend to seize up if sat in a damp place for a couple of months. Every couple of yrs you may have to take off the drum plate and loosen things up a bit. Not a big job. The return spring gets corroded and the brakes have a hard time releasing. The 750 is a bullet proof tractor and I've been very pleased with mine, given the size and HP constraints.

price for JD 750
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Eric Edwards

JUst thought I would pass on an experience for anybody just buying implements. I bought a new light duty box blade (est. wt. 400#) when I got my tractor. It worked OK but I was constantly adjusting it trying to make it work better. I had a chance to buy a used heavy duty Gannon box blade that weighs about 800#. It works so much better than the light blade you can not imagine the difference. I paid about the same for both.

Box Blade Weight
Operating and Attachments
Replies 1 Post by Eddie Watkins

I also have about 40 acres of grasses, trees and ponds. Fortunately I have the best of many worlds. I have a 20 HP JD 4100 which is great for mowing and close quarter work and easy to transport. Anything much larger would be hard on the grass and hard to maneuver around lots of little trees. I also though have a 43 HP Kubota L4310 which is great for heavier work with a 6' rotary mower and 5' tiller. I could probably get away with less but the tree planter I need to use requires 40-50 HP. In addition I have a Bobcat that is extremely useful, much more so than any tractor, for loader work and other implements for contruction etc. If you needed just one, I would get something in between which would be the best of worst of all worlds. As for brands, any of the big three are good and they all have advantages and disadvantages. THe dealer is of course important since you will probably be there a lot.

What Type of Tractor for 40 ac
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by droz

Sounds like all you need is a little WD40. The pedal is designed to be operated by toe & heel. It's not made to automatically return to the "not moving postion". However, lubed with WD40 will help it do so.

Hydrostatic drive sticking
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Donald

Following the directions in the manual has always worked for me and I don't know of any shortcuts. Once the deck is level it is a done deal and should not need anymore attention.

leveling belly mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Larry in MI.

I've made more little rocks out of big rocks with my brushhog than I can count. The blades have never been sharpened, look like they could use sharpening, yet still do the job very well. I've been advised NOT to sharpen the blades. Right now, the brush, saplings, etc..., are busted up quite nicely. I was told that sharpening the blades would result in the brush being cut cleanly, with sharp ends sticking up that would puncture tires very easily.

Stan from NE PA

Rotary Cutter Sharpening
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Stanley J Krasovic

A way of adding an extra margin of safety is to throw a tarp or blanket over the line or chain. If you do get a break the tarp or blanket will help restrain the the whip.

Pulling down trees
Tractor Projects
Replies 21 Post by Darren

Hi Steve - Thanks for the info and follow-up. I bought the tractor and I love it. I have the same brush hog as you. Very nice job on the kitchen ( I own a remodeling company and kitchens are our specialty )We live in the Pittsburgh Pa. area. Thanks again for your comments. Paul.

tractor
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by Paul Gianakas

I must relate my experience with this board and my dealer (Twin Rivers Turf & Tractor) in New Bern, NC. <br>I now have 20 hours on my new new 4600 w/460 loader. While in the process of negeotations i was assured that i would recieve the new front axle that through this board that i found was available. When it delivers i was in doubt. Being the good dealer Twin rivers sent me a copy of the bulliten and interestingly enough my s/n fell within the range of the new front axle. But the included picture showed it was the old style. My dealer made a few phone calls to JD and a week later i had a New New 4600. It seems JD wanted to do a retrofit and my dealer said NO WAY and replaced the whole tractor outright. PS: The new Axle is much better on the turf. <br>

JD4600
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by George

I've dug quite a few stumps with my JD4600 w/48 hoe and it will struggle on a four inch or larger root. Note I said root, not stump. I can pull a eight inch pine stump as fast as I can drive over to it. An oak tree up to about six or seven inches I just push over and then using the loader dig and drag the whole tree, the whole process takes about ten minutes. A maple tree is the worst, the roots run everywhere and even a six inch stump will take a while. I've taken 30 inch stumps but it takes a long time. There is no way I would use my setup to clear ten acres..it would take about five years. A yellow excavator can do in a day what it takes me a month to do.

JD4400 owners journal
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by By the Brook Farm

I have a 1050 JD FWD. What loader will work on this model and can i run a midmount mower?

loaders
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by KEVIN BOYKIN

Jim,

I work for Woods and I can tell you the 9000 is a solid unit. If you are not using the unit on a daily basis you might have a hard time telling who's backhoe has better valves or higher digging forces. My best advice to you is to sit on each backhoe you are considering and do some digging. It's like buying a car. Buy the one that fits your needs. I know I'm biased, but I think the Woods is more comfortable to operate for hours at a time. Good luck with your purchase whatever you buy.

Woods 9000 sub-frame backhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 15 Post by Paul Hastings

And just click on the banner above for Carver Equipment. He sent me a great deal of material on a lot of options for front forks.

Pallet forks for front end loaders
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Bird Senter

Thanks for your response. I guess I'm okay then. I don't lack power, I just see alot of full size backhoes that never seem to drop a bucket and mine hits the ground overnight. Ah, well. If I put it on the ground start I never notice it.

7 Backhoe - leak down
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Jeff Pizzi

Hi Ed, yes you can pull a disc with the 955. I have a 755 and have a twin set of 16" disc's and it pulls it fine. it all depends on how many and how course you set the disc's to dig. David

disc with 955
Tractor Projects
Replies 2 Post by dsg

I'm an engineer for Woods Equipment Company. The trouble you are having is due to hydraulic pressure in the lines. This pressure can occur in either the tractor or the implement. Pressure can build up in a disconnected implement due to temperature changes.(e.g. the hot sun) The bottom line is that you need to relieve the pressure for easy hook up. Several people in this thread have already pointed out the some solutions.
With the engine off, operate the controls on the tractor to releive pressure in the tractor system.
For the implement depending on the couplings you can relieve the pressure by pressing the coupling against a clean solid surface. Covering the coupling with a rag is a good idea. Some couplings (flat face for example)don't work that easily. You may need a wrench to loosen the fitting to let a few drips of oil escape. That should do it in most cases.

Problem Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 17 Post by Paul Hastings