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Craig--I was lead by my dealer to believe that this loader safety kit was for a very limited number of serial numbers. Does anyone know if this is a general issue for most loaders or a limited number of loaders??? Mike S.

Did anyone get thier JD loader safety upgrade kit
John Deere Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Mike S.

Shawn--when my 4400 began stopping abruptly as you described yours stopping, it also began slipping and grabbing on hillsides as well as periodically freewheeling for 5 to 20 feet and then abruptly stopping. From 40 hours when this started, it continued to get worse until the transmission was replaced at 100 hours. When I first mentioned the flaky hydrostatic transmission to my dealer, I was instructed that they had a DTAC bulletin stating that I should change the transmission fluid and filter at 50 hours intead of the 100 hours as stated in the manual. The 3rd SCV would have been a much better design if it had been like that of the Boomers, but also, it would have been a much better design if it were similar to the shape of the DSCV (i.e., a three inch long, quarter inch diameter chrome rod with a screw-on bulb on top. At least if the bulb screwed on it wouldn't keep falling off like mine does when it is grabbed. Although I have not measured my tractor's turning radius after receiving its new front end, it does not appear to turn quite as sharply as with the old axle, but as someone else said, that's OK since it doesn't tear out the grass any more--and maybe it won't wear off the edges of the lugs on the front R-4's so rapidly now. Mike S.

Deere 4600 gets new MFWD axle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Mike S.

I decided on the JD 790 because the dealer (very large for this area) was very helpful and hopefully will be there if I need service. The other, and maybe more important reason, is that the JD 790 has a subframe mounted backhoe arrangement. Although I have not bought the backhoe yet, I like it better than the 3 PH mounted backhoes. One thing I did not like about the JD 790 is that the lift capacity 24" behind the 3 PH is only 815 lbs. It has not been a problem, but I think the orange has more capacity. John.

Kubota L3000 VS JD790
Tractor Projects
Replies 6 Post by John Weaver

Richard,
I purchased a B2710 from Carver this spring. I'm located in SE Wisconsin, even with shipping they were considerably cheaper than the quotes I got from my local dealers. They were also able to deliver the tractor quicker that the local dealers were willing to commit to. I now have over 70 hours on it and it has proven to be quite a workhorse, I am very happy with the tractor. Steve Carver and company are very easy to deal with and responsive to questions both before and after the sale.

Carver Equipment Co
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Replies 8 Post by DaveB

I have A JD 4600 with front wheel drive which constantly breaking the mounting bolts and wearing out the front tires. The front wheel drive on the John Deere tractors is a nightmare, they need more engineering

breaking teeth on gears in front axle on a john deere 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by Kenneth W Spriggs

David G is on the right track here; You'll be surprised at what a small diesel cocompact will do for you. I'd search CUB, Kubota, JD and New Holland for something in a 16-20HP diesel, 4wd!

Compact Tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by evansgarr

I actually asked my dealer that point blank when I was in the process of buying. He said they would service it but they wouldn't go out of their way and wouldn't give loaners etc. I did buy from them and the service has been so good that I think they are being devious (joke).

Service after the sale
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by droz

This is a great discussion! I'll add a couple of thoughts as well. Maximum torque occurs at maximum volumetric efficiency (the ability of the engine to breath the most air) per revolution. Of course per revolution has no concept of time. If the engine speeds up and is less volumetrically efficient (can't breath as much air) but is turning faster then you get an increase in horsepower. This is why maximum horsepower always occurs at a higher RPM than maximum torque. If the torque curve is flat across RPM there will be a big difference between max torque and max horsepower. If torque drops sharply then max horsepower will be very close to max torque. Looking at a Kubota brochure in front of me, I see that max horsepower (on a L4310) occurs at 2600RPM, max torque occurs at 1500 RPM. This Kubota has a pretty flat torque curve (varies from 150 at low idle, 153 max to 120 lb*ft at max hp RPM). The "lugability" of the Kubota might be perceived as small because such a large RPM change has to occur to get to max torque from PTO speed for example. On the other hand it might be considered very lugable because it's torque is so constant. Roger's old tractor might seem more "lugable" because a smaller RPM change brought about MAX torque more quickly. With all that said, I'm having a hard time thinking that old engines are truly more lugable than newer engines. And what do we mean by lugable? Is it just a quick transient change for a moment (plowing through a momentary hard spot where rotating engine and flywheel mass can temporarily aid the engine in getting through)? In that case I could see an advantage for the older engine. Low RPM engines typically have large flywheels and heavy rotating mass. Or is lugability the ability of the engine to resist temporary (but longer than say 1 second) changes in RPM due to load?

Horse power to horse power
Operating and Attachments
Replies 24 Post by Peter Accorti

Stan, I, for one, appreciate the comments. Having been a safety officer several years ago, I should have remembered that policy (but hadn't thought about it in several years), and it's a good one, very good advice.

Expensive Day on the 790
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by Bird Senter

Although the B7100HST w/ mower may book for a little over $9000, you probably realistically will not be able to sell it for this amount. We sold the last B7100HST models for around $10,500 new a couple or three years ago. Plus, you can still buy a comparable unit (B7500, etc.) for a reasonable price. Thus, since it is 5-6 years old, you can probably expect a maximum of $8,000. However, I will never discount the possibility that you might find a buyer who will pay a higher premium due to the machine's condition and previous owner. Plus, Kubota does have a better resale than any mower on the market. Price it high and come down if necessary. Personally, I have always been partial to the B7100 because it was the last old-school lawn tractor with the square hood and workhouse construction. Don't get me wrong; the new Kubotas are fantastic machines. However, the discontinuing of this model was kind of end of an era. We have been a Kubota dealer for around 15 years and the B7100HST had been around longer than us. Good luck selling and e-mail me direct if you have any questions.

Brady

Kubota B7100HST 4WD
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Brady

Hmmm, Art, you could be right; I'm getting older and my memory may not be what it once was, but I don't remember the old GM and Ford 6 volt cars being a positive ground; I THINK they were negative ground. But of course it's been over 40 years since I worked in my Dad's service stations, so I can't swear to it.

positive battery ground
Parts and Repair
Replies 19 Post by Bird Senter

David, do not own the 1010 but a E2304 or the 1030 equivalent. I have talked to a few 1010 owners and have only heard of one problem. Apparently the 4wd on this particular tractor was not working and myself and few others helped him troubleshoot it. Long story short it turned out that the propeller shaft or the 4wd shaft is powered by a chain. This to me seemed a little on the light side in comparison to a gear drive. Other than that, I have heard nothing else. Good luck with yours.

Take care, Jerri

Massey 1010
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Jerri Neese

David,
It really seems to be in good physical shape and just needs a good cleaning/basic servicing. The only obvious areas with rust are a portion of the foot decks on either side of the seat.
Thanks for your feedback - it's appreciated!!!
Tom.....

Price Check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Tom Wackett

A year ago, a dealer gave me $8k for my 1995 B7100HST with just under 500 hours. It had a front end loader, but no mower.

Tractor for Sale
Tractor Projects
Replies 2 Post by Bird Senter

Well, the price is good enough - particularly if you have any use for a mower and snow blower. The tool you would really like to have would be a front end loader, though.
The YM155D was a good one. Nothing special, just an good reliable 2 cylinder 4wd diesel with 3 forward and one reverse in lo and hi ranges. It did not have a live independent PTO, which is sort of a shame with a mower and snowblower. Yanmar USA still supports this tractor with parts and literature.
These were thermosiphon cooled, so you want to inspect that the cooling system is clean and working well. I would expect that would leak fluid at the ends of the front axle - most of them did after awhile. If it is not leaking there, be sure to check that there is oil in the front axle! (90 wt). The brakes will probably be shot - and the seat rotten...both are trouble spots. Shake the PTO shaft to make sure that the bearings are good and that it doesn't leak too badly. Remember that both the mower and snowblower are driven by the PTO. And I would want to hear it start from cold just to make sure that the compression is still good. The basic engine and transmission, PTO, and 4wd were a sound design. Still, after this many years there are some known problems and factory upgrades. We can go over them relative to the serial number if you want to email me off the list.
Otherwise, 900 hours is still young if the tractor has been shedded and taken care of...But is enough hours to use one up if it has been left outside and the maintenance has been poor. Running the mower and snowblower are easy work for the tractor - and the you aren't going to find a brand name 4wd compact for any less money.

YM155D purchase advice
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Roger L.

Tom did cover it pretty well, didn't he? I also live in cold country and use heaters for the block and transmission oil...They are sort of like miniature hot water heating elements and screw right into the block. I'll generally plug the tractor in about 2 to 3 hours before I want to use it - depends on the temperature. It starts and runs better heated this way than it does in the Summer.
Another thing Tom said was to use a good battery. I enlarged my battery box enough to fit a regular 12 volt car battery instead of the 2/3 size lawn and garden batttery it was designed to take. Big difference!

cold weather starting
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by Roger L.

Dave
the cheapest way to get a bigger bucket is to go to a welding shop and have them just had more to the bucket you already have
if you find a good shop they can make it so you can bolt and unbolt your extensions when ever you want
i did it to the bucket on my 855 and it works great for only spending around $100.00
hope this helps you out

Larger Bucket for JD 770
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by Howard Faunce

I don't have a clue what the 3 pt. lift capacity of a Ford 8N is but I do remember a previous discussion on this board where it was generally agreed that 3 pt. lift capacity was the amount of weight that could be lifted 24 inches beyond the lift arms. I suppose that this rating is based on the belief that most cat. I implements have a center of gravity approximately 24 inches behind the lift arms. My JD 4100 has a 3 pt. lift capacity of about 960 lbs. I would guess that the Ford 8N has a similar rating. Hope this helps.

Ford 8N Specifications question
Tractor Projects
Replies 5 Post by Larry in MI.

Rob, there are some peculiar rules when it comes to horsepower ratings of electric motors. My compressor says 6hp, on a 60 gallon tank, but when I bought it, the dealer said, "We call them imitation 6hp" and showed me another compressor with what he called "a true 5hp" motor that was 2 to 3 times the size of mine. I've forgotten all the rules and calculations, but the manufacturers are allowed to give a rating that is the maximum peak load starting power. Your "5hp" DeVilbiss will run just fine on 120v on a 20 amp circuit because, like the electrician told you, it isn't actually running at 5 hp so it isn't pulling near that many amps.

air compressors and choices
Parts and Repair
Replies 15 Post by Bird Senter

Darryl,
I know exactly where you are coming from on that 513,I just bought a new JD 4400,and purchased a 513 along with it,the 513 is pale in comparison to a 40" King Kutter I pulled around on my farm for 16+ plus years behind a Mitsubishi 16.5 h.p 4wd. I have 38 hours on the 513 and at about 25 hours (at the most)I had to take my 513 to the local welder and we put some 3/8 inch reinforcement around the back of the 513($143 worth),like you say when you back into some brush,small saplings it wont hold up.You better plan on taking a hammer and straighten it out.The sides are showing signs of future trips to the weld shop.Rocks and chunks already are putting all kinds of dents frome the inside out,one crease on the top part of the deck follows the rotation of the blade and you can see some signs of seperation on the side of the deck,they only spot weld the sides instead of a continuous weld not to mention paper thin materials they made it out of.So far I am very pleased with my 4400 hydro.Yes I feel I could have went to Farm and Fleet or some where else and been better served dollar for dollar.Its pretty bad wheen you can take your hands and almost pull some of the dents out.I will have to say the 513 I like the looks of the cut it makes,but that is the only thing I was pleased with,about 1 more trip to the weld shop and I will have a heavy duty 513,yes I emailed John deere directly and told them about the 513.
Jeff

Rotary Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Jeff