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I just traded my Ford 2000 on a new NH TC33D with HST, 7308 loader and 72" rear mount mower ($19,050 for all of the equipment). From time to time I have a hard time shifting into a different range (I push the lever forward, but it acts like it stuck). I also have the same problem shifting from 2wd to FWD. This is the first HST transmission I have had and don't know if this is normal. The dealer said it is when they are new. Does anybody with a TC25D, TC29D or TC33D know if this problem works itself out over time.

TC33D with HST hard shifting
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by David Barrow

Just received my JD4100 (loader and 54"mower) 1 1/2 weeks ago (currently under 10 hours). I also experienced the grinding sound; the brake was released. Perhaps I should check with the dealer. I found that the grinding was there in low and high range if the engine speed was too low. At proper engine speed I still get the sound in high range, although it seems to go away once I am up to traveling speed. Do you more experienced users think I should talk to the dealer?

Hydro sounds
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Joe A. Bell

Interesting thought - I guess you were thinking of mounting a rear mount blower on the front. First the mid PTO rpm is about the same as engine rpm, so you would need to gear it down to 540 rpm, and I'm not sure is the direction of rotation is the same. You would need to get the mid PTO to the front by either going under the front axle or offset to either side. Sounds like a lot of engineering or get a right angle gear box off the mid PTO and use a belt to get to the blower, would be easy to reduce the speed with different sized pulleys. Since I also have a 790, I will be interested in following this thread also. Maybe someone has other approaches.

JD 790 with mid pto
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 4 Post by Halsey Green

Thanks guys, I'm a little smarter now than I was about using ether. I can see where blowing a hole in a piston might take the edge off your day. I just wondered because the old JD 820 I have at the farm has a fitting below and to the right of the steering wheel supposedly to be used for injecting ether. I assume therefore that it's OK to use it on the JD 820 but not the little Kubota B2400 that I use at the house.

cold weather starting
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by Frank R Taylor

I'm getting best-and-final quotes for a B2410HSDB and am getting mixed feedback from dealers about the bi-speed turn option. Half say it is an advantage and is not a maintenance problem, and the other half say it's not smart because it requires one to be in 4WD all the time, it does not noticeably improve turning, and it makes the "devils" wear out quickly (needing frequent replacement). Any opinions / experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

any problems with bi-speed turn option
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Jim Walck

I apologize Mike. I didn't mean to rub anyone's nose in this sour affair. I just meant to convey my empathy, even though it didn't come across that way. I can't imagine my anger, if I had purchased one with the problems that have been coming out of the wood work on these message boards. I hope you get everything straightened out on your machine. You are right, 20k of hard earned cash is hard to come by.

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

Tom, The paint wear on the foot rest is very normal. The early 55 series had problems with the paint sticking. Paint is nothing, if the machine was take care of machaniclly, It sounds like a great deal. David

Price Check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by dsg

I apologize in advance for this long post but I could not resist adding to this thread. I think that I read in one of my old tractor magazines that given equal displacement a gas engine will develop more horsepower and greater torque than a diesel engine. The reason for using diesel is simply a matter of fuel efficiency and durability. As one of the earlier posters stated diesel engines are best suited for applications where they are used under a fairly stable load. This makes them ideal for trucks and tractors that run at a reasonably fixed speed and load for many hours. If we assume that an engine receives X amount of wear per revolution it follows that an engine turning at half the RPMs will last twice as long, thus lower operating speed gives a durability advantage. Many old tractor gas engines used large displacement, slow running engines for this reason. These engines also developed great torque at low RPMs due to their long stroke. I have a 1952 Case DC-4 tractor that has a 4 cylinder gas engine with 3-7/8" bore and a 5-1/2" stroke that has a maximum governed speed of only 1200 RPM. This engine will lug down until you can almost hear each individual cylinder fire and it still pulls like a mule. My point is that an engine doesn't have to a diesel to be a good low RPM puller. It is also an advantage to have the normal operating speed set well above the maximum torque RPM of the engine. When the tractor is working and encounters a "tough spot" the engine speed will begin to lug down, which actually increases the torque output of the engine to pull you through. This is known as "Torque Rise" and actually acts as sort of an automatic transmission, which matches the engines torque output to the load placed on it. Thus diesels, and many old gas engines, were designed with a fairly large displacement for their rated horsepower. The problem with this approach is that displacement costs money. Modern gas engines are designed with smaller displacement and thus must turn much higher RPMs to make the same power. An extreme example would be an Indy car engine, which puts out around 900 hp from a very small displacement. These engines have no real lugging ability however as they need to keep the RPMs very high to make their horsepower. Just watch how they rev the engines before they release the clutch to keep from stalling on pit stops. Modern diesel engines haven't gone this route however because the fuel efficiency and durability factors are more important than initial cost for the market segment they target. Once again, please forgive my rambling. MJB

Horse power to horse power
Operating and Attachments
Replies 24 Post by MJB

can anyone give me a retail price on a 1974 L175 kubota with woods belly mower and hydraulic snow blade? tractor is in good condition with 800 hrs.

L175 price
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 1 Post by roy mack

can anyone give me a retail price on a 1974 L175 kubota with woods belly mower and hydraulic snow blade? tractor is in good condition with 800 hrs.

L175 price
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 1 Post by roy mack

Thanks everyone for the response. Bird was right they delivered the tractor with the woods mower on the back and I could not get the PTO shaft off the tractor end. I had it off in 5 minutes once I knew to look for the pin. It pays to ask for help here. I love the mower and really love the tractor. Thanks for your help.

Help I cant get my Woods RD6000 PTO shaft off my Kubota 2910
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 7 Post by Paul Finn

I would have to agree. Price isn't everything when buying something mechanical. What would happen if you had a problem under warrantee? I would imagine you would probably get the same cold response. If they aren't nice when taking your money, what happens after the sale? Just use their price to negotiate a deal. Even if you pay 10% more at a local dealer, at least you will have that so important "service after the sale". Also, he will remember you when it's trade in time.

Long distance purchass
Website Operations Howto
Replies 5 Post by Stan

I have broken the gears on the front end of my 855 twice on the right side and once on the left side
The front end is locking in everytime and it always happen when trying to dig with the front bucket and the tractor is on dirt
Yes I have the same size tires that came on it so I don't see how that would be the problem
I would have to say also the rear tires are not slipping either
Thanks for the suggestions but I don't think that this is the problem

breaking teeth on gears in front axle on a john deere 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by Howard Faunce

We have several units like this, one is a Curtis, the others we had made from standard snow plows (way cheaper). They are on L3450's & L3600's (all with GST trans). They go on INSTEAD of the bucket, not between the bucket and loader arms, and they work fantastic! Not only do they put the plow far enough out front to see clearly but are un-equalled at stacking snow or taking the tops off drifts and piles (such as at entranceways where seeing oncoming traffic is important BEFORE you pull out of the driveway). If you have room to stack snow, this is definitely the way to go. Best of luck.

Snow balde for a L3000
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Murf

I have a TC33D Hydro with exactly the same problem. In fact it may not be a problem. When I first witnessed it, my machine had only 20 hrs on it. The dealer said it might be a coating inside or on the pin that is melting off. The pin is there to keep the hole free of debris.

If you hear anything, let me know.

Thanks.

Vince

Oil leak on TC29D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Vincent Ronga

Thank you Stan, that's good advice. I'll have to try to remember and use it. I'm one of those who has ripped more than one pair of shorts and/or taken a tumble getting on and off the tractor because they get hung up on the levers. It makes you feel such a fool to get caught AGAIN and AGAIN but it is nice to know that I'm not alone.

Expensive Day on the 790
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by Frank R Taylor

Marc: Best bet for a loader for the 3750 is to ask a dealer to see if Kubota can still supply one from "new old stock". Depending on how old the 3750 is, the right loader for it may be a BF900. These loaders were full-featured quick detach with very rugged frames - later these models were changed very slightly and became the LA850 and LA950 which fit the L4350, L4850 and L5450 tractors made thru the mid-90's. The reason you want to get this through a dealer is that the full kit of parts needed is a must for a good installation.

If you don't have any luck locating a Kubota loader, there are other after-market loaders available. Ask plenty of questions about how any proposed loader will attach to your tractor and how much it will cost INCLUDING all installation work. This may not be something you want to do yourself.

FRONTEND LOADER F KUBOTA 4WDR L3750
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Richard Bargeron

Art
Not all 6 Volt systems are positiove ground. Right now I have a 1947 Willys CJ2A which is 6 volt negative ground. I also have a 1952 Case DC-4 tractor which was 6 volt negative ground before I converted it to 12 volt operation. The other older cars that I am familiar with seem to be about evenly split between positive and negative ground on 6 volt systems. When 12 volt systems first came out I think there were a few instances where they used positive ground as well. Sure makes you pay attention when you hook up a battery charger. MJB

positive battery ground
Parts and Repair
Replies 19 Post by MJB

I don't have a Yanmar brand backhoe , but can get you an aftermarket backhoe with a 20% discount at sheaftractor@coiinc.com or 815-284-3226.

WTB Yanmar Tractor backhoe
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by lsheaffer

David, I am in SE Wisconsin also. Can I ask what shipping costs were for you?

Carver Equipment Co
Website Operations Howto
Replies 8 Post by droz