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My John Deere 650 (now gone) needed to have the tach head and the cable replaced. Mine did not behave like yours. Mine would work some days and not on other days. I pulled my cable out many times to investigate the problem. I replaced the tach head myself and I can't quite see how any part of it would fall out.
Jerry

JD 650 tachometer troubles
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Mrwurm

Similar to the consensus here, I suspect that the manuals give good practice, but poor practice isn't really all that bad. No matter what is written in a manual, somebody doing ground engaging work and is bogging down in a mire is going to hit the diff lock rather than come to a stop while trying to do 'good practice.' I sort of guess that diff locks actually are designed for such use because that's how they're going to be used.

One wheel spinning fast while the other is stopped does increase the stress on parts when the locking dog does engage--especially if one wheel has high traction or suddenly gains traction, so it is better to get the rpm down. I imagine that really aggressive 'good practice also would say to shift to a lower gear or slow the speed pedal, but that's a little much to ask when somebody is just trying to keep their tractor from digging into a mud hole.

Myself, I tend to use the foot throttle rather than the hand throttle. My foot has to come off the throttle to hit the diff lock, so the rmp automatically drops to my fast idle speed. Because most diesels don't loose much torque between pto and fast idle rpm's there really isn't much of a power loss, and I can build the rpm back up with the hand throttle if the diff lock is going to pull me out of the mire. Besides, if the wheels are spinning there's more power than can be used anyway.

So, the way I tend to operate a tractor comes pretty close to manual practice most times, but I really don't worry much about it the other times either. Far as I know Bill is right that one wheel has to spin a bit before a lock will engage. A lock won’t engage when the TX is in neutral, the clutch is in or when just driving in a straight line when both wheels have traction.

2710 diff lock
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by TomG

On another page somebody is looking to rebuild a Ford 1510. From a NH dealer he was quoted over $3,000 for a rebuilt short block, $1500 for a head assembly and almost $200 each for injectors not including labour. Doing the work himself using parts from NH and local machining or a partial rebuild might knock the price down a bit. <br>
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As long as the tractor was split, a new clutch and shift rails would be a good idea and probably add to costs. Anyway, it starts sounding like the price of a decent serviceable used tractor pretty fast if major rebuild work is needed.<br>
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If he is able to do the work himself, plans to keep the tractor a long time and doesn't care how much time is required, finds another 1510 for salvage or doesn't mind some unreliability it might be good economically. <br>
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I've rescued a few unusual cars and motorcycles from the scrap heap myself. It usually took a lot of time and money and the results were less reliable than just buying something already serviceable. However, it might make better sense if you want a Steiner rather than just any serviceable tractor. I went through years of aggravation to keep my '52 Nash-Healey on the road (about half the time). I sure wouldn't have done it to drive a beater of a Chevy just to get around town.<br>
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I know I'm kind of trashing your idea, but I'm just throwing out perhaps an over-statement for the sake of perspective. Well, I do have several 5HP BS push mowers and working on another because my wife likes them. The cost of buying another junker is less than a rebuild kit for the engine.<br>

Stiener deal thats sounds like a no brainer
Articulated Tractors
Replies 7 Post by TomG

I've been thinking about synthetics as well. I've been running NH 0W-30 year round as does my dealer service manager. It does get cold here during the winter and not too many heat waves during the summer. I'm not sure of the cold viscosity of the 0W-30 oil during the summer. It may actually be similar to 10W-30 but I sure wouldn't want to run a hot engine winter or summer with the oil. It sure doesn't slow down the starter during the winter though.

It's a little far for me to go to the dealer just for oil and I think synthetics are available much closer to me. I might have made the switch this year but as I turns out I have to go a meeting next week and I'll be fairly near to the dealer. I'll probably pick up some oil and this and that and then stick with what I'm doing for another year or so. I’m not sure if there is a seal material compatibility issue with synthetic engine oil similar to the Type-F automatic TX fluid issue in cars.

Synthetic Oil Shell Rotella
Parts and Repair
Replies 78 Post by TomG

Dang, I am curious but my browser can't find the page for your link--probably because I disable cookies and active x. I could connect to the home page but still couldn't get into their catalogue. All of this reminds me that it's about time to take apart the Comer shield on my snow blower pto shaft and grease it.

UK PTO Protector
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by TomG

I feel that is a decent price on a used kioti, but when you can get into a new one for just a bit more and have a warranty, why would you? We offer fair deals at Group Farm Equipment. For example: LB1914, R4 tires front loader for $10,500.00 picked up. Add $4,500.00 for the Frame mounted backhoe. We have deals like this throughout the whole line of Kioti tractors and we offer delivery anywhere. Email us for a Quote!!

Looking at a used Kioti
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kdealer

I JUST BOUGHT A 758C 18INCH BUCKET 6300.00. 758 HAS 8.5 FT.DIGGING DEPTH.ITS HOOKED TO A TC40D AND I LIKE IT SO FAR GOT 20HRS ON IT.PUT IN SEPTIC FIELD AND REMOVED ABOUT 6 TREE STUMPS.I NEED TO GET A SMALLER BUCKET FOR THE STUMPS 9INCH WOULD BE BETTER.HAPPY SO FAR.
MM FROM MI.

New Holland 757C Backhoe Price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by MIKE FROM MI.

As it says I have a Honda 6522 Diesel Tractor. I am looking for the OEM backhoe for it...mainly because of the frame mount that comes with the hoe vs. the 3ph.

Honda discontinued stocking attachments a year ago.

Any one know of any particular Honda dealers that may have one left over.

I am also looking for other OEM attachments...such as snowblower and sweeper.

Bill

Backhoe and OEM attachments for Honda 6522 Diesel Tractor
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by honda6522

Sorry EDC,
My first reply was short, hurreyed, incomplete, and indescript. I was in a bit of a hurry.

TomG, mentioned the point I omitted with the dirty connection game. Check those connections.

The instements used in yout tractor are kinda touchy, and sometimes downright finicky.

9 times out of 10, it turns out to be a bad gauge panel, but we have on a couple occasions found the cause to be a faulty ground, or stray voltage through the panel due to customer added equipment.

Hope this helps

JD870 Temp and Fuel Gauges
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by MRETHICS

Jim,<br>
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Haven't personally operated an X595 and 54" front blade in combination, yet. But, in my opinion, I think the two would be a great team. The Blade mounts and dismounts in a cinch. The 4wd on the tractor will make the whole thing shine. I've used 425/445/455's with the same blade and have always felt like there was a traction problem, even when properly ballestsed, so add the 4wd to the picture and it gets much better.<br>
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Overall, the X595 handled like a dream when I was mowing with a 62"C MMM. I have run that tractor also with a 45 loader, but not with the blade. To me, the loader still seemed slow and somewhat weak as compared to a 4100/410 combo. But it was still better than the old 455/40a models. And let it be said here that I eexpect ALOT from a loader. <br>
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As long as you keep in mind the fact that a blade and lawn tractor will not move as much snow as....say a 4310 compact with a 430 loader, you'll be just fine..<br>
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I' would take the front blade over the rear blade for snow removal. The visibility would be much better, and you are not constatly twisted around looking back at the implement. Also, you could still pull some tow-behind equipment while leaveing the front blade attached. <br>
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Another big pluss for the front blade is the fact that it has brakaway springs in case you hit a hidden imovable object, also it has skid shoes as standard equip, as rear blades have neither of these two options.<br>
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Good luck

Front Blade for JD 4400
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by MRETHICS

Hi Everyone:
I'm looking for a used 4 foot Roto Tiller in good condition. If you know of anyone close to West Central Arkansas that has one for sale, have them get in touch with me. Thanks...Wes

4 Roto Tiller
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by wlcox@ipa.net

I am interested in a Yanmar 155d that is being sold in Northern Cal. with a Yanmar loader and brushhog. I am actually looking for one with a loader/tiller.

For what has been said previously on different posts, the first two numbers in a model number do not designate hp. If this is correct, how much hp does a 155d have. I believe that it has a 2 cyl engine.

Does anyone know of a good source for purchasing grey market tractors/implements in Northern California?

Yanmar 155d
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jimbo

Hi Andrew

I have recently purchased a s/h B7100 with Fel and backhoe. I live in bedfordshire and also am interested in what implements that can be supplied. have you found any interesting companies here in the Uk??

regards

Matthew

UK availability of implements
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by m frizzelle

I want to take a moment to thank Art White and Tom G
for all the useful information that has been posted on this site by them.
You guy's are what keeps this good info. source going.

dg

Thanks Guys
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by drgavin

TomG
Have you ever plowed ground with -say- a 2 or 3 bottom plow on a 3pt hookup? I mildly suspect you have not, as I would think a whole lot of the mystery about draft control and positioning would drop in place otherwise.
Only curious to know. I don't mean this to sound un-friendly in any way. Just trying to better understand your curiosity and wonderment about this subject.

3 PH Position control vs draft control
Operating and Attachments
Replies 28 Post by kay

I ended up buying a First Choice box blade for $285 and am very please with it. It's about 100 pounds heavier than the KK and is vastly superior in terms of fit and finish. The welds were straight, true and even throughout. The finish was a powder coat paint. I was even able to get it in John Deere green at no extra charge.

I had it on my trailer and couldn't resist stopping in at the local TSC so I could see it and the KK side by side. There was absolutely no comparison.

The reason I was given the $270 price instead of the regular $300 was that the finish on the KK was all scraped up.

I'd recommend First Choice to anyone. It's like buying Land Pride or better quality at a KK price or better.

Price on King Kutter box blade
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by Gary in Indiana

I have parts for your Yanmar.
Danny

where do you get parts
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Danny Parker

Hi Peters. I just came back with an after-thought and you sort of beat me to it.

I'm not sure that doing actual grounding that would make the building into a more attractive path of least resistance say compared to a nearby tree is a good idea. That might make a strike on the building more likely than to the tree, and it's unlikely that any reasonable effort on the building would actually provide protection.

In each example, I mentioned there already was an attractive path due to the service/utility grounding or the CB antenna. I don’t know how much a steel chimney that wasn’t partially buried would change the building’s resistance. The opposite corner grounding trick wouldn't change further decrease the buildings' resistance to strikes, but it might decrease the possibility on jumps inside or maybe not. I'll note that electrical ground has nothing to do with lightening protection. It may increase the chances.

Cabin roof Chimney Grounding
Home Improvement
Replies 4 Post by TomG

There are some aftermarket which go to the rear of the tractor for power but otherwise Kubota might be the only available choice.

Kubota B7100 snow blower
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

Jeff, sounds like a good find. It does weigh in a little more than the Kubotas but the rest of the spec's seem good.

hot new backhoe
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Art White