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The JD 425 is 20 HP, not 22 HP like the 445 and 455.
Unless you have alot of trees, etc; to mow around, I would go with the 2 wheel steer model.

J. Malloy

JD 425 aws help
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by J MALLOY

I did a search on b7500 and noticed that MarkH mentioned that he got a quote on a B7500 with hoe. I imagine it was a sub-frame hoe so I guess that appropriate hoes do exist and people do use them. However, some sub-frame hoes interfere with other uses of the tractor and are a pain to put on and off. It sounds like the particulars of a sub-frame should be checked out before leaping. Newer types are pretty convenient.

With a small hoe on a small tractor, I'd think in terms of the hydraulic flow requirement of the hoe. A small tractor pump may work the hoe very slowly and a pto pump might be needed in addition to the hoe. A small hoe inexpensive hoe may have a fairly low relief valve pressure for its valve and may not dig well in clay with a very wide bucket.

I'd also think about the trenching required. A 6' hoe only digs a 2' length of trench at 6'. I get maybe 4'-5' of trench at around 4' from my 6' hoe. I spend a lot of time moving the tractor when trenching. I use a 12" bucket, which my Ford 1710 (24 pto hp/6.3 gpm hydrualics). It digs easily in our sandy soil. With my somewhat sloppy aiming, the trenches end up just wide enough for me to work in. A 9" bucket wouldn't do it for me. It might be good to know what width trenches are needed and to make sure that the 7500 can dig in the clay with a wide enough bucket.

I imagine that you know your lines pretty well, but I've got to observe that the first rule for hoe use is 'don't dig near utilities or spetic systems'. If that rule is violated, the object is to come close, but not too close, to the lines. There's usually still quite a bit of shovel work needed. We dug up our neighbour's well head for a new pump and pitless-adapter last summer. Not knowing exactly where the well head was or how deep the lines were and if they were protected turned a 1/2-day job into 1.5. We were careful and also didn't break anything but it did take time and shovels.

B7500 Backhoe
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by TomG

Ccongradulations on your new tractor,I just got my 4310 this winter so haven't had a chance to use it yet. We have identical units except mine is the 12/12 trans. Ive got a 4300 w/ 430 loader and 48 back hoe, 12/12 trans. My loader is the 430, and it's been so handy that I've never had it off. I've saw new loaders on the shipping pallet, and I think there pretty much complete except for puting the brackets on the tractor. We've got a real good dealer close by, so what few problems I had with the 4300 were taken care of promtly. Enjoy your new tractor.

Getting a new 4310 next week
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by hardwood

I have pressure washed my 4310 ehydro, switches and all (on purpose). No problems. I figure if a switch would fail from washing, I would want it to happen during the warranty period. They must be sealed, obviously, JD would'nt put unsealed switches in an AG environment. I would guess that UV sunlight would pose the biggest threat over time.
I like my hydrostatic, I can mow in between trees and other tight spots feathering the pedal with super precision. I use mine to mow weeds around the pond by backing down the slope and lower the shredder over the weeds. This would be much more difficult on the power reverser because when I take my foot off reverse pedal, tractor stops rolling downhill. Yes, it is a neck craning operation but the pond sure looks nice.
Good luck with your choice...Kyle

e-hydro or PowerReverser transmission
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Kyle_in_Tex

A rollover box might be a time saver for your work, and also a hydraulic top-link if you don't already have one.

A rollover box allows the same pass to be done forward and reverse so it saves turn-around time--especially when working narrow drives. If the 3ph side-leveler is being used to cut side-grades it also saves having to re-adjust the 3ph each turnaround.

Doing it right and fast
Everything and Anything
Replies 13 Post by TomG

I was thinking that they were PTO driven when I wrote the hose comment but must have gotten lost thinking about hoses and valves.

I guess there are several decent approaches in the comment for getting rear hydraulics to infrequent uses but the heat, flow and power-beyond issues mentioned aren't too relevant. Now that I think about it, I can't come up with any particular advantage of a hydraulic motor over a pto drive for a power rake (unlike post-hole augers) but who knows.

Power Rakes
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by TomG

That's a pretty good result. I can't help but wonder why the old key was too thin--it may be a metric to inches thing. I might be good to keep in mind that the old loose key could be the reason why the key instead of the pump broke so I'd keep in mind that there's a possibility the new key wouldn't break as easily. It could have been designed to be loose. A trick for using a harder shear pin than the original in a pinch is to leave the nut loose. On the other hand, I have hand fitted keys to worn keyways when parts for British motorcycles weren't available. Some of the shapes ended up very unusual.

Larry: Thanks for the starter note. I've been thinking about it. Awhile back I figured out that my 1710 doesn't have a starter relay and the whole starter and glow-plug currents go through the starter switch. If the switch is resistive, installing a relay might keep a weak solenoid going awhile longer. Reducing current flow through the starter switch also might make the switch last longer, and Lord knows how much a switch costs. There are safety relays that could be resistive as well. Bunch of things to check, and it's supposed to be warmer for a few days. Maybe I'll be motivated.

1710D hydraulic problem
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 21 Post by TomG

TU1700 has the best parts availibility.

BUYING TRACTOR
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 2 Post by lsheaffer

The JD speces indicate that the 4110 have stronger hydraulics than the 4100, and my local dealer confirms that.

2210 vs 4110
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Evan Whitby

Does anyone know of a tractor show coming to R.I./Mass./Ct.?

Tractor shows
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by FrankHyde

I have a JD 670 purchased new in 91 and has been garage kept. It has ag tires with antifreeze, power steering and 356 hours of light use. I am thinking about asking $6,500 for it. Can anyone tell me if that is a good price. I would also be interested in trading it in to reduce my tax liability on a new JD4210 but am certain that dealers will take advantage of the situation.

Price for JD670
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Darrell Brauner

don't move up. instead, add on.
jim

When to buy a real tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jim on Timberridge

I have a JD 670; 18.5 hp engine/16 hp at PTO. I want to get a 4210 and would love to trade it in. I am not sure what the value of it is. It has a mere 356 hours and is in very good shape, 2x4, ag tires, power steering.

JD 670 JD 4210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Darrell Brauner

Was at a Ag show the other day and seen a McCormick GX45
had a 2.0L 44hp yanmar,shuttle shift,R4's,frops,made in
Italy by Landini (i think?) nice price....$15,000.The
hydro model was $1400 more.

McConnell McCormick
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by DH83

With the property size I would go with at least 3130 or 3430.

L3130 vs B7800 B2910
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by DK35vince

just another thought, air can also enter the system through a worn out fuel line, almost imposible to find. changing any suspicious fuel lines may help.

RPM drops after throttle opened
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by bullworker

Contact a local Cub Cadet dealer, or call the Cub Cadet publications department at 800-800-7310, option 1 then option 2, to acquire the necessary literature

Looking for a Service Manual for the 1440 Garden Tractor
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by Cecil

Any good JD dealer should be able to go to the parts list and identify what you need, as for your power beyond, JD has an all inclusive kit for 870/970/1070 tractors. Read the insruction carefully, they mount and hook-up differently on the different models, the good part is that all parts are included for all three models. If you have two hydraulic quick disconnect ports with a by-pass line between or a flex line with a disconnect attached to the disconnect mounted on a bracket above the rear PTO and 3PH lift arm, you most likly have what is required for hooking up the 8b hydraulics. Be advised, JD is probably not going to give you a break on any mounting parts that you need to purchase and it may end up being cheaper to buy the basic under-chassis mounting kit for a price of around $1000.

970 tractor 8b backhoe mounting
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 3 Post by MTSkip

Bill, you are absolutely right. Whichever end of the tractor you hang something heavy on, the must be a minimum of the same amount of weight on the other end.

We tend to focus on FEL's because there are more of them out there than backhoes.

If you look at a typical FEL you will find many will weigh half as much as the tractor and when you fill it with dirt it equals the weight of the tractor! And then consider the fact that all that most of that weight is 3 feet out in front of the front axle.

If your FEL and a load of dirt weighs 1300-1400 pounds, why in the world wouldn't you sling 1300-1400 pounds off the rear end to at LEAST get back to a neutral balance?

I can't imagine what it is like to run a backhoe without a substantial counterweight up front. I would encourage you to get an FEL asap.

Why your John Deere Compact feels light in the rear end
John Deere Tractors
Replies 15 Post by DRankin

Thanks for the replies guys. One other concern I have about this 771 is that the mounts were already modified to fit the 1720 (minor changes). I can understand some upward compatibility with a small loader but I'm wondering about downward compatibility with a little larger loader, if it is really larger. I'm going to try to find some more Ford dealers and see if any of the parts guys can come up with the specs. I think my 1710 has a 6.5 gpm pump and I don't know how that compares with a 1720 so you may have brought up a legit concern. The only other loaders I can find are new ones and they generally are around $3,000 so I'm hoping I can find a way to use the 771.

771 loader too big for 1710
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Ken S