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The BX1500 must be considered one of the very best buys out there for the dollar, when you consider it's features, diesel engine, 4WD, and 3 point. In addition, Kubota is known to build outstanding engines.

Kubota BX1500
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by jd2210

Good response and it does point to an assumption I made. We might get to a more general understanding of HST's here if that's interesting. I think most HST's use variable displacement axial flow pumps or motors. They can be of swash-plate or other design.

My assumption is that most HST's use a variable displacement pump rather and a fixed displacement motor but it is an assumption. A swash-plate type axial flow pump doesn't move oil or develop pressure in neutral because the pistons don't move. Of course, that wouldn't be true if it's the motor that's variable. There are other types of variable displacement pumps often used in closed center hydraulic systems that do maintain pressure.

I think I've heard of some HST's that use variable displacement designs for both the pump and motor. In that case one of them becomes the range selector.

PTO Horsepower and Generator Question
Shop Tools
Replies 55 Post by TomG

That's a real good story. Happy about the parts outcome and the 'no probs' job. I'd like to think that all the bumph from me and response from Art might have headed off a few problems but it's more likely that it was just bumph from me. Might help somebody else in the future though.

I've got a stack of 8x8 to 12x12 timbers from guardrail posts and forestry bridges. Real handy to cut blocks from as needed and surprising how often I need them.

Thanks for straightening out my spelling. Mauls not malls. Just as well that neither a maul nor a mall was required. I'd like to blame it on my spelling checker but really can't. The only thing I can say is that I do have to use malls on my head sometimes (can't always avoid them) and they do give me splitting headaches, as do most carnivals.

JD 2240 with noisy clutch
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by TomG

I think from the number, it was made in 1993.
I can't tell you what you should do, I can tell you what I do on my 950. I buy filters from NAPA and use Rotella.

JD 955 Serial Number
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by BillBass

Will this RedLine stuff work to quiet a 4100 ? From
the indirect / direction injection talk, I am confused
it this will do anything for us guys who have indirect
injection.....the noise level does not bother me on my 4100,
but making it quieter would not be a bad thing ;-)

I think I miss my steel hood
John Deere Tractors
Replies 27 Post by GJ Archibald

Don't know exactly what your application is but normally it is just as well to buy a larger unit.

cub engine
Cub Cadet
Replies 3 Post by Art White

Moisture will make the hydraulic fluid pink, with a milky look to it depending on the amount of contamination.

50 hour service
Parts and Repair
Replies 21 Post by Art White

$That's an idea that may work reasonably well for fairly fixed loads such as lighting that aren't subject to appreciable surges after startup. Surges stress the pto drive and large surges would shorten the drive life and particularly the clutch. I suppose it's obvious but the tractor and generator have to carry whatever load is placed on them. A large generator on a small tractor doesn't just produce less output unless there's load limiting circuitry, which isn't found in ordinary equipment. A situation where the generator is capable of sustaining loads in excess of the tractor's HP can create problems. Even for lessor loads, it isn't a good idea to run an engine against its governor for extended periods. An example of a problem from high surge loads is that it can lug an engine. When rpm falls off, AC frequency decreases. Current through motors and transformers increase, which further increase the loads. The engine will kill, or motors just won't come up to speed and will overheat if branch circuit breakers don't pop. I suppose it'd be possible for a small fractional motor to burn up without popping any breaker. Anyway, an oversized generator a bad idea unless there's certainty that only surges within the tractor's capacity are possible, and even then it's still hard on pto drives.$ Lights POWERR AC-
Website Operations Howto
Replies 55 Post by TomG

The subject comes up from time to time and I think Leonard who posts here sometimes has connections for parts.

In general, the dealer's advice is pretty good. Parts can be difficult and expensive. Generally the engines on some models Shibaura cross fairly well to some models of Ford and other parts less well. However, the crossovers on engine parts isn't complete and I don't know a source of a x-ref table between Shibaura and Ford part numbers or if a P21 is one of the models that has en engine used in Fords. Maybe somebody else has more specific information. Unless the tractor is very good bargain, I'd want to line up parts sources before buying it though.

Shibaura P21 Ford New Holland cross reference
Shibaura
Replies 4 Post by TomG

You tell me which library card.I'm a Yanmar & Mitsubishi dealer. I deal in manuals & parts for these tractors every day & have yet to find a serial # to year listing for anything other than for US Kubotas. I'm waiting to here what year it is from your library.

How to know year
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 8 Post by lsheaffer

Email me . I can supply filters, parts , & mauals for it.

370 Satoh Mitsubishi Tractor
Mitsubishi
Replies 4 Post by lsheaffer

I did alot of research and at first was leaning towards a Chinese tractor due to cost. I chose to go with a no-frills JD 790 which was not THAT much more than some of the 30hp Chinese tractors I considered, around 11k vs. 7k(without implements)

My main reason for going with one of the "big" names was that I have gone long enough without a tractor and don't want to be without one again. All tractors breakdown eventually and you see posts of Chinese owners waiting literally months for parts or solutions to a problem without nearby service or support. This being my first tractor I really didn't want to have a tractor sitting idle with a problem I couldn't figure out while I shovelled horse $H!t :) I can fix basic stuff but I don't have tons of equipment nor do I want tractor tinkering to be my new hobby.

I think if you want to save some money you would be better off buying an older American tractor for even less than a new Chinese tractor and you would still have parts and service nearby. Also if you upgrade those old tractors can be sold ot traded-in for what you paid, I doubt the new Chinese tractors will hold their value at even close to that rate.

I am not saying that one can't be very happy with the Chinese bands but I think you need a little gamblers mentality or be very mechanically inclined to roll the dice on one.

Task Master Tractors Are they any good
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 46 Post by F350Lawman

Are you buying a new TC40? If so, one problem will be that you will probably void the warranty if you try to do so. I'm not an expert but it seems to me it would be far more trouble than it's worth, because if you don't get the subframe right and distribute the stresses properly you could damage the new tractor.

Fitting JD 8A BH onto a NH TC40D tractor
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 10 Post by kwschumm

I understand Amerequip makes backhoes for Great Bend, Bush Hog and John Deere. Does anyone know who makes New Holland and Woods backhoes? Which is the best and how much is the right price for a 7.5' hoe on a TC33D?

Backhoe Manufacturers
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 19 Post by Millstone

I'm gonna put it to the test next weekend. Assumeing of course I dont have to spend next weekend up all night watching and filling a generator again. I had big plans for tractor useage this past weekend. RATS !

Diesel fuel additive or not
Parts and Repair
Replies 34 Post by Misenplace

I have the 72" mmm mounted on my 4410. It is constructed of 7 gauge steel and is a stamped out unit. Very strong, and I believe the heaviest built in the industry. I find that it gives me a good cut once you have it properly adjusted for heigth and level, but you have to accept some scalping with a mower that large. I would strongly recommend the 72" mmm for the 4310 as that will give you a small bit of over lap just a bit wider than the rear tires. I use mine to cut pasture land that I have CAREFULLY walked and removed ALL obstacles. Even then, here in TN, the ground seems to grow a new crop of rocks each year. This mower is NOT a brush hog but can cut very heavy grass and brush as long as you are careful and reasonable about it. If you are going to use this machine to cut a lawn, I would highly recommend the turf tires as the R-4's don't do too bad but still leave marks and tear up t he lawn in turns. (the tighter the turn, the more the damage) If you are cutting rough unkept land, get the MX-5 rotary cutter or similar attatchment.

re 7iron
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Chief

Definately look for a 4310. I tried both and the 4310 can't be beat for power and price compared with a 4210.

LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 4210 W LOADER
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Johnno

Can you post some filter part numbers so we can get something to work off of?

Hinomoto C174 crossover
Hinomoto
Replies 3 Post by Chief

I would like to trade, buy or whatever a set of turf tires for a set of R1's for my JD870. The turf tires are on 20" rims and the R1's should be 24".

Subject Want to trade JD 870 Turf Tires w Rims for Agri Tires Rim
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kmorga06

Somewhere in the archives is a discussion on backhoe pedigrees. As I recall one company makes hoes that are marketed under quite a few brand names. It might be good to find the discussion because maybe several of the alternatives you're looking at are essentially the same hoe. I you can't find the threads by subject, I think Mark Lugo (MarkL) posted in a fair number of them. There was an Italian manufactured hoe discussed that got pretty good play. Maybe somebody recalls the name of it.

Unless you're considering 3ph hoes (also a lot archive discussion) the first thing I'd check for in an after-market hoe is if the manufacturer supplied a sub-frame for the tractor. After that, I'd check the hoe's spec for minimum pressure and flow requirement to ensure the tractor is big enough for the hoe. I'd also think about your max depth and reach requirements. I wouldn't get a hoe any larger than required for the intended work. Hoes do stress tractor frames quite a bit.

Which BH for a JD 855
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 3 Post by TomG