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i'm not too sure why you would want to move the rear tires when the fronts are stationary. is almost all circumstanses you want your wheel tracking the same width.

Dished In Dished Out Tires
New Holland Tractors
Replies 15 Post by oneace

I apologise if this message should not be on this forum. I have a John Deere LX178 that I use for mowing. My yard is very rough at this point. The JD blades don't hold up, the ends split. I can't use a bushhog this close to the house and so I must use the 178 to mow with for another year or two until I get the finished lawn put in. Does anyone make and/or sell heavier duty blades that I can put on the LX178? I have not yet taken a blade to the local farm store to check their stock. I guess this is the next step. Thanks for any information.

Mower Blades
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 2 Post by greenhornet

Jeff, how did you like your Benya? I'm thinking about someday getting the Benya 224 , but i would like to hear from someone who had one first.

KAMA and Tai Shan Tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 50 Post by Durwood7355

I saw an old posting of a Case 444 compact tractor on the Internet for $1,100.00

price for case 444 compact tractor
Case
Replies 3 Post by RayC

I recently completed building the CDP mid-600 3pt backhoe. I also reviewed plans for the cad-digger, and built the cad-digger 5" bucket (modified for use with the CDP unit)
- Here are my impressions/reccommendations,FWIW

I went with CDP because the initial cost was cheaper, and I was annoyed that Cad-Plans wanted to charge for the plans even if you buy the parts kit. CDP also had better specs

Cad plans are a little more detailed, but CDP was adequate for my needs - The CDP plans I got with the parts kit are not enough to build from scratch - there are no instructions for making the parts. The CDP parts themselves were great, precision cut, excellent. Shipping and service were fine.

CDP's backhoe is harder to build. Look at the buckets - CDP is rounded and requires bending metal - a real pain. Cad digger is squarer (uglier) but easier to put together/weld.

One big drawback for CDP is they use non-standard cylinders - I had to buy them from CDP.

Not having hydraulic stabilizers is not a problem for me - I raise and lower the whole unit with the 3pt, so the stabilizers dig in fine. For the small projects I do, it works great.

Total cost for me was $2500, including the second bucket.

My reccommendation - if you are building from scratch, go with cad-plans - if you are getting a parts kit, CDP is a good option.

Jeff

Kit Built Backhoe Review Advice
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 25 Post by jeff_jeff

I use it in all my vehicles/equipment.
The top name synthetics are all good stuff.
I've always found it interesting that although many say that there is no difference between dino oil and synthetic the same will say not to use it until the normal "break-in" time is past.
Could that be because synthetic is a superior lube and will not allow the proper "set" in an internal cumbustion engine setup? I think so. Interesting.
I put it in any place where lubrication is needed.
The extended drain intervals are fine but I don't go to long beyond normal change.
I ask a lot of my engines. I use synthetics whenever possible.

good luck - have fun
-ao

Amsoil Oil do you use it
Parts and Repair
Replies 31 Post by agentorange

I like that you have clearly communicated "last chance". Did you sell it? If not , I am looking at this size tractor w/ FEL...would actually prefer 33 but price does make a difference. Does this tractor have HST?

Last Chance on 2002 TC29D FOR SALE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by stephenlehr

Cliff,
I have A set of back rims & tires that will fit the tires & rims are in very good condition asking $250.00 for the set. I don't have the front ones as the tractor I have is a 2 wheel drive. If intrested please let ne know.

Marv

YM2202 parts for sale
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 7 Post by YanmarMarv

It does depend some what on the efficiency of the compressor but I am sure there is some energy used. The compressor use vertually no energy when off and will kick in when required. With the torque of the diesel I can not tell when the air cuts in on the diesel truck but on smaller cars you can.
From what Murf stated earlier on a post the cab on the Kubota was well thought out and I would guess that the air is likely a high efficiency compressor and uses less power than older ones. If the cost is not great I might go with the extra power to compensate.

Realistic horsepower losses
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Peters

peters is exactly right

Ford NH 1920
New Holland Tractors
Replies 19 Post by oneace

I agree but even the good JD dealers I have dealt with had an attitude until they got to know me. In most cases in rural areas they are used to seeing the same repeat customers. When some one new walks in you almost need to beat the bushes to get someone to help you. Some have the attitude that they green paint assures a sale.

buying a tractor from a far away dealer
New Holland Tractors
Replies 16 Post by Peters

Too late, I jumped right on it and went to work. It works very well. It does have a leak. When I parked it for a drink, it had some fluid under it. I need to get under it and figure it out.

D.

Excited to get John Deere 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by ddivinia

Jeff
If you have a line running from the bottom of the tank then the vapor pressure in the large tank will pressurize the system and allow you to fill the tank. You need the proper fittings and to drain the pressure out of the smaller tank. There a valve at the top of the 25 and 50 lb tanks. You turn the valve with a small screw driver. The danger is over pressurizations as you can over fill the tank if not careful.
Like I said a friend at the end of the road ran butane in all the tractors and there are tanks all over his place like this. Another friend sell propane, home delivery and has is 500 gallon tank set this way.

Filling propane from big tank
Home Improvement
Replies 12 Post by Peters

The pto rotation issue would be good to sort out. I know that a few early Japanese compacts did rotate opposite to most others but I don't know which makes and models. Opposite rotation would make buying pto implements difficult. A related issue is whether it has a standard CAT I hitch.

MT372 Questions
Mitsubishi
Replies 8 Post by TomG

Grinder, I'd have to think a bit so far as other companies, but two that come to mind right off are Vermeer, they started sometime I think after WW2 building small chain type trenchers for farmers to tile with of which some are still in use, they must have sold a million of them. Now they make large tiling machines, hay balers, etc., and I think they have something to do with the "New Farmalls" now too. The second would be Kinze Mfg. at Williamsburg Ia. John Kinzenbaw quit school at the 8th grade, started a one man weld shop, They maufacture corn planters, grain carts, and I'm not sure what else that are known for their strength and reliability almost world wide now. We are a proud bunch here in Iowa of things that have been acomplished here by one man or one woman with a dream. Altho we all grumble about taxes, etc. etc. The whole USA no matter what state you live in is still a land of opportunity for those who have the desire to go it alone, true stat's tell us that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail within the first two years, we still have the oportunity to try. I sometimes get upset by folks growling that the world owes them a living in a land that still offers opportunity to those with abilitys and the ambition to get ahead. I'd better quit I'm starting to sound like a politician. Frank.

Tractor Umbrella Canopy Sunshade Question
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 14 Post by hardwood

I've never figured out why tillers that use slip clutches don't also have shear bolts in the pto shaft. Seems like a good idea to have a bolt that protects the drive and a clutch that protects the bolt so they don't have to be replaced in the field. Oh yes, I hear that greasing a slip clutch to keep it from rusting is a no no.

Tiller slip clutch
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by TomG

Morning Dave. I did write 'series' when I meant 'parallel.' Sorry if that confused the explanation for you or anybody else. This is too long but I don't know how to make it much shorter.

If the tractor has always done this since you've had it there is the possibility of a wrong hook-up. The hook-up would be about the only thing easy to check out.

I think I recall that these tractors do not have a manifold block for auxiliary hookups such as loaders. When people add loaders they usually splice fittings into the high-pressure line that runs to the 3ph. A t-fitting in the high-pressure line where one leg goes to the loader and the other to the 3ph would operate as you describe.

Old farm tractors before power-beyond hydraulics had this type hook-up but used a diverter valve rather than a t-fitting. That gives a choice between 3ph only or loader only operation. A diverter valve that was in the centre may leave both legs partially open and that would be the easy fix.

I'd trace the line from the pump. If you find a block then it has a diverter valve that likely has a slot screw head on its face. That's the valve control and it should be fully one way or the other. If the line goes to a t-fitting then the hook-up needs to be redone. If the line goes to the loader valve inlet and the outlet continues on to the 3ph then the problem is likely the loader valve.

A standard hook-up for the open centered system on the tractor is to have the loader valve in series and ahead of the 3ph. That is called a power-beyond application and the valve is supposed to be power-beyond rated. A single return port valve may or may not be PB rated and that may be the problem. A valve that isn't PB rated used in this type setup is risky and should be replaced whether it caused the immediate problem or not.

A hydraulics shop should be able to identify the valve and know if it's appropriate for the application, and if it's broken know if it can be rebuild or needs replacing.

226d Hydr Problem
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 8 Post by TomG

It's called getting old! Sure beats a hoe.
Two lumbar surgerys in the mid 80's. I change
jobs when I feel it,just get out of the position
and do something else for a while. I think we stay
at it to get it done, then pay dearly for a week.
Stop and walk and stretch. Alleve work good for me.

I thought a tractor was supposed SAVE my back
Parts and Repair
Replies 10 Post by grinder

I would be happy to do so. I have the backhoe on right now so it will be a week or so.

4115 PriceCheck Central Ohio
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by DRankin

They are trying to deliver as many tractors as possible this time of year. As with any seasonal spring sales the time to buy is the middle of the winter or the fall. Keep the faith it will get here.

Stll waiting Hmmm
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Peters