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After buying my first John Deere (1983 JD 310B backhoe) I am learning JD kind of keeps in all in the family when it comes to manuals, parts, etc.<br>
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Is there next to nothing after market for older John Deere equipment? Do some some dealers offer online parts or do you have to deal with a local dealer?<br>
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I registered on the JD site and they permitted me to select one dealer.<br>
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I kind of got spoiled getting most of my stuff online for the 1976 265 Massey Ferguson. Getting into a dealership is a pain for me. <br>
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Thanks<br>
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Online vendors of John Deere parts
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by GaleHawkins

I am not sure this search cleared up much for me but it was funny in the end. :)

Dielectric antioxidant grease
Shop Tools
Replies 10 Post by GaleHawkins

TAFE LT 330 HST - I just looked at a new one with a price tag of $18K with a nice frontend loader complete with subframe to the rear axle. It is made in Korea with 12.4 -24 rear and 8 - 16 front tires. It looks nice, more like a Kubota in quality and is the same color of orange it seemed to me. While the seller (a used car lot) might take a lot less the $18K seems a little steep. I am sure there is a dealer that spotted the tractor next to the used car lot because the sign on it states to go next door to the used car lot for more info. It states it is the "Hail America Series" and the quality loader says, Made in CANADA. Is this an relative new line being imported? It is the first one I have ever noticed. Again it does appear to be quality from the castings and finished look.

Any Info on Long or Tafe Tractors
Long
Replies 35 Post by GaleHawkins

I stopped by and looked at Greg's KAMA a couple months ago and I was impressed. I have been driving tractors for 48 years and my last one was a Zetor. Greg's tractor really is sharp, not at all like what I was expecting based on what I had heard about "China" tractors. Now the car's are starting to come in from China as well. It is clear China factories are serious about the US market and the look and feel of the newer tractors shows that they are listening to the customers. I remember being about 12 and I saw a Ford that looked interesting so I asked my dad about it and he say, "Ahh that is one of them "English" Ford's and not as good as a regular Ford." If you will surf the web concerning AG practices in other parts of the world you will see China built tractors in many places outside of China.

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

How far are you off the WK parkway Greg?

Saw 5 new Farmpro s this morning
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 19 Post by GaleHawkins

As a follow-up I have not yet connected the second set of batteries for my office 5.3kVA UPS but I have been able to get all 4 conditioned by trickle charging as mentioned above to stop charging at the 2 AMP reading on the scale now when doing a full rate charge by working with them individually using a 12 volt charger. Soon I will use them to build another 48-volt pack that will be connected in parallel with the other 48-volt pack. Below is what a tech from another forum had to say about adding the second 48-volt pack in parallel. Remember all 8 batteries are new, the same brand and same specs and from Wal-Mart. :)

Other forum reply:

No, the battery charger will not exceed it limits. The added 48 v pack will not cause undue hardship, but will require slightly more than twice the time to charge. "Slightly" due to the added internal resistance of the added batteries. Run time will basically be doubled

Before you add an another set, check the batteries are not excessively "gassing", produced by excessive charging voltage. This should not be an issue due to the circuitry was designed for sealed batteries. Simple remove the cell covers, you should not see gas bubbles, maybe occasional small bubbles are OK, large and numerous bubbles, are not good, in a fully charged battery set. The room these batteries are in should have a small amount of air exchange, all open cell batteries do produce a small amount of hydrogen gas, (from first hand experience, it is explosive). As long as they are not contained in an airtight room they are safe.

Power Inverters
Shop Tools
Replies 17 Post by GaleHawkins

We were in Valley Forge in Jan (very cold and snowing)and the guy in charge of keeping the sidewalks and entrances clear liked his ATV plow. I do not remember the make but it look about the size of a Mule near me. It had the bench seat I beleive.

Using an ATV to plow snow
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 24 Post by GaleHawkins

Once you get a box blade and develop some skill with it I bet you will not hitch to your scraper blade very often.

back blade vs box blade
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by GaleHawkins

I use the orange bottle Stihl good for mixing with 2.5 gallons and just use 2 gallons for 40:1 mix. I was told by my shop in very hot weather the 40:1 is preferred so I just go that route all of the time. Sea Foam will address the carbon build up that occurs in all 2 strokes from my experience. It is magic that a 2 stroke works without locking up :) When my dad used the 16:1 years ago he was just using 30 weight motor oil.

Stihl 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Mix
Parts and Repair
Replies 42 Post by GaleHawkins

The Honda eu series is in high demand it seems. While I have found some on ebay they have been going very close to the price of new one's. For the $$ vs. pounds I too like the eu2000i and two cost less than the eu3000i which weighs 134 pounds but is electric start. The eu2000i is 46 pounds each and two can be put together with cables to get 4000 watts surge/3200 cont. which makes them very portable. The eu1000i is very nice at 29 pounds but max out at 8 amps limiting its use with powertools but would be nice for work lights and battery charger use.

40-50 pound 2 stroke generator question
Shop Tools
Replies 23 Post by GaleHawkins

Billy have you used your new generator system this winter?

small generator
Shop Tools
Replies 19 Post by GaleHawkins

You are slipping the transmission instead of spinning the wheel. Something has to slip at some point to start a load. Well I guess it has more to being an infinite speed transmission. The fact is you can not be running at 2000 rpm's and pop a clutch in with a manual transmission without tranfering the energy directly to tires. If the tires do not spin then something made out of steel will spin. :(

Hydro pulling power
John Deere Tractors
Replies 49 Post by GaleHawkins

While $150 may sound high for the two it should be a good deal. I find having a parts list with some exploded views are very helpful in repairs. If you have to take it into a independent shop for service it can save you big time to have the manuals. Instead of leaving a manual sometimes I will just copy out the section that applies and leave it with them. I hate it when someone else gets my manuals greasy :)

Hydraulic pressure
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by GaleHawkins

I am sure some will be able to help you tomorrow before you go back to the dealer. You may have already scanned the Kubota, JD and NH Price forums but I find them informative.

Kubota 7100 7200 and JD 750
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by GaleHawkins

They appear to have used tractors and parts and do rebuilds.

Homestead Tractor Parts
22311 Bear Valley Rd. - Apple Valley, CA 92308
Telephone : (760) 240 - 1062 / Fax : (760) 240 - 1126

HOURS - Pacific Standard Time
Monday thru Friday : 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday : 8 am - 12 pm

Hinomoto S107 engine
Hinomoto
Replies 5 Post by GaleHawkins

C174 4 WD 20 3 1593 83" 40" 64"

Hinomoto E174
Hinomoto
Replies 3 Post by GaleHawkins

From their website and photos I would give these a call.

Homestead Tractor Parts
22311 Bear Valley Rd. - Apple Valley, CA 92308
Telephone : (760) 240 - 1062 / Fax : (760) 240 - 1126

HOURS - Pacific Standard Time
Monday thru Friday : 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday : 8 am - 12 pm

E394 Hinomoto cracked transmission housing
Hinomoto
Replies 3 Post by GaleHawkins

E18 2 WD 22 2 1742 94" 45" 50"
E18 4 WD 22 2 1870 94" 45" 50"

The link has or will rebuilt parts for China made tractors they state.

Look under Shibaura on this site for links for specs on more China tractors

Hinomoto Manual and Info
Hinomoto
Replies 2 Post by GaleHawkins

This site has specs for 8 brands including Shibaura. I noticed it states HP is estimated and when comparing it to the link from the Used Dealer in Japan I can see they do not agree. For some reason I better trust the HP numbers from the site in Japan. HINOMOTO, MITSUBISHI, ISEKI, JINMA, TASK MASTER, KUBOTA, YANMAR are the brands listed on the site.

SHIBAURA Farm Tractor Specs
Shibaura
Replies 5 Post by GaleHawkins

Sorry about that kwschumm. Actually it was Shortmagnum's FEL that I was looking at but I am gald you replied because your set up is very interesting as well and would be great for brush handling. Take a look at his first photo because it looks very different. I saw a trackhoe tear down a house recently and he had something to pick up and crush the lumber that was impressive.

How did you turn your tractor over? Did you or it get hurt?

JD quality vs Kubota quality
John Deere Tractors
Replies 48 Post by GaleHawkins