jd 445 steering cylinder

[toyfarm]

Anybody point me in the direction for one of these for less than $270
I prefer used in good shape but open to new at a reasonable cost!
John Deere part number is AM118796

 

[beenthere]

What happened to the cylinder? Not repairable?

 

[toyfarm]

well for one it don't appear to be re-sealable (welded shut) for 2 it turns much sharper one direction than the other and for 3 it appears to be leaking thru the casting around the seal and not the actual seal! So i assume i'm looking for a replacement?

 

[kennyd]

Unfortunately JD uses welded cylinders on a lot of smaller tractors, and they are "non-standard" forcing you to buy a replacement from them. My only suggestion would be to find a local shop and see what they can do for you.

 

[toyfarm]

unfortunately there are no hydraulic cylinder shops within 70 miles of me! by the time i do all the runnin around and chasing a better deal, more than likely be better off to bite the bullett right off the bat??

 

[beenthere]

I'd prolly do that too.
Thought you might find one on eBay from someone parting out a 4xx. Didn't see any listed now, but some different sellers look like they have some parts and might be worth a contact or two.

 

[zzvyb6]

Several on eBay....

JOHN DEERE 420 POWER STEERING CYLINDER | eBay

 

[toyfarm]

Several on eBay....

JOHN DEERE 420 POWER STEERING CYLINDER | eBay

i've been all over ebay...this one in particular i contacted seller asking if it would interchange? There are 3 diff. ones that fit 445 alone (depending on serial number) so i would want to make sure that it would interchange! Still no return msg from seller. Also there are not several as this is the only one i found that was even close! There have been several in recent history that have sold though, perhaps I should mow with the big ole Kubota until one can be located reasonably?

 

[beenthere]

The 420 is a different frame tractor from the 425, 445, and 455. I would be very suspect of a 420 steering cylinder for your 445. Among the 445's are the AWS that likely take a different steering cylinder. Ask for the measurements, as it might be easy for a seller to say yes and then the "not-so-much-fun" would begin.

 

[wdchyd]

well for one it don't appear to be re-sealable (welded shut) for 2 it turns much sharper one direction than the other and for 3 it appears to be leaking thru the casting around the seal and not the actual seal! So i assume i'm looking for a replacement?

They are repairable with a lathe and the proper welding equipment (TIG)

The butt plate needs to be machined apart (opposite side of the rod)....then rebuild, reweld and test.....Done......

They take standard seals internally.....

 

[toyfarm]

i considered trying that, but never rebuilt a standard cylinder before, much less one of these. Then the other question would be, where to get the parts?

 

[wdchyd]

Unfortunate for you but you'd have to travel 70 miles to that hyd repair shop to get seals....JD doesn't stock them that I know of....

 

[toyfarm]

Just to update... bit the bullet and went local JD dealer. They were kind enough to match the price of online dealer for $253 not a great deal, but better than the $275 they wanted!

Thanks for all your input and suggestions!

 

[Walkerw4000]

I was just going to let tall know I offer the seal kit for this cylinder. Am118796. I also rebuild this cylinder for 174.88. Maybe this will help. Take care. 828-443-8023

 

[wdchyd]

They are repairable with a lathe and the proper welding equipment (TIG)

The butt plate needs to be machined apart (opposite side of the rod)....then rebuild, reweld and test.....Done......

They take standard seals internally.....