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    1968 JD 300 Hydraulic Pump Identification

    There is a pre serial number range consideration for the pump. Mine is a later model.
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    1968 JD 300 Hydraulic Pump Identification

    Thank you for the information. Mine is a power steering model. Good nugget.
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    1968 JD 300 Hydraulic Pump Identification

    I think I found it. 13.5 GPM AR103033.
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    1968 JD 300 Hydraulic Pump Identification

    Hi guys, how do I know the capacity of my Hydraulic pump? I have three choices. 6.5GPM, 13GPM or 23.5GPM.
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    RK55 HST 50 Hour Service notes and pics....Facebook Rural King Tractors Nation

    Not a terribly difficult service. The two real sticky points were the Fuel Filter bowl and the vertical hydro filter. Had to remove the whole fuel filter to get the bowl off. And used a 36" pipe wrench to break free the vertical hydro filter. Axle plugs were pretty easy using a 1/2 inch...
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    RK55 HST 50 Hour Service notes and pics....Facebook Rural King Tractors Nation

    My pics and notes on doing the service on the RK55 HST are on Rural King Tractors Nation on Facebook Some helpful tips all captured for the event...I can't seem to link the post if someone can help me do that it would be great....
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    New RK55

    We got one yesterday. HST, 3rd Function and Backhoe....Too many features to get anything else.....
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    Min PTO HP for 7.5' finish mower

    This is a 96" LMC (Sovema EMH-2) on my restored JD 300. 43 gas Hp. The mower is way heavy and over 800lbs. Its really a near perfect match. I end up running a little hot on the PTO to get a nicer cut, but the power is just right, even enough for thick 2 foot grass (going slowly). I would go...
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    My Beautifully restored 1968 JD 300

    Well, bought a used 8' finish mower (LMC 96) and began the restoration. As I was looking for a proper tow tractor, I stumbled on this one 20 miles away. With its super tight turning radius, turf tires, power steering and 43 HP on gasoline, I bought it. Fully restored by a very competent...
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    From Iraq, Thanks in advance!!

    Hi all. I have been surfing the site for a month now as I educate myself on tractors and requirements. We just purchased 37 acres near Huntsville, AL and looks a tractor is in the future. The info I culled from the site so far has proven invaluable as I make my decisions. I am currently in...
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