Recent content by zonta223

I just aquired a David Brown 950 Tractor and need information about it. Does it use the transmission oil for the hydraulics?? I can find the filler for the transmission/pto drive/fonal drive but am at a loss to find either a hydrualic tank or filler. any help would be appreciated

Looking for some information on removing the gearbox/diff assembly from the tractor. Is it possible to remove the gearbox/diff assembly and leave the clutch assembly and bell housing still connected to the tractor? Any help or guidance appreciated. Goodness could not even spell stripping lol

Hi Anybody got a contact email address for someone inside John Deere that actually answers emails?....Tried contacting Australian Headquarters and The same in USA...not one answer...A hard nut to crack and I don't even have a complaint or a problem

One of the rear tyres on my Kubota L2000DT died. They are 8 3/8 (8.375) x 22. Went to try and purchase some new ones and so far have not been able to find any in Australia. Can someone point me in the direction of a dealer that:- !) has tyres this size. 2) Is willing to ship them to Australia.

Hi Does anyone have information or a owners manual /set up instructions etc for a Zon propane bird scarer. Picked one up at an auction and want to try and get it operating correctly. No one around here knows anything about them and have had not luck on the internet. When I connect it to the...

Hi would anyone have a wiring diagram for a Kubota L2000DT. I seem to have developed a wiring loom problem and a diagram would be a great help in tracing the wiring.

Wonder if anyone can help me. Was running windows XP on my system and never had a problem using any function on this site. My system crashed and I replaced XP with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9. Now I can log on to the site ok but the icons for Today's Posts and New Posts don't work. When...

Hi Does anybody have experience lifting young grape vines without killing them. I've lifted lots of mature vines with large trucks on them and transplanted them by lifting with a fork lift tractor. However to do this on young vines normally ends with a stump left in the ground and a wrecked vine...

Just come across an advert for a 2010 Daedong DK751. Only done 285 hours and is selling at a really good price. (maybe to good). Anybody own one of these. Do they have any weak/problem areas. Don't know if it is hydro or manual (dealer does not open until Monday). Any hints what to ask the...

Hi Anybody got any expertise on old Villiers engines. Got an old side valve (I think) engine and its carby actually sits on/is part of the fuel tank. Worked out that the fuel is pumped up by changes in the pressure in the induction manifold. Is there any one with info on exactly how these things...

Been numerous stories on the radio, tv and newspapers about our government (Australian) making it easier for companies here to employ American steel workers (not workers making steel but welders, riggers, boilermakers etc) on short term (1 or 2 year) contracts to help our shortage of skilled...

I just had a front spindle fail. completely snapped in half behind the inner wheel bearing. Purchased a new spindle only to find that the outer wheel bearing has to small an inside diameter and won't fit the new axle. The inner wheel bearing is fine. Has anybody come across this before? Can it...

Hi Anybody body own/have owned one of these? Have a chance to buy one (yes I know they are old......but not as old as the tractors I use now :laughing:) Looks in reasonable mechanical condition. It does have a slow oil leak on the lower left hand lift arm of the TPH. It appears to be coming from...

A lot of you may remember that a short time ago I posted of my experience with a tractor dealer in Australia called Agricat. The main topic of the thread was to thank the members for their help in winning a court case against this company. Those that read the thread will also remember I did not...

Hi There is a John Deere for auction in a week. Here's the link to the auction........Vehicle Detail - Pickles Auctions Australia Have never owned and only seen a few John Deers tractors in this area they are not very common so can't get help locally. There are a few photos shown so was hoping...