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Yes, that is correct -- 4052R I fixed thread title...

Thanks - If that is what it is, all I am missing is the female threaded ring to tighten it and hold it in place. My reverse beeper still beeps.

Hello - I was washing my tractor this morning and discovered a damaged connector. I don't know what it's function is. Everything has been operating okay, as far as I know. The connector is at the rear of the tractor - behind the seat, inside the left rear wheel. Does anybody recognize this? It...

New $175 Battery resolved my problem. I had to modify it slightly to fit it in. The little ridges were different than the original one. Thanks all for your help!

That shows one of the worklights. Headlights are built into the grill and everything supposedly separates via wiring harness some distance from the lights themselves.

I'm trying to chane my battery now. How frustrating! Worst Design EVER! The side panels have been removed. The front grille has been unfastened, but cannot be removed untill the Headlights are disconnected. I cannot uncouple the headlight wiring harness. Is there some magic tric to this task? I...

Thank you all! I hope you are correct about the battery! Trying a new battery is a price I am glad to pay. One additional clue - The work lights won't turn on now. Prior to this, I could turn them on without putting the key in the ignition.

Sunday morning I started my JD 4052R. I planned on doing some mowing. I manuevered it to remove bucket and turned off engine. After doing so, it failed to start. It has never failed before. All I got was some clicking noises. All the dash lights illuminated but not nothing turned over. I tried...

Yes - exactly. Need to purchase male couplers compatible with this tractor.

My brother purchased a used JD 5045 and needs to change the male couplers on his rear hydraulic top link -- Does anyone know what to purchase? A picture is included.

Thanks all for your input... I do think it is a combination of debris buildup and overworking the machine. The flail mower does get bogged down in tall, thick grass. This weekend, I will attach the Woods rotary cutter and see if the tractor performs better -- keeping close watch on the temp.

Background: 2 weeks ago, after mowing a few hours, I got the "Engine Over Heat" warning on the dash. I quit mowing and put the tractor in the barn. I have never experienced this before. The coolant level was fine as was the engine oil level. I wondered if the air filters were dirty, so I...

Low flow for this device. Manufacturer recommends flow restriction to a point where user can see teeth moving when engaged. Guessing 2 gpm.

I have a shaver SC25 Stump Grinder. It would stall my old tractor with 41 HP (JD4105). I would NOT recommend using this implement on a 32 HP tractor. This is the one attachment that needs lots of power. My new tractor has 52 HP (JD4052) and the additional power makes all the difference in the world.

I have a shaver model PTO Stump Grinder. You'll want two remotes and a swivel seat. Each of your pine stumps should take less than 5 minutes.

My PHD gearbox output shaft is 2-inch diameter with 2 holes through the shaft. My 12" auger bit fits over the output shaft and has holes that line-up with the holes in the gearbox shaft. I'd like to locate a smaller diameter auger bit but I don't see any that will connect to my PHD. Does anyone...

I implemented your suggestion and installed fasteners onto the sickle bar. Thanks! I use 1/4 inch hoses with flow restrictors to slow down the tooth speed.

I just purchased the deluxe mount. It arrived yesterday. I have a few questions, if you don't mind... When attaching to your bucket, do you fasten the mount first, and then bolt-on the cutter -- or do you assemble everything before tightening to bucket? Either way, this seems to be a 2-man...

I'm considering the purchase of a small, off-road, dump-trailer. King Kutter 1.5 Ton Dump Trailer It comes with single action cylinder and "double action" hand pump. Can this be easily converted to use with one of my rear remotes? If so, what is involved? I can change the quick connect...

I spent several hours this morning chipping small trees I pulled from the ground around my field. After cutting off the root balls, I could chip the whole trees. As I was about done, I noticed the chute became clogged -- packed full of chips. I drove back to my barn, removed the chute and...

Removed a downed Maple today... Skidding Log Out - YouTube

Can anyone tell me how to relieve pressure in my 3rd function (grapple) lines. There are times i cannot unfasten the quick connect couplers when i want to remove the grapple. My prior tractor had a bleed valve for these lines. Moving my joystick with the engine off relieves the pressure in the...

I have a new tractor so I had to find a new place to mount my saw. I decided to mount it to my quick hitch. My old tractor had it mounted to the ROPs - but this one has too many things in the way to put it there again.

I have a JD 4052R on order with a 440R front end loader. Also getting 3rd function SCV for my grapple. The dealer has informed me delivery will be delayed several weeks unless I go with single point connection device for additional $125. I don't mind paying the extra money - it is insignificant...

I wish to apply flow control to a dual action cylinder on my landscape rake which changes the angle. Right now it lunges when activated. I have some flow controllers but I am not sure if I need one for each hose - or just one? If I change the hoses from 3/8 diam. to 1/4 inch, will this achieve...

I am questioning weather I need to include Power Beyond (to supply my 3 point log splitter), if I have ordered the 4th and 5th rear remotes on JD 4052R open station tractor. Something I saw earlier leads me to now believe the 4th or 5th SCV have a switch for continuous flow. Can anybody confirm...

My JD4105 PTO will not operate without someone in the tractor seat. The 4105 is an economy model without a feature that enables the PTO to run without a seated operator. I tighten a ratchet strap on the seat when I run my Wood Chipper - big P.I.T.A. Higher-end tractors have this feature -- as I...

I am contemplating the purchase a Deere 4052R -- with about 25% more HP than current tractor. Presently I have 3rd function hydraulics for my loader and that serves as one rear remote when not using my grapple. I also have power beyond for my Log Splitter. I would like one additional rear...

I have one that works well. I started using a brush Grubber model that would just tear the bark off more often than not. Learned that I needed a hydraulic clamp. Here are a few pics... Best feature: I don't have to get off the tractor to pull each tree out of the ground.

I wish to add a hydraulic cylinder to my Woods LR-700 Landscape Rake. I have everything except part 20453, which is the mounting bracket for the hydraulic cylinder. Woods no longer has this part and I have been unable to locate one. Before fabricating something to work I thought I'd ask if...

I wish to add a hydraulic cylinder to my Woods LR-700 Landscape Rake. I have everything except part 20453, which is the mounting bracket for the hydraulic cylinder. Woods no longer has this part and I have been unable to locate one. Wondering what my options are? Are there any other Landscape...

Thanks much - It has been above freezing for almost 24 hours now so I will give it another try today. I have a lot of snow to move...

Today was the first day I have started my tractor (JD4105) since the polar vortex. It started fine and then I let it idle for about 5 minutes before it stalled. Now it will start and run for only a few seconds before stalling. The temp is 32F -- Any thoughts on this problem??

My co-worker shared this with me today. My apologies if this is a repeat. Please reply with your favorite posts on this thread -- too many for me to sort through. Almost need a best-of / greatest hits on this topic.

I have a flail mower -- three or four years old -- and one of the rotor grease fittings will not accept grease. After I pump the grease gun a few times and remove from the zerk, the grease comes shooting back out -- like from a can of cheese-whiz. I removed the zerk and it seems okay. Any...

See this a lot -- sometimes I hope for a thunder shower!

Anybody else like throwing a chimney log in your fire pit?

Here are some dam pictures! I completely removed the blockage on Saturday morning and on Sunday morning it was back -- and even bigger!

I am doing battle with the beavers every weekend. They are building a small dam at the end of a culvert and flooding dozens of acres. I have cleared the blockage countless times -- but they don't give up (and there are many of them). The clearing is done by hand, since my front loader can't...

I have a 5,000 lb tractor (actually 3,000 + Loader + Rear Attachment) when fully loaded. My trailer has dual axle 7,000 lb capacity. My question concerns the tie downs on the trailer. I have attached a photo showing what's available to attach the chains. Are these adequate and designed for...

I have been generating yards and yards of chips -- mostly poplar, maple and willow. Everywhere I put them turns into a mess. Any suggestions on how to use them or better dispose of them?

Had a huge silver maple come down this week. Lots of work ahead cleaning up this monster. It measured 70 inches at the widest part

You all have neglected to consider this additional benefit to upgrading one's bucket...

Wondering if anybody has used a hydraulic trash pump powered with their tractor. Can run dry without any damage AND output seems to be much higher than PTO models -- and for less $$$ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_28xmRfxm0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Try saying that quickly three times! Anyhow, while mowing yesterday, my roller came off. The mounting bracket bolts on the right side came off (or sheared). I noticed it pretty soon after it happened. There appears to be some damage to the bushing inside the left end of the roller. I could not...

Bright cold day - perfect for splitting some logs.

I just had my dealer add Power Beyond kit to my JD4105 CUT. It will be used to operate my 3-Point Log Splitter. (Previously, I hooked up hoses to my loader QDs and Bungee tied my joystick.)* I hooked up the splitter and soon learned the 3-point hitch will not operate with the hoses connected...

I just added Power Beyond so I can split wood and continue to use my loader and grapple all at the same time. The power beyond kit comes with a 1/2" female coupler and a 3/8" male connector. I think it is odd to have different side QD's! I do not have any 3/8 inch female fittings for my hose so...

I have a log splitter and I need to rig-up some kind of stand for storing it. I tried using a few pallets so it was high enough to connect the lift arms, but it was too top heavy and rolled over on me. It is 350 lbs. Before I attempt to put something stable together, I thought I'd tap into the...

I picked-up a 3-Point Log Splitter. The hoses are too short and the connectors are wrong for my tractor. The existing hoses are 1/2 inch. I am wondering if I can replace the hoses with 3/8" diameter hose? My output is 10 gpm. Also, I have the correct QD fittings for the 3/8 hose. All my other...

Problem is ... it is NOT bent -- but it is supposed to be. I have highlighted where it used to be.

One of my Loader's fixed hydraulic lines (metal piping) was pulled out of shape when the QA fitting or hose caught on something -- probably a tree branch, but I didn't notice the damage until after it occurred. This line serves my third function grapple or my tree puller. Question is this...

I have a 30 x 60 pole barn -- no electricity and it is open on one side. Corrugated metal siding with no insulation. I do have an endless supply of free firewood and am considering how I can heat my workspace while I am there. Are the Barrel heaters the best bet?

Short video clip now available featuring new tree puller and old dog! Sorry about the bad videography:cool: Also a picture of the attachment

Okay - Here is a frame from this morning's video. I can't send the video until tomorrow -- my connection here is too pokey. This particular tree was caught in the fence line and when I pulled it out, a fence post and some wire came with it.

I just used my new Buckthorn Heavy Duty Tree Puller and it functions better than I ever imagined it would -- maybe because I'm used to using a Brush Grubber model without hydraulics. It arrived yesterday. My first pleasant surprise, was the green paint. It was customized for my Deere loader, so...

This is a wonderful thread! So Gym, since you don't have hydraulic supply at the rear, why didn't you purchase the other model turbo saw (the one without grapple for $1000 less)? I have a grapple on my loader, so I would probably transport the trees using what I already have -- even though I...

I have Electrohydraulic Third SCV at the rear of my tractor. I control using my thumb on my joystick. It works fine with my grapple, hydraulic top link, and my stump grinder -- but could I hook-up and use a log splitter? Seems like I would have to have my thumb on the switch and simultaneously...

I have a new single row, 3-point planter I'd like to use to plant a few acres of sunflowers. The planter has a delivery mechanism for fertilizer too. My plan is to plant the rows far enough apart so I can mow between the rows -- about 7 feet or so. Can somebody help me out on the fertilizer --...

I have a new problem in my pole barn which has a dirt floor. Ground hogs are digging everywhere all of a sudden. Other than trapping them, is there another way to rid myself of these pests? They especially like to dig under the pallets supporting my attachments -- a few spots have caved-in. I...

Here are the instructions with a diagram... Link - Instructions My deere dealer ended up not using this when I added remotes. It has never been used. Includes a mounting bracket. It is yours for $50 plus shipping. Please confirm it will work on your mule and let men know if interested. Thanks!

I'm considering purchasing a brush cutter, with a saw blade, to clear dense willow growth on my property -- the area is too far gone to use the bush hog. The largest trees are 3-4" in diameter. Am I looking at the right models for this project? Also, my intent is to cut them at, or near ground...

I have decided to clear some dense willows from the perimeter of my lowland fields. The growth is much to dense and heavy to run my bush hog. My plan is to chainsaw the trees off at knee hight -- most are 3 or 4 inches across and too high to spray. Then wait several weeks and spray the...

I noticed a lot of oil near the joystick. From the rear, it looks like the control unit is missing a cover or cap. Would this be the likely source? Thanks!

I have a John Deere compact utiliy tractor with a Yanmar diesel engine. I've used SAE 10 W 30 motor oil -- although nothing specificly formulated for diesels. Now I see diesel oil is available, but my owners manual makes no mention of it. Does this matter?

Has anyone tried this? I have an abundance of wood chips and muddy logging roads. Would a thick layer of chips help matters -- or make traveling more difficult?

My front tires are 10-16.5 Skid Steer type tires with a tread like the one shown below. Does it matter which direction the tread goes? If so, can the whole wheel be reversed? Right now the front treads are going two different directions. Looks like after getting one tire repaired, I now have...

I have a very old, no-name Post Hole Digger with a leaking gear box. Are there firms that repair these type of things? -- or am I on my own. It wouldn't kill me to get a new PHD, but I use it infrequently and would prefer not to. Should I just let it leak and give it some grease before each use?

Was cutting today -- first go-around this year. In some tall grass I flushed a wild turkey off her nest right in front of the tractor. She had difficulty getting out of there with all of the cover. Made a huge racket I could hear even with the engine noise. I backed out after taking a peek at...

http://quadcities.craigslist.org/grd/3803384045.html Or http://quadcities.craigslist.org/grd/3775022282.html I have been looking for a 2-bottom plow, and now two are available! Either one a good buy? Both have coulters -- but no photos. Thanks

Evidently, my tractor PTO will not work a chipper type attachment. According to the operator's manual "Note: The Rear PTO is only operational with the operator on the seat." I have tried starting with the park brake on and the seat up -- no go! Other than putting a sack of cement on the seat...

Doesn't look like it is adapted for 3-point hitch. Is it supposed to drag behind using the draw bar? The price is right, but can I use it? http://quadcities.craigslist.org/grd/3742938291.html Thanks

I am looking at pallet forks used on a Deere 300 Loader. I have a 300CX loader -- will the pallet forks fit my loader? It is a Titan attachment.

As I acquire more toys, I am quickly running out of storage space in my old pole barn. I am wondering if there is an easy way to lift- up (via winch) some of the lighter items. I keep two John boats in there that are used infrequently. If some attachments need to go outside, which ones are best...

One of my hoses burst last weekend. It was one that controls the lift on my loader. The rupture was near the Quick Detach fitting and the hose goes up the right side of the loader (through a nylon sleeve) and connects to a pipe on the FEL. Some fluid sprayed out for a few seconds after it...

I purchased a set of 3/8" Quick Couplers and attached to a Flow Control Valve - male on one end and female on the other. My intent was to have the ability to easily use the valve on any hydraulic connection since all my QC's are 3/8. However, the new male connection doesn't fit correctly on the...

Front tire was flat this morning. Size is 10-16.5 (is like a skid steer tire) Took it to a few tire repair places and they all said they don't repair these type of tires. Finally found someone to put a tube in it. Anybody else have trouble getting tires patched? I expect this will be a frequent...

I am trying to decide among two new Grader - Scraper attachments. One is Woods GS72C weighing in at 655 lbs with 5 shanks. The other is BEFCO model BGS-072 which weighs 703 lbs and has 6 shanks. I have other Woods equipment and have been happy with their functionality and durability. The BEFCO...

The jungle is constantly encroaching on my roads and trails. Is there a safe and easy approach to trimming this foliage on the roadsides? I am amazed at the rate this stuff grows!

My father used this old post hole digger when we were kids. Who knows what kind it is or how old? I am considering putting it back into use but I have a few questions... It will require a new 50" driveshaft. I removed one bolt connecting the old shaft through the center of the implement yoke. I...

Some of you may know, my stump grinding has gotten off to a slow start. As reported here at TBN, I had a weekend-killing jam followed by some difficulty reconnecting the hydraulics. Hopefully, I am done fighting the new stump buster. I am posting a clip of a small stump cut -- the best I can do...

Wondering if someone can help me with some trouble I am having hooking up the hoses to my PTO Stump Grinder. Earlier, these connections were easy to make. Today, I have struggled all afternoon with no progress. There are two hydraulic cylinders. I use the curl (bucket) function from my loader to...

I have a brand new stump grinder -- a Shaver SC25 model. I was using it for the first time this morning. On my sixth stump, it stalled my tractor when a chunk of wood got jammed between the grinding wheel and it's casing -- at the very back. I tried to engage the PTO and it stalled again. What's...

My tractor has a front end loader with two primary connections (lift and curl) coming from the right side, in front of the operator station. I have never disconnected these. I also have a third function with hoses connecting at the rear of the tractor for use with my grapple. I'm now interested...

I'm wondering if anyone has a good solution to getting rid of willow trees. There are some low/wet areas that were not mowed recently and now I have some thick patches of 1-inch diameter willow trees. I am fearful they'll come back even thicker if I just cut them now with my bush hog. What...

I picked-up a utility trailer and wish to transport my JD4105 tractor between properties. ( A few miles -- not cross country) What do I need to tie down the tractor? The trailer is 2000 lbs and 18 feet long with a gross capacity of 7000 lbs. I have some log chains and some heavy duty synthetic...

I purchased new blades for my rotary cutter. I want to confirm these are correct. Blade Kit 6866KT. I told the dealer I had a 60 inch Dixie Cutter and he located them in his parts catalog and had them in stock. While looking in the catalog the MD160 model number sounded unusually familiar to me...

I suppose you can get a better grip on irregularly shaped objects, since each of the top units can close independently.

AV20H model has only one hydraulic cylinder which is centered on the unit.

I need to purchase a landscape rake for my JD4105 (40HP) for use raking-up debris and gravel road maintenance. There are four offered by my dealer -- Frontier Models LR1072 & LR2072 (Standard Duty, 72 inches) vs Models LR1172 & LR2172 (Medium Duty, 72 inches). Farm and Fleet has KingKutters...

Gengine, This morning I could easily slide the collar back and undo the coupling - green. You were most certainly correct about there being line pressure. I still can not attach the orange line. The male end (connected to the Grapple) will not go all of the way into the female connector...

I have a new JD compact tractor with a root grapple and a bucket for use with my loader. I have some trouble disconnecting one of the 3rd Function hydraulic couplings (used with the grapple). I eventually got it after learning how to relieve the pressure in the line. Now, one coupling (green)...