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Rebuilt hoe and outriggers; replaced worn pins; repair & weld broken stuff. Fixed the leaks in hoses etc. Probably my imagination but it seems to work better. Other sections wait for another year.

Getting ready to replace the old switch in my T5 (2000). I purchased some parts from Terry's Terramite but couldn't find my particular questions on past posts. I'll number my questions so if you reply that will help keep things straight. Picture that came with new switch attached. 1. What...

Several fittings on my T5C are always wet with fluid; not big leaks . . . just weepy. The hoses and fittings were replaced, and I have put as much wrench on them as I thought they would stand. Am I supposed to be using teflon tape or some special compound on these things? Is dressing the...

Some time ago, a member of this forum sent a 3 word piece of advice for my T5C question about tire chains "Get the chains." So I did and he was right, so my thanks for good advice. Lots of snow this year, so I put them on front and rear, and they're doing the job. I'd like to leave them on...

Last year, one of the members - believe it was old grind - posted an interesting bit of info "Understand that a great many T-M parts are off the shelf items. Powertrain components are in this category....." I own an older T5C with a new Kohler Command engine and a recently rebuilt Dana44 rear...

Hi All; After reading through a recent post on the difficulties some had getting in touch with the company, I'm wondering if one of these days they might really be out of business, and leave us high and dry. That raises a question. Is there a list anywhere of parts for one of these machines...

Is there a preferred placement for welding grab hooks on the top of the loader bucket? I have a small Terremite (T5C) and have purchased hooks but don't want to weld them in place if there is a "best location" i.e., closeness to the edge of the bucket and distance front to back of the top...

One outrigger on my LBH won't stay up. Takes a few days but it creeps down, and quicker when in use. No leaks anywhere but I rebuilt the cylinder anyway. Seals were all fine and inside cyl smooth. Back together, no change. So I thought it must be the control valve, but the hyd shop guy said...

Just stopped by to say hello to all now that winter has done its thing. Hope all are keeping well and getting those winter repairs done - that is, except the guys who live where you can dig year 'round. Trying to do some of that myself this year, and a couple notes to add: - Of all the...

I didn't get much help last time I asked about this so maybe didn't give enough information. We live on the side of a hill, gentle slopes, not steep but not flat. Tractor is 2 wheel drive (T5C). With the deep snow this winter, I'm wondering about carving out a road from the house down to the...

Just stopping by to greet everyone; hoping all are safe and staying warm. I continue to be amazed at the Terramite; if I had life to do over, I'd do without lots of stuff to buy one early. Just read the article they sent through about getting your tractor ready for winter. Ha; in the end of...

Our T5C is all yellow except for a red piece of channel iron held to one of the uprights (roll protector) by a steel pin. Obviously meant to be taken off quickly for use; we've given up guessing what it is, and don't see any mention in the handbook. Thanks

for the 2000 T5C - just square holes when we bought it. Maybe someone has info about NAPA parts that will work? I admit I haven't called the company; have been hoping to find a generic that will do the job.

could maybe advise about this. Most of the pins and bores on the T5C backhoe boom are pretty tight but the one that attaches the boom to the swing bracket at the base allows more slop than seems right. When I had it apart and checked, the pin is in good shape without visible wear, grooves etc...

Does anyone happen to know why Terramite uses the axle pin design to hold the front plate on which the steering cylinder and the front wheels are mounted? Mine keeps coming loose even though the castle nuts are held in place by the bolts as intended. I thought about welding the axle pin to the...

Found a good place to get those 1/8" wires that hold the cylinder gland in place. Herculesus.com On left column under "Repair Accessories" choose "set screws and wind in lock wires" I bought them for $1.70; shipped quick; they didn't fuss about minimum order. When I used one today, it...

Well we finally got the swing cylinders off; had to take the axle off and drive them out. One cylinder rebuilt; the other on order. A couple of the pins on the boom are pretty worn; from what I've seen, I'd expect them to be pricey from the company. Are these obtainable elsewhere? I suppose...

When we got the cylinders out of our Terramite - the ones that swing the hoe from side to side - we noticed one had a slight bend in the shaft. It seemed to work OK but leaks fluid so we're hoping to rebuild it. Is it OK to rebuild with new seals and use as is, or should we replace it? New...

Maybe I should post this question on the hydraulics forum, but in rebuilding the crowd (or dipper) cylinder, I found both the main piston seals facing the same direction. At first I thought someone got one on backward, but now I'm wondering if it's intentional since all the power is needed to...

I noticed some minor leaking on one cylinder of my Terramite loader so I replaced the seals. The other side seems OK (no visible leaks), but I wondered if the piston seals which I can't see could be worn and therefore the refurbished side would be doing more of the lifting and causing some sort...

you're going next door in your tractor and on the short piece of road, the engine dies. Not out of gas or some obvious problem. Since there's no "neutral" you can't tow it; being hydrostatic type drive, the wheels are locked when the engine isn't running, right? Are there any tricks to know or...

Time for the first oil change on the T5C; do I need a special filter or does Fram (or other dept. store brands) make one that works?

If the pressures are marked on the side, I'll need a kid with sharp eyes to read it. Anyone know what they should be? Also, I'm guessing things would go easier in all this snow and ice if we had chains. It's a 2 wheel drive, so are the 2 rear chains enough or would it be good to have chains...

We have a few questions for anyone that can help, and thanks in advance: We're starting rebuilding our T5C - one of the outriggers - because that has a leaking hydraulic line and is probably the best one to learn on. Got the cylinder off and lines out. 1. Does the factory sell complete kits...

The previous owner had removed the parking brake and said we wouldn't need it. After a couple months use, I have decided it would be useful and safe so I want to rebuild it. He kindly saved some of the parts in a box so I have those. The parts manual shows the pieces around the drum and brake...

Hi Everyone; I just bought a T5C 2002 and glad to have a place to get some help. Thought you might enjoy what happened. After buying the machine and picking it up, I felt satisfied that it was a good deal. The guy seemed nice and had just put in a new Kohler 20 HP engine. After a few hours...

Hi to all; Just bought a 2002 Terramite T5C and realize I'm going to need some help with questions and hopefully (in time) help some others. We're in central CT; have a small space but long list of improvements needed so at age 70, the shovel isn't looking so exciting any more. Maybe I can...