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It excludes the tractor weight on rear axle. JD wants you to load the rear tires on the OOS because it doesn’t have the built in cab weight. I have a 5085e with 540m loader . I’m using 2 wheel weights per side and about 1700lbs on 3 pt hitch, no liquid in tires. I find it’s plenty for my uses...

I’ve got quite a few hours operating a mini ex shear mostly in my orchard. My need was to reduce the size of some older overgrown sweet cherry trees that had reached 25-30ft down to a max height of about 20’. With limb diameter generally in the 3-6” range a pole saw wasn’t going to work and at...

More pictures of your set up would help👍. Is the tractor new to you? Not sure how familiar you’re with it. First thing I’d check is the flow control down by your right ankle above floor board . Should be clocked fully counter clockwise for max flow, only turns maybe 45 degrees. This controls...

Does the gentleman have another he’d like to sell?

I’m quite sure that’s your electric fuel transfer pump, should have fuel squirting out when you cranked. check to see if you’ve got power to it.

Think tractor tech nailed it but if you still want plug dimensions; 2.5mm thread spacing , I measured 1.147” outside thread diameter

For gauges you should get at least 2 , a 1k psi for testing pilot pressure and 5k for working hydraulics . I bought a three gauge kit from amazon mainly for the gauges and the test lines that go to gauges. You’ll end up buying individual fittings to tap the test line into your system at various...

Yeah pretty sure slopes are still open. I see their Slush cup is March 9 if you’re interested in competing

Yeah my mother who just passed maiden name was Morrison , Our farm is right across Elk lake road from my cousin Mark Morrison. Our place is called Seven Gables Farm, we have the small country gift store called the Granery. Is that picture of Elk lake you posted looking at the narrows between Elk...

That’s a beauty of a excavator, congratulations I’m sure you’ll love it. I must not be far from your place, I live down Hanel Rd off of Elk Lake Rd about 2 miles south of Elk Rapids. I was actually out on my excavator today, pulled half dozen old cherry trees. Crazy weather

yes end without shaft. Just want to make sure you’re adjusting the port relief that regulates the base end of thumb cylinder. My jam nut was 3/4 also. Be a real good idea before you bust the jam nut lose to put a sharpie or paint mark on end of set screw for reference point.

Thanks, was really quite easy. I like to bolt them on also as RJC says. I’d have to remove them too if I ever want to use suitcase weights on front so that was big reason for bolt on. I also think if you dropped the perforated steel thickness down to 1/8” or little less it could be gently...

First step is to locate your thumbs control valve in your main valve stack and see if it has port relief valves. Usually Allen head set screw and jam nut , that’s where you’ll set the relief pressure for your thumb base end . You can plug a 5000psi pressure guage into your quick connect that...

Here’s a exceedingly easy way to make a excellent grille guard, no drilling or welding involved. I bought a 49”x54” sheet of perforated steel 3/16” thick 3/8” holes on 9/16” centers, enough to make four good sized guards. At $18 a square foot cost a little more than expanded metal but stronger...

The thermostart on my 5030 is threaded into the front end of the intake manifold near the fan. When voltage is sent to it the wire coil gets red hot igniting the gravity fed fuel supplied by a small fuel line from tank. As the coil gets hot it opens a heat activated valve allowing the fuel to...

Try to find and retrofit a loader to a tractor that didn’t come with one can be a chore. I’d highly recommend selling it and put the money towards a tractor with a factory installed loader.

One thing I’d make a good inspection of is the Shear coupler itself. Pull it off the tractor pto and with the shear bolt removed see how much wiggle, play and slop there is between the two rotating halfs. Over the years vibration in the driveline can cause excessive wear to it. Have you ever...

Man what storm that must of been , hell of a lot to clean up you’re gettin though 👍. To move that brush pile efficiently I think a brush rake like we use in orchards might work pretty well. Maybe even a little bigger version since you’ve got plenty of tractor to handle it. The one I’ve got...

Glad to hear that’s all it was, thanks for the report.

Have you looked at the JD fc12e model? Weighs 3580lbs , hows that compare to the one you have or others you’ve looked at? I don’t think any manufacturer builds a heavier duty mower in the 12’ foot class, if I was looking to buy it would be at top of my list

Not sure if you’re rear tires are filled? Even if they are 2k wouldn’t hurt a thing , be about perfect I’d say. That 4707 looks to be a very stout 3pt 💪. One thing I find important is to tighten your sway bars as much as possible to eliminate swaying saves wear on components

Good thinking on 3 pt ballast for fel., makes a world of difference. I use about 1700lbs on 3 pt of 5085e with no liquid in rear tires, 2 wheel weights/tire though. One thing to remember your going to have to keep the 3pt frame way towards the front of the concrete so the concrete doesn’t...

Here’s some good info from the pages of my Volvo excavator service manual, they look to be almost identical to R Scotty’s illustration

I think these intermittent issues either no swing or no down pressure are very likely the port relief/overload relief valve stuck open. These reliefs are not simple direct acting reliefs. They are pilot operated which are a more precision design with more small moving parts , orings, springs and...

Acts to me like your port relief valve on the boom lift circuit is simply set at too low of PSI, assuming it has one. With a pressure guage it’s a simple adjustment that I occasionally have to make on my excavator to match the requirements of the tool I’m running with that circuit. That being a...

Nicely done, looks like the case is earning its keep. Have you put many hours on it since you got it? Been pretty trouble free?

Congrats, sounds like you found a deal to good to pass up. What’s your main uses? Pictures are always welcome

I don’t know for sure if you’re 7040 has a electric solenoid that engages your fwd but if it does that would be the first thing I’d check. See if it’s getting power when you throw the fwd switch, if it’s got power see if you can hear it click on and/or put your hand on it and you should feel it...

Those are the same ones I started out with, they do have a hook. Had 4 of them, not too bad for price but not any where close to same league as the Astro on all fronts. On every one I had after about 2 years of use the female USB connector in base of light lost connection. Little red charging...

Man you’ve got that standing Tall, nice work. I like seeing equipment that old in such nice condition 👍

Comes with a usb cord if that’s what you like , magnetic base system in my opinion is the way to go

The flat base sends the charging current through the magnet , the base is plugged into a standard 110 wall outlet. Also the charging base magnetically sticks to my steel shop wall. There are holes in the base to screw it to a non steel wall.

Hands down best I’ve had and wouldn’t want to be without, Astro 500lumen x2 . Can choose between one side or both sides on , also has a very bright spot light in the tip. Strong magnetic base or hook. Feature I like best is wireless magnetic charging, just stick em to the base for storage and...

No , absolutely on the Rod side. If the pump isn’t filling the rod side as fast as gravity is bringing the loader down and Rod into cylinder... there’s going to be a void on rod side.

Very much agree, exactly what I pointed out in my post #39. I’ve felt that delay many times

Here’s a theory, I don’t think we can automatically assume that the rod side of his lift cylinders are completely filled with oil and thus oil leaking past his piston seals has vacancy on the rod side. Two ways I believe this could happen; 1- the load ( especially a heavy one) is dropping...

I’m not sure when the t4’s switched to Turkey mfg but know for a fact that at least some of the T.4’s were Italian manufactured. My 2013 T4.105F was;

Just a FYI that CIH 105u is the same tractor as the New Holland T5.105 if you want some more to choose from.

I picked up a 3pack of winter stocks at Costco, keep my feet nice and warm

60/ton , down from 78/ton last year. Trucking adds 13/ton

100 ton of chicken manure

I believe all of my tractors the correct rear axle oil level is approximately 1//3 of the way up and into the axle housing

Find the nearest Yanmar excavator dealer near you and have them order them

My two EDC’s , never leave home with out em . Swiss Army knife I like the tool group on this model, got a #2 Phillips screwdriver in place of the more common corkscrew that’s pretty useless for me. Just started carrying the little thrunite flashlite bout a year ago, man is that handy ...

How many acres and how steep is the hill ? Pictures? If it was me I’d pull tires in to under 84” and go with the 84 tiller.

100% this is the way to loosen tight hose end fittings, also to tighten them. Lots of times just squeezing the two wrench ends together with one hand pops them loose. It consentrates all the force in the proper directions

100% agree with the rest also, if that tractor had at least decent maintenance and wasn’t abused you can’t go wrong at that price. My testimonial; I bought a 1990 2wd 4830 new , Johnny stocker 8 speed synchromesh transmission, only options I added was wheel weights and dual remote hydraulics out...

Sorry no , sold it about 3 years ago

For my use absolutely the bees knees . Not a lot of snow in these pics but there’s been years where I’ve pulled this spreader through orchards with 18”+ drifts .

I don’t have any first hand knowledge of issues with SS and front end loaders just seemed with a heavy load in the bucket would be putting quite a strain on those upper and lower bushed supports. Keep them well greased maybe they’d be fine. Be nice if someone that had one could chime in with a...

I’ve got two NH tractors with SS. A 2006 tn95FA powered with 3.8L and a 2013 t4,105F powered with 4.5L . The F is their fruit/ orchard model which are both narrow and low. I’ve had no issues with the super steer system and it offers some great advantages for my use. It has a class leading turn...

As the owner of both a 2018 5085E and a 2019 5115M I can tell you I wouldn’t be concerned at all about the stoutness of the 5085E’s build quality. Both share the same 4.5l engine which isn’t even breaking a sweat to make 85hp. The M just has the fuel delivery cranked up to make 115hp. Front axle...

Is it possible to stick a clean wire down in the rear axle through the fill port (makeshift dipstick) to see where the level actually is?

I assume TYM uses wet brakes

I’m quite certain that bercovac is made by RAD technologies who also manufactures snowblowers for kubota, JD, New Holland and I’m sure others. I’ve got two one painted kubota orange and another New Holland blue. Mine have been excellent .

That engcon tilt rotator looks like a really slick and useful tool. Will it pin to you’re stick and bucket cylinder or does it come with a topside quick hitch? If not too much trouble keep us informed on how the whole set up goes together, looks like quite a lot to it.

Unless I’m mistaken those first 7 pails of what TYM is calling transmission fluids appear to be just plain hydraulic fluid not Trans/hydraulic fluid . Does TYM not feel it’s necessary to use a true Trans/hydraulic fluid in there transmission/rear axle?

You’re correct that tractor top link hitch pivots at the top so only bottom two holes will pivot it for draft control. Top hole will be stationary and is what you want with that mower. That top link if it’s all original should completely thread in . It’s got to be corrosion with the threads or...

That 260rem is a great caliber, about perfect for deer hunting. Had a Tikka chambered in it. I like to think of it as the original 6.5 creedmoor. That and the 7-08 two of my favorite cartridges, both highly efficient for amount of powder used 👍👍

Nice tool to have for any gunsmithing , I’ve had one similar for quite a few years. I bought a master set of hex head sockets made by Capri few years back, I’m thinking 60piece. Seem to be excellent quality for the $, made in Taiwan.

IMO you’re absolutely correct 99%of the grease is just taking the path of least resistance and not getting under the cylinder clevis where the wear is gonna be. If it were mine I’d drill a tiny hole in each clevis ear then a little bigger hole sized to tap for grease fitting. I use Molly grease...

Old and slow is correct, use float mode to protect your tilt cylinders. Just keep the bucket flat to ground to pull material with the heel of bucket, to release material just move your joystick to the right which will raise the heel and allow material to flow under your bucket. With a little...

Hopefully someone with a 5075e will take a look in they’re owners manual for you. Yes on the drawbar frame being less beefy than the 4 cylinder 5e’s. However it’s still got to be designed to support more than 550 lbs . I’ve got a bush hog 1812 model 12’ batwing that has a tongue weight of 1100...

I would say it’s a misprint, the specs I read for the 5075e drawbar capacity were identical to my 5085E . Here’s the specs right from my owners manual.

Vertical drawbar weight limit 5075e is 2470lbs retracted position, 1675 lbs extended position, same as my 5085E. Can’t help you on New Holland

Have to agree with beenthere, I like the genuine Deere paint . Rattle cans from local Deere dealer cost very little more than our hardware brands around here

Whichever of the two sets that has the larger hole size will give you lower pressure and larger droplet size. The smaller the orifice the higher the pressure and consequently the finer and smaller the droplet size

If you haven’t already got them out two ways to loosen them I’ve used; lay some beads of weld on the inside then drive out or split them with a torch

Just a guess from looking at the parts diagram , possibly you have to lift the left side maybe an inch and then slide to the left. I see what looks to be a retaining bracket on top of the radiator.

Good friend of mines neighbor needed a less expensive alternative to a pole barn, mainly just to store his boat and travel trailer. He went with a Northedge Steel building, local to us outfit sells and builds them. His is a 30x40’ , 3 fellas had it done in less than two days. You might want to...

I had one break on my Ford-New Holland 7740 bout 20 years ago while out snowblowing. Needed it fixed in a hurry , found a real close match at the local hardware . Stretched it in with a pair of vise grips in about 10 seconds and worked fine. I ordered a new one from New Holland but just kept it...

Congrats on your new tractor, nice looking machine. I’ve owned a few New Holland cab tractors, first was a 96 7740 then a 06 TS115A. Both were good tractors for me. I like the ergonomics and control placements of the New Holland s better than any other brand of tractors I’ve owned, seems...

It happened to me. December 2020 was having a 5115m trucked from C&B JD dealer in Selby SD to my farm near Elk Rapids MI. I bought a new window from local JD dealer and replaced myself, quite a job. Trucking company reimbursed me. According to the JD salesman the trucking company should of...

Any good news or updates on the bobcat ?

I just googled jd 5090e third function kit and quite a few sellers came up . I’ve no experience with the wr kits but it appears to me a lot of tractor dealers sell them as a aftermarket install option. They are a true 3rd function with a separate control Valve as opposed to just a diverter from...

If you’re looking to go with the jd factory 3rd function i have no idea on price other than not cheap. I’d call the local Deere dealer and ask. WR Long makes a aftermarket true 3rd function kit that is supplied oil from the power beyond. It comes with an electric hydraulic valve and new joystick...

Another possibility if you’ve got no power to the lockout solenoid is a bad relay . My Volvo has a control lockout relay in the fuse box and I’d presume your bobcat does also. If there’s an identical relay in the fuse box you could very easily swap it in for your existing control lockout relay...

So it doesn’t catch limbs in the orchard. I been meaning to ask what main uses will you use the new 5e for?

That stainless steel J hook you have holding the hoses is actually made for a 5M . It bolts to the bottom of the 5M loader mount post (different than 5E loader mount) and holds the hydraulic hoses back as they come out of the lower 6hole bulkhead. Keeps the front tire from snagging them. Here’s...

I think you’ll like that 540m loader, pretty stout. You’re definitely gonna want some sort of counterweight for it . The heavy hitch is working out good however it needs a stand of some sort to make it possible to hitch up with the weights left on it. It won’t stand on it’s own , also the 3pt...

If that bobcat pilot lock out system operates like my Volvo excavator only one of those solenoid valves is you’re pilot lockout valve. If both of them tested 7.2 ohms it shows they both have continuity and you found by your test that they weren’t internally shorted then I would think they are...

New Holland TN95FA , a narrow orchard tractor

Here’s the style pin I use

I’ve never seen that exact mower hitch but I’m quite sure you need to flip that mower hitch over 180 degrees so that round pin support is facing down. The way it is in the pictures you’re drawpin handle would likely hit the pto shaft in some situations. I generally use the drawpins that have a...

Sounds like the fuel shut off solenoid wire came loose

What type of line wrench have you got coming? I’ve been looking at a set of Milton Shockit line wrench sets you use with a air impact hammer or a hammer and punch in a pinch. They look like they’d be the ticket in that exact situation

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I’ve had quite a few tractors with loaded tires and just don’t like dealing with it. wheel weights add just enough to get by for a lot of lighter loader work I do equalwithout so much soil compaction which I’m always concerned with. If I need the extra ballast for heavy loader jobs that heavy...

I bought a 2018 5085e last year. Open station with 540m loader and 73” HD bucket. As far as loaders I would of taken either the 520 or 540 , this one just happened to have 540. The 520 doesn’t stick out to so far in front of tractor so might be better in tight quarters. 540 will lift close to a...

If you study the boominator nozzle chart that TractorTech left it tells you what you need to know. You’re 1400 size nozzles put out 13.5 gallons/acre @ 40psi traveling 6mph. This is based on a 15’ band width per nozzle, you would just raise or lower the boom to get your 15’ spray width. I’m...

I’ve used it in my Fords and New Holland tractors with wet clutches, no issues

Can you find a infrared heat gun to get a accurate measurement of the transmission case? What’s the outdoor air temperature been while you mow ? What gear and engine rpm are you using while pulling implements? Maybe try a lower gear and lower rpm. If the transmission housing is reading 170*...

What are you using the tractor for these long periods?

You’re pc50 bucket pin dimensions; 45mm pin diameter, 170mm width of ears (usually couple mm over stick width), 230mm pin center to center. Looks like komatsu uses these same dimensions for their 40 thru 55 machines. You’re correct pin grabber will have these mount dimensions and it will grab...

I don’t think think it’s real common but obviously it happens. I think that machine is actually a Yanmar, if you can figure out what Yanmar excavator of the same year is it’s twin might make finding one easier. Do you know if you can buy the spring only and replace? Or possibly it’s only sold...

Does the owners manual have a change interval anywhere in it for that filter? I’d think it should be listed in the hourly maintenance section. Final filter before the high pressure pump seems be important to keep real clean.

Yup I 100% agree with you, Poor poor engineering. Makes me wonder if the design engineer actually knows what the Pto is used for. How abrupt is engagement when you turn the pto on for that bush hog ?

Man I guess you did , good score. That’s my brand at that price 👍

Have you got a pto brake override/disable switch ? Should be near your pto shut off switch if it’s got one. Some of my New Holland have had them.

First step is finding the source of leak , first step in that is cleaning everything up that’s wet . Make everything bone dry before you start it, then watch carefully as it’s running, you’ll find it

The squeal was probably your fan belt after being soaked with fuel . You’re fuel return line shouldn’t have much pressure, unless it’s plugged

Gotcha, evidently you’re 93e is designed differently than my 85e . Mine is definitely coming from pump/rail through cooler and then to tank. Glad to hear you got it fixed, did the original filter look to be quite contaminated and restrictive?

That fuel cooling loop doesn’t flow towards the pump . It routes excess fuel from the pump and hi pressure rail to and through the cooler and back to tank . My 5085e has basically the same set up but it appears they’ve eliminated the in line filter.

With that low of hours I doubt it’s anything too major. As a easy first step I’d have somebody thumb stroke the transfer pump while you loosen the filter head bleed screw and watch carefully for air bubbles coming out. Probably won’t fix the issue but at least you’ll know if any air made its way...

Think I’d be looking for air slipping in since you’re filters are clean . How many hours on it ?

👍👍 up on that , how many hours on it? Any ideas on its previous life? Those Taks seem to be pretty well thought of machines.

I see , yeah every now and then I find obvious mistakes on other mfgs specs also. Aftercooler is a nice feature performance booster , glad Deere does it . I’m a little new to the JD’s , so far so good 🤞.

I’d be checking your fuel shut off solenoid on your injection pump . See if you’re getting power to it with a test light, should have power to it with key in run position. Could possibly be just loose or bad connection, if not it’s probably faulty

The tak dealer give you an idea how long it will take to get that sensor? Hopefully that cures the issue, I’m sure you’re anxious to try it out. Nice you got a dealer close by. What will your main uses for it be?

I somewhat surmised the first hp size to require def was the reason for the close pricing. Having to use Def really isn’t much bother now that I’ve gotten use to it and for me to get so much more tractor for so little difference in price was well worth the trade off. Question, if I understand...

If a 2wd no loader tractor is all you need there are lots of low houred used or even new up to 50-60 hp tractors available for under 30k

Seems everyone is always comparing the differences between the E and the M in the Deere 5 series which is for the most part weight, most of which comes from a heavier rear end in the M. I have a 5115m with a 540R loader , very well built heavy duty tractor that I’ve been happy with. I don’t see...

Man that’s an anchor, very nice work 👍👍. You’re front axle will thank you when doing heavy loader work

WB seems to make some good quality attachments. Even a well designed manual QC is worlds nicer than pushing greasy pins and aligning shims . I really don’t switch attachments too frequently although I do have a tiltable ditching bucket and shear for it. You find the Takeuchi on tractor house ad?

Better pics of chain,

2’ WB bucket has been great , coupler is not WB , it’s Volvo pin grabber that came with it , after having a quick coupler I’d never go back to pulling greasy pins again 👍👍. The Volvo factory thumb rocks👍. Very well designed, I added the V link chain wrapped around lower crosspiece to easily get...

Congrats, that’s a nice size machine. 6 tonner is the size I bought for my jobs , mainly pulling trees . Still easily trailerable and maneuverable 👍

I’ve very very seldom had to replace a greaseable bearing over the years , sealed I’ve replaced many. If I can get to a sealed bearing I grease them on the machine with a needle, here’s one off a fork lift mast i greased, first thing that pushed out was tiny water droplets

I’ve got two 545d’s and joecdeere has been spot on with his advice. I don’t have a 3rd function on either of mine but if I was going to install one I’d call SUMMIT HYDRAULICS and talk to them. They could probably tell you which WR Long 3rd function kit they sell that would work.

Pretty sure that’s going to have to come from the mfg. How old is the tractor?

You had me curious so I ran back over to measure. Sure enough the 06 is almost 96”. Evidently they made them shorter for few years like my 2013 then went back to taller 🤔 . Both mine have 420/70/28” tires

That roof looks more like my 06 tn95f which may be slightly taller than the 13 t105f . I can measure height tomorrow, both have about tallest tires available for them, I think 28” rims. Both have been good tractors, supersteer axle makes them super tight turning 👍

For what it’s worth my 2013 T4.105F is 89” tall , top of cab

I’m thinking the rod will pull right out, nothing holding it in . Then replace the rod seal.

Loader mounts and also front fender mounts for 5M series tractors, fits540m , H260 and H310 loaders. New never used, $1500.00

If you could post some good pictures of what you’re referring to as towers and motors would help a lot. My first guess would be your swing motor needs to be pulled and new seals installed

First thing I’d do before you tear into that spool is get the correct hydraulic filter from a New Holland dealer. That undersized filter could very well be starving your hydraulic pump for oil , that’s bad. As far as hydraulic fluid you want Transmission/hyd fluid which is rated for use is in...

Yes , Yes and quite easy on the filter maintenance

I’d probably put a slide caliper on the widest threads of the bowl and stop the tap couple threads shy of that width

I’d have to agree

Same here , can’t get images. Welding site images came through fine

My opinion pretty much echoes what PTSG explains , I’d go with the Deutz. Also according to tractor data that Mahindra 8560 model was discontinued in 2018 (2008-2018 production). Maybe different where you’re at?

I’ve got the kellsport pro gun kit. I added the air regulator and water filter which I borrowed off my bead blaster gun. The regulator is nice as you can dial the air flow up or down to adjust the fan size that comes out. Quantity of material that comes out is simply adjusted by how far you...

If you need any strength a corded belting is much stronger. Neoprene is soft and prone to tearing. I use both materials extensively

I’ve got a category 2 HH I mainly bought for suitcase weights to use as counterweight and just to store the weights conveniently. Excellent quality. I made the T to slide in the receiver so it would free stand on the HD dolly I also built. Works out real nice 👍

What is it your trying to fix or modify?

3M super weatherstrip adhesive. Clean both pieces with isopropyl alcohol, apply a thin layer to both pieces holding the tube perpendicular with nozzle Flat to the neoprene squeeze gently while moving the nozzle to coat . Let it dry for about 5 minutes then stick together with good pressure.

Possibly just need a new clutch pedal return spring?

Also a good counterweight will take a lot of the load off the front tires and axle

My 2006 NH TS115A had intermittent wipers both front and back and both switches were very well positioned at your fingertips for a quick one swipe on and off which was the ticket for snowblowing. My JD 5115m that replaced the NH doesn’t have intermittent on either and the location of the front...

If it was me I’d certainly offer him less to start with

Generally should be whatever fits the hole, probably a 5/16 or possibly 1/4” . I’d start out with a grade 2 . Have you got a dealer to call and ask?

I would definitely replace both

I started doing commercial snow removal in 1985 with a case 1494 tractor and rear mounted 8’ snowblower. Had the fuel filter wax up and stall the tractor in a bank parking lot I was blowing in cold windy storm like we just went through, had to put new filter on and bleed it right there in the...

I built a real heavy duty swivel wheel dolly for my 3pt Heavy Hitch that’s loaded with 16 suitcase weights. Makes the outfit real easy to store out of the way or very quickly switch from one tractor to another. I was just going to buy a 4 wheeled dolly but couldn’t find one heavy or tall enough...

Yes , I’ve used it for years in my fords

Here’s what I like to build for a bucket chain grasper, angle iron with slots I cut in. This one I just made for my Deere 5115m, 540R loader, 73”HD bucket. Angle iron eliminates any chance of bending top of bucket, handles side loading the chain no problem. When I set a large stump on brush pile...

I’m quite certain you’re kubota engine (v2607) has a threaded water jacket plug in the side of block, probably Allen head. The correct threaded block heater should be readily available any auto parts store

If that machine has both 1 way and 2 way flow to the auxiliary lines make sure you’ve got 2 way selected. If it inadvertently got 1 way flow selected theirs your issue

I would check to see if you’re getting power to your safety lock out solenoid with a test light.

Your main control valve or MCV is a whole stack of valves , pretty sure that’s not the fault. How many hours on the machine? Have the filters and fluids been been maintained properly? I think the best thing to do is find someone who knows what they’re doing run some hydraulic pressure checks ...

What you have there is just a ram and I’m thinking all your going to get in the seal kit is one oil seal and one dust seal . I’m quite certain there’s no piston or piston seals just your rod that pulls out through the two seals in the end of your cylinder, easy peasy. Have you owned the tractor...

Unless it’s just a reflection on your cylinder rod the base of it looks like it’s pitted and rusted to the point where I wouldn’t put a seal kit in without replacing the rod

Yep only at the Farm stores

Just a heads up Shell has there Farm rebate offer going through I believe December 31, 2022. It seems to be offered at all of the farm supply stores Blains, Family Farm and Home, TSC around here and I’m sure many others . The 2.5gallon T6 has a $22.50 per jug rebate, the T5 has a rebate also but...

Any good news on your steering issue? Hopefully still under warranty.

Ask him if you dare pull it home empty?

I use wd40 Specialist dirt and dust resistant Dry Lube with built in straw on the can to blast them out. Doesn’t hurt seals, leaves no residue to attract dirt , prevents corrosion and lubes the slide mechanism. Seems hard to find locally so I order it by the 6pak off Amazon, Use it on pto...

Great news those new temps sound about right 👍

I’ve never operated one but a local excavation company has a few year old 60e and seems to like quite well. See what he’s got for service history, if it’s been taken care of I’d think it has quite a bit of life left in it. Got any pictures?

Never engage pto at high engine rpm

No it won’t retract in if it’s filled with oil on both sides of the piston even without seals , there’s no room for the rod. It will extend out with bad piston seals cause the oil has room to go from the small volume side to large volume side

Does it drop if you’re not moving and at idle?. I’d think the boom cylinder would be hydraulically locked on the down/retract stroke with its control valve in neutral. So I’d be inclined to suspect the valve is at fault, spool hanging up or internal wear.

Good luck with it, be nice if possible to see a picture of the tractor and mower in action 👍

I hope the new valves fix it as well. I believe Deere’s thinking on replacing the valves is they could be faulty with abnormal internal leakage causing excess heat load. Definitely is a possibility but could also be just a easy component change Hail Mary their throwing at it. Did the dealer seem...

Deere makes two transmissions options for your 4052m ; a 12 speed geared transmission that features a clutchless forward/reverse lever you operate with your left hand, this is what Deere calls their Power Reverser transmission. The other option is a hydrostatic Transmission which uses hydraulic...

Good idea to rent the Kubota , got your grass mowed and an excellent comparable tractor . The kubota temps sound typical of a properly operating transmission. You made a good observation about the reduced fuel consumption with the kubota. The Deere with it’s transmission inefficiencies is...

I’m starting to think that hydrostatic transmission through its design is just not able to handle the load your mower is pulling on it and therefore overheats. When the rear axle casting is 230 degrees the oil that brought it to that temperature is actually even hotter, it’s overheating no doubt...

Any word from your JD dealer?

My first guess would be your piston seals in the dump cylinders are bypassing causing the cylinder to act as a ram

Google Maximum hydraulic component life and a really good informative article written by Brendan Casey should come up. He explains in very good detail the temperature parameters that the various viscosity grades of hydraulic fluids do and don’t protect at. Centistoke range of 16-36 is ideal...

Wow that’s too hot, I like the fact you’re running accurate tests and recording results, what I would be doing. I think you’re temp sensor warning is correct at about 200 degrees. I’ve read anything over 180 is getting into the danger zone. Have you ever checked the transmission/oil temperature...

So have you still been using the tractor and brush hog? Be interesting to know what the temp gun reads on rear end when doing other less strenuous tractor chores? Was that 215 reading taken right at the time the the warning light flashed? If you can see the temp sensor might be interesting to...

If it were my tractor I would be very concerned, 215 hyd temp that oil is going to be too thin to protect hyd components. What size brush hog are you running and at what speed are you traveling? What’s the air temperature? Have you tried running at a slower mph to see if temp warning still comes...

All the mini excavator mfgs offer their version of hydraulic pin grabbers . The issue I see is going from a 3.5 ton machine to 5 ton the pin grabber will have larger dimensions that will be too big for your 3.5 ton sized bucket pin dimensions. The pin diameter, the center to center pin spacing...

I’m not at all familiar with that tractor but possibly there’s a valve that switches the pump flow from loader to 3pt hitch.

I too have the Air Comb , design works excellent for reaching in tight quarters and getting high pressure air through the radiator. It’s also excellent for blowing out air filters from inside out. Our local kubota dealer stocks them besides amazon. Make sure to keep the wind in your favor when...

Congrats Eddie I know you’ve been waiting patiently. They look to be a very stout built utility tractor. So I’m curious what the minimum and maximum arm end widths are when using both stabilizer bars?

Those stabilizer bars that Massey-Ferguson uses on the 4707 have a useful range of motion that places the arms in Cat 3 widths. Any of my Cat2 3 pt tractors the stabilizer bar is at midstroke of its range when the arms are placed at Cat2 spec 32” between. If Massey-Ferguson does offer stabilizer...

Hmm str8 6 go to 20” and the op’s only to about 30” . Something doesn’t add up. I would pull the pins in the top of the lift links where they attach to the rockshaft arms, check and make sure the pivot balls in the top of lift links are free to move. Lubricate them well and free them up if there...

The tines are 3”OD 1/4”wall pipe with 4 v’s cut out of the end and remaining 4 v’s bent and seams welded to form round point. If one gets bent too much and can’t be straightened there easily replaced as only one bolt holds them in support tube. There made to be weakest link so you can’t tweak...

Great job on a really handy attachment. Around here all the orchard farmers including myself have basically a bigger version of what you made referred to as a buck rake. It’s main function is Pushing prunings from trees that have been piled down center of rows out to a big burn pile. Angle the...

I can’t tell for sure but from the pics it appears your arms are up against the sides of the drawbar support frame.

I think if it was me I’d call your most local scrap steel buyer and ask how much it’s worth as scrap for a base. Then try to get a price on moving it which probably will eat up most of the scrap value. I don’t think you’re going to find too many people interested in spending the time and money...

I’ve got two 3pt blowers made by RAD Technology. A 84”single auger sold as a new Holland painted blue and a 92”double auger sold as kubota of course orange paint. Compared to two previous blowers I like the rads the best, nicely designed easy to grease and change shear pins, well designed and...

Clean one owner? Pics?

Nicely done with the grab hook and LED light addition. It looks like you’ve got two sets of auxiliary hydraulics on the new machine, is that just how the unit came in or did you request that option for another attachment you want to add? I’ve got the dual remotes also, use both of them for a...

Congrats on the brand new machine, you must like that new excavator cab smell 😀 . I’m wondering how the hydraulic multi functioning/flow sharing is compared to your KX040? Does Kubota use a closed center load sensing or open center LS?

Congrats, you’re going to really appreciate that cab. Over the years I’ve owned many cab tractors and the Ford/New Holland’s have been the nicest ergonomically correct controls layout of any.

So does the valve that you’re auxiliary pedal linkage goes to have the adjustable port reliefs like in my photo? If it does have them you’re in luck and the one that reliefs for the port to your base end of thumb cylinder will simply have to be adjusted to less than your cylinder pressure...

You’re auxiliary rod looks like it goes to the valve to left of that Allen head screw and no that Allen head screw is not a adjustable port relief, it appears to be just a port plug. Do you have 2 floor pedals? One for boom swing and one for your auxiliary? One way or the other you’ve got to...

I think I would consider replacing that klac proprietary system with a manual pin grabber attachment. I think you could buy one of these for probably less than the cost of just one of the klac mounting plates. Would give you a lot more options when buying various buckets.

Follow your auxiliary lines back from the boom , they should lead you to the DCV (directional control valve) for your auxiliary circuit. I’m not at all familiar with your 331 but mine and any I’ve seen are sandwiched right in the main control valve stack.

Have you located the spool valve for your auxiliary lines? You’re port relief valves if the machine is equipped will be on this control valve. There should be two , one for each port. Look for a Allen head set screw with a jamb nut , that’s your port relief. If it has them the one that goes to...

I’ve got the 30k rated Shocker on my 25k tandem dual GN , smooths the pull out a lot. I run about 30-35psi in the air chamber when pulling heavy , works great. I’m not familiar with the gen y

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With the amount of work you’ve got planned I’d say you’d be wise to buy your own. Like 4570 I think a little bigger machine for the jobs you’ve described would be much better, 5-6 ton class. Realistically though in today’s prices for new you’d have to add about another 20k to your 60k. I bought...

Have you figured anything out about your ticking swing motor? If you could post a video of it making the noise would help. Does it always pulse from that same work port hose when you’re starting and stopping in either direction? Or change to the other work port hose in one of the directions? Im...

TSC stocks super S cotton picker grease 00viscosity in squeeze quarts . I’ve used it in a leaking seal on a land pride rototiller chain drive case, worked good. I believe it’s comparable to the Deere corn head grease.