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Good point about the SCV's. I got 4 in the rear and 3 in the middle. The 4th in the rear is via 2 long hoses running to the mid SVCs (3rd function). I have a 3 way hydraulic blade and also a hydraulic top link, so I needed a total of 4 and my model was only offered with a max of 3. I was...

I keep my shop at 62F during the winter (lowest setting the mini splits will do). So that helps a little. Did get quite a bit more fluid out, but it still looked good down to the last drop. So if the tips of the parking gears got worn off, I'm not sure where the metal went... Even though the...

Finally had a chance to pick the tractor back up today. Parked with the trailer facing downhill a little and then put blocks under the front wheels: Got it of the trailer fine and parked it on flat ground: Here's a more detailed printout of the work they did: Interesting that there...

I called and spoke to the service manager. He said that it drives fine now and goes in and out of park and no grinding noises. Just won't hold on an incline. He made no guarantees that it would not get stuck again (which of course he can't). So I'll pick back up when I get a chance. I guess...

I hear you. Most of the time I'll have the FEL on and an implement on the back. So I'll be sure to drop both when parking.

I got the estimate back from the shop: I'm not going to pay an additional $9k for park to hold on an incline! I'll pick up a couple of wheel chocks to throw under the rears if I ever decided to park on an incline again. I'll for sure change the transmission fluid 1st thing after picking it up.

Tractor is a 2012 5085M with PowrReverser Transmission. 16 forward and reverse gears (4 ranges with 4 gears in each). It's NOT the PowrQuad PLUS or Powr8 transmission and it doesn't have the creeper option. The range selector (A-D and Park) is a long shaft with a cradle at the bottom with a...

Yeah, my Ford 1700 has the gold old brake pedal with a finger latch. Have to occasionally adjust to make sure the left and right side are about even when braking. Very easy to maintain. My John Deere 1025R has this slide lever you engage with your good on the brake. I don't mind either of...

@grsthegreat Yeah, I hope not to relive that experience again. I actually moved the tractor to intercept the rolling trailer and the hill only got steeper (much steeper) from where I was. The trailer and everything on it would have ended up as a bent pile of metal down in the woods, had I...

Got her loaded onto the trailer and heading to the dealer 1st thing in the morning. I sure hope just removing to top cover from the transmission will allow them to fix the issue.

Yeah, back when I was still making payments on it, it was covered by Deere Guard or whatever its called, so that covered replacing the cab frame. They never went into the transmission when that repair was made. Haven't have any issues really over the last 12 years/1,200 hours. Still don't...

That ratcheting sounds is extremely loud. I think if I just drive it like that, some metal piece is going to wear down inside the transmission and cause a lot more extensive damage. It's like when you miss a gear in a manual and just keep trying to force it in gear anyway. Can't be good for it.

Called the dealer to get an idea of cost. He said about 10-12 hours to remove the cab and pop off the transmission cover. Their shop rate is $130/hour. So about $1,500 before they can start determining what's wrong with it. Ouch...

Yeah, tranny can stay, but removing the cab is going to be a royal pain. It was off once before at the dealer when they replaced the cab frame due to this mishap: I was loading the trailer and it started rolling into the tractor. Here's the cover I need to get to: Remove cab: Might...

So I found that range selector/park interacts with this single shaft that goes into the transmission: There are no external adjustments. I did find the service manual and the first step is to remove the cab and then remove the transmission... Here are the components: Here's the...

So I had my 5085M hooked up to my big trailer hauling it up a steep hill on my property. I stopped to take a pic, this one: When I got back in the cab, I put in in A1 (lowest gear), and it made an awful racket. I stopped, tried reverse and same deal. The range lever would no longer go into...

Does the 1710 kit fit a 1700? Here's what the "cover plate" looks like on my 1700. It looks like this is not just a cover plate, but an adapter that has either a supply or return fitting?

Here's the first stump I ground the day I picked up my Woods grinder about 10 years ago: I have probably ground close to 500 stumps with it now and it still goes strong. I was being real gentle on it on that first stump. Today I could probably have done that stump in 2 minutes or less.

Swapping in an alternator with an internal regular fixed it! Here's external vs. internal: They are virtually identical. Even the little booklets are clearly from the same place: There is no need to change the wiring on that little T-connector on the alternator. The N terminal (labeled...

I still have not gotten my alternator / external regular working, and now that spring is here, I need to get it sorted out. I went ahead and ordered a Hitachi LR135 alternator. This one is used on '78 and later Datsun 620 trucks and are internally regulated. I came to this place...

Tempting. My girls (ages 7 and 8) are out of school for at least the next 2 weeks due to that virus thingy. I bet lodging along the way would be pretty cheap... Took a couple of pics of the old gal: She looks good for her age I think. I bet with a good wash, she'd look even better!

I have a 2003 GT235 with the 18HP Kawasaki twin cylinder engine. It has 891 hours on it. I'm the original owner. Looking at tractordata.com, it looks like it set me back about $5,149 back then, which sounds about right. It has the 48C mower deck. I have been following the maintenance...

No worries sisupower. I appreciate the assistance you did provide! One thing that threw me off is that there is a manual fuel prime pump located just above and to the left of the long filter. It has a rubber line going into it, presumably from the fuel tank, and a steel line going out to the...

Changed my transmission/hydraulic oil on my 5085M today, all 11 gallons, along with a new filter. After getting done along with various other maintenance items, I noticed that the Electrohydraulic Hitch Indicator lit up in the dash, which supposedly means that there is some sort of hitch...

I'm finally getting around to replacing the fuel filters on my 5085M after 6.5 years of operation (mine is a MY 2012). I only have a little over 700 hours on it, so that's my excuse for not doing it earlier. :D There's a short filter on the left side next to the oil fill neck and a long one on...

Hey guys, My 2012 5085M has developed an issue with the 3pt hitch during raising. It is very choppy, as in, not smooth at all, during the raising of an implement. Here's a quick video I took from the cab. If you look at the cab/window frame at the lower portion of the video, you can see how...

I picked up a used Kubota powered generator. I believe it is rated at 21kW. It has just 530 hours on it. It will be used as a whole house backup generator. It was originally sold my EcoTrans as a Locomotive Auxiliary Power Unit. Basically the main Locomotive engine would power down, and...

So this past weekend I was doing some chipping clean up over at my mother's house less than 0.5 miles from my place. I was parked and chipped for a while, then went to move to a new location, not realizing that a decent side stump was hiding right in front of me. It caught the inside of the...

So I'm over at mom's next door clearing and chipping some brush when my neighbor stops by and ask if I would mind putting the forks on my FEL and come over and pull his tree-house out of the ground and sit it on his trailer so that he can take it over to his new property. I was like sure. The...

So I got this 1980's Square D panel (there are 2 actually, but I'm putting this one behind a transfer switch). Here's the label: And here's another part of the label, showing the bonding screen between the neutral bar and box. I know I need to remove this. View of the entire panel. Note...

So I got a JD 5085M with triple rear valves, but I really need 4 (3 way blade + hydraulic top link). Since my tractor has a Power Beyond kit that I never use, I was thinking I can pull it off, and plumb in a eletro-hydraulic valve for a 4th rear. Here's a pic from the JD parts catalog showing...

I got a letter in the mail last week about a mandatory "product improvement" for my H260 loader. Apparently there is an issue with the mast pins handles breaking off. Stopped by my dealer and he ordered me a set of new mast pins as per the recall (no cost to me). Came in today. Here's what...

Just brought this home over the weekend. I'm not at all familiar with golf carts, but from what I can tell, this one has been lifted and larger tires fitted. Tires, cowl, sides and seat appear to be all new. Also has what looks to be a new steering rack. Externally, it looks great...

Been thinking about getting a Woods LC96 front loader for my 1700. Dealer is offering me a super deal (about 50% discount), but my 1700 has to have draft control according to his guy at Woods. If that means having 2 levers (one to raise/lower the implement and one to adjust the draft...

Tractor has been running absolutely perfect, and I decided to do some preventive maintenance by replacing the oil in the fuel injection pump. This 1700 only has 400 hours on it. I have one of the injection pumps that lacks the drain and check plugs. This is despite having the following...

I went picked up a 1700 this morning for $2800, which I think was good deal. The tractor does not look the greatest cosmetically, but mechanically I believe it is solid. Here is it on my trailer after getting it home I believe it is a 1981 model It idles nice and steady at just over 700...

So I stumbled across this on cl today: Specs and price: My tractor is 85hp (70hp PTO) and I got my rears set all the way out, so the outside edge to outside edge is 86". Do you think I'll kill this tiller with my tractor? I got ground to till that have stumps and large roots just below...

I was taking to a machine operator that is clearing some land for me to build a house on for mom. I was using my tractor to skid trees and move cut logs while he was ripping out the trees with a Case CX130 excavator. He asked me if I was registered w/ VDOT (Virginia Department of...

Mom sold he current house and needs to be out of there by May 1st (she's currently renting it from the new owners, which is kind of strange). We have signed a contract with a builder that claims they will have the house ready to move into in 90 days from when the foundation is in place. This...

We got a couple of inches of rain last week, so I figured I might as well see if I can just push these 80ft tall trees over. Getting all lined up and ready to give it a push: What do you know, after a couple of attempts it came right down!

I was driving down a blacktop road and then I hit a transition to gravel and there was a little bump (I have driven across this transition dozens of times with various implements). This time I happened to have my stump grinder attached. I was going maybe 10 mph. Here's what happened to the...

Dealer ordered it on Monday and it already showed up. Here it is on the back of my truck after getting it home. Its quite stout looking. Its their SGR76 model. As the name implies, it will open to 76". Getting of off the truck. Was too lazy to put on the forks. :D Got it all mounted...

So today I took my first load of cut loblolly pine to the saw mill. They pay $38 ton and the mill is 10 miles from my property. I rigged some 4x4s to my trailer to hold the lumber in place for transport. I used some 1/2" bolts with some worn down auger teeth on the bottom the secure the 4x4s...

I found this one locally on Craigslist. Guy was asking $1600, but I got him down to $1200. It runs and the dump cylinder works fine although it is a bit tricky getting the PTO in gear, but once I learn the personality of the truck, I hope that will get better. :D Here it is after I got it...

After seeing Piston's thread about the 606 Vermeer PTO chipper and the pictures of it and the feedback from his dad on how well it functions. I took a look at cl and low and behold, there was a hardly used 906 model available for sale 350 miles away in NC. I was going to take just my truck...

I got a Bush Hog 3209 cutter, and I'm trying to get the 1 5/16" bolts off that holds the blades on as I'm replacing them. The 4 nuts have been soaking in PB blaster for a week, but neither my 3/4" impact wrench (being feed from a 1/2" hose @ 150 psi), nor my 3/4" ratchet with an extension will...

So I got just over 100 hours on my 5085M, so it was time to do the 1st oil change, replace the hydraulic filter, tighten all hose clamps and grease all the fittings. So here are the needed "ingredients": That hydraulic filter is a monster! Just look at that 5 gallon bucket next to it. I...

When I curl my bucket all the way after attaching it, the strike plate does not reach the rod to release it to lock in the bucket. Here's a picture of what mine looks like. Bucket is curled all the way up in this shot and the strike plate is not anywhere near the rod. Anyone else with a...

Have anyone seen these chippers before? A chipper with hydraulic feed AND a hydraulic winch to pull the trees/large limbs into the chipper would be the ultimate attachment for clearing pine forest! Here's their website: Linddana A/S Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they have a US...

I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Kena log grapple? Here's a couple of pics of it: And a video of it in action: Kena Log Grapple - YouTube Specs as follows: Fits Cat. 1 & 2 3-point. 25-100 HP. Max Cap. 2000lbs at 25HP Jaw width 30" max Hydraulic psi max 3000 lbs Weight...

I'm having my cab frame replaced due to an incident that involved my GN trailer. I'm doing a lot of the labor myself, and I figured this would be a perfect opportunity to upgrade the stereo and speakers. Here's a shot of the cab after removing the headliner: Closeup showing the stereo...

I have been eying this bucket truck each morning and afternoon when I come home from work. It's sitting about 1/2 mile from my house with a 4 sale sign on it. Just for grins, I figured I'd do a each on the local craigslist, and sure enough, there it is. ☆☆1964 Chevrolet C60...

I have a low hour (~60 hours) 7Iron deck that keep popping the tire from the left front caster wheel. Here's the wheel/tire in question: Closeup: Its mounted to a 1445 as seen here: This is an older setup (2002 I think) but as stated above, this entire rig only has about 60 hours on...

I'm looking for a tri-deck (batwing) finish mover that allows operating (blades spinning) while raising one or both side decks. I know that just about all rotary cutters (JD MX15, Woods BW180, etc) allows this, for I have yet to come across a finish mover that does and I'm not sure I understand...

Smashed GN trailer into back of my 5085M :( So I picked up one of those 3pt hitch trailer movers from tsc today. Hooked it up to the 5085M and pulled the trailer out of the barn and parked it in a semi level area so that I could load equipment into it for hauling a few miles down the road to...

As I'm preparing to install a new 20KW generator at my mothers, I picked up the failed 15KW unit and took it home to tear down the engine in the hopes that I can fix it. As per the other thread (Which 20KW whole house generator would you choose and why), the Generac tech that came out said the...

I'm trying to help out my mother in selecting a new generator. A little background. She currently has a Generac Guardian 15KW that was installed in 2006 by my brother and late father. It ran on the break-in oil for the first 2 years, instead of just the first 4 hours! As a result, it now...

I live in Virginia and was without power for 4 days after the storm that came through the mid-Atlantic Friday night. I currently have a 8kw "whole house" Generac generator with a 100A automatic transfer switch. Running 4 days straight just about killed it. It is leaking oil bad now, eating...

Was fooling around with some friends that came over for a little 4th celebration, and they insisted that I put my M5 up against my 5M (JD 5085M). So here are the pics we took. If, for some reason, I could only have one, it would be the Deere of course! :D

I recently sold my Woods TSG50 stump grinder with only about 50 stumps under its belt. Great grinder, but I was selling my 4700 tractor to upgrade to a larger 5M series, so I decided to sell what I had as a bundle along with my W.R. Long grapple. Anyway, I picked up the SG100 today, and it is...

I currently have a 30x48 4 bay shop that I'm outgrowing, so I want to add another structure next too it. The existing building is a mix of steel and wood made by a now defunct company called Miracle Truss. I want the add-on building to be 36' deep so that my 24' gooseneck trailer can be parked...

I have not been able to make the "Built Your Own John Deere" website to work since last Friday. I can get to the following page just fine: But when I click Tractors (or anything else for that matter), nothing happens. Is anyone else experiencing this issue?

So I got one of those 40 Lb. pressurized abrasive blasters from Harbor Freight to restore a number of implements. I have never used a sandblaster before, but it seems to work quite well (I got a 7.5HP 24 CFM compressor behind it). I'm using Black Diamond fine media (20-40 I think) from Tractor...

So I got a 5085M on the way with the triple deluxe rear remotes, each of which will be controlled via the 3 levers within the red circle: That will work great for various implements that I have, especially my 3-way hydraulic blade. But I want to add a hydraulic top-link. Ideally, I'd like...

I picked up a used Woods RB850 over the weekend. It came equipped with aftermarket cylinders for tilt and offset, but not angle. According to the manual, the angle and offset cylinders should be 3.5 x 1.50 x 16 and the tilt 3.5 x 1.25 x 8. Furthermore, 1600 psi double relief valves should be...

So I finally took the plunge and got a factory fresh 2012 5085M on the way. It will be equipped with the following factory options: MFWD (4 Wheel Drive) Deluxe Cab Instructional Seat Deluxe Corner Post Exhaust 16F/16R PowrReverser Transmission - 540/540E Electrohydraulic (EH) with remote LH...

I was hoping to get some advice on how to finish out a new bedroom upstairs in my house. It will involve cutting out a bunch of roof rafters, so I want to make sure my roof doesn't cave in. Here are a couple of external shots showing where the new room will be. I plan to put in a window (as...

I have a wonderful 9 month old daughter. My wife was just told she is having twins! So, I'm trying to built a 3rd bedroom upstairs so that everyone can claim their own space. I need some construction advice before I start cutting things. Here's what the room I'd like to flip into a guest...

I have posted my 4700 with 460 loader, W.R. Long Grapple and Woods stump grinder for sale in the Private Party Ads section in case anyone is interested as I'm getting ready to close the deal on a new 5085M. Hoping to find it a good home and get a little more for it than what the dealer is...

Hi guys, I just picked up a used 3 bottom plow this weekend. I have a couple of questions about the overall condition, what size it is, and if it is a shear-bolt or trip type. So here are some pics of the unit: Serial # (109160) I wonder if I can use this to determine how old it is...

I'm finalizing the options on my 5085M order I'm working with my dealer on and looking at getting a 8-10' cutter as part of the package. He told me he just sold a 5095M with the HX10 cutter, and that tractor can barely lift the ~2300 lbs HS cutter. Moreover, the front is real light, even with...

I have a 4700 w/ a 460 FEL. I want to add a W.R. Long RBG-60 grapple and Woods TSG50 stump grinder. I just got off the phone with my local JD dealer, who also sells W.R. Long and Woods. His suggestion was to get the W.R. Long valve kit w/ hoses ($610) and quick coupler kit ($100). The quick...

I don't know if the engine kept running for a while after it flipped over, but after the tractor was rolled back onto its wheels, there was oil everywhere. Do these old tractors have any sort of engine cut-off when they roll over? My concern is that if the engine kept running, the oil pump...

I've been clearing trees on my property to create a view from my rear deck down into my lower field. I have a 4700 with a FEL and a MD172 Woods bush hog (amont other implements). If I take off the FEL and use no weights on the front, can I keep a 40 degree steep ,200 foot long, path clear of...

My 460 loader (I got a 4700 tractor) drops really fast, so I picked up a pair of rebuilt kits. I got the cylinders removed from the loader and I'm trying to figure out how to take them apart so that I can replace the various o-rings and seals. One was replaced under warranty a while back, so...

Greetings. I have been reading a lot of post here over the last couple of weeks. Fantastic forum! Anyway, I picked up a 4700 brand new back in 2000 with a 460 loader and various implements. It now has about 1000 hours on it and still runs like a top. I abused the loader quite a bit early on...