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I was trying to start my 5055 Deere, say 40 degrees out (maybe upper 30s), and it cranked for about 2 seconds and then instantly quit. No click no nothing. Battery was due for replacing so put in a new battery. Still nothing, no click or anything. When I had tried to start it and it...

I am looking for a tiller and I have read a frequent comment to make sure the tiller covers the width of the tractor tires. I presume that means the "working width" spec given about the tiller and the tire width being simply a measurement of the outside of the treads. My question is: for those...

I have read quite a bit on TBN about a fairly common problem on the 50 series Deere tractors (750, 850, 950, 1050) - and many other tractors - of a voltage drop to the solenoid/starter due to age of wiring etc. I am near sure I have this issue with my 950 and the frustrating clunk. However, I...

I recently had a hose leak on the radiator of a Deere 950. As I looked into the radiator when it was empty I could see the build up around the radiator coils. I have to admit that I haven't flushed the coolant. The tractor is from the late 80s and I doubt it has had much done that way. I'm...

I have a 30 horse JD 950 from the late 80s. I'm noticing that this summer (after the usual winter storage) it is consuming coolant every time I run it - which is maybe 4 times.. Before brush hogging, I fill the reservoir to full, when I get back from 2-3 hours of work, the reservoir is still...

I have a JD 5055E and I keep it in the garage (standard 8 foot high door). As I get older I find myself appreciating more protection from the elements, particularly in January when I am clearing snow. The JD factory cab is much too tall (and too expensive) and I am having difficulty finding...

Anyone ever use the digging teeth that can be used on some of the JD 553 loader buckets? (They are part number W52238 in the JD parts catalog). I'm wondering if they work good or not....and if they do work, what they work good with. Thanks!

I was looking at a JD 5225 and it had rear ag tires that are 13.6-28 on a 12 inch rim. They were shorter and considerably narrower than a tractor that was 10 Hp larger (JD 5303). These were 16.9-28. I was surprised to see that difference. Can anyone help me understand what the...

I have a front end loader on a JD 950. It is a model 75. I'm wondering if anyone knows how much the bucket will hold. Is it a yard or a portion of a yard of dirt? I'm told that it is listed in the owner's manual, but I don't have one.

Can anyone explain to me in not-too-technical terms the pros and cons of the old collarshift transmissions versus the newer hydrostat transmissions (with such things as synch reverser)? I'm wondering if the newer technology is more prone to problems, is more complicated/sensitive, if it...

I've been using the FEL (of a used JD tractor I bought last summer) for pushing snow this winter and I notice that I'm leaking hydraulic oil in a number of places. There are a number of shorter hoses that are designed as follows: they fit into what appears to be a crimped metal fitting and...

I noticed on my new (used) JD 950 tractor that there are instructions for cold weather starting which basically involve the glow plug. It got me thinking....and I thought I'd ask since it wasn't addressed.... 1. what's cold weather? As you know, cold weather to Texans is warm to Minnesotans...

I'm looking at purchasing a New Holland PHD. They are usually pretty expensive but I can get a very good used one at a decent price. I have 3 questions: First, the PHD and auger will weigh over 300 pounds. That testifies to it's quality, I believe, (since many of the PHD's I've seen seem...

I bought a used JD 950 which I have really been enjoying....a simple hearty tractor. Anyway, I have been bringing her up to speed and I am stumped by the rear red tail light. The shape of the socket seems to call for a double filament bulb (so I bought an 1157 and placed it in there) yet there...