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Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a 2019 3650 HST Cab model. It has only 3h on it, and is described with "needing HST". It seems to me that the transmission would have to have been broken from the factory at those hours. Its 3h away, so I wanted to get some of your expert opinion here to...

Looking at a Yanmar YM330D with 1600 hours. 4wd doesn't work and current owner bought it that way and doesn't have any info. Im new to tractors but not to mechanical work. Question is how hard/expensive would it be to fix the 4wd? Asking price for the unit is $6000. I know Im not giving much...

I am the somewhat fortunate recipient of a free tractor. My dad purchased some land in coastal North Carolina and on that land was left a tractor that at the time was non-running. He dragged it out spent a couple thousand dollars on it and decided it wasn't big enough for his needs so he dropped...

Hey everybody! I just picked up a 5234D with a broken driveshaft and input shaft on the hydraulic pump. I've been trying to find a replacement pump but haven't been able to find anything. I have found input shafts for this unit, but have been advised against attempting the repair as "It's more...

My 2nd time out after the unit was returned from the dealer following a rebuild of the hydraulic system (new valves and pump all warranty work). I was using the front loader to scoop wood chips and lost pressure on my bucket curl. Could hear a hiss when trying to adjust curl and immediately...

Just wanted to post an issue I had with my CB85 backhoe from Massey Ferguson, and get some thoughts on where to go with it. And maybe help someone else who might find themselves with a cracked hoe. This backhoe has something like 100 hours on it. Bought it new with my tractor (MF 2850E) in July...

In case anyone takes life for granted when standing near a spinning PTO shaft - here's what can happen when a #8 grade bolt for PTO clutch is no match for PTO engagement at 2000 RPM's (that was my fault - had just turned PTO off and saw I had missed a spot so turned it right back on before...