JD 110 Creeper feature

[gchova]

I've got a Kubota L35 now, and am considering a JD 110. I find it's a pain to dig a bit and then have to get down, reverse the seat, etc. and move the tractor forward. ? what exactly is the creeper feature? Does it enable you to move the machine from the backhoe seat position?

Thanks.

 

[BleedGreen]

I've got a Kubota L35 now, and am considering a JD 110. I find it's a pain to dig a bit and then have to get down, reverse the seat, etc. and move the tractor forward. ? what exactly is the creeper feature? Does it enable you to move the machine from the backhoe seat position?

Absolutely!!! The ability to move the entire unit while continuing to sit in the backhoe position is exactly what the "Creep to Reposition" feature is all about! I strongly encourage you to head over to your local Deere dealer and try it out for yourself - it really is a great feature!

Followng is Deere's explanation of this feature: (please also see picture below)

Creep-to-reposition feature

To assist in moving the tractor unit during trenching operations, a unique repositioning creeper drive was designed for the 110 TLB. This drive system allows the operator to move the tractor forward or backward at slow speed when in the backhoe operating position.

Without this drive system, (1) the operator would have to take the time to move to the tractor operating position where drive controls are accessible, relocate the tractor, then move back to the backhoe operating position, causing loss of time not performing the primary task at hand; or (2) using backhoe boom and hydraulics, the operator could lift the rear of the tractor unit up and push it ahead, causing extraordinary stress on both tractor and backhoe unit as well as raising safety concerns.

Repositioning creeper drive control

The repositioning creeper drive control is located at the rear of the right fender console, just to the left of the operator when in backhoe operating position. Controls include a directional switch (A) and speed control lever (B). The directional switch must be held down as the speed lever is advanced. The motion alarm will sound as soon as the directional control switch is pressed.

The speed control lever allows only limited travel speed. The operator must be seated in either the tractor or backhoe operating positions for the drive control to activate.

Note: To conduct this operation the park brake must be returned to neutral position, the tractor placed in A or B speed range, and the stabilizers and front loader implement raised to clear the surface.

 

[Tags]

I had a 110 and that "creep to reposition" feature is just about the best thing ever incorporated into a backhoe loader, I'm surprised other companies haven't done the same.

 

[gchova]

Thanks very much, guys. As I scan the forums about the 110, not many people seem to comment on it, and yet I would think that it is an extremely useful feature. I was even thinking about a mini-excavator for the ability to move easily, but the creeping function seems to be just about as good.

Any other general comments on the 110? People have dinged it for exposed hydraulics, tranny trouble, some hydraulic hose problems.

Thanks again.

 

[BleedGreen]

Thanks very much, guys. As I scan the forums about the 110, not many people seem to comment on it, and yet I would think that it is an extremely useful feature. I was even thinking about a mini-excavator for the ability to move easily, but the creeping function seems to be just about as good.

Any other general comments on the 110? People have dinged it for exposed hydraulics, tranny trouble, some hydraulic hose problems.

gchova,

I have found the 100TLB to be as trouble-free as you could ask for - especially from a Construction machine... At my former dealership, we sold quite a few of them (including 10+ to a local Public Works Department & 10+ to the local Gas Company) and we honestly did not have any "out of the ordinary" problems with them.

That being said, the underside of the unit is exposed - there is an underbody shield kit available - but more than 1/2 of the units we sold did not have the shield kit, and I did not see any real issues because of that. I think it depends on what work you will be doing, and in what kind of terrain, if you think you need it, then order it!

I myself have not seen any posts regarding the hydraulic hose issue, so I can't comment on that one.

In regards to the transmission problems, there was an internal problem in all of the eHydro's late in 2003. This was not just a 110TLB problem - as some people would have you believe. Sauer-Danfoss is the manufacturer of these transmissions and as soon as their problem was realized, new transmissions were shipped. All of the 4x10 Series tractors, as well as the 110 were involved - in fact, if you look at the serial number range of the affected 110's (which I just did) less than 300 needed the new transmission. All of these transmissions were totally replaced, not rebuilt and were covered even if they were not under warranty.

I hope I was of some help - let me know if you have any more questions... Good luck!!!

 

[CurlyDave]

I was even thinking about a mini-excavator for the ability to move easily, but the creeping function seems to be just about as good.

Don't get that carried away.

I really like my 110 TLB, but the creeper does not make it into a mini excavator. You still need to manipulate the joystick and look where you are going when using the creeper, and for me, that means contorting myself into a left-handed pretzel twist. A swivel seat would have been a fantastic improvement in this machine. The creeper is a great feature and I use it, but it doesn't make the TLB into an excavator.

If you just need an excavator, get one, but it won't have a loader.

 

[_RaT_]

I was even thinking about a mini-excavator for the ability to move easily, but the creeping function seems to be just about as good.

Don't get that carried away.

I really like my 110 TLB, but the creeper does not make it into a mini excavator. You still need to manipulate the joystick and look where you are going when using the creeper, and for me, that means contorting myself into a left-handed pretzel twist. A swivel seat would have been a fantastic improvement in this machine. The creeper is a great feature and I use it, but it doesn't make the TLB into an excavator.

If you just need an excavator, get one, but it won't have a loader.

Well said Dave, I hope you have tremendous times with your JD 110 and your new home. All the best, Rat...

 

[gchova]

Thanks very much, guys. The information is very helpful.

 

[dtd24]

I use a friends 110 alot. I love that creeper feature. Saves on the knees!!!

 

[_RaT_]

I use a friends 110 alot. I love that creeper feature. Saves on the knees!!!

The L48 has that same crepper ability. I had a nice little stick all rigged up and could easily depress forward or backwards on the hydro pedal with it.