John Deere 4500 4x4 troubles

   / John Deere 4500 4x4 troubles #1  

Pmcferron

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Dec 25, 2017
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Location
Mount Vernon, ky.
Tractor
John Deere and Massey Ferguson
Hey guys and gals, I recently picked up a John Deere 4500 with 2500hrs on it. It came with a front end loader and a backhoe attachment already in place on the machine. I bought it knowing the 4x4 did not work but I felt like I bought it at a price that was well worth the money considering ($5000). Anyways so first things first I lifted the tractor completely up up off the ground using the loader and backhoe attachment and put the tractor in forwards gear and engaged the 4x4. All 4 wheels turned as one would expect but I can take my hand and stop either front wheel easily at any time. If you let the front end down to the ground both wheels stop pulling. Where should I start looking first? There sounds like a rattling sound coming from the left front wheel when driving in 2wd but if you engage the 4x4 it goes away..... any help or suggestions? Thanks guys!
 
   / John Deere 4500 4x4 troubles #2  
kinda sounds like its time to pull that left side final off and see whats goiing on. I have a PDF of the tech manual you're welcome to, if wanted shoot me your email

Joe
 
   / John Deere 4500 4x4 troubles #4  
It's on the way
 
   / John Deere 4500 4x4 troubles #5  
maybe you should just sell it to me ????
 

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