John Deere 850 utility tractor manual to power steering conversion

[thompsonseatgrinder]

Would like to convert to power steering with a torque generator but not sure which one is sized for the 4WD with a front loader. Can anyone give me some information on this? Thanks

 

[Oldtink]

The Eaton web site has a downloadable Excel spread sheet calculator that may help you in that department.
It's way over my head.
Eaton - Hydraulics - Steering - Torque Generator

 

[thompsonseatgrinder]

Thanks Oldtink

I have looked at that and it is confusing. I thought maybe someone has done this very conversion and could help me with Eaton part numbers. Darrel

 

[Rock knocker]

MFWD should have came from the factory with PS

 

[thompsonseatgrinder]

Could not agree more. Does your 950 have it?

 

[Barry 1]

Try jacksonpowersteering.com

 

[thompsonseatgrinder]

Yea Barry,

I priced a kit from JPS but would rather do it myself if I knew what generator to buy. Thanks

 

[Rock knocker]

Yes, our 950 came with factory PS

 

[thompsonseatgrinder]

Rock,

Could you tell me what the power steering consist of? Is it a hydraulic torque generator and/or what is the brand and model? I am not familiar with JD's set-up.

 

[Barry 1]

There is a used kit on ebay for $1400.
If you go to HoyeTractor.com and search "Power Steering" they have a kit that is very similar to the one that John Deere used to have for these tractors.