Dadnatron
Veteran Member
I am looking at a used JD 5100e 2015 with 500hrs.
I've never driven a tractor with a power reverser, and while I like the idea, I don't know about how well the one on the tractor I am thinking about is working.
When I move it from forward to reverse or vice verse, it gives a significant 'jerk' into the new direction. I was watching a video explaination on YouTube, and the guy was on a NH, and changing directions was very smooth.
The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that there might be something 'wrong' with the Power Reverser on the JD. I can't imagine getting whiplash like that when I use the FEL, and while it isn't really whiplash... there is NO SMOOTH change. It is a real time 'jerk/jump' to the other direction. Nothing like this video.
I am going to ask to drive a new tractor and see how it changes, but I'm not liking how that one is moving. If they decided to 'fix it' (since its under warranty for another year) would you have any problems with the purchase? The price is good $47,500 with a 260 FEL.
LUCKY Explains the Power Reverser on a Shuttle Tractor - YouTube
I've never driven a tractor with a power reverser, and while I like the idea, I don't know about how well the one on the tractor I am thinking about is working.
When I move it from forward to reverse or vice verse, it gives a significant 'jerk' into the new direction. I was watching a video explaination on YouTube, and the guy was on a NH, and changing directions was very smooth.
The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that there might be something 'wrong' with the Power Reverser on the JD. I can't imagine getting whiplash like that when I use the FEL, and while it isn't really whiplash... there is NO SMOOTH change. It is a real time 'jerk/jump' to the other direction. Nothing like this video.
I am going to ask to drive a new tractor and see how it changes, but I'm not liking how that one is moving. If they decided to 'fix it' (since its under warranty for another year) would you have any problems with the purchase? The price is good $47,500 with a 260 FEL.
LUCKY Explains the Power Reverser on a Shuttle Tractor - YouTube