jbarker855
Silver Member
Just looking for your input on running a tractor in water. I have a creek on my property that I need to cross often. Sometimes I need to drive a little ways down the creek to get to a different path. Sometimes I actually am working in the creek for a while, moving boulders around to build rip-rap wall to prevent erosion at various sites. I use a MFWD JD 855. Most of the time, the water is less than 3-4 inches deep. Many times, however, it gets deeper and the wheel hub/grease seal is totally under water. I have never noticed any milky color in front axle oil to suggest water is getting in. So is this a terrible idea and asking for trouble, or is this not really a problem. I haven't noticed any ill effects from this, but maybe I am pressing my luck. Thoughts?
-Jay
-Jay