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My neighbour has just purchased a secondhand 2005 model MF 6495 tractor, we can find the 3pt linkage operating lever, but can't get it activated - we note a number of switches and dial adjustments for operating speed of lift etc, but what it the secret for getting the arms to lift and lower...

My neighbour has just taken delivery of a MF 6495 (6400 series) secondhand tractor. We are having trouble trying to find out how to activate the 3 pt linkage lever. We have found what we believe is the level, but there are also a number of dialed settings -- can anyone help by telling me how we...

Hi All, I have just ticked over the 4,000hr mark with my older 3120e Tractor. I went into the local dealer today and sat on 3038E and it didn't seem to be as big as the older model. Has anyone got any spec on length and width of these 2 different models. While HP is still similar in both models...

Following on from other earlier threads, again i have experienced front wheel oil leak, from seal and damaged bearings. This is not the first time for me or I notice quite a few other owners of 3,000 series. I'm starting to wonder if the FEL system is too big for the bearings etc. My tractor is...

I'm about to add 2 extra lights to my 3120 J D tractor, and want to attach them to the underside of the ROP, but a friend of mine says that the steel used in ROP bars is much harder than normal steel tube of that size? Can anyone confirm this or not? If I can't drill it easily, i will use 2 u...

Hi All, after many years of storing round bales of hay in the open (no snow down here), i've decided to build a hay shed, but i cant really justify concrete floor - has anyone any ideas on alternatives...? the shed will be 20 ft wide, 50 ft long and 13ft high with skillion roof. (enclosed long...

Hi all, i've been doing some pond making with JD 3120, & over years have had a bit of trouble with front tyre pressures. i find i have to pump front tyres right up to limit when moving wet sand in the bucket, then let pressure down when using for pasture work. both myself & another 3120 local...

Hi All, just wondered where folk are putting jacks under the front axle, i note that there is a thin (1/2") cast spine that runs right along the underside of axle housing, so i guess that as long as u put a bit of wood under that spine to spread load theres no harm ?? cheers OG

Hi All, thought i'd share a "works in progress" here as i build a second fish pond with our little JD 3120, during our "dry" season b4 the winter rains come. This has been one of the driest years on record so gives a great opportunity to build this, while having to work around the last of the...

Hi to all 3,000 series owners, i was wondering how many other people have had damage done to the round disc plates that are on the lowest flat point of the front axle assembly wheel hubs. my 3120 is approaching 900hrs, & i do a fair bit of ground leveling with this tractor, but to date have...

Hi All, just looked thru Riderguy's thread re getting Sediment Bowl off - & had a few dramas myself coiuple weeks ago - i don't know why, & whether its different on JD export gear or what, but on my tractor there is NO spring in the sediment bowl as i discovered after frantic search as follows:-...

Hi All, i don't know about winter in northern hemisphere, but here in Oz, one of the best all year round seat covers is a wool cover - very comfortable, easy to maintain with a quick wash.....junior tractor driver in the making

Hi All, don't know if this has been posted up somewhere & i can't find it, but for those of u with heavier 3pt linkage implements that r hard to push about to line up 3pt linkage pins ect, i've made a simple wood frame to go under my slasher (i think u might call these cutters in US) so i can...

Hi All, while folks are encountering snow in N/hemisphere down here we have been racing about cutting last of our pasture in damper hollows for very last hay. i was happily racing around with slasher on back of 3120 when plop - tractor stopped dead. no warning, just instant engine stop. tried...

Hi All, wondered what experience folk have on moving round bales of hay on these mighty little tractors - we have replaced a old MF 165 with little 3220 JD and have front & rear folks & move 2 400kg with ease. i was originally bit worried it might split in half...but dealer said it would be...

Hi All, further to my earlier post on "transmission calibration" & having contacted another owner of similar JD3000 unit, the question arises as to whether or not the 2007/2008 John Deere 3120 ehydro does or does not have a 2 stage pedal action - meaning first 1/2 to 2/3 of pedal travel is for...

Hi All, i've just relised that i put this post in wrong thread yesterday (getting bit old & forgetful :o) i've had the above unit since new, at around 800hrs i started to find that tractor would on occasions only move at about 1/8 norm opp speed when pushing forward or reverse pedals. i could...

i've had the above unit since new, at around 800hrs i started to find that tractor would only move at about 1/8 norm opp speed when pushing forward or reverse pedals. i could overcome this by cutting reves right down, drepressing pedal & building revs back to working level. JD dealer found it...