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Both wheel seals on each side are leaking. Before you go digging into the wheel seal for replacement. There's a couple small tricks you can try. First, drill a 1/16 hole in the fluid dipstick so the axle can vent and not pressurize. The other option is to replace the fluid in the axle...

KTGR- I get it. I have had a small farm operation for about 10 years and still working on making a profit from it. But it is probably one of the best environments for raising kids teaching responsibility, perseverance and work ethic. As for a sickle mower. Look for a 3 point and not a...

You really have to look into cost analysis before investing $$ for two acres hay. But buying hay especially small squares can get pricey in a hurry. Hay equipment typically goes along the adage you get what you pay for but for small operations older farm implements can be picked up pretty...

thanks for posting this. There's also a lot of vids on Youtube doing rebuilds of these as well. Well laid out PDF.

Do a search on amazon and then follow with research on youtube on bluetooth hearing aids. Essentially what it does is allow your phone to do all the work. They will automatically adjust via the phone or you can adjust manually through the phone app. When a call comes in it syncs immediately...

Its not just China. The AFA (affordable care act) allocated 80 billion for green energy. Windmills are yesterdays news, Today its solar panels. Power companies are leasing ag land for 30 years for a 1000 an acre. For most farmers this is a far higher profit margin then the are making...

Whenever I have to install woven wire fence I always reinforce the starting post with something heavy. Typically a vehicle or tractor with a chain or tow strap. Unroll the length or til the next corner and then stretch it. Even a well anchored corner post can uproot and a little insurance is...

The EPA is one of the strongest government agencies with little to no oversight. Regulations they can just create and implement. Tier 5 is looking to do a 75 to 90% increased reduction from Tier 4 whether the technology is available to make it happen or not. Hopefully its not like the Ford...

Hopefully the OP can reply soon to what they are defining as native grass. When I hear native grass I'm thinking indiangrass, big and little bluestem and switchgrass. But these are prairie grasses you typically wouldn't want them in your lawn unless you were not planning on not cutting and you...

Lou is right. Actually 30% is about perfect for haylage. The key point in the process is that you have to wrap it to eventually starve it of oxygen. Once you bale, you've take all the moisture trapped inside and gave it an escape route. As it tries to perspire (ie. breakdown) its going to...

Soil looks pretty smooth and already well prepped but looks can be deceiving. 1st I would take a shovel and just see how hard the soil actually is. If you can't penetrate it with a shovel seed don't have much of a chance. If you can then things get a lot easier. Native grass seeds...

If the tractor moves by doing the bypass you can operate it but caution must be utilized because your seat safety switch is no longer functioning. That means PTO will operate without you in the seat and if climbing on off the tractor and you accidentally bump the direction lever the tractor...

Most likely seat safety switch. Flip seat up disconnect the wiring from the seat and then test by putting a small wire or paper clip into the wire connector to close the circuit. If that works then your seat safety switch is bad but its an easy fix though.

I've have searched for "retired" silage/feed choppers but all are too big and would require a forage wagon. I am looking more alone a type of unit that I could shred feed as needed. I tried a stand alone chipper shredder once with different screens attached and the unit didn't work as well...

I been looking for unit that essentially I want to use as a feed/silage chopper. So basically I will be running hay or cornstalks through it and then putting that into a pellet maker for animal feed. All the youtube vids I've watched nothing is showing a unit doing the task I want except...

I got a 273 baler and it almost identical to a 268. Only difference the 273 has 3-joint driveline where the 268 only has two. NH pumped out thousands of these hayliner series balers and parts are very readily accessible.

I have a 273 NH and a lot of parts on the 268 thru 273 are interchangeable. Best thing to do to find a parts baler is to hop on ebay and look at parts you might typically need. Typically they will list a the part for all models of balers it will fit. Its the fastest way to do a cross...

As others said black plastic is your friend for a seed free bed. You are going to have to break up the soil with your tiller first and essentially get all your soil prep done before apply the plastic. You will then have to wait about 2-3 weeks before removing the plastic. Preferably do...

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Agree with posts above. The thermostat died on you. Fortunately it did it in the open position. Should be an easy fix.

GL 4 or 5 will work fine. Tractor front axles don't move at a fast enough RPM to cause concern. This is just my opinion but for the front axle viscosity is your friend and you want a little residual "stickiness" of the gear lube. Example.. Anybody who has ever ran a compact with a...

I have a 4310 and 4400 and I stopped using Hygard in the front axles. Hy-gard lo-vis is similar to the viscosity of 5w-20 and hygard like 10w-30. 80w-90 is all I use in the front axle now. If moldboard plow all the oil will shift to one side of the axle and IMO that oil is too light to kind...

I have both sizes. If you something like Pats Easy Hitch which I do on one of my tractors the larger size works better and is almost a necessity. If you are doing standard type hook up with the lift arms then the smaller size will work.

Should be able to follow the linkage back and I believe there is a threaded rod that you can adjust tension. Not a difficult task.

With that seed blend you are going to get deer from miles around. Anything freshly sprouted especially sunflowers and cowpeas they mow down in short order. Looks like a good blend choice. It looks mostly annual seeds except for maybe the clover but that would be a good companion crop for the...

Big preference here as well on using Rustoleum over Majic. Painted some farm implements with both. The Majic just did not bond as well and had way more noticeable fading then the rustoleum. Used Valspar as well and really like that paint as well. More so then even rustoleum. Ran a couple...

it shouldn't take much to get the baler moving. Could be the gear box is out of oil or something little. you just have to try and follow from the driveline back and go from there. If you can get it moving then you can make a honest determination if it is worth saving. Rotted out bale...

When you lift the implement will it stay raised if you have the lever all the way in the raised position or is it porpoising where it will drift down and then raise back up on its own.

You have the gear, sync-reverser or hydro trans? A quick test if your seat safety switch is still operational is to disconnect it from the seat and put a paper clip or small wire and jump the two terminals together. The switch is notorious for going out or causing issues especially when...

Sounds likes you still got air in the lines from the high pressure pump to the injectors. Sometimes they require multiple bleeds before you get all the air out. Crack all the lines on the injectors and crank the engine. When you got a steady stream of fuel while cranking the engine tighten...

As CH4Ohio said in the previous post. Easiest way to feed the twine disc is to have the needles feed it through by tripping the tie mechanism. I usually have someone spin the flywheel and then watch the process of the knotters to ensure to ensure the twine is going where it needs to go...

I keep a warmer blanket on my battery in the winter and use a battery maintainer/charger for my 4400 that is my snow weapon. The heater blanket makes a huge difference in cold starts. Never even have to hit the air intake heater most of the time.

yeah but that was a 3 yr old round bale out in the weather. Your round bales under cover I'm certain you would have almost 100% useable hay. I will say it is a lot of work. I tried to beat rain this year and had to open up bales because I baled too wet and started to mold on me. Smelled like...

I would just stack and tarp. Make sure they are off the the ground resting on logs and put some milk crates on top to keep the tarp from resting on the top bales. You should get minimal spoilage. I had a net wrapped round bale that I had for about 3 years sitting in a field. I through it...

Actuate the trip lever to actuate the knotter and then have someone hand spin the flywheel. It will give you a better visualization of whats going on if the bale chamber is empty. The needles should come up past and the twine should get caught in the twine disc and then the bill hook should...

Working with two separate issues: 1. Start and stall- Almost 100% certain it's the fuel pressure regulator. My 2000 5.3 had an intermittent similar problem and it solved it. It also never put up a code or check engine. 2. Could be a ground but really sounds like it's the starter...

I have a JD 1420 4wd 60" deck 27 hp with a Yanmar gas engine. If I want to do a 360 circle its maybe 1 foot uncut. If I use steer brakes it is like a zero turn but it will mark up the lawn. I bought it used and it has hours but it runs like a champ. I am in same situation where there are...

I wouldn't buy off Alibaba. I looked into it once. Purchase price is cheap but on large items it gets a little complicated. First you have to usually wire 100% of funds before shipment then pay shipping fees. Once at port you have to coordinate with your own shipping company to get it to...

It's good to see you got a soil sample. Guessing by your description of soil makeup and recommended amendments I would say your Ph is around 5.8 and organic matter I would presume to be less then 2%. Do not apply fertilizer until you get your Ph in order. Otherwise you are just wasting...

This would be the way to go.. RK25 already has a set of rear hydraulic remotes standard. Get a couple lines plumb them in and you are good to go. Now that I see this heck I'm wanting one now... lol

When your ag agent is referring to a clean seedbed typically they are referring to weed seeds more then they are debris or "trash" on the surface as it is commonly called. Example: You could till and have a picture perfect seedbed and it would not be "clean". Once you till you bring...

Birdhunter has all good points to check. Another thing might want to check is the distributor. Being that this was recently restored they had to re-set timing. Theres a change the distributor got loose or bumped and your timing is slightly off now. This is the Continental gas engine right?

I would not plow/disc this at all. With the history of the pines and other vegetation and Florida typically having very sandy soil. You are most likely to take your best soil and bury it and have a pile of roots to have to deal with. If it were me. I would manage it by running a flail...

Like you said a video is going to be able to tell you a lot and a live video chat will tell you even more. This day and age even if they are older individuals they probably know someone that can do a video cal or send vids for them. Cold starts, fast throttle response, engine knock...

Your old carb was probably fine and was most likely just sticking or the little neoprene gasket on the float valve was deteriorated. Also on these old gravity fed fuel delivery systems its pretty common for them to leak if they are not running. My oliver super 55 I have been in the carb a...

I've had best luck putting the rears on jack stands then starting and letting the engine roll the tires. Then apply both brakes. Usually I put in a low gear with low RPM to start and gradually apply. If the engine wants to stall out, then I will increase the throttle. Sometimes I will try a...

Personally I'll take bearing or bushing you can grease over sealed ones. I like the idea when I know a bearing is starting to go bad I can preserve it's life a little longer by just keeping it greased. If all my implements had sealed bearing I'd never get any work done because I'd constantly...

I would look at JD 71 on a tool bar. They are still made by Yetter. Double disc opener gives you a lot more forgiveness then the typical shoe style opener which needs really well worked soil. Another option is take a look at the Tar River SAYA no-till drill or there DRL planters. I...

Was the click/lost power the initial reason for the battery replacement. I'm with the others check the cables especially the ground cable. My 4400 was doing similar characteristics and it actually was the post mount on the cable that went bad. By looking at it you couldn't tell it was bad...

The king Kutter you had the link can be configured into a reverse tine tiller but it requires you to flip the gearbox on the tiller around so that run in reverse. Definitely doable but definitely not something that could be switched job to job. Both tillers have their advantages. Reverse...

No problem.. Even with cabs it should fit. As I am sure you are already well aware you have to take a little extra time and care to make sure you get the frame on the brackets the first time be extra cautious to make sure you don't bump into the glass.

Here's a link showing compatible loader for non-current JD. A 300cx will fit the the 4310/3720. While not a 430 as you are requesting information on it does show that mounting location, width and hookup points are compatible with both tractors so your 430 loader should mount...

I am 95% sure you can get it to fit especially if it is an open station tractor. The 3720 rear loader mount location and bolt pattern looks to be the same as the previous 4310 series. Even if you couldn't get the rear mounts you already have a set that a machine shop could fabricate a...

Your "4 3 0" loader will fit your 4310. As it will a 4200,4300,4400, 4210,4310,4410, 990, 1070, 4005, and a 4105.

It should mount. I own a 4310 and I know that any of the newer 3 series tractor loaders will mount and fit on it. You will need the mounting brackets off the 4310.

The GM 4.3 has been a mainstay in the marine engine for years. My '95 crownline has the 4.3 with 4bbl carb. Really strong running engines and fairly decent fuel economy if I don't keep it hammered. As for Volvo/Penta vs. Mercruiser, Merc has a much larger footprint in the industry and...

I'm guessing all the carb needs is a good cleaning. Super easy to work on. Not much to it. I would take the carb off and soak in it gas for a few hours to hopefully keep the gaskets from sticking. Open it up. clean it out and reset the the fuel/air mixture screw at about 1 - 1 1/2 turns...

One of the main reasons all US vehicles have OBD II as a national standard is because non-dealership mechanics made such an outcry about it. Even if you go to the previous generation of OBD I there were a multitude of proprietary connector specific to each manufacturer. Having OBD II type...

For me. All my dimensional lumber, corrugated steel panels and fastners all come from Menards. At least my store the lumber is 5x better then the others and I only have to handle it once. Get my receipt go to the yard and load it. Also there fasteners and hardware has a much better selection...

I run smaller sized tractors for haying and started off with a sickle and hated it. A lot of maintenance and it was very finicky. Too fast or too slow and it would clog. I now use a drum mower and absolutely love it. I can cut at 8 mph with my 32 hp JD and have never had the mower or...

I agree with beenthere. I'm not familiar with the 3320 layout but my 4400 was doing as well. With mine there was piece linkage you could follow up from the lift arms in back that had a threaded rod with a couple jam nuts on it. The had gotten loose over the years and was causing the...

All I ever buy is used but I am fairly comfortable wrenching on them. Up to the mid 2000's they are pretty easy to navigate around depending on model. After that they start putting computers in them and it gets much more complicated. Most I have bought were only seen via FaceTime calls from...

Sorry about the delayed reply.. Been away from the computer. Is it still shuddering when running at PTO rpms even after warmed up? If you did filter swap and cleaned the screen then once the oil is warm you should not experience shudder if the RPMs are up. Just out of curiosity did you...

Its a niche market. Honestly I think you could probably by a 8 hp motor from harbor freight mount it on one of those mini round balers and you could bale with a 4 wheeler or UTV. I've run a small square and a mini round on the same tractors and no matter the size of a small squarer you will...

I've used compact hay equipment for a few years now and have a mini round baler but it used primarily as a back up baler now. The drum mowers are incredible at cutting. You can go through some thick stuff and it just eats it up and spits it out. Downfall is that it cuts shorts and doesn't...

Thanks for posting the update. Glad to hear we were able to offer some assistance in getting you up and running again.

No problem. Best of luck. All these pumps and these drive gears to them usually have inspection plates to set timing. Also keep in mind a lot of times these gears and pumps will have multiple markings on them due engine model, size or engine rotation. Just make sure using the right marks. A...

You should be Ok but you have too make sure you get #1 cylinder at TDC. Is should have a mark on the gear. Once you get the engine set at #1 TDC you can go and time your fuel pump. You can also remove #1 injector and stick a piece of wire and when timing marks match the notches on the main...

Easiest way to do this pull the front gear case cover off and make sure all your tick marks on the gears are aligned. If you didn't go to deep into the engine then the camshaft gear should be synced correctly with the crankshaft unless it jumped gear. Here's a pic of typical alignment. If...

With a shot of ether into the intake you would think it would at least have one or two cylinders fire. At that point its making me wonder if its not fuel related and instead air or compression. Almost sounds like valve timing is off.

For years I always wanted one of those New Holland Boomer 8n they made for a few years around 2010. Just love the retro/throwback look of the tractor. Problem is they didn't make very many of them and were plagued with problems with their CVT transmissions from the start. They are old enough...

You are definitely going to want to do a shim kit or something to raise the deck a little bit. Without it you might get a 2" cut. To raise mine I went ordered a raising kit from Tractor Tools Direct which is a bottom add-on pan. It didn't fit my brand but with a little drilling and welding...

I worked for years where I transported a Kubota L2500 w/FEL and loaded rears(about same size as 790) on a tandem axle trailer and it was the front wheels just slightly in front of the front duals. This was being done with 1/2 ton 2wd P/U w/o a towing packing and even a couple times back in the...

I have a john deere 4310 32 hp power reverser gear trans and I run a tar river 165 drum mower which is (5'5") cutting width. The PTO hp could easily handle a larger mower because once you get the mower spinning it has so much inertia in the drums it doesn't take much to keep it going. The...

If it is spring loaded then the more the screw is backed out the lower the relief pressure will be on the plunger hence lower oil pressure. It really sounds like your pump isn't primed and is not drawing from the sump. Just out of curiosity did you fill the pump on the outlet side with oil...

If you get some time. Post a few pics. Love following these kinds of projects and seeing the end result.

I had a similar issue with my 4400. I would try to start and hear a click behind the dash but everything would completely black out on the dash. After about 2 minutes it would light back up and try it again with same result. I traced the wiring all over the place. Solution was I cleaned...

I would look at a rotary mower/bush hog and set it at the highest setting possible for two reasons. 1 bush mowers have breakaway blades that are only kept out by the shear weight and inertia of the blade itself. Hit something hard it will roll back, might shimmy for the mower for a second and...

I was about to say the same thing. My hay mower and baler both have overrun built in. If they didn't my tractor PTO driveline would blow apart the first time I tried to stop them. With that point in mind, I still hook up and additional overrun just incase the built in has a failure. With...

I follow their auctions quite a bit and most are ran through either auctiontime or equipmentfacts. I've bid on equipmentfacts but never won. I always bid low because everything I bid on was sight unseen other then a few vids of the item. If you do win usually you have like 7 days to pay...

I think you are right. That upgrade is going to move you from 9 to 15hp. With the gear reduction to the PTO I doubt you will find few if any situations where you are going to say you wish you had more hp.

Been years since I worked on a BCS but very similar story. Had replaced an old acme motor with a honda because the acme was like just like the looney tunes cartoons. Pull on it forever to start and then just stop for no reason whatsoever. In small engines Im a fan of the saying no...

I own a mini round baler and keep it now as my backup and certain situations. First off it is very simple design since there is no timing or knotters to worry about but it has limitations. Limitations: 1. 30" windrow width and you have to drive over windrow. Eventually you will push a...

Is this an earlier version of the 4200 where you have a lever you push forward or the later models where you have a pull knob that engages a solenoid. The PTO does have a PTO brake system so your PTO spline will only do maybe about a 1/4 rotation before stopping. Too me it really sounds like...

I have two tractors JD 4310 power-reverser (32hp) and JD 4400 (35hp) that is hydro that are for the most part identical except a couple hp and the transmissions. The 4310 will out-pull the hydro 4400 all day long. Biggest difference is with heavy loads a gear transmission will start to lug the...

John Deere Front Loader Tractor Compatibility Here's a list of compatibility. 300E is questionable because the SCV is mounted to the loader frame. If you have SCV plumbed for loader already then I think the 300x is the better choice since it is also removable.

Is there free play in the shifter or is it locked in reverse with no play.

the JD fuel solenoid has to voltage input wires. One is to help open it initially and will shut off and the other is continuous to hold it open. Its possible only one voltage of the solenoid is working. The other issue could be the thermistor. It's behind the fuse box wrapped in...

After years of battling Autumn Olive with my trust 1957 Oliver Super 55 it finally inflicted some revenge. I stick punched through two of the 3 rows on the radiator core. Tried to solder and braze but getting enough heat to the middle row melts away the outer row's copper rib. As it stands...

Does it sounds like it is stalling out from under load or a safety circuit??? If the seat safety switch isn't playing nice it could cause it to want to stall out when trying to move. Easy test would be to check to see if the tractor wants to stall out when you engage the PTO. If it does...

They are great old tractors. If you can get a reproduction owners manual. As for the seat. It's most likely just a bushing king and suspension spring. Both are very common to wear out. The front wheel seal initially used gear oil. I just put grease in mine and called it good and so far has...

On my 4400 I can reproduce what the OP was describing but only when it is in C range at low RPMs . B range only if I am dealing with temps in the teens. On my JD 1420 commercial mower its a different story. On a cold start with cool temps and if I mash the pedal it will do that bucking...

Is it a gear trans, pwr-reverser or a hydro transmission?

The shudder should go away if your run the tractor at a higher RPM. This is because right now at a low RPM your hydraulic charge pump isn't pumping enough fluid to the transmission. When you press it rapidly all the way down the squash plates are opening fully and there's not enough fluid...

Almost certain its at your battery connection either a terminal is loose or your ground strap isn't grounding out effectively. My 4400 had a similar situation. Ended up being a battery terminal where all the strands broke inside the insulation except for a few. Dash would light up but once...

Ideally it should be down with a press. The bearings are pressed into the shaft. On another note. A quick hack that might fix it is to drill a small hole in the fill plug. These seals notoriously leak because the case is not vented. In theory it was thought that the pressure would make a...

99% sure what is going is your tractor is in need of a fluid and filter change. JD's are pretty temperamental with what hydro fluid they like. Being that it happens when it is cold sounds and the previous owner was throwing a tarp to warm it up for 30 min. is telling me that the viscosity is...

Looked at the link you provided and I really am not seeing any benefit to paying extra for any of the kits. They are all pretty much showing the same parts except for one kit which includes a voltage gauge. The transition looks pretty simple. Looks like all the kits are using the same...

I run chains on 3 different tractors and never thrown chains. I never bungee the inside of the wheel and Zip tie the connections. My theory is I want the bungees to want to draw the slack from the inside to the outside. If using the correct chains you should have more then enough sidewall...

Your best option would be to first isolate the location. Get all 4 tires off the ground, Then steer the tractor. If the noise is present then it is in the steering linkage. If it squeaks when your tires are in motion then its driveline related. You could also put it in 2wd and just lift...

I have a xuv 550 and never thought it too bad to change the oil. Its tight but everything is now days. Even changing the plugs isn't too bad if you use the right tools. My biggest issue was the transmission shifting correctly. Well after having a JD dealership repair it only for it to start...

I paid 11k for mine with 4100 hrs with cab, loader, plow and mower but this was several years ago. used tractor prices have gone up since covid since manufacturers shut down. 12k with todays supply seems fair but might want to try to offer lower. Dealers are getting equipment back in stock...

My 4400 is hydro and my 4310 is e-reversor (like a gen 2 sync-reverser). Both have their advantages. The hydro is great for finesse work like loader/pallet fork or snow plowing (pretty much always in range B). I prefer my reverser as stated by pms for 3 point or draw bar work. Reason being...

I did the same about 3 years ago. I bought a JD 4400 with over 4k hours over 800 miles away and only went off of FaceTime videos. Ironically mine had a cab as well. The motor should have zero issues other then maybe some blue smoke on initial startup from just worn valve stem seals. Yanmar...

I agree 100 gal would probably be the best fit for your situation if you are intending on spraying more then 5 ac. at a time. If 5 ac or less is going to be the norm with the occasional 5+ ac. then I would get the 50 gal sprayer. Reason being is because it is much easier to spray with a...

Might want to check agrisupply or shoupe farm parts and do a search for seed disc or disc coverer. Should be able to find a disc with the bearing already installed.

Better question is how much you need to spray. A 50 gal sprayer should get you 4-5 acres before you need to refill. I would recommend going a boom sprayer over the more popular boom-less nozzle ones. The smaller droplets offer much better coverage while using less product.

Three years and no issues I would say that is a success. These older balers parts are virtually impossible to find but usually can be fabricated by a machine shop. Another place people often overlook is trade schools for high school kids. They actually do pretty good work and often you only...

Could possibly be running too rich on the hi-speed air mixture screw but I am leaning with others in it sounds like your timing is a little off. If you already went through the tune up kit routine then it sounds like it could possibly be the weights on the distributor. If you have access to...

Sorry to hear about the hydro woes your having. If its running good when cold then viscosity might be an issue. If you are using hy-gard lo-vis (J20-D) you might want to go with just regular hy-gard (J20-C) but I have a feeling it wouldn't change much. Some things to check might be when it...

Does the tractor make the high whine sound like when you are in C range and it goes into relief when it won't go up the ramps? It's interesting with your symptoms it's giving. Did you try going up the ramp with PTO engaged (With the shaft disconnected obviously) and did it make a...

I'm almost positive your brake cams are bound inside your drums. It's a pretty common problem. That pop sound you hear is usually them breaking free from the drum. Replacing brake shoes on your Yanmar tractor You can still get it into gear correct.. It just won't move and stall out when...

Is the blower mounted on the front or the rear? If it is on the front then you have a mid-pto. Sequence is pull yellow knob most forward first to engage mid-pto then pull rear knob to actually engage the rear which the mid is connected to. All engage/disengage can be done then by just...

I have had good success with weed management using pasture pro from TSC. Basically it is just 2,4-D but takes care of the plants I target and leaves the grasses alone. My biggest nemesis is lambsquarter, knapweed and milkweed but leaves the brome and orchard grass alone. If you have any...

The tractor defaults back to 4wd when the 4wd solenoid doesn't work. It's letter "M" on the schematic. I believe all the solenoids in that stack have the same part # so you might be able to swap them out to rule out it is definitely the solenoid.

Back in the 90's diesel sulfur was as at 500ppm. Through refining they were able to get content down to 15ppm. That was as far as current technology could get us. After that, Engineers had to completely redesign the diesel engine. A lot of good came out of it but fuel economy wasn't one of...

A better compare and contrast is going to be what chores you are using your 1050 for currently. Loader work the 3032e will run circles around a 1050. Hydro, SCV, greater lift capacity and higher hydraulic flow will make a world of difference. If you are using it for things like bush hogging...

Wasn't the battery posts it was the terminals that go to the posts. My positive lead had about 3/4 of the copper strands broken. It was still able to carry low amperage to the accessories but as soon as you tried to crank the starter it couldn't handle the amperage. Honestly I thought this...

My 4400 had a similar issue years ago. Accessories would work, Try to start it would click a couple time and then all electrical and then come back after a few minutes. My situation actually ended being the battery posts. I cleaned the grounding point and then put new battery posts on and it...

This is a situation where the best offense is a good defense. In that I mean if you want to save a structure is to prevent minimize combustables around your home. These dried out evergreen trees, shrubs, bark mulch, or especially pine straw are great fuels for a fire to take off...

Personally I would look for a good 10 series ford mainly because of their simplicity. 70 ac of brush mowing is going to offer a lot of opportunities for things to go wrong. With these newer tractors all it takes is one stick to catch a wire and all the sudden you have an engine shutdown because...

I put a WR long Diverter on my 420 loader and one set of rear remote on my JD 4310. The diverter kit is for the grapple honestly is a better option for a grapple. It just is push button control and your hand never has to leave the loader joystick. WR long kit is great comes with all the...

Definitely recommend the hydraulic lift. You never be able to put it in the upright position otherwise. It's actually probably a better transport way then the transport position because then it sticks out so far out the back it will make the front light without a FEL unless you are using a...

Drum mowers ride along the ground on a disc/stump jumper. You can can raise the height through spacers but still cuts way closer then a hay bine or disc bine. With spacers you probably can get a 3-3 1/2 inch cut. Without spacers you are probably looking at 2". With 2 rear remotes already...

Years ago tractors used to list drawbar power which essentially gave a rating at how well the tractor could maintain momentum under load. Hydro tractors are incredibly easy to use and for loader or work that has constant F/R or finesse work they win hands down. Plus the ease of use is well...

I have a Tar River 165 drum mower that I use for hay and for that purpose it is incredible (only downside is it cuts very short) but it is fast and never clogs. For pasture management it would not be a good fit because it cuts too short and for brush management the breakaway would constantly...

Just out of curiosity did you do a compression test and what was the PSI you got out of each cylinder?

Texasmark I agree. Once the tractor is warm and everything starts expanding it goes away. It's only on cold starts and much more noticeable in temps below 30. I figured if I was going to dive into it eventually I'd have the valves lapped and other things since I'd have the head off. But the...

It's going to be a little bit before I can get to it but I will post results when done. A bench injector tester can be found on amazon or ebay and are not terribly expensive. Basically all it is a reservoir for fuel, a pressure gauge and a hand pump. You hook the injector up and keep...

Thanks for pointing that out. Only time I ever really noticed my governor kicking in was when I was working the tractor but what you say makes sense. For me the quality of the governor especially on older tractors is more important then the clutch. Clutches are readily available, Governors...

Well not needing no-till really opens your options. You can either go with a seeder or a drill with your typical disc openers. Both have their advantages. Seeders such as Brillion and Frontier are way better at running small seeds like alfalfa, clover or brassicas but a drill seems to work...

Should be able to get to it from underneath between the engine and radiator. There definitely should be bolt tucked way under there inside the crank pulley. You'll definitely need an extension on the socket and it's usually a larger socket from 1" to 1 1/4". Some older tractors have a...

This has an intake pre-heater so not the glow plugs but the injector idea has me thinking. I thought it might be an injector but the thing runs great once warm. Perhaps the seat is bad in the injector and could be dripping down into the cylinder once shut off. I think when I get some free...

My 2001 JD 4310 is starting to get pretty smokey on startup. I am 99% sure it's the valve stem seals because it's a blue smoke. It clears up after about 30 seconds when the engine starts to smooth out. I never have to add oil between the 100 hr changes so I know it's not leaking terribly...

I've always had my best success with a breaker bar on the crank pulley. Think of it this way. When you pull it you are trying to get the rings to go past where it is seized on the cylinder wall because the engine is only going to spin one way. If you manually spin the crankshaft bolt and can...

If the tractor in the pic is the one you are using for the planting I would look at either a Great Plains/Landpride 3p series or an RTP grain drill. Essentially it all depends on your budget but you can find reasonable deals at auctions. Tractorhouse can help you get an idea of cost...

I think your on the right track as to sit and wait and evaluate from the time it's been sitting. A lot of times these seals dry out from lack of use. Especially if it is an older style rope or felt type seal. Keep an eye on the rear main for oil on the pressure plate. There should be an...

For a tractor I always used low gear to mimic it under a drawbar load. Low gear/high throttle the brakes shouldn't hold and the tractor typically won't stall out but it's a good simulation pulling a plow or disc. Don't stand on the brakes but a firm pressure. On a mid-range gear you can...

As Ralph said letting the clutch out while holding the brakes is a good test to not only check the quality of the clutch but also the brakes. Another thing to inspect is the linkage. If the clutch linkage is getting close to being maxed out then most likely you have a well worn clutch disc.

I agree the one size fits all will be a hard fit for your needs. The 1050 is a great tractor fill your "farm" needs where I think a subcompact will fall short. The smaller tires on the subs really beat you up when working uneven terrain and such. It's worth the investment to just get a...

I have 4310/420 with the power-reverser and I have been overall satisfied with the tractor. The loader has respectable lift for the size of the tractor. The Yanmar engine is great. Easy starting and maintenance free at least for me. My biggest dislike is the over engineered circuitry for...

I have a '67 ford F100 that has a transplant late 70's ford 351m with a C6 transmission in it. Problem I am having is the the truck is acting like a manual when you don't push in the clutch when stopped. It just flat out stalls. Put it in neutral starts right up put it in Drive and...

Mine was doing all or nothing as well. I had to adjust the jam nuts on item 38. One had backed out. What mine was causing was there was so much slop between the jam nuts that that it would raise to the top but not stay at top unless completely bottomed out and you could hear the pump was...

Got a Curtis cab on my 2000 JD 4400 and while I love it, Its not like a factory cab and it is loud inside. A lot of resonance from the engine and transmission bouncing around. Was looking ebay and seen self stick sound dampening pads used or autos with those super stereo systems and was...

Looks like the only difference between the 419 and 420 loader is actually the loader mount. It's appears the 790 has a frame/sub-frame where the loader mounts go. The 4000 series has mounting holes already in the transmission case I believe. As others have said the part numbers for the...

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If it is a John Deere XUV 550 then it is from the shift cables being out of adjustment. It is a common problem. that JD did a TSB on. My 2012 XUV 550 did the same thing. Shift cable adjustment has one on the transmission and one on the shift lever. You can see it clear as day if you lift the...

Have you tried chains at all? I have a 4400 similar to yours with turfs and flipped the rear to give a little more clearance and put chains on the rears and front. Never had an issue at all with it getting stuck.

Easiest option for you is going to be to just add a plug and play diverter to your rear hydraulics. Basically your one rear remote control is going to control two separate lines with a selector switch. Hydraulic Multiplier Kit, SCV Splitter/Diverter Valve Including Couplers and Switch Box Control

I have the Dirt Dog 60" grapple for my 4310. Due to the lack of a flat lower section it's kind of hard to scoop up debris so usually I push it all into a pile before I start grappling it up. I do like how it's fairly light and how much the lid can come into the frame to pick up object. I've...

I have been real pleased with my 4310 e-pwr reverser. I've had it 4 years now and have had no serious issues with other then a neutral safety switch and the silly seat safety switch in cold weather. Thing has had zero issues handling 4x5 round bales with the 420 loader. I liked it so much...

Try running a jumper between the two leads on your neutral safety switch. It should be a shielded loom on the left side under the floorboards that goes to a sensor on the transmission. On the schematic it is #22. Part # RE12363 My 4310 had similar issues and I just pulled the two wires out...

I know this seems like a silly question but looking for advice on what type of tarp to use for outdoor hay storage. Here's the parameters: Climate: Northern Michigan-mild temps low humidity summers/fall weather all over the place from warm temps to snow/winter-snow, snow and more snow with...

Been shopping for 24" rear rims for R1 tires. Most come without a center/disc and the center disc I have seen sold by places such as nebraska tire, miller tire and others all have an 8 lug center disc. I have seen a few 6 lug rim sets but it doesn't look like you can adjust the spacing on...

Looks like Rural King is going to give it another shot at selling tractors. Just got a flyer email from them stating they are going to run a pilot program at a few select stores. From what I read in the blog it looks like they are using TYM platforms with Yanmar engines from Georgia and...

I been considering on purchasing or building a what I call a skid shed. Sheds that are delivered assembled on flatbed and have no foundation or set posts. I see a lot of vendors on craigslist selling them and they look to be of good quality and pretty reasonably priced. Plus they apparently...

Whats your thoughts on sickle mowers. My experience is only based on about 20 feet of mowing before I had a catastrophic failure of an old MF 41 3 point sickle mower. I obviously bought the thing used but it was in great shape for it age other than the drive belt. Put a new belt on lubed...

I was going through my schematics and your fuel pressure solenoid should have 3 wires to it. Red,white, black. When you disconnect the connector only the red lead should have power. When it is connected back up the white lead should also have power to it because the solenoid should have...

Here's my 4310 with a Dirt Dog grapple. Have had the tractor for almost 3 years now and has been a very good performer.

It almost sounds like the F/R potentiometers if either of them are sending a signal that the Forward or Reverse is depressed than it will send an override to not allow the tractor to turn over. All other electrical will work like the lights and turns but when turning the key you will get...

Been considering buying an old baler for years and have narrowed it down to an IH 420/430, NH 56/57 or a JD 14/24T. Would consider an old Ford 420 or Oliver 60 but I have a feeling that parts for those are probably next to impossible to find these days. My biggest concern is ease of parts...

Here's my situation. This spring I picked up a Case 446 tractor with a mid mount mower and rear hydraulic tiller. To my dismay, I can't keep the fast hitch linkage on the tractor and the mower at the same time on the tractor. I been thinking about taking the mid-mount mower and...

I just recently purchased a Case 446 16hp Onan with a blower, mower and tiller. I've watched vids of them on youtube and from what I can gather they look like pretty rugged machines. One of the big selling points for me was the larger rear tires for a smoother ride on uneven terrain...

I just checked on my tech manual and they stated it could be an internal leak on the steering cylinder or on the Steering control unit. This is for a 4310 so I do not know if it is the same layout or not. It almost sounds like it could possibly have air in the cylinder but after turning...

Bought a pallet of those Ecobrick fire blocks from tractor supply and absolutely love them. Don't get me wrong I still burn conventional firewood probably 60-70 percent of the time but I have to say I am impressed with those compressed sawdust bricks they sell. I only use them when I want a...

You guys ever think a front 3pt will be as common of an option for CUTs just as front end loaders are now? I know it's fairly common for larger 150+ hp Ag tractors to have them especially in Europe and I have found a few aftermarket manufacturers in our neighbors to the north that make them in...

Here's an attachment of the theory of operation of the MFWD. As stated above the default mode is 4wd engaged until the solenoid opens and apply hydraulic pressure to disengage it. It's either the electrical isn't opening the solenoid, Hydraulic pressure is low to move the shaft out to...

I've done a lot of research on portable shelters and the general consensus is that a permanent shelter such as a pole building is a much more sensible choice especially in heavy snow load areas. I just don't have the time nor finances this year to build a structure like that but really need a...

As of today the Mrs and I closed the deal on a purchase of used JD 4310 tractor and a slew of implements. I had my heart set on a 3032/3038e but this deal came up and was too good to pass up. Actually the main reason I bought this was for my wife. I love my Kubota L2500 and that thing is...

I was surfing through all the major tractor manufacturer sites and maybe it's just me but today's tractors have no class or identity other than a particular color of paint. Badges, hood ornaments, particular grill designs, logos stamped into the metal have all been replaced by colorful...

I been wanting to put a rear remote on my old oliver Super 55. I don't need high flow just enough to move a cylinder for a sickle bar or maybe a hydraulic top link. My current configuration is what is in figure 10-60. Been trying to find a valve body as in figure 10-62 and have had no luck...

I have a Heat and Glo Northstar that I put in back in 2009 that currently meets the EPA particulate emission at 3.25 g/hr but won't meet the 2019 emission standards. I feel like I got a swift kick in the nuts after paying top dollar for one of the most efficient lowest emitting fireplaces at...

On my old beloved Oliver it sometimes gets a little light in the front when lifting heavy implements mainly the 6' brush hog in particular. I been looking forever for some suitcase weights for the front everytime I found some shipping was going to kill me. Is there any cause for concern by...

I think I know the answer to this but anyways just looking for some confirmation. I was welding some sway chains on my oliver and forgot to disconnect the battery. Everything seems to work fine and it appears the tractor is still charging. I had ran it several times and it always started...

I have a few implements that really should have slip clutches on them. i.e snowblower, bush hog and pto manure spreader. I was wondering if they make a portable slip clutch that I can just attach on the 6 point spline on the PTO side of the tractor and can easily move it from one tractor to...

I have an old Mott 60 flail mower that I had picked up off craigslist that shudders and has excessive vibration whenever operating at PTO RPMS on the tractor. It originally had knives that were too large for it and were slapping against the housing but I have since replaced all of them with new...

I currently picked up an old '42 Ford GPW jeep that I was able to get running but having some issues with the charging system. My ammeter is reading zero and barely moves when key is put in run position. Ammeter goes to 60v and its only a 6v system so I don't know if there is more resistance...

The way I remember NPK on fertilizer is Up, Down and all around. N works on the growing part of the plant above ground. With corn after it's about a foot tall it craves N. Phosphorus (P) works for health of the roots. Tubes such as carrots, beets, potatoes, are high phosphorus users...

Fortunately so far I haven't had to buy any major parts for my tractors yet but was wondering if you can get core credits for certain tractor parts like many parts suppliers do for automotive vehicles. Some of these core credits can cut the cost of a part by over half. I know that...

Was cruising some of the diesel truck forums and occassionally hear about how crummy the new ultra low sulfur diesel and the problems guys are having. Don't quote me but apparently the new diesel with it's refining process to get the sulfur out also removes a lot of the characteristics of the...

Thats awesome that is was soy the past two years. It should leave you a pretty clean seed bed as for weeds and soybeans since it's a legume has already added N to the soil from the atmosphere. As with tilling as soon as you turn the soil you introduce an environment ideal for weed germination...

I am constantly searching fastline and tractorhouse looking for deals on used tractors. I have come to the conclusion that other states can beat prices locally by a long shot. Some are even selling packages with tractor, mower, box, loader, box blade and trailer. All one would have to do is...

Was wondering if anyone can share some knowledge/experience with burning wood bricks instead of regular split cord firewood. I just was surfing craigslists and a semi-local sawmill is selling a pallet of wood bricks (claims to be equiv. to 4 face cord) for just 20 dollars more than what I can...

Anybody here ever purchase digital copies of there owners/service/parts manuals for there tractors from a 3rd party website (not the original manufacturer of the piece of equipment)? I been looking for some pretty specific manuals and the one place that seems to have them is a website called...

Got an issue with my old oliver super 55 that hopefully some of you guys that work on old iron can help give some ideas on what it might be. When I increase the throttle there is an excessive amount of travel without the engine rpms increasing and then once hit a point it will increase...

I was wondering if anyone has went and converted there FEL with a permanently fastened bucket to a skid-steer quick attach. I will probably have the dealer or thought about taking my tractor to a local metal fabrication shop and build one. I'm really hoping to be able to use the existing...

My parents house has a 2" 160' "shallow" well that I would like to see if I can increase the flow rate on. I use the term shallow because it's a 45 year old well that runs off a 3/4 hp shallow well jet pump. The well is artesian and will flow about 3 gal a min on it's own without a pump...

I today went and did some parts pricing to hopefully eventually set up secondary hydraulic to both the loader and and rear of a tractor (It will be one hydraulic run with a selector valve to front or rear). I have a few questions that hopefully you guys can chime in and answer for me. I am...

Not sure if this is in the right section but figured since they run off of fuel it would be close enough. How long can you get out of a set of spark plugs? I know this is going to be an extremely variable answer based on type of engine, carb vs. FI, etc. I was more specifically looking at...

Been thinking about upgrading my welder. I have a century 90 amp mig that is run off of 20a/120v that I've had for 15 years. Thing is convenient being small compact and able to do small repairs. Works great on small gauge steel and stock up to about 1/8". After that it seems I can still get...

Just wondering what stain you guys all use for your log home and what's your opinions. Been using Sikkens SRD on my log home. Been really happy with the results. It's an oil based stain so I can just go over the old stain with minimum prep and the wood soaks it in nicely and have had the...

Been a lurker in the shadows here for a while but finally decided to join up. Work constantly keeps me away from home unfortunately so the Mrs ends up having to do a ton of the work herself. Main uses would for her would be tilling, FEL use for firewood, and snowblower and possibly a flail...

Just wanted to say hello and thanks to everyone on TBN. Been following this forum for years and absolutely love it. I have used this as a resource for ideas and advice for some time now. I can tell from day 1 this site has my kind of people in it. Looking forward to participating with you all