John Deere JD300 Discussions

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  1. joecooler

    1968 JD 300 Hydraulic Pump Identification

    Hi guys, how do I know the capacity of my Hydraulic pump? I have three choices. 6.5GPM, 13GPM or 23.5GPM.
  2. N

    JD 300 Industrial PS Leak

    Good afternoon, I recently purchased a John Deere 300 Industrial tractor w/ loader. I have been working through the leaks and have fixed a few. It is leaking from the power steering shaft out...
  3. T

    john deere 300 series loader problem

    i'll try and keep it simple. 2007 jd 790 with a 300 series loader. Raises and lowers as it should. Then it gets interesting. Move the handle to the left, it dumps, move the lever to the right, it...
  4. K

    John Deere 300 not running.

    I just got a John Deere 300 Diesel backhoe. It will run on fuel sprayed in the intake. I have replaced the fuel shut off solenoid and it is now allowing fuel to the injector line ports out of 2 of...
  5. C

    John deere 300 Back hoe HELP

    Hey guys, i am in the process of purchasing a jd 300 backhoe. its in decent shape. the two main concerns im having with this unit is for one the injection pump is not working, i believe it to be...
  6. S

    John Deere 300 b backhoe select hydraulic problem

    When I fixed the leaking diesel fuel tank I removed and drained the hydraulic tank. Filled the tank back up and filled the transmission to the proper fluid level. Loader doesn稚 work. The...
  7. D

    John deere 300 hydros

    I have a jd 300 with front loader, and box blade, everytime i use to box blade my hydraulics die, but if i take the box blade off i have no issues, i was thinking that my 3 point hitch lift is...
  8. H

    Hydraulic leak problem JD 300 Industrial

    Hi everyone! I have a jd 300 Industrial tractor backhoe and loader I am having a leak from the pressure control valve I have replace every seal / o-ring on the valve and it still looks like...
  9. H

    Hydraulic leak problem JD 300 Industrial

    Hi All I have a leak coming from what I think is the pressure control valve located on the side of the tractor- under the foot rest- above the filter. I watched a video on youtub on this and it...
  10. R

    JD 300 series assistance please

    As noted in a post a month back I lucked into 2 314s for free... Finally got one back together and mowed for awhile.. but as I returned to the shed oil started pouring.. it was the seal behind...
  11. N

    JD 300 looking for parts

    She has a Clark forklift on her and I need a 3pt and a PTO would be nice. Anyone know what tractors the 300 is interchangeable with? Thanks so much. Ron
  12. J

    JD 300 industrial with 9250 backhoe has bushing problems.

    I have a jd300 diesel with a 9250 back hoe all 1969 birthday. The back hoe swings like crazy back and forth. It looks like the only pin that is not adjustable is the culprit. Has any one delt...
  13. mkr7734

    After market replacement cylinders for JD 300 class loaders

    Is there anyone out there that makes replacement cylinders for John Deere 300 class loaders? John Deere is awful proud of theirs at over $600 each. Tks, Kev.
  14. C

    What is an estimated hours per gallon for JD 300 Lawn Tractor

    Any guestimate as to how many hours per gallon I should expect on my '77 JD 300 lawn tractor? (Kohler 16hp) I'm just trying to gauge how it's running. Assume running full throttle. I'm...
  15. J

    1971 John Deere 300 with a Kohler 16hp head/gasket

    Hi I'm looking for the head and gasket for a Kohler k341 45-522-40 off a 1971 john Deere 300 rider. I had a bolt shear off and ended blowing the gasket and cracking the head all the way through...
  16. M

    John Deere 300 Industrial Hydraulic Issue

    I have a John Deere 300 Industrial that I think is a 1970. Went to use it in January to push some snow and it would only go in reverse. It has the shuttle shift and when you put it in gear and...
  17. M

    JD 300 Loader forward does not work rev and all other hyd work great

    I have changed oil , filters but no forward motion. it stared slowly and got worst over a short period of time. Help Please a old NAM vet.
  18. C

    JD 300 w/hoe major hydraulic leak

    I've had my jd300 since 97. Has always worked great. Sometime ago (years) it started leaking trans fluid at the rear hoe controls. No biggy, it still worked fine. Last fall I moved it to where...
  19. W

    john deere 300

    I have a john deere 300 with a 33 tiller I need to make a pto shaft for it I would like know what size the pulley is . I not going to pay 400 or 500 dollars for it when I can make one
  20. L

    JD 300 anti freeze in oil, diesel 3179

    Hi All removed oil pan to remove broken dip stick. found anti freeze in oil. engine was supposed to be overhauled by PO. I have put at least 150 hours on it always ran well.Suggestions ?? should...
  21. jim98

    Subzero temps took toll on my john deere 300

    Did anyone else have trouble with equipment failure during the subzero temps that moved through il ? My john deere 300 broke a connecting rod when I started it in below zero weather , but I...
  22. jim98

    Another john deere 300 in my collection

    Any comments
  23. jim98

    John deere 300 parts for sale ???

    Does anybody have any 300 deere parts or attachments for sale or trade ?
  24. R

    1970 JD 300 Loader - Hydraulic leaks

    This is the 1St tractor ever owned. I just replaced a hydraulic hose (to power steering I believe).. Now I have 2 additional leaks coming from the housing unit (name unknown) to the right of...
  25. joecooler

    My Beautifully restored 1968 JD 300

    Well, bought a used 8' finish mower (LMC 96) and began the restoration. As I was looking for a proper tow tractor, I stumbled on this one 20 miles away. With its super tight turning radius, turf...
  26. F

    John Deere 300 backhoe/loader

    Going to look at a JD 300 loader/backhoe Friday. Listed as needing new hydraulic pump asking $4000 oh I. What do you all think? I started a thread in the hydraulic section about the pump. Photos:
  27. L

    old JD 300 industrial parts needed

    Looking for a left battery cover for my 300. Also someone to tell me how to get the brake master cylinder out,(do I need to lift the frame ? )a service manual would be great to have Thanks In...
  28. 2006gmcdmax

    John deere 300 lift issues

    I have a John deere 300 industrial. The lift is strong but slow. The guy I bought it from put new springs on the rock shaft and all the fluids and filters. Could it need a new pump or is there a...
  29. LouieJunior

    Front-End Loader Deere 300 Loader

    I am looking at pallet forks used on a Deere 300 Loader. I have a 300CX loader -- will the pallet forks fit my loader? It is a Titan attachment.
  30. J

    John deere 300

    I am gonna buy a John Deere 300 but it has a oil pan leak. So it needs a new oil pan gasket. How hard is that kind of a job.?
  31. J

    john deere 300

    I have a John Deere 300 and it has a major oil pan leak. It needs a neh oil pan gasket. . How hard is it to fix?
  32. P

    JD 300 Series BUCKETS

    Hello; Is there a way to determine the differance between a Standard 300cx Bucket and a Heavy Duty 300cx Bucket? I don't find any Data plates or tags on them. thanks, nicholas
  33. deepNdirt

    L3032 to be fitted with a JD 300 FEL

    Post been Deleted Thanks anyway:confused3:: DeepNDirt
  34. L

    JD 300 industrial no start

    got the machine stuck pretty good yesterday. went to get a chain ,came back ,no start,can't get it to turn over any amount ( like it's locked up ) all I get is a buzzing sound from the starter...
  35. L

    no brakes on JD 300 industrial

    I have no brakes on my machine. Drained and changed all hydo. fluid and filters. was real ugly grey fluid. put new boots on shift levers.and now keep in the barn out of weather. Tried bleeding...
  36. G

    Older JD 300 diesel backhoe and loader starting

    I've inherited this tractor from my dad. I have a silly question. Below the key/ignition there is a toggle the clicks into 3 or 4 different positions. Is this some type of choke? Unable to...
  37. P

    john deere 300 loader backhoe

    I am looking for a hydraulic inner pump for my jd 300 loader backhoe. It is not the outside pump. Can you help with this. I need to find this part
  38. N

    John Deere 300 Backhoe

    I have a problem with my hydraulics a part under the left side floor board cast number R38323 it has three hoses hooked to it and is cracked i need to find a replacement part for it.
  39. B

    Loader 1972 JD 300 backhoe and loader-hydraulic problem

    Local cemetery has this tractor with a leaky loader control valve. Shop states that the valve is worn and not repairable. What valve will work as a replacement?:)
  40. T

    JD 300 Industrial Tractor smokes when started

    I have a JD300 Industrial tractor and when I start it it skips and black smoke comes out of the muffler until it warms up a little. I have put a new float and carb kit on it. I installed a shut...
  41. N

    JD 300: 1977

    Hi I am very new to communicating via forum. I have a still working JD 300 with attachments, and would like to sell it. I wanted to know what would be a fair price to ask. Here are the...
  42. L

    John Deere 300 Garden Tractor won't move

    I have an older 300 JD Lawn & Garden Tractor that won't move, it worked last fall when I put it away. It had a slow transmission fluid leak, which this year I replaced the seal and filled it up...
  43. A

    JD 300 shifting problem

    I'm a new member. Not sure if this is the right category for a mechanical question. I'm looking at a JD 300 Industrial loader backhoe to purchase. It has several problems but the one I am mostly...
  44. J

    Accidental owner, JD 300

    Hi, I have an old JD 300 loader backhoe. I have a welding business and do mostly ornamental work, but have done much maintenance and repair over the years. I did a big job on this old hoe, and...
  45. J

    Loader Procedure for removing JD 300 ind. loader?

    I'm looking for advice on how to remove the loader from my old JD 300 backhoe. The manual details how to remove the hoe, but says nothing about the loader. I know I can get it off one way or...
  46. N

    1970 john deere 300 loader/backhoe

    I just bought a j.d. 300 loader/backhoe, which I believe is a 1970. I havent had the chance to get it running yet, but I believe it is something simple, it was running fine when I went to look at...
  47. T

    JD 300 hydraulic puzzle

    My dad has a 1973 JD 300 industrial with loader ad 3-pt hitch. The loader worked ok when it was really cold (Nebraska in January) but got weak when the system was at operating temp. He...
  48. D

    JD 300 Industrial loader, is blowing the filter housing off!

    My boss here has an older 60's-70" JD 300 (like the 1020 from what I understand) that he uses a few times a year. Recently changed the filter, and a hydrulic hose, and fluid. Everything seemed...
  49. J

    forks & round bale spear JD 300,400 500 loaders

    Here is my first try at a loader part. its a pallet fork and/or round bale spear.
  50. J

    round bale spear, JD 300,400,500 loaders

    Here is the round bale spear i made for my JD's, still need to add the 2nd forks.
  51. N

    54" JD 300 series plow on JD 2305

    I've been following some of the projects here since I bought my new tractor. There's a lot of great information here and some pretty clever ideas. I finally have a chance to give something back...
  52. V

    JD 300

    Hey guys I just came across your site and wanted to pick your brains on a potential deal I am working on. I am new to the tractor world, and am looking at a JD 300 and not the riding mower. I...
  53. J

    John Deere 300 Industrial hydraulic problems

    I have a 70's John Deere 300 Industrial tractor/loader (similar to a 1020) with a JD9250 backhoe attachment which has served me well for 15 years of occasional use. Recently, it has developed a...
  54. D

    JD 300 FEL

    Hi, I have a JD 790 and am thinking about installing a loader on it. I'm a little tight when it comes to money:D , but Ive always heard good things about FELs. I can get one for about $3000...
  55. GreatWhitehunter

    JD 300 series loaders

    Hello all, this is my first post on this site. I'm happy to be here. With that said I recently purchased a 3320 with a new 300x loader. I inquired about the 300cx loader(the one I really wanted)...
  56. W

    JD 300 lawn tractor parts

    I just bought a john deere 300 lawn tractor and I need to find some body parts. If anyone could give me a couple of sources to find some parts it would be great. I needing one engine cover, the...
  57. T

    John Deere 300 Loader and JD 790

    I have a John Deere 790... I wanted to add a front end loader... I called for a price on a 419 Loader and the dealer told me that was the old model... he said the new model 300 front end loader...
  58. T

    JD 300 Industrial Back hoe

    Hi Every one I am looking For the torque Specs. and the torque sequence I need it for the Head , Rodbearing Caps, The main Bearing Caps,Oil Pump this should get me by for this Engine The engine is...
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