Transmission types for JD 40 series.
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RickB
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Too many opportunities for internal leaks, low lockup pressures, and clutchpack failures.
RickB
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It was not unusual to see & hear of problems with these tractors at not much over 2000 hours. At this point, one needs to think about the age and possible condition of o-rings & seals in addition to the hours of use.
Dill
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When they work the reverser is a great option. If you can factor in the cost of possibly fixing it in the couple years or ask the seller if anything has been worked on that helps. One funny thing about the reverser is you have just as many reverse gears as forward. Backing up at 18mph is an experience. I was playing with one at an auction last month. It surprising how fast it is. That was a 2940 with 7700 hours, and it brought 6k, and I think if it was the straight gear it might have brought more. The CaseIh reversers of the time period you had to clutch, and they have held up better.
Brimstone10x
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The reverser is locked out in hi range, unless someone has modifed it. Also its the same trans as used in the loader backhoes of the same period. I love my 1520 with the reverser.
Dill
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That makes sense, this one was messed with then. :laughing:
I just thought I'd pull the lever and suddenly I was flying backwards. Seems like that would really put some stress on a driveline.
I just thought I'd pull the lever and suddenly I was flying backwards. Seems like that would really put some stress on a driveline.
jenkinsph
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AKfish,
I think you are going thru what I did a year or so back. I can tell you that for my uses keeping the 110 and buying the 4520 was the best decision. Being able to share implements was a big plus, I couldn't justify changing all my implements to move up one series.
IIRC you purchased the 110 about the time I joined TBN, that thing should be paid off soon, I would wait a little longer and get the 4520 afterwards. Keep them both.:thumbsup:
I think you are going thru what I did a year or so back. I can tell you that for my uses keeping the 110 and buying the 4520 was the best decision. Being able to share implements was a big plus, I couldn't justify changing all my implements to move up one series.
IIRC you purchased the 110 about the time I joined TBN, that thing should be paid off soon, I would wait a little longer and get the 4520 afterwards. Keep them both.:thumbsup:
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Steve;
Yep.. almost payed off - 6 months to go. My wife says I'll regret it if I sell the 110. (She's gettin' to know me pretty good after nearly 29 years!!
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The CAT I vs CAT II question is a big one for me. I'm gettin' a fair number of implements and it would be a hit to change.
I think I'm gonna go for a 4720, though. I want all the extra HP I can get to run a small round baler and a larger disc mower.
AKfish
Yep.. almost payed off - 6 months to go. My wife says I'll regret it if I sell the 110. (She's gettin' to know me pretty good after nearly 29 years!!
)The CAT I vs CAT II question is a big one for me. I'm gettin' a fair number of implements and it would be a hit to change.
I think I'm gonna go for a 4720, though. I want all the extra HP I can get to run a small round baler and a larger disc mower.
AKfish
jenkinsph
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Steve;
Yep.. almost payed off - 6 months to go. My wife says I'll regret it if I sell the 110. (She's gettin' to know me pretty good after nearly 29 years!!
The CAT I vs CAT II question is a big one for me. I'm gettin' a fair number of implements and it would be a hit to change.
I think I'm gonna go for a 4720, though. I want all the extra HP I can get to run a small round baler and a larger disc mower.
AKfish
I thought about it but don't have to bale hay, in your case I would agree and would go with the premium air seat too. The economy pto is worthwhile especially when looking at the 4720. At 1740 rpm you can have a good groundspeed with these tractors and still utilize lighter pto loads while saving fuel.
Are you thinking to go with a fel? I didn't because I suspected the 110 fel is better anyway and I have all three hydraulic outlets plumbed to the rear on mine. This allows me to get in tight spaces the 110 does not fit.
