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Seat that came on the JD 48 backhoe has finally deteriorated and is toast -- replacement cost appears to be $130 --- YIKES!--------would think there is a cheaper alternative out there --- have looked a places like N T but cannot find one with similar dimensions ---any ideas?? THANKS GW

Seat that came on the JD 48 backhoe has finally deteriorated and is toast -- replacement cost appears to be $130 --- YIKES!--------would think there is a cheaper alternative out there --- have looked a places like N T but cannot find one with similar dimensions ---any ideas?? THANKS GW

I have a Curtis Cab on my JD 4700-------cab is about 8 -- maybe 10 years old at the most -- several of the parts (door/window handles etc) are deteriorating and breaking -- just called Curtis and they tell me "tough luck!------no longer carry or handle the parts for your cab"------ that is...

When using my loader (bucket) I way to often get a 3 second pause in the reaction of the bucket to the hand lever - if that makes sense -- there also appears to be (on occasion) a lot of slop in the bucket hydraulics -- it seems to be getting worse -- any ideas??

One of the hyd cylinders on my 48 backhoe is leaking to the point I really need to consider replacing it - seems that there have been several postings as to the lousy quality of these cylinders and noting the point that apparently they cannot be repaired but must be replaced - therefore the...

Loaded up and go\'in digging Actully took this last summer - was just cleaning out some files and thought I would share the attached.

Steering completely failed on my Green Machine - had just driven in the driveway from spraying the neighbor’s field - pulled down the drive and tried to make a U-turn to load up with more spray - YIKES! No steering at all!!----Luckily there were no cars/trucks/vehicles in the immediate vicinity...

Anybody need a model 666 PTO snow eater?? Have friend with one for sale - looks like it is made for/fits a 4000 series -- I am not sure as to the actuall fit or match up but based on what I observed feel that the 4000 series (bigger ones) would be the correct fit. This unit still has original...

Help! – What is the correct part # for trans/hydraulic filter for a 4700HST—my manual shows part # AM102723 – however, the JD web site shows this # and also #LVA10419 --- there was a note on the JD web site about a year ago that the second part number (LVA10419) was an update due to a need for...

Never noticed it before but on the left side of the hour meter window is a little Icon - not sure what it is for?? Looked in the manual for my 4700HST and no clue - nada info that I can find. When I noticed it last night - I had finally got around to washing the crud/dust off the dash from...

Have any of you used or know of a electronic actuated tee switch for a hydraluic line such as on your loader bucket. Saw a hydraulic driven post hole digger at a local show - guy selling them had a switch in the bucket line where he could use the line for two different items - man was that neat...

Anybody have experience with solar lighting? I would like to install two solar lights on top of my entry gate posts- however not sure how where to go for info or materials??

Help! - I need the oil filter # and trans filter # for my 4700 HST. Went to the JD dealer - he was for what ever reason less than positive about part #'s - think he was new to the whole thing - they gave me - oil # M806419 and trans #AM102723 - they do not look the same size as what is on there...

I'll give this one more try - I have installed the Armour Package on my 4700 (Great idea) -- I have the grill guard left over from the 460 loader package - if somebody would like it - and wants to pay the freight from CO to ? email me at woodmnctry@qwest.net

The armour kit is installed (on a 4700)and has already paid for itself by saving the hood from rocks and brush a couple of times. The old grill guard that I believe was part of the 460 loader package is avaiable to someone if they would want it - send me an email and we will discuss the...