Recent content by mikedn@cox.net

Went to start my 1050 yesterday. It started for a minute, and was running very rough, and stalled. Now, she'll crank, puff smoke while cranking, but will not start. Thoughts on things to try? Already put in fresh fuel in case there was any contamination.

About the best I can get, this is after roughly 10 minutes of using the hydraulics. Buddy of mine suggests I invest in a bunch of oil filters @ $3 each, remove the metal screen, and run the hydraulics though the oil filter alone, constantly swapping out filters until the contamination is gone...

I have had on-again, off-again problems with the hydraulics on my JD1050. Honestly, if I didn't have as much invested as I do at this point, I'd probably replace it (which I may end up needing to do anyway) if it wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg. The problem I am encountering now is my...

Greetings again folks, Many folks, myself included, have experience sluggish hydraulics on our pre -11000 Deere 1050's. I found an interesting thread here from a gentlemen with a similar issue; his solution, based on feedback from the dealer, was to replace the filter with a piece of 7/8" ID...

Had my deere (2wd 1050 w/75 loader and backhoe 8, no power steering) in for some electrical work last month, and while there had the hydraulics serviced - replace filter, clean screen, new fluid, etc. While unit was there, had bucket off (universal attach plate) so when they tested hydraulics...

Have a mid 80s JD 1050 w/ a 75 loader & backhoe 8. Bucket on the loader needs to be replaced soon as it is starting to wear thin in some areas. Thought about removing the bucket and mounting some type of a universal attachment plate so I could use a variety of attachments, such as manure forks...

I have a JD 1050 tractor, circa '85, which I got for 'cheap money', knowing it needed work. The tractor came with a Loader 75 and Backhoe 8. The hydraulic cylinders on both the loader and backhoe need to be either replaced or rebuilt, and all the hoses should be replaced as well. Hoses are...

Greetings. I have a circa '85 JD 1050 w/ loader and backhoe which I use intermittently. Last time I used it was this summer. Went to use it a few weeks ago and I cannot get the clutch to work. Depressing clutch pedal to put tractor in gear results in grinding. Couple of guys locally said this...