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Old and slow is correct, those outer cylinders that pivot the wing carrier tires need to retract as there what controls the wing cut height. Possibly you’ll want cylinder stops on those two cylinders to hold them at the proper wing cut height

Planted 170 replacement trees where I had taken out some older trees that had seen there better days. Now going through and putting tree guards on and 1/2 a bale of straw to each. Mulching newly planted trees is one of the best things you can do for them, conserves moisture and prevents weeds...

Besides oem JD buckets Werk Brau out of Findlay Ohio would most likely have direct fit buckets that would work. If you’re machine has a thumb make sure the bucket profile matches up with it.

A pilot controlled machine uses hydraulic pressure to move/stroke the spools in the main control valve stack. This system takes the place of mechanical linkage . It’s basically a separate hydraulic system known as a servo system. Usually it consists of a small gear pump that maintains about...

You’ve got two sets of auxiliary hydraulics plumbed to your stick. Primary which is always the higher flow set will run any attachments with high flow requirements such as a drum mulcher. Secondary set will run lower flow requirement attachments like the thumb or a rotator. That 39 gpm primary...

If that machine is a tb 285 or tb 290 your 15gpm is wrong for the primary auxiliary circuit flow. Specs for either of those machines is 26.4gpm/primary auxiliary flow and 14,5gpm/ for Secondary auxiliary flow.

I’m quite certain they would be your standard thread counter clockwise to loosen. Don’t believe I’ve ever seen left hand threaded injector lines. Flare nut wrench would be the best

Any luck in figuring out your swing issue?

Pretty typical for the first spray with a older sprayer that’s sat for years to plug filters and nozzles. I think you’re best option is to just keep flushing water through the entire system with the nozzles removed.

I’ve found these silicon tapered plugs to be super useful. Plug off hydraulic lines, fuel lines , missing caps from fuel containers etc.

The safest and by far most effective way to remove it is with a makeshift slide hammer. First remove the plastic shield, then drill a small hole maybe 5/16 or 3/8” near the end of the shaft. Get a 10 or 25 lb cast iron dumbbell and slide on the shaft, put a rod or bolt with head removed...

I agree with others strange , especially since you never opened up the hyd. System. I’m not at all familiar with the swing system you’ve got . If you could possibly post some good pictures of the swing system and the hydraulic components involved would probably help us. Is there any...

I would highly recommend you talk to Sam at The Rake Shop in Paisley Florida. I looked at about all the grapple designs out there and for my uses his was the best. Twin lid design with enough space between them to push trees over using the saw tooth piece welded top center. Twin lid design...

Happened to find a 600gal Turbomist with only one season of use on it . Sold my 9 year old Turbomist which was almost identical to this newer one. Saved about 11k from new price, couldn’t pass that up.

I think you’ve picked a good size for your described uses , 5-6ton should take those stumps out well. I’ve got a EC60e Volvo that I mainly use for taking out cherry tree stumps, mostly in the 10-15” range but a fair number up in the 20-24” range. I’ve taken out in excess of 2000 stumps in the 7...

Looks to me like those check valves parts are everything except the main body and the diaphragms. Go to TeeJet website, they have pictures of the check valves that those parts go to. TeeJet also sells the little strainers that insert before each nozzle that have ball and spring checks built...

Yeah stiff is how I remember them . I think you’re tire lube would probably work good. Best I can remember I just used whatever grease I had on hand, thin layer on both on the cups and cylinders. Pretty sure you’re going to want to soften them in some boiling water also. One other thing, I...

It looks to me like the cheap overseas cups have a thinner wall than the correct OEM cups to begin with. The other issue it looks like the internal diameter of the Chinese cup is bigger than the correct OEM cup. I think its important that the securing nut fits the inside diameter of the cups to...

Yeah I could 👍

Just by your description of how they went in I’d have to say the cups are little too small, kinda tough call though. Going by memory I’d describe putting the new ones in my FMC as very tight, definitely had to whack that pipe tool with a small 2-3lb sledgehammer pretty good. I’d call a...

Been so long I can’t remember for sure but I think I always greased the cups before installing also

I’d think if ordered them for your model pump and supplier knew the cylinder diameter they’d of sent the correct ones. Been 30 plus years since I put a set of cups in my old FMC but I do remember when new they were a little larger than the bore of cylinders. That’s why I softened them in boiling...

My FMC sprayer had a 3 cylinder piston pump. Just watch your pressure guage as you’re tank gets low, when it starts to flutter shut the pump off . Running it dry after spraying a load for a few seconds shouldn’t hurt, just don’t drive all the way back to refill with it running. The centrifugal...

Finally bought a root rake grapple. AR 400 steel, made in USA. Really like the design for my uses.

T i like the looks of that disc, stout build 💪. Interesting how Deere uses a leaf spring to keep constant tension on the axle. 👍

Pictures would help

For comparison JD 5055E ,(JD’s lightest series) Tractor 7054 lbs Ballast 1100 lbs Loader 1994 lbs Total 10148 lbs Deere is 52.8% heavier, that’s very substantial . Once again I like Yanmar’s but wanted to point out facts.

The info I got was right from Yanmar’s own Brochure, usually tractor manufacturers don’t short change themselves when it comes to specs. Find the pdf of they’re brochure on line and have a look . It also includes all loader specs. Oddly tractor data doesn’t give a weight for the yt359. The...

If you want a good way to quickly compare all brands your interested in go to tractor data.com. Real easy to navigate through. Once you get to model at top of page you can scroll through Overview, Engine , Transmission, Dimensions, Attachments etc. Very handy website 👍

Quick look through tractor data shows all 1 thru 4 series built in about last 10 years are made in Georgia and use Yanmar engines. So Deere built tractors but Yanmar engines.

You sure that’s a 240 and not 250 loader? I think the 240 was designed for tc 31 and 34 . Smaller loader with less lift capacity

Captain Kirk Edition . You’re probably right on the 30wt oil.

Big drawback to the Yanmar yt359 is how lightweight it’s built for a 59 hp tractor. Cab tractor only weighs about 3400lbs , loader and bucket only adds about 1100. Total bare tractor and loader about 4500. My Open station CIH dx35 , only 35 hp weighs that much. Contrast that with a JD 5055E...

Are you stuck on only 4000lbs or is that just a minimum? For 35-40k I think a very low hour(less than 500) JD 5055E is the best value out there. Quite a few available on tractor house or machinery Pete. First thing I look at is bare tractor weight . These 4wd open station bare tractor weigh...

Looking good, you certainly don’t have too much into it, long as you can make the time to work on it. 👍 That’s the most elaborate belt and pulley system I’ve ever seen on a air blast sprayer. What’s the size ratio of the two pulleys driving the fan shaft? Looks like around 4/1? Is your orchard...

Any luck in figuring out exactly where leak is? I don’t like oil leaks especially in a nice new cab , it’d irritate me to get it fixed. So are the quick couplers you refer to under those black plastic caps that connect hose ends to bottom of valve? Would at least make disassembly easier if...

Great news , glad that’s all it was. What size of tire and brand is it ? Wonder what the issue between that tire and rim is? Rim and tire opening dimensions not a good fit? Wonder how many new parts they got replaced before they decided to test it 🤔

I’ve got a 2004 CIH dx35 which is a twin to the NH tc35D made from 2000-2003 . In 2004 NH changed to tc35da model. According to tractor data the DA models were few hundred lbs lighter . CIH dx35 were identical to tc35D but made tiil 2006. It appears the oil thru breather issues were all...

There called penta bolts, obviously designed to be tamper resistant.size is measured from flat to opposite point, sockets are available

Could be slipping on rim , but I question that loud noise WG is hearing at same time. I’ve never had a wheel slip on a rim so really don’t know what kind of noise it makes. Anybody posting ever have one slip? Or know what kinda noise it makes? I would sure think if the lead mechanic already...

Wow looking good, outta be in a museum 😎. Hard to believe what it started as to now👍. Being mechanically inclined and able to understand how to fix things on your own is a huge asset to making a farm work.

Now knowing the tires are loaded with rimguard I seriously doubt tire spin especially since you also locked differential. Also doubt tire to rim spin, I wouldn’t think you’d hear a loud ratcheting or screeching noise as you described. Hard to say what but I think something let go in axle and...

Yeah, just about to start the pruning, never ending job but one of the most important. Just a one man band. 🌳

I’d use a 300psi oil filled with big numbers. That empty hole in front of sprayer is where the original would of been, you don’t need any kind of sending unit. I’d mount one right in that hole. One of your pics shows a pressure gauge right below that hole but on inside of cowl. No need to have...

Wow , you got it looking good, very nice job. Looks like you matched the original color very good. Deflectors look excellent also 👍👍

Those deflectors should be wide enough to span the width of the air stream outlet from tank to fan housing. I’ve never seen them on a Myers sprayer but I think 9-10” long would be about right. Those holes in that plate are the adjustment holes, I’m sure they were held in by that spring on the...

Looking good, I can appreciate all the time and work you’ve put into the project, I’d say the worst is behind you 👍. It looks like the adjustable air deflectors that would mount to the steel rod at top center of air outlet are missing. I’d strongly recommend finding some or custom making some if...

Evidently Deere isn’t aware there just a little too short to reach the nylon lock ring. Or 99% of the time they hold until your warranty expires 😁. For less than $5 and about 5 minutes I’d certainly replace them with a 25mm length like I did in my previous post. You’re Dealer did cover the...

I’ve got what I believe is the same neutral safety switch on my 1990 4830. I replaced the switch probably 25-30 years ago and as you can see in photo I silconed around it at time of install. Been so long I can’t remember if it was weeping a little fluid out or I just did it for good measure. I...

Probably not a bad idea just have to make sure it got air pressure to all piping including the pressure regulator relief hose. I’m fortunate enough to have a heated 40x60 shop that I store both my Myers weed sprayer and Turbomist airblast sprayer in. Before I had this I would drain the rinse...

Good news, did they bother to use a bolt one size longer than the original so it actually goes thru the nylock lock ring on nut?

First step in weed control is weed identification. As I’m driving thru orchard mowing , spraying, grinding or pushing prunings etc im always looking and identifying what weeds are making a comeback , roughly figure what the most prevalent 3 or 4 species overall are at least. Then look up what...

Yep exactly right

There’s so many aspects to growing high quality fruit trees it’s hard for me to even know where to start. First thing I think it’s very important that you get your private pesticide applicators license, without it you don’t have access to the spray materials you’re going to need and the...

Starting out growing fruit trees can be very very challenging and expensive. I think a lot of folks have the misconception it’s as easy growing a shade tree in the front yard. Is there a county agriculture agent in your area that you can talk to? Do you have your private pesticide applicators...

Not 100% sure if you’re understanding I don’t just open the ball valves and and drain those strainer screens. You got to run the pump and click your valves on to blow water straight thru the inside of that screen under pressure. I’ll leave them both on for a few seconds then alternate one on one...

Quite certain these 5 series loaders are not made in China. I believe and somebody correct me if I’m wrong there assembled in Mexico. I will say they have a impressive build quality to them . Scratching my head though why they’d use a bolt that’s one length too short to reach the nylon lock...

Little update. Took a close look at my 3 bolts securing trip plate . Same as OP’s too short to thread into nylock ring. Must be a Deere oversight. Original are 8x1.25 x20mm ,went to local hardware and got 25mm length, also applied a little blue locktite. For the tiny cost and time well worth...

Lot of questions. What pressure were you spraying at with your 12 nozzles? What mph were you spraying at ? What’s your row spacing? How many gallons per acre were you applying? We’re you happy with the coverage you were getting? With those 10-12’ foot dwarf trees you may only need 6 nozzles per...

Here’s what I think happened; If you’ll notice the bolts are one size too short for the nylock nuts to grab bolt threads and keep them from loosening, because of this that front bolt that’s missing unthreaded itself out enough that the framework of the carrier grabbed the bolt head when it was...

Good news , those iron strainers are also the exact same as my FMC sprayer had and yes take the plugs out and add ball valves 👍. You mentioned moving the strainers to front, not really a good idea . There placed in the back right before the manifolds so all the piping gets strained just before...

I would say no a spin on filter won’t work, they need to be a fine mesh screen. Those are your boom or manifold screens. As my picture shows mine have a ball valve in the end . When I get done spraying for the day I put about 100 gallons of clean water in tank open these ball valves and blow...

Actually if my old foggy noodle is remembering correctly that special tool was a pipe with two ears and had two uses . You set the leathers into top of cylinders then placed the cup shaped nut on top , then placed the pipe in the bowl of the nut and whacked pipe with small sledgehammer. This...

I think either style of belts will work. As far as pump pressure that pump will make way more pressure than you want to spray with, as I remember, only been about 30 years , my FMC piston pump was capable of 1000psi or more, that Myers may be too. I like to run 150psi and the spray nozzles will...

Nice work, those pistons look very much like what my FMC piston pump used . We always referred to the cups as the leathers. I had a special tool that fit in the slots of that clamping nut. I don’t think those leathers will be too hard to find. My FMC pump used ceramic cylinders for the leathers...

Not sure what pressure that sprayer is designed to run at , probably in the 150-200 range . I pretty much run my turbo mist diaphragm pump system at 150psi with occasional spikes to around 200. Years ago I had a FMC sprayer with piston pump that as I recall I ran at 300 working pressure. As long...

I’d look up some FE. Myers pump dealers and see what they can tell you about that pump and parts availability. Also as I mentioned before you could call Phil Brown Welding and see what they can tell you about it. As far as electric valves I like the TeeJet series motor driven ball valves, I’ve...

Nice looking tractor, congrats. I’ve got those same GYear tires on one tractor, really like them . They roll nice and smooth compared to the standard R1’s . I was looking for the grill guard mesh insert you mentioned in one post? I’m surprised more tractors mfgs don’t offer these as a oem...

Just thought of one possibility. Is there any ice , mud , manure stuck to the lower backside of your forks? That could stop them from fully seating against the global carrier and the holes for the lock rod to not fully line up.

The global trip system used with the 540m loader functions independently of whatever attachment your using, the curved trip plate is bolted directly to the loader arm . It should trip and lock without any attachment mounted when you fully curl the tilt back. It trips with your bucket so it...

When I’m looking to buy a new tractor i always look on tractor house or Machinery Pete to compare prices and also see what’s available in super low hour like new used. Last two tractors I purchased both JD’s a 5115m and 5085E we’re both couple years old with extremely low hours and like new...

That sounds very similar to the style of auto lock on my 540R loader . Ear on attachment pushes the lever disengaging the J hook. 540M uses a different trip style, both work excellent

Here’s my global on 540m loader . Is yours missing the curved piece of steel attached with 3 bolts? It pushes up on the rod to dislodge the little locking rod on outside of frame , happens about last 3” of curl back.

Congratulations, looks like it’s brand new which for all practical purposes it is . I can’t imagine how someone can justify paying a two year lease on a tractor and only putting 20 hrs of use on it🤔. Great find for you though 👍. That global quick attach is super quick and strong, you’ll love...

Sounds like you bought it right for 7.50 👍. I’d say you’re on the right track with cleaning everything up . It’s got to have a strainer on the inlet side of the pump, I’d open that up and have a look. Hopefully the strainer housing isn’t cracked from freezing. I’d also seriously try to figure...

I don’t have a kubota that size to take a measurement but I believe those tracks will come in two guide widths . Evidently you’ve got the wide and need the narrow . Even though the 3 main size numbers are identical they come in either a narrow or wide guide width , sometimes there’s a letter...

That sprayer kinda reminds me of the sprayer I started out with, a old John Bean 300gal probably from the 1960’s . Wasn’t a pto drive but a engine drive, used a Wisconsin air cooled 4cyl. Pulled it with a open station 3400 ford with a loader, only tractor we had or could afford. Both were well...

I think it would match up to your tractor/loader about perfect, only thing I would suggest is add some weight to rear end for better traction. Either filled tires or 3pt counterweight or better yet both

All good thoughts,no doubt that would be plenty of sprayer for your dwarf trees if it could be brought back to reliable operating condition without too much time and money invested. Big if though, buying it for next to nothing helps a lot and would be the only way It might be feasible. If you...

I’ve never owned a Myers air blest but there were a few around back in the day. I think they were a decent enough sprayer, I believe they built a very good pump. What size trees do plan on spraying? That probably has about a 30-32” fan and would work on trees up to about 16 18’ tall . You’d have...

Myers was and still is a pump manufacturer that for a number of years made sprayers. I’ve got a 100gal 3pt mounted weed sprayer that I still use , think it was bought new in about 1981.Myers hasn’t made any sprayers since probably the late 80’s. I’d suggest calling Phil Brown welding in...

Just curious if you’ve got any pics of what you decided on ? Have you come up with a plan for 3pt counterweight?

Got about 15 more old sweet cherry trees extracted and hauled before our 1-2 feet of snow that’s forecasted hits. Lil 60 Volvo is 7 years old and crowding 1500 hrs , been one of the best and trouble free equipment purchases I’ve ever made 🎉.

Last 3 days been hauling and burning about 270 old cherry trees I had cut down and piled in rows , 2-3 hrs tomorrow I’ll be done . Got a incinerator pile of hot coals that burn the trees up as fast as I can haul them .

Had one row of sweet cherries that is plagued by water holding clay subsoil and to make matters worse had formed into a water collecting shallow ditch. Cherry trees need well drained soil to survive so before I replant this row in spring decided to try a chisel and shape. Used my old Bush Hog 8...

Another option for probably less than 1/2 of buying it all preassembled would be buy a hose assembly of the proper length with two NPT ends on it . Then buy the end fittings to thread on that match your original end fittings. Depending on the situation it’s usually easier to install if you buy...

Just curious why you’re considering going back to the KX 040 from the U48?

Depending on the wind quite a few hundreds of yards, i for dam sure keep the wind at my back when loading in spreader, cloud of stench arises as I bucket into it and dump into spreader.

Double bottom of chicken manure yesterday, just about got it spread, rained today little more than expected 🎉

No rural King in my area but I’m quite certain the Green lid is specd for John Deere tractors. We do have a Blains and they have their house brand THF and for about $2-3 more Per 5 gal pail they have the JD specd . Not sure if there’s much difference in the two , Kinda doubt it. I’ve been using...

Gotcha , well I’d say that’s not to bad a price. You might be able to finagle it down a little maybe a K or 2 based on I’m seeing some 5075e’s specd the same for right around that 43 number.. There’s over 400 5075’s for sale so that’s probably got much to do with it. Id use that as a bargaining...

Is it a 5055e or 5065e ? Does it have a cab ? If it’s a 5055e no cab you can do much better. Quick look online Mast tractor sales has 5055e no cab 12 speed 90hrs for 38,900 . If it’s a 5055e with cab I’d say decent price. Can’t help till you completely give accurate description

Welcome to TBN , is that a new tractor with warranty? Cash price? Or with low interest financing price? It is for sure the 12 speed power reverser transmission? That is a real nice tractor especially with the power reverser transmission. That 520m loader is a really good stout loader also...

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Thanks for letting me know, i assumed they had gone to pilot control on all functions. I’ve got a 2016 Volvo ec60e and all functions are pilot operated.

Gotcha, yeah you’re correct both the power shift versions just came out recently, weren’t available when I bought in late 2020 for sure. I’ve got the 32/16 power reverser transmission in mine. I bought a new 1996 Ford 7740 that had 16speeds forward and reverse with powershift, would of been...

I agree with 4570 very good odds it’s a fault with the pilot lockout system. However if we take the OP’s description literally at his word that “nothing works “ including the mechanically operated functions there must be another issue. These mechanically operated functions are not locked out...

Just curious if you’ve found any 5m’s Or any other tractors that fit the bill for what you want? I’m not in the market for any tractors but just been casually looking at what’s out there in the 5m lineup and actually seems there’s not as many as when I was looking back at the end of 2020. Also...

True . I’m not sure which controls on the 121 are mechanically controlled except I’m quite certain the dozer blade is and 1 or 2 others . If these mechanically controlled functions don’t work it would have to be a hydraulic issue because there’s nothing electrical stopping them from working...

Yes I understand completely how the pilot lock out system works, the lockout switch must get power to the pilot lockout solenoid valve which then opens and allows pilot oil to the joysticks and all other Pilot operated functions. However I believe on the older 121 they used mechanical linkage to...

Another question to help diagnose the issue. Does that machine use mechanical linkage to operate the dozer blade and also the cab swing? Do these functions work? If they are mechanical linkages and don’t work it would indicate a hydraulic related issue, possibly a stuck open master control valve...

I’m in Northern Michigan so similar winter conditions and have been using 3pt snow blowers since 1985. I take the shoes off , never use them . Most drives I do are asphalt , some are road gravel. I personally wouldn’t want a pipe covering the cutting edge as it’s going to inhibit feeding of snow...

Are you dropping the safety lever down on the left side of seat? If you are could very well be the safety switch under the lever. Try wiggling the wires or tapping on the switch while activating a function like boom up , sometimes this will momentarily let it come to life

For sale set of tire chains . Used on 16.9-24 tires . $200.00 obo. Located in northwest lower Michigan. PM me

Took a quick 30min ride up to John Cross Fisheries In Charlevoix, picked up 4 slabs of their smoked Norwegian Salmon , kept 2 and gave 2 away. Hardwood smoked with Maple wood, off the charts delicious. They been there since 1945 and to say they got it down is an understatement.

I’ve got a 2018 5085E , bought in 21 with low hrs and been a excellent tractor, zero issues. Neighbor farmer has a 5075e , bought new in 22 I believe, he likes it very well also no issues. Have you considered the 5085 or 5090E ? I found you can find these with low hours for very little more $...

Finally bit the bullet and bought a hot water pressure washer, Alkota 430X4. Bought a piece of SS flat steel and Hannay reel separate and mounted, like it a lot 👍

My 5115M I bought from C&B operations in South Dakota, a large JD dealer out west. It was a either a county or township lease and used to only pull a 3pt hitch tree planter, I saw the tree planter on it when I spotted it on tractor house so know it wasn’t BS. 5085E I bought from a large grain...

Yes there are lots of super low hour Deere tractors for sale. I bought my 2019 5115M in 2021 with only 47hrs on it . Bought my 2018 5085E with only 14hrs. Saved thousands and both have been excellent no issue tractors, neither had enough hours for someone to abuse and destroy them 👌

For ballast I use 16 100lb suitcase weights hung from a Heavyhitch brand weight holding frame, gives about 1700lbs total. I’ve got only 1 wheel weight per side and No liquid ballast (may add 1 more). I find it’s plenty adequate for my uses , liquid would definitely add much more stability but...

I bought a 5115M about 3 years ago, been a rock solid tractor, no issues. Completely agree with all the previous comments , the euro quick mount is the only way to go even if you had to replace your current attachments. Another thing to consider is which loader to go with. I’ve got the 540m...

Its always on the shelf at my TSC

If I’m understanding what you’re asking it’s really quite easy. There should be circuit reliefs threaded into each side of the thumb valve in the main valve stack. You’ll need a 5000psi pressure guage plugged into the quick coupler that supplies oil to thumb cylinder base end . Activate the...

I’ve got a dx35 which I’m quite sure uses the same electrical layout. Before you order that relay have you eliminated the seat safety switch? Easy to do , it’s directly under the seat backrest . Unplug it and jumper a wire across the pigtail connecter. Mines been this way since I bought it used...

One other thing that can greatly contribute to early hose failure is improper hose routing. I wouldn’t rout the new one like the old rubbing against the lower hose, can’t be the original route. 1or 2 hose clamps securing it to the cylinder barrel be better I’d think. Always eliminate abrasion...

Wow quite a goiter. If that was mine and keeping with the small investment theme I’d probably pick up a pre made hose assembly at Blains, TSC or similar farm store. That is if that’s just a NPT thread going directly into cylinder port which it appears to be. Other end would have to be npt also...

I’m quite certain the 057-5 went to a pilot pressure operated selector valve to select 1 or 2 way flow for the auxiliary circuit, the dash4 models were manual. It will be plumbed in the line from the rod end port of thumb cylinder , it’s simply a two position spool valve that sends oil to tank...

Sounds like you’re covering everything, fuel to injection pump , air bled , shut off solenoid works. I wonder if you’re fuel rack is stuck in the injection pump?

Here you are , this is from a CIH dx35 but identical to yours I think. Bolt is to right and above fuel supply hose

You might try bleeding air at the injection pump. There’s a small banjo bolt at the very top of your injection pump you loosen a little while cranking.

Perhaps there not sized correctly to match your drive sprocket and idler wheel

Probably a long shot but I’d check under your floormat and see if you happen to have a bolt in access panel. I’ve had some tractors that did.

It excludes the tractor weight on rear axle. JD wants you to load the rear tires on the OOS because it doesn’t have the built in cab weight. I have a 5085e with 540m loader . I’m using 2 wheel weights per side and about 1700lbs on 3 pt hitch, no liquid in tires. I find it’s plenty for my uses...

I’ve got quite a few hours operating a mini ex shear mostly in my orchard. My need was to reduce the size of some older overgrown sweet cherry trees that had reached 25-30ft down to a max height of about 20’. With limb diameter generally in the 3-6” range a pole saw wasn’t going to work and at...

More pictures of your set up would help👍. Is the tractor new to you? Not sure how familiar you’re with it. First thing I’d check is the flow control down by your right ankle above floor board . Should be clocked fully counter clockwise for max flow, only turns maybe 45 degrees. This controls...

Does the gentleman have another he’d like to sell?

I’m quite sure that’s your electric fuel transfer pump, should have fuel squirting out when you cranked. check to see if you’ve got power to it.

Think tractor tech nailed it but if you still want plug dimensions; 2.5mm thread spacing , I measured 1.147” outside thread diameter

For gauges you should get at least 2 , a 1k psi for testing pilot pressure and 5k for working hydraulics . I bought a three gauge kit from amazon mainly for the gauges and the test lines that go to gauges. You’ll end up buying individual fittings to tap the test line into your system at various...

Yeah pretty sure slopes are still open. I see their Slush cup is March 9 if you’re interested in competing

Yeah my mother who just passed maiden name was Morrison , Our farm is right across Elk lake road from my cousin Mark Morrison. Our place is called Seven Gables Farm, we have the small country gift store called the Granery. Is that picture of Elk lake you posted looking at the narrows between Elk...

That’s a beauty of a excavator, congratulations I’m sure you’ll love it. I must not be far from your place, I live down Hanel Rd off of Elk Lake Rd about 2 miles south of Elk Rapids. I was actually out on my excavator today, pulled half dozen old cherry trees. Crazy weather

yes end without shaft. Just want to make sure you’re adjusting the port relief that regulates the base end of thumb cylinder. My jam nut was 3/4 also. Be a real good idea before you bust the jam nut lose to put a sharpie or paint mark on end of set screw for reference point.

Thanks, was really quite easy. I like to bolt them on also as RJC says. I’d have to remove them too if I ever want to use suitcase weights on front so that was big reason for bolt on. I also think if you dropped the perforated steel thickness down to 1/8” or little less it could be gently...

First step is to locate your thumbs control valve in your main valve stack and see if it has port relief valves. Usually Allen head set screw and jam nut , that’s where you’ll set the relief pressure for your thumb base end . You can plug a 5000psi pressure guage into your quick connect that...

Here’s a exceedingly easy way to make a excellent grille guard, no drilling or welding involved. I bought a 49”x54” sheet of perforated steel 3/16” thick 3/8” holes on 9/16” centers, enough to make four good sized guards. At $18 a square foot cost a little more than expanded metal but stronger...

The thermostart on my 5030 is threaded into the front end of the intake manifold near the fan. When voltage is sent to it the wire coil gets red hot igniting the gravity fed fuel supplied by a small fuel line from tank. As the coil gets hot it opens a heat activated valve allowing the fuel to...

Try to find and retrofit a loader to a tractor that didn’t come with one can be a chore. I’d highly recommend selling it and put the money towards a tractor with a factory installed loader.

One thing I’d make a good inspection of is the Shear coupler itself. Pull it off the tractor pto and with the shear bolt removed see how much wiggle, play and slop there is between the two rotating halfs. Over the years vibration in the driveline can cause excessive wear to it. Have you ever...

Man what storm that must of been , hell of a lot to clean up you’re gettin though 👍. To move that brush pile efficiently I think a brush rake like we use in orchards might work pretty well. Maybe even a little bigger version since you’ve got plenty of tractor to handle it. The one I’ve got...

Glad to hear that’s all it was, thanks for the report.

Have you looked at the JD fc12e model? Weighs 3580lbs , hows that compare to the one you have or others you’ve looked at? I don’t think any manufacturer builds a heavier duty mower in the 12’ foot class, if I was looking to buy it would be at top of my list

Not sure if you’re rear tires are filled? Even if they are 2k wouldn’t hurt a thing , be about perfect I’d say. That 4707 looks to be a very stout 3pt 💪. One thing I find important is to tighten your sway bars as much as possible to eliminate swaying saves wear on components

Good thinking on 3 pt ballast for fel., makes a world of difference. I use about 1700lbs on 3 pt of 5085e with no liquid in rear tires, 2 wheel weights/tire though. One thing to remember your going to have to keep the 3pt frame way towards the front of the concrete so the concrete doesn’t...

Here’s some good info from the pages of my Volvo excavator service manual, they look to be almost identical to R Scotty’s illustration

I think these intermittent issues either no swing or no down pressure are very likely the port relief/overload relief valve stuck open. These reliefs are not simple direct acting reliefs. They are pilot operated which are a more precision design with more small moving parts , orings, springs and...

Acts to me like your port relief valve on the boom lift circuit is simply set at too low of PSI, assuming it has one. With a pressure guage it’s a simple adjustment that I occasionally have to make on my excavator to match the requirements of the tool I’m running with that circuit. That being a...

Nicely done, looks like the case is earning its keep. Have you put many hours on it since you got it? Been pretty trouble free?

Congrats, sounds like you found a deal to good to pass up. What’s your main uses? Pictures are always welcome

I don’t know for sure if you’re 7040 has a electric solenoid that engages your fwd but if it does that would be the first thing I’d check. See if it’s getting power when you throw the fwd switch, if it’s got power see if you can hear it click on and/or put your hand on it and you should feel it...

Those are the same ones I started out with, they do have a hook. Had 4 of them, not too bad for price but not any where close to same league as the Astro on all fronts. On every one I had after about 2 years of use the female USB connector in base of light lost connection. Little red charging...

Man you’ve got that standing Tall, nice work. I like seeing equipment that old in such nice condition 👍

Comes with a usb cord if that’s what you like , magnetic base system in my opinion is the way to go

The flat base sends the charging current through the magnet , the base is plugged into a standard 110 wall outlet. Also the charging base magnetically sticks to my steel shop wall. There are holes in the base to screw it to a non steel wall.

Hands down best I’ve had and wouldn’t want to be without, Astro 500lumen x2 . Can choose between one side or both sides on , also has a very bright spot light in the tip. Strong magnetic base or hook. Feature I like best is wireless magnetic charging, just stick em to the base for storage and...

No , absolutely on the Rod side. If the pump isn’t filling the rod side as fast as gravity is bringing the loader down and Rod into cylinder... there’s going to be a void on rod side.

Very much agree, exactly what I pointed out in my post #39. I’ve felt that delay many times

Here’s a theory, I don’t think we can automatically assume that the rod side of his lift cylinders are completely filled with oil and thus oil leaking past his piston seals has vacancy on the rod side. Two ways I believe this could happen; 1- the load ( especially a heavy one) is dropping...

I’m not sure when the t4’s switched to Turkey mfg but know for a fact that at least some of the T.4’s were Italian manufactured. My 2013 T4.105F was;

Just a FYI that CIH 105u is the same tractor as the New Holland T5.105 if you want some more to choose from.

I picked up a 3pack of winter stocks at Costco, keep my feet nice and warm

60/ton , down from 78/ton last year. Trucking adds 13/ton

100 ton of chicken manure

I believe all of my tractors the correct rear axle oil level is approximately 1//3 of the way up and into the axle housing

Find the nearest Yanmar excavator dealer near you and have them order them

My two EDC’s , never leave home with out em . Swiss Army knife I like the tool group on this model, got a #2 Phillips screwdriver in place of the more common corkscrew that’s pretty useless for me. Just started carrying the little thrunite flashlite bout a year ago, man is that handy ...

How many acres and how steep is the hill ? Pictures? If it was me I’d pull tires in to under 84” and go with the 84 tiller.

100% this is the way to loosen tight hose end fittings, also to tighten them. Lots of times just squeezing the two wrench ends together with one hand pops them loose. It consentrates all the force in the proper directions

100% agree with the rest also, if that tractor had at least decent maintenance and wasn’t abused you can’t go wrong at that price. My testimonial; I bought a 1990 2wd 4830 new , Johnny stocker 8 speed synchromesh transmission, only options I added was wheel weights and dual remote hydraulics out...

For my use absolutely the bees knees . Not a lot of snow in these pics but there’s been years where I’ve pulled this spreader through orchards with 18”+ drifts .

I don’t have any first hand knowledge of issues with SS and front end loaders just seemed with a heavy load in the bucket would be putting quite a strain on those upper and lower bushed supports. Keep them well greased maybe they’d be fine. Be nice if someone that had one could chime in with a...

I’ve got two NH tractors with SS. A 2006 tn95FA powered with 3.8L and a 2013 t4,105F powered with 4.5L . The F is their fruit/ orchard model which are both narrow and low. I’ve had no issues with the super steer system and it offers some great advantages for my use. It has a class leading turn...

As the owner of both a 2018 5085E and a 2019 5115M I can tell you I wouldn’t be concerned at all about the stoutness of the 5085E’s build quality. Both share the same 4.5l engine which isn’t even breaking a sweat to make 85hp. The M just has the fuel delivery cranked up to make 115hp. Front axle...

Is it possible to stick a clean wire down in the rear axle through the fill port (makeshift dipstick) to see where the level actually is?

I assume TYM uses wet brakes

I’m quite certain that bercovac is made by RAD technologies who also manufactures snowblowers for kubota, JD, New Holland and I’m sure others. I’ve got two one painted kubota orange and another New Holland blue. Mine have been excellent .

That engcon tilt rotator looks like a really slick and useful tool. Will it pin to you’re stick and bucket cylinder or does it come with a topside quick hitch? If not too much trouble keep us informed on how the whole set up goes together, looks like quite a lot to it.

Unless I’m mistaken those first 7 pails of what TYM is calling transmission fluids appear to be just plain hydraulic fluid not Trans/hydraulic fluid . Does TYM not feel it’s necessary to use a true Trans/hydraulic fluid in there transmission/rear axle?

You’re correct that tractor top link hitch pivots at the top so only bottom two holes will pivot it for draft control. Top hole will be stationary and is what you want with that mower. That top link if it’s all original should completely thread in . It’s got to be corrosion with the threads or...

IMO you’re absolutely correct 99%of the grease is just taking the path of least resistance and not getting under the cylinder clevis where the wear is gonna be. If it were mine I’d drill a tiny hole in each clevis ear then a little bigger hole sized to tap for grease fitting. I use Molly grease...

Old and slow is correct, use float mode to protect your tilt cylinders. Just keep the bucket flat to ground to pull material with the heel of bucket, to release material just move your joystick to the right which will raise the heel and allow material to flow under your bucket. With a little...

Hopefully someone with a 5075e will take a look in they’re owners manual for you. Yes on the drawbar frame being less beefy than the 4 cylinder 5e’s. However it’s still got to be designed to support more than 550 lbs . I’ve got a bush hog 1812 model 12’ batwing that has a tongue weight of 1100...

I would say it’s a misprint, the specs I read for the 5075e drawbar capacity were identical to my 5085E . Here’s the specs right from my owners manual.

Vertical drawbar weight limit 5075e is 2470lbs retracted position, 1675 lbs extended position, same as my 5085E. Can’t help you on New Holland

Have to agree with beenthere, I like the genuine Deere paint . Rattle cans from local Deere dealer cost very little more than our hardware brands around here

Whichever of the two sets that has the larger hole size will give you lower pressure and larger droplet size. The smaller the orifice the higher the pressure and consequently the finer and smaller the droplet size

If you haven’t already got them out two ways to loosen them I’ve used; lay some beads of weld on the inside then drive out or split them with a torch

Just a guess from looking at the parts diagram , possibly you have to lift the left side maybe an inch and then slide to the left. I see what looks to be a retaining bracket on top of the radiator.

Good friend of mines neighbor needed a less expensive alternative to a pole barn, mainly just to store his boat and travel trailer. He went with a Northedge Steel building, local to us outfit sells and builds them. His is a 30x40’ , 3 fellas had it done in less than two days. You might want to...

I had one break on my Ford-New Holland 7740 bout 20 years ago while out snowblowing. Needed it fixed in a hurry , found a real close match at the local hardware . Stretched it in with a pair of vise grips in about 10 seconds and worked fine. I ordered a new one from New Holland but just kept it...

Congrats on your new tractor, nice looking machine. I’ve owned a few New Holland cab tractors, first was a 96 7740 then a 06 TS115A. Both were good tractors for me. I like the ergonomics and control placements of the New Holland s better than any other brand of tractors I’ve owned, seems...

It happened to me. December 2020 was having a 5115m trucked from C&B JD dealer in Selby SD to my farm near Elk Rapids MI. I bought a new window from local JD dealer and replaced myself, quite a job. Trucking company reimbursed me. According to the JD salesman the trucking company should of...

Any good news or updates on the bobcat ?

I just googled jd 5090e third function kit and quite a few sellers came up . I’ve no experience with the wr kits but it appears to me a lot of tractor dealers sell them as a aftermarket install option. They are a true 3rd function with a separate control Valve as opposed to just a diverter from...

If you’re looking to go with the jd factory 3rd function i have no idea on price other than not cheap. I’d call the local Deere dealer and ask. WR Long makes a aftermarket true 3rd function kit that is supplied oil from the power beyond. It comes with an electric hydraulic valve and new joystick...

Another possibility if you’ve got no power to the lockout solenoid is a bad relay . My Volvo has a control lockout relay in the fuse box and I’d presume your bobcat does also. If there’s an identical relay in the fuse box you could very easily swap it in for your existing control lockout relay...

So it doesn’t catch limbs in the orchard. I been meaning to ask what main uses will you use the new 5e for?

That stainless steel J hook you have holding the hoses is actually made for a 5M . It bolts to the bottom of the 5M loader mount post (different than 5E loader mount) and holds the hydraulic hoses back as they come out of the lower 6hole bulkhead. Keeps the front tire from snagging them. Here’s...

I think you’ll like that 540m loader, pretty stout. You’re definitely gonna want some sort of counterweight for it . The heavy hitch is working out good however it needs a stand of some sort to make it possible to hitch up with the weights left on it. It won’t stand on it’s own , also the 3pt...

If that bobcat pilot lock out system operates like my Volvo excavator only one of those solenoid valves is you’re pilot lockout valve. If both of them tested 7.2 ohms it shows they both have continuity and you found by your test that they weren’t internally shorted then I would think they are...