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I would expect that a winch will be too slow, and is super bulky. The motor that was used in the chute rotator in the kit I bought is the perfect speed and has no shortage of torque to rotate the chute. You'd have to come up with a spool that mounts to that shaft with the proper diameter hub...

Post a pic of your machine.

I also have a 4600, with the loader and backhoe. The loader can lift the front and the backhoe stabilizers will lift the rear. This makes it easy to run the drive train. So do you have just the bare tractor? I'm at about 3200 hours and the machine runs great. I keep it in 4wd full time...

When my equipment won't run and I can't figure it out, I come here for help!

Wow, I never noticed this before.

The browser on my laptop started to complain about the TBN website configuration and wont let me get here. Only on my phone now. Since then the site seems to have a dramatic reduction in posts. This once wonderful site seems to be dying off. Is this really happening?

Keep up the good work!

Other brands? I'm not necessarily religiously tied to JD, but for the sake of commonality with attachments, etc, I'll be staying with JD. And they do make good machines. Anyway, a good friend just bought a new 1025R. I checked it out and found that JD has upgraded the 3 pt so it follows...

I am not going to tear it down for a few burps and farts on start when its cold, when it runs perfectly otherwise. It is normal for a diesel to start up rough in the cold? Maybe I should change out the glow plugs anyway?

So grateful for this forum! I have 3 tractors: JD4600, JD332, and the newest (to me), the JD2210, all Yanmar diesels. The 4600 and 332 both start on the first compression stroke and never skip a beat. They start up like a clock. The 2210, on the other hand, with 380 hours, in the winter...

A couple years ago, I got rid of one of my JD332s and replaced it with a 2210. I'm loving this 2210 so much that now I want to get rid of the other 332 and get another, more capable machine. The 2210 is fantastic, but I'm thinking maybe one step larger than the 2210. My biggest complaint of...

Never heard of anything like this before. Don't worry about it. Just be glad that it was covered by warranty. I don't think the 1025R has brakes that are independent for each rear wheel, so not helpful for turning. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Keep us posted on your progress. And send pics of your new tractor!

@Hoss710 Thanks for correcting me on the bolt grades. Anyway, the metric bolts will have the grade marked on the head.

Now to address your questions more specifically. The bolts that hold the mounting plates to the rear end are standard metric bolts, grade 8, I think. It's a good idea to start with new bolts, as you suggested. The 48 backhoe is run off the power beyond at the rear end. You'll need that kit...

Congrats on the 4600. I was told that JD does not offer the mounting plates any longer for the 48 backhoe. I have a 4600 that came with backhoe brackets, but no backhoe. Like you, I also found a backhoe for low $ that did not have the brackets, so I thought I was in good shape. On my...

What size plastic bag? What a fascinating subject. Would a small plastic bag create a problem if it gets sucked through? Wouldn't it be shredded up, burned and expelled? This the the OP's first post. It's likely that we will never hear from him again.

When a fuse blows, you're left wondering why. I have had the injector pump solenoid fuse on the 4600 blow just out of the blue, and it hasn't happened again since then. Seems like it's "just one of those things" that happens now and then. Maybe some exposed insulation somewhere that shorts...

Last winter I picked up the SB1051 rear PTO snowblower to run on our JD2210 tractor. It was a pleasure to clear our snow using this beast, however..... The manual crank for rotating the chute is a real POS. The crank itself has a small diameter, and to compound that problem, it required...

A 1973 South Bend 13x30 lathe showed up in my shop a few years ago. The guy selling it bought it at the VoTech where he was teaching (he probably got it for $200 in a silent auction). He claimed that it had been rebuilt about two years earlier, and I have no reason to dispute that. It went...

Yikes! That's some beautiful steel line work!!!!!!

One of the losses we can experience in this life is the loss of a spouse or child. But to lose one's shop? That ranks up near the loss of a family member. Condolences for the loss of your shop and tools.

Update on this issue: Son in law looked closely at the seals and saw that rust had snuck between the overmolded rubber and the steel seal frame and the fluid was leaking from the side of the seal, not the interface with the axle. He drained the rear end to stop the leaking, and degrease it...

MT: Thanks for the feedback. I like "not very technically chalenging". That implies that theres just a lot of stuff that has to come off in a certain order. If we do this, ill take a bunch of pics and try to document the process. JD quoted 16.5 hours for this. My expectation is that they...

Nice thread with a great way to make an opening for greasing the rear drive shaft, but lacking direct experience with changing the axle seal.

My son in law recently picked up a nice JD2305 with 600 hours. Going over it, he found that the left rear wheel axle seal is leaking. Anybody here that has gone through changing that seal?

I would advise against putting belt covers on. Those covers will trap clippings and all kinds of debris, then it gets wet and works like a sponge to rot out the deck. Just keep your fingers out of the belt.

You'll know if it leaks. If it leaks, I'd take it off and deflate the tire. Do your best to open up the bead where the wood was. Get some bead sealer and put that in there and reinflate. Should be good.

I thought of posting a comment pertaining to this on the John Deere Parts thread that has been going on for a while, but thought that this could derail that thread, so here's a new one that is focused on this issue. Modern technology can be very handy -- when it works right. But when it...

Wow, this thread is really going! I'm going to jump back in to reinforce my earlier post arguing to buy a machine that is produced in high volumes ---- Aftermarket parts!!!!! When I picked up my JD2210 it had a non-folding ROPS. The first day I had to take it off because I have a low...

When it comes to any kind of equipment, it's always good to select a product that is produced in high volume. If there's a large population of people keeping these old machines alive for their own use, then there will always be people taking some of those units and parting them out. For...

I bought a set of LED lights to mount on the ROPS bar, but they are still sitting in the box! I know this doesn't help, but at least there's someone else that has started on this. These lights have been sitting for about 5 years. It's easy to order stuff, but then more difficult to make the...

Thanks to those that responded to the question. You're the best (well, almost).

As I understand it, the 2350 uses a sub-frame to support the 260 backhoe. My question is: Does that subframe need to be removed if a belly mower deck is mounted?

One final comment, and this pertains to mice. I filed a declaration of war, seeing my chewed up wires. I think I have found the best mouse trap ever made. The biggest problem I have with traps is that the mice are sneaky enough to lick off peanut butter bait without setting off the trap, and...

Here's a pic of the throttle friction adjustment. It's just two nuts tightened against each other. After 18 years of being married to each other, these two nuts decided to go their own way. It's not hard snug up the throttle and get them to reconcile back together with a couple wrenches. The...

Here are a couple pics showing the repaired brake latch lever. It works perfectly. Is it better than new? Yes it is, on the side with this splendid new PVC L bracket.

Every time a new part needs to be made, the first thing is to scrounge around looking for some junk that can be repurposed, and a shop with a lot of junk (but not too much) is the best place to look. The first pick was to find some aluminum or steel angle that came close to what I needed...

Tractors run for a very long time if cared for, so when looking to buy a machine, I very rarely ever buy anything new, and it makes a lot of sense to purchase a machine that is widely available. There will be a good selection of used machines, and if you want to get rid of it, then there will...

Nah, not struggles. Opportunities to make the tractor better. They all need TLC. I could have spent more than double the price for a squeaky clean new machine with a warranty, or fix some stuff now and then. Actually, we wouldn't have the machine if it was the new price. But I wouldn't feel...

At this point, a decision needs to be made. One option is to replace the whole plastic shroud under the dash. This is more money, and then the tractor sits for a week while waiting for the part. The second option is fix the existing shroud and have the tractor back in service with no extra...

Crapola!!! Often times, one repair leads to more repairs. When the new parking brake lever was being installed, there was the sound of something dropping off, and landing under the tractor. What's this little black piece? You've got to be kidding me! Now something else is broken...

I have yet to see any reports of issues with the parking brake on the 2210, so I guess I get to be the first. The plastic parts on JD tractors are a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the replacement parts are generally not horribly expensive, but a curse because if they were metal...

"If an inclinometer works for anyone here, go for it. For those who get one, after more and more experience with the tractor, I'd expect that it will end up just another gadget that gets no attention at all." Agreed. When I first got the 4600 6 years ago, I watched a lot of videos of tractors...

My 4600 usually has the 48 backhoe on it, so sometimes if I am nervous I'll swing the hoe around to act as counterweight. I'll also put the stabilizers down low sometimes.

I had no idea that this post would be so controversial. Our land up in NH has no level ground. I glance at the inclinometer all the time as I go across sloped areas. It's very helpful when there is no reference for level. Keep the bucket low, have lots of weight on the back, and stay under...

Now this is VERY interesting. Would this kit fit a 2210? More detail on the hydraulic connection would be helpful. I have a 2004 2210 and the mechanical linkage for raising the deck is a real half-assed arrangement. If the 3 pt arms are not connected to anything, then they drift inward...

Relays are probably the issue. As said before, they are most likely not waterproof. Wet inside and slowly corroding away, especially if there's power in there to feed electrolysis corrosion. I once had a flood in my basement and the sump pump outlet was sitting on the floor rather than...

I have a similar issue with rainwater harvesting. Junk coming down from the gutters needs to be filtered out, and it gets old having to clean out filters. There is a cyclone-style water filter that may be just what you're looking for. The incoming water spins around in the cyclone, and...

Yes. You need to insert the new thumb valve into the tractor’s power beyond line that now feeds the backhoe. The backhoe is then fed by the power beyond port in the new valve. This will give the thumb priority over the backhoe and interrupt the operation of the backhoe any time you are moving...

Hidden: I think I used a Prince valve, which was around $150. I selected this one because it has a work port relief and also a power beyond port. Both of those are very important. I also selected it because it's a segmented valve and gives me the opportunity to add a second spool sometime in...

Here are a few pics showing the thumb on my 48 backhoe. It has performed flawlessly for several years and is a critical feature on this machine whenever I use it. There are rocks everywhere here, so every time I have to do any digging, it’s super handy to be able to pick them up, versus...

I would be delighted to help you. Earlier in this thread I posted a link to another thread where I detailed everything I went through to develop a thumb for my model 48 backhoe. Everything you need is in that thread. I received a lot of valuable help from people on this forum. Now it’s my...

If you want to have a nicely operating thumb, my recommendation is to put the right valve on, not something that you just laying around. They’re not all that expensive.

Why does JD recommend this low viscosity HyGuard when most of the rest of the world puts heavy gear lube in rear ends and other kinds of gear boxes?

I have a 4600 with the 460 loader. I need a chain saw mount too. In the past, I've put the saw on the floor at my feet, but that's not good because it can interfere with getting feet on the pedals. I am also not into making permanent modifications of anything. Hanging it off the top of the...

Rock bucket arrived! I was able to save some $, and get it faster, by getting a bucket that was a factory "second", with no paint. It has one imperfect weld. I laugh, even the imperfect weld is better than what I do. This thing is amazing, and will solve my rock problem up in NH.

I have a pretty steep section of driveway at our place in NH. When we got the property, that steep section was covered in loose stone. It was miserable. I think the rain washed out all the fine material. To fix this I put down 32 yards of recycled asphalt. This was the best thing I could...

I've been working on an addition to our place in NH and now it's time to grade the area around the foundation. But the subsoil is just loaded with rocks everywhere. York rake would take a long time to work them all out! So I took a look around to see if a reasonably priced rock bucket could...

It’s not hard to walk around the machine and take a quick glance at the lugs. They don’t just spin out instantly. Ive never had one come loose.

I'm not a master painter, so take this FWIW. While we're talking about paint on JD tractors, this is a bit off-topic but somebody might find it useful: I've repainted a few of the 300 series JD tractors and initially thought that maybe these rattle-cans come from the same place. So I tried the...

Center of pin to center of pin. BTW: be careful of rocks rolling on the the stabilizer cylinders. Been there done that too. I’m still thinking about some shields to protect the chrome rods. Maybe I’ll build a wood prototype before getting into steel. Sometimes wood prototypes work so well...

What will you do about the cylinder end cross tube bore?

@al20hp: I just measured the modified Magister bucket cylinder on my machine. Extended: 43 7/8" Retracted: 25 5/8" With this, you should be able to figure out how much to cut off. However, I would still recommend that you make measurements on your machine with the cylinder disconnected to...

Relating to the comment about straightening the rod. All I can say is wow. Straightening that out would be very impressive. But in my case, the rod surface has millions of microcracks in the bend, which would probably eat the seals. I find it a bit disappointing that a stiffer steel would...

No. Mine came with a 4 tooth bucket and that’s fine. I have not checked hydraulic pressure. But what I was doing could create some very high pressures. Having the boom fully extended, then pulling creates some tremendous mechanical advantage. Couple with the cylinder being close to fully...

I think we may have used a cutoff wheel. As for me, I was pulling on a tree root. I had the bucket curled in a little, and the boom/dipper both fully extended. I hooked the bucket teeth into the root and then began to pull with the boom and dipper. That obviously overstressed the bucket...

Wow, that’s pretty amazing how you got the same exact bend! Definitely a weakness in the machine here, which supports going with the larger diameter rod. I don’t have an exact measurement on how much I had to shorten the rod on the new cylinder. I think I would have taken measurements off...

OK, I finally took the time to get this ATV cargo box completed. I found some 1" thick foam that was cut to shape to go under the box and then also some to line the bottom. When you're driving around, it's nice if stuff isn't rattling all over the place, and the foam fixes that. The interior...

Fantastic thread. Thanks to aschubert for posting his results. Normally a first-timer comes along needing help. In this case, aschubert comes along with a very helpful description showing the issue and resolution in one grand-slam. I have a good friend with a 755 that has a pulsating 3 PT...

I’ve replaced several cylinders on my JD 4600 with close fits from Magister Hydraulics. Some minor adjustments were needed, but now I can easily swap the cylinder on the future without paying JD $1500 for a replacement. That’s generally about what they get for them.

Considering that you have a fairly new alternator, the next thing to check is the regulator. With the alternator unplugged from the regulator, measure the AC volts coming from the alternator with the engine running. You should see something around 20 volts AC. If the regulator is generating...

I'm into everything. I got certified a long time ago, but haven't been in the water for about 25 years. Since then, those weights have been repurposed. I always loved to go diving in a nice clear lake and see what's down there.

First piece of glass cloth was applied this morning. This resin was picked up at Michael's locally. The black epoxy pigment (Mica powder) came from Amazon. The epoxy resin was mixed, then a little denatured alcohol added to reduce it enough for easy brushing over the glass cloth laid out on...

It may be difficult to find "plans" since there are so many different configurations for mounting. I had to take my JD4600 to a metal fabricator/machinist who designed an undercarriage for my model 48 backhoe. JD in their infinite wisdom just had big mounting plates that bolted to the rear...

It's a bit disappointing when someone comes along with an issue and then never posts a follow up. It happens all too often.

Test fit of the new cargo box in the ATV. Perfect fit. I put a first coat of epoxy on the box, but ran out of epoxy, so its partially coated.

I have a 2210. If the engine will not crank, there are two interlocks that will inhibit the starter: The PTO switch and the High/Low/Neutral lever. The PTO button must be in, and the shift lever in neutral. A fault in one of those areas could be your problem.

Very nice! I like the custom contour. Why go and pay good money for a new handle when they grow on trees?

Most of the sanding and shaping is completed. The exterior was gone over with the belt sander, the top and bottom surfaces rounded over with a router, and the interior joints touched up with the marvelous little belt sander seen in the photo, and the whole thing gone over with a random orbital...

Yes, once the wood is brought to final shape, then I have glass cloth that will go around the outside. Epoxy joints like I have done will have a tendency to crack, so the glass will hopefully keep that from happening. I'll have to add some kind of mount on the back for carrying a chain saw...

All glued up. Now there's a lot of shaping and sanding coming up. Incidently, I love this Ryobi belt sander. It has a square body that can easily be clamped in a vise for use as a fixed tool, and it is compact for getting into tight spaces. Sadly, it looks like Ryobi no longer sells this...

This post gets me caught up to where the project is at this morning. There are just two more sections to glue in, and then I'll be ready to start shaping the exterior with a belt sander. I'll use a small router to round the edges over and then do some sanding with an orbital sander. I'll have...

Gluing up the side sections goes one section at a time, doing final shaping to make sure that the joints are reasonably tight. A perfect fit is not necessary since the epoxy does an excellent job of filling voids. Sometimes you have to get creative with use of the clamps to get the pressure...

Resawing on the bandsaw. I have never used this saw to cut this kind of depth, so it was a new thing for me. I'm very pleased with the performance and results. This is a Grizzly 18" band saw that I picked up a long time ago. It's not the best quality machine out there, but it has served me...

In this thread, I'll cover how a rear carrier is built from white pine lumber milled from our land up in NH. When bouncing around with the ATV, carrying tools and supplies, I have grown tired of the 5 gallon bucket that I have strapped to the back of the machine and wanted a larger cargo...

@Torvy: No offense taken on the presumed mockery. The whole world has become thin-skinned. We need to grow up and grow a pair. Let the fun begin.

There are businesses that specialize in rebuilding hydraulic cylinders. Find one locally. Remove cylinder, they fix it for you, you put it back in, leak gone. Alternatively, find a new aftermarket cylinder and just replace it. I have a JD model 48 backhoe and have done that twice with...

In Conway NH, black flies are from Mother's day to Father's day. The women bring them in, the men take them out. They are a real menace. The welts from their bites are the worst.

4x4 would have helped, weight on the back, wheel chocks and many other things would have helped. But the best thing would have been to engage the brain and think. As for the mockery about the pool: I have no use for it. It belongs to the wife. Happy wife, happy life. She gets the pool, I...

I have read about the funky brakes in the 2210/2305, but failed to apply that knowledge to my work this weekend. I got lucky! There is a slight incline on the paved sidewalk that runs next to the swimming pool up to the enclosed space under our deck. There's a bunch of freshly milled lumber...

Lets see.... Today is Tuesday. How did it go?

jgoodma1: That's a cadillac of a chainsaw carrier!!!!! I need something like that.

Thanks for following up. Too many people post a problem, get a lot of input, then after fixing it don't bother to communicate the fix.

This is soooo funny. I think that one of the pins for this rod has been sheared for many years on my 4600. It's only a problem when I have to change the bucket to the forks. When I change the angle of the mount feet, one side will typically move faster. I never understood that this is a...

Relative to the thread main topic: Has anybody wrecked their rear PTO even with a shear pin or slip clutch? I know that jamming the shaft in any way can break the housing. I just don't want to have this with my machine. I don't think the prior owner ever used the rear PTO, so I'm confident...

I'm glad to see this thread getting some action again. I have a 2210 with 340 hours now. Great care was taken with fitting the drive line for a LandPride SB1051 rear PTO snow blower. Knowing this weakness, the PTO shaft shear bolt was downgraded to a 1/4" grade 2 bolt, vs the original 5/16"...

Welcome Ed!

He must have found it doing a web search. We'll probably never hear from Shuggmo again.

@beenthere: I agree that the PTO guard is window-dressing. But, it's there, so I might as well keep it close to stock, and it doesn't hurt. What I find more frightening is this snow blower. If an article of clothing was to be snagged by the auger, it would pull in the poor victim and produce...

The final extension was the PTO guard. I had to add close to a foot to the guard tube. I found that the tube itself could be slipped out of the larger guard bell that shields the u joint. Went to a JD dealer with the little stub of tube, hoping that they’d have a piece of this sitting around...

The longer tube arrived. U joint yoke tapped on (hard tapping), and pinned. U joint put back together and the tube cut to proper length. Need to find a piece of 2 1/2" dia plastic tubing to extend the shroud.

Good idea. It is possible that if I cut off the end of the 3pt mount and slipped it forward, that I could shorten it up about 3”. But then I’d have to redrill the mount hole because the existing hole is not in line with the others. Then the upper link bracket would need to be squeezed...

Yup, my question has been answered. A lot is being learned here. I already have my shaft pulled apart and ready once the new tube shows up. I have a Woodmaxx chipper, and had the opposite problem. I had to shorten that shaft by an inch. It’s super important not to have a shaft that’s too...

Here's the prize. I'm loving the way this thing is built. I considered shortening the 3 PT mount, but chose against modifying it. The PTO shaft is indeed dangerously short!

@jyoutz : I'm learning this myself. You need to measure the size of the sliding tubes that form the shaft. That will tell you what series this is. I just know that inner sliding tube of the series 4, which I have, has an OD of 36 mm. This is from the AgriSupply site: Width: 36 mm or 1-27/64...

I figured out that I could purchase a new longer series 4 internal trilobe tube from AgriSupply. Popped out the roll pin that holds the inner tube into the U joint. Took apart the U-joint and now have to get the tube pressed out. Edit: I posted this before I noticed the suggestions above to...

Just acquired a like-new LandPride SB1051 3 point rear snowblower. The PTO shaft that came with it is too short. Where is the best place to get a cost-effective replacement shaft?? It must have a shear pin or slip clutch since this is going on my 2210. I'm measuring 26" between the end of...

Insulation in a large building. How do you keep the mice out? What a menace.

Putting the powerflow from the 62C onto the 54C deck was a non-issue. It fit just fine without any modifications and works great. Edit: Add pics and more description. I have attached a couple pics of the powerflow installation, coupled with my 20 cu ft wood collection box, built over 20 years...

I've been picking up used batteries at auto salvage yards for a number of years. They usually have the little sticker with the month/year. A battery that's less than 2 years old for $35? I've never had to replace one. The cars usually die first.

In NH it might be safe to say that most people heat with firewood. In MA, I heat with firewood. When the price went up to $250/cord for cut/split/delivered, then I switched to making my own. I'm 62, and the labor is good for me. I can't bring myself to beat my brains out at a gym, paying...

I find the comments here to be very interesting. The OP has a brilliant design, and although it may not be able to handle knotty wood, his design illustrates a fully automatic splitter that will work beautifully on most rounds. If it can't handle the tough stuff, then improvements could...

I use the Rotella synthetic for diesels. People say it's the best. How do I know that? I don't. It would be nice to see some scientific data that proves one oil is better than another. There are a number of videos on youtube where people have run some tests on various oils. I have not...

I second the comments on the thermistor by @CADplans. Since that component tends to be unreliable, I replaced it with a pushbutton switch with my 4600. So when you turn on the key, if you have the pushbutton depressed, you'll hear the solenoid click. Then the button can be released and the...

It looks like you have eliminated the battery as the problem since you said that you get it to crank over by hot-wiring the starter. It seems most likely that you're not getting power to the fuel solenoid when you "jump" the starter. Relative to cranking and not starting: What you may not...

@beenthere: Have never rolled a tractor, and still have all appendages. I'll let you know if I ever flop it over. I'm not afraid of mockery. Bring it on. ROPS is up. Seatbelt? Sometimes.

Unjustifiably timid. Agreed. I pointed that out from the beginning. And yes, 10 degrees is cry-baby territory, even worse than that. But its the sense of the machine rotating to the side that seems to get me. Call it an irrational phobia. The inclinometer was to calibrate the fear-factor...

I had no idea that this topic would become such a hotly debated issue. I put one of these inclinometers on the 4600 and another one on the 2210. I have found that my limit of comfort is at 15 degrees, and seeing the reading is very helpful to me, because sometimes I get nervous even at 10...

That is so neat seeing your repair. I don't think you'll have to worry about those big fat resistors burning up!

Kevin, The place to start with this is to get the service manual CD for the tractor. There happens to be one here for a decent price: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124869842283?hash=item1d12d2956b:g:q9IAAOSwbShbPRcb

While I was hiking up our steep driveway in NH, the thought came to my head: "Name the tractor Molly". I know this is on the silly side, but a little bit of levity is a healthy thing at times. It is customary to name a boat. Why not name your tractor? Here are my tractor's names: JD4600...

When I was a kid, one of our classmates died when he was pulling out a neighbor's tractor, stuck in the mud. I had heard that they put chains around the rear axles. A fatal mistake. It flipped backward, killing him. I don't get how people don't know what a drawbar is for. Never never chain...

...... It might be noted to NOT try to crank the engine while the meter is connected this way. You'll quickly melt the meter probe wires......

One of the first things I did when I got my "big" JD 4600 was sit on youtube and watch a bunch of videos about tractors tipping over. It's often not recognized that even though your typical tractor has wide front wheels, the pivot in the center really makes it a tricycle. So the front wheels...

Gee.... I didn't expect this to be such a hotly debated topic. Of course it's tough to predict exactly how much angle will lead to a side-roll with a long list of various conditions. On our NH land, there's very little of it that's level, so it's hard to estimate roll other than looking at...

Alright, I admit it! I'm a crybaby when it comes to running any of my tractors on an incline. I'm terrified of tipping the machine on its side (or worse!). I know, fear is a good thing, but I get the heeby-jeebies whenever one of the rear wheels goes over a rock and the machine lifts up just...

On my 4600, I had an issue where it wouldn’t start. It turned out to be an issue with the fuel shutoff solenoid. When I removed the solenoid, it started right up. The spring in the solenoid shuts off the fuel, so if the solenoid isn’t working, it keeps it from starting. So removing the...

Considering that it hasn't been run for "years", sounds like the fuel system is plugged up, especially with the "barely any coming out". From the injectors. The first thing to check would be the solenoid that activates the fuel pump. An engine that has such low hours probably has high...

I sent you a PM. I wanted to go with the pin-eye, but Magister was out of stock and I needed the machine back up and running. Now that it's all done, I'm glad I went with the cross-tube because it's a better finished product. The cross tube creates a better pivot interface that will keep dirt...

@dejado: When debugging things like this, it's important to quickly figure out if it's an electrical problem (loss of spark), or a fuel problem. Your description of it quitting by first increasing RPM, then dying off sounds more like it's a fuel problem. Electrical problems tend to be...

Why delete that post? It was a good one! Surely it wasn't perceived as a health hazard to use a tractor bucket as a griddle was it?

Final status on this project. I am in love with these spring shims. I ordered several of these of various lengths and ended up using the two longer sizes and cutting them down to length --> 2.13". The shims were tapped into the dipper bores, and then the new cylinder could be installed with...

New pin is done. Rather than drill a hole through the pin, weakening it, I'm using heavy snap rings to keep it in place. Plus, I have no way of knowing exactly where the retainer bolt is, since the machine is in NH. Pin is 4140 annealed. All of the pins that I have dealt with in this machine...

jthibodeau89: Oh, now I see what you are referring to. I thought you were referring to a potential mis-alignment if the cylinder is skewed at an angle. We will see how it fits and go from there.

At this point I don't have an exact measurement of the gap in the dipper. I haven't pulled the old cylinder body out yet, mostly because I wanted to keep the hoses connected until I'm ready to put the new cylinder in. Your comment of a tight tolerance is a helpful insight, so I'll have to be...

Many thanks to QuebecGuy for the photos!!!! Yesterday I met up with my buddy who's a better welder than I am. We cut the rod on the new cylinder and welded on the eye from the bent one. The cut off end can be seen in the background, in front of the grinder. When I bought this backhoe, it...

I'm creating this thread to document how a stabilizer cylinder was replaced on my model 48 backhoe using an aftermarket cylinder. Why replace the cylinder? I was sloppy and nicked the chrome with one of the backhoe teeth. I was careful to immediately clean up the protrusion created by the...

FANTASTIC!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Photos wouldn't hurt, if you have the time to do that.

Yeah, I called JD on replacement parts. They said the replacement cylinder is $1500, and it's not available. They do have a replacement rod for $500. I'm not doing that when I could get a complete new cylinder from Magister for $177, including shipping. I just need to do some minor machining...

I need some help from somebody with one of these model 48 backhoes. I need the length of the upper cylinder pin, #13 in the attached exploded diagram. I received the replacement cylinder and will need to make a new pin. JD used a 1 1/2" pin, but the new cylinder has a 1 1/4" bore in the body...

The mini excavators don’t have stabilizers, but have a blade that can serve the same purpose, so your comment makes a lot is sense. I think maybe their tracks are wide and stiff enough to handle the load. Looks like you dug up a dinosaur turd.

PT: very cool backhoe. That’s pretty amazing work. I think stabilizers would make it even more amazing.

I found this on Facebook Marketplace in our area. This is looks exactly like the JD 48 backhoe that I have, but it has a weird “Zetor” brand on it. Looks like Zetor is a Swedish brand. So who really made the model 48 backhoe for JD???

Agreed. But if Magister sells this cylinder with 1 1/4” pin tubes, that gives me some confidence that a 1 1/4” is ok. After all, the original cylinder has 1 1/4” on the rod end. It seems a bit goofy that JD would have different size pins on the same cylinder: 1 1/4” on the rod end, and 1...

I chose this cylinder in part because the hydraulic fittings are oriented properly. I want to keep the modifications to the cylinder at a minimum, so bushings are preferable to me rather rather than replacing the base mount. I have some 1 1/4” 4140 TGP left over from pins I made for the thumb...

If I use the first one, the loader cylinder, that has 1 1/4" pins. Couldn't I use a 1 1/4" pin, then machine bushings to fit into the 1 1/2" bores in the dipper? I've been happy with Magister. Mostly, I like their selection, and the prices are great too.

I found a new cylinder for the backhoe, for $177. That's just a little less than JD's $1500 for a cylinder that is probably defective. https://www.magisterhyd.com/product/2-5inch-bore-x-18-25-stroke-loader-hydraulic-cylinder/ This is a "loader cylinder" that has the correct stroke, but an...

What was I doing? Nothing I haven't done 50 times before. I had the boom and dipper fully extended. I pushed the teeth down into some roots and lifted the boom and pulled the dipper together. Lots of pull this way. I would think that a hydraulic cylinder rod should be super stiff and...

I hate it when this happens. I was digging out some stubborn roots and rocks, when my bucket would no longer curl. I got off and found this. WTF!!!!!! JD dealer wants a thrifty $1500 for that cylinder, and they don't even have one available. They stock a replacement rod for $500. They said...

Brilliant redneck grilling idea!!!! I think you need a bigger fire, and need to use butter. Everything is better with butter. Alternatively I would be inclined to use forks and put a a grate between them with some hickory or apple chips on the fire. Then you don't burn the oil in the bucket...

Following up on this 2210 transition. I'm loving the 2210 in general. My only gripe about the machine is that the 3 pt hitch hydraulics does not appear to be set up to follow the position of the control lever. On my 4600, the height of any 3Pt implement is easily set by the control lever...

Keep us updated on your 2210.

I have had a JD318, then updated to a 332 for many years. Then a Case 646 with a front loader was added. Recently of both of them were sold when I found a nice low-hour JD2210 4WD with a loader and 54C belly mower. It was a perfect exchange. The 2210 is a bit larger than the 332, but not so...

"Dealer tried and failed to fix it and doesn't seem to care." More incompetent "experts" !!! My 4600 stock temp gauge pegs to "overheat" within a couple minutes of starting from cold. I have figured that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced and haven't been willing to go on a...

"More reasons why NOT to own machines with computers in them. When the chips are down, so are you!" So then, I'm expecting that your car or truck is from the 60's, and you don't fly on a commercial airliner. But I'm on your side when it comes to tractors. I will always avoid any newer...

I have noticed that my 2210 will start rough if I start it at 1/4 throttle. It will misfire and puffs out a lot of diesel fumes for the first few seconds before cleaning up and running great. If I start at idle throttle setting it wakes up a purrs without missing a beat. Anybody have any...

I replaced all the front plastic on my 4600 after I got it. After 20 years, the hood was all smashed up with missing grill and side covers. All new plastic for little over $1000 and the machine looks great. So I'm in favor of the plastic parts that are affordable to replace. If somebody can...

Can somebody comment further on this, and where this pinion shaft is located?

I know a man that has a short thumb from slipping it into a hole while checking pin alignment. He had his thumb in there and then reached for the hydraulic lever with the other hand. This was on a backhoe mount where the 3 pt control was close. Anyway, it dropped and took off half the thumb...

I would drop in specifically to get my free trinket. Then would grab anything else that was needed. It was very effective. They used to give away a 25’ measuring tape, which was actually a decent tool. I have a bunch of those, along with the blue LED lights. HF is still a fantastic store...

Yesterday was the real test to see how this 2210 is for mowing around all the obstacles in our yard. Though the 2210 is slightly larger, that doesn’t create any significant issues. The 2210 is quieter, has a bit less vibration and it’s even easier to put the deck on. But I don’t look...

Well I stand corrected. Now that it has warmed up, I see that I’m losing about 1/4 cup of lube every two weeks. There’s another thread here on TBN for a 4720. Probably a very similar design. Doesn’t sound like a super difficult job as long as the lower wheel axle doesn’t need a seal change...

I find that if what I want is not available, then the best alternative is to build it. Find an honest man that does metal fabrication and see what he can come up with.

My 4600 has 3200 hours. Starts in summer and winter on the first compression stroke without ever having to use glow plugs. In fact, I've never used the glow plugs and am not sure how to kick them on. My 332s each have around 800 hours and start on the first crank with the glow plugs. My...

Beenthere: What the heck? Now I won't be able to sleep until I put one of these on my loader. Fantastic addition!

From rScotty: "Your power steering is probably jerky...." Ah...... My 2210 every now and then will have a skip in the power steering. The fluid is clear and at the proper level. Now I have to figure out where return screen is.

Finished up the load n go brackets.

So my recommendation would be to start out with a fixed thumb that shares the pivot with the bucket, if at all possible. Then later you can add the hydraulics. Having the hydraulic thumb is such a huge improvement. You can bring it out and just go pick stuff up, then tuck it away when it’s...

I posted the schematic page here, in case that helps......

I put one one my model 48 backhoe, but this was a custom-built hydraulic thing. I think you're looking for something that's more off-the-shelf and a little bit faster than this. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/building-a-thumb-for-a-model-48-backhoe.380392/

TractorGuy: NICE! Great to see people in the seats!

Had to snap a pic of the lineup while they are all here. Such a happy family. From left to right: The left most 332 is the camp mower. The 322 is my son-in-laws and is for sale, to be replaced by my 332 to it's right. That 332 is being replaced by the 2210 on the far right.

Here's a view of the 2210 with the powerflow and chute. The 2x4 that's supporting the chute illustrates about where the entry point of the collection box will need to be. The chute from this powerflow is massive when compared to the chute for the 300 series powerflow. if the 3 PT attachment...

I thought I would post these pics as background before starting in on this next homebrew collection system. This prior design has exceeded my expectations. It would be nice to be able to include a self-dumping feature in this next one.

This last pic shows the right side of the tractor with the powerflow and chute visible. The exit port from the collection box is at the bottom. There's a baffle inside that is open at the top to allow airflow to exit. The chute sprays material inside and also diverts everything to the...

These pics focus on the mounting. The tiller bracket unbolts from the tiller with 4 bolts. These two arms protrude well into the collection box and actually help a great deal with lining it up while mounting. The bar passing between the arms conveniently have enough space to slip the lower...

Now I'll post some pics of this homegrown MCS built 20++ years ago. Someone may argue that this thing is huge and will be bulky on the back of the tractor. This is actually about the same size as the commercial JD MCS that I had previously had. It is definitely big, and it will carry a...

The time has come to get started developing a bagging system for my 2210. This machine came with a triple bagger and power flow, but I have never been a fan of "baggers" because they don't carry all that much and you end up having to lift the bags (I think) in order to dump. My experience...

Found some time this weekend to make more progress on the HM Load-N-Go brackets. The 3/4" plywood was reinforced with another 3/4" layer of oak wood. Corners were rounded over with a router and it has the first coat of JD green paint. Have to wait a few days for the first coat to cure before...

You make excellent points about the wood grain and also your observation that the wood could be punky. I had to smile that you looked at the photo enough to notice the steel hook sitting on the floor. I grabbed this wood from my firewood pile, and although there is some spalting, the wood is...

If compression is down, but the current engine is still running, and you're talking about replacing the entire engine anyway, why not run it until it finally dies? If you run a little heavier oil, that may bring the compression up and it could run for a very long time. Is it burning oil with...

One of the features seen with the newer mower decks is the auto-connect and the Load-N-Go brackets. I'll never have auto-connect with my older 54C deck, but Load-N-Go shouldn't be that difficult. One of the frustrations with the JD brackets is that they are incompatible with the Power Flow. I...

At the time of my original post, I had a 62C mower deck with a matching powerflow. Now after picking up a 54C deck, I can confirm that the 62C powerflow does indeed fit on the 54C. Perhaps the plastic cover over the belt is different, but the blower with brackets and even the belt work just...

Excellent!!! Here's the link: https://www.greentractortalk.com/threads/1-4-series-loader-jdqa-spec.83225/#post-1248409

"It's in the tech library on the GTT forum." Is that the "General Tractor Topics"? I don't see a tech library there. Edit: Oh, I see boltonhooks.com has a link to Green Tractor Talk. I like that boltonhooks site!! I'm not finding the tech library there. Forgive me for being stupid......

"For your model 210 FEL ?" Yeah, I'm mostly interested in the 210 loader today.

Does anybody have a drawing that gives the dimensions for the quick attach interface on JD loaders?

Quick update on my axle leak. The 4600 has sat in the garage for a month now with the yellow axle cap loose, after I topped off the fluid. Not a single drip of lube on the floor.

Has anybody out there put a 62C powerflow blower onto a 54C deck? JD dealer says that they are incompatible.

Hi MsCheeer, I have a cab I just took off a 2210 that is for sale. It's in excellent condition. Where are you located? Thanks, Dan

Look what came home with me today! 297 hours, with heated cab, forks, blade, bucket, 62” mower deck, powerflo triple bagger. That’s the 332 I’ll be upgrading from in the background.

Andy, Thanks for sharing these photos! For sure, the 4600 has tapered roller bearings on the front wheel axles. The re-assembly of these axles is very interesting: - Apply 1200 lbs axial load on the web of the bevel gear 41T, while rolling and oscillating the bearings to ensure proper...

I checked the axle on the 4600, lifting the wheels using the loader. Everything is very nice and tight, and it seems to have leaked less over the past few weeks. But less leaking could be due to thicker lube in the cold January temperatures of winter. I have attached a couple photos of the...

Hi Guys! I have had a JD318 and then replaced that with the diesel 332 a few years ago. I have always done my mowing with these 300 series tractors and am happy with them. But I want a front loader and 4WD. So I'm thinking of upgrading to a used JD2210. I have a concern about the upgrade to...

I found the service manual buried on my hard drive. Here's the front hub exploded diagram. Doesn't look like it would be too bad. Seems like the whole hub assembly should be easily removed by taking off the 4 bolts and then the hub yoke can be brought in and worked with on the bench. If...

I am seeing a puddle under the 4WD axle steering pivots with my 4600 tractor. Anybody here have any experience with changing the seals in there? What is involved with this? Is it best to just pull the axle and have a shop do this?

This is kind of a bittersweet post. My task is completed. The radius gauges were used to grind a cutter to about 1.25 mm radius. The gear was chucked into the 4 jaw and aligned. The proper radius was cut on each side of the gear. Bearings were heated up to about 200 degrees on the stove and...