110 tlb Problems

[jenkinsph]

I have q PA 30 and it turns about the 50 rpm at high idle. Not fast but does a good job for me.

 

[PapeCAT]

There was one for sale locally but they wanted nearly $20K for it. I do not know their cash value. I guess JD dropped them for some reason good in their minds.

JD dropped the 110TLB when Tier 4 requirements came into play. If you look at the design of the front of the tractor, it has a nice sloped hood and low profile loader arms for great visibility of the loader/forks. The packaging for the Yanmar engine is tight. Hence, there is no room to add a DPF without squaring off the hood. Just take a look at the L47 and even m59 and see that the forward visibility could not be as good as with the 110 TLB. It was a good TLB that had a 10 year run with the only major revisions happening in and around the 3rd year, and remained the same until the end.

 

[fried1765]

JD dropped the 110TLB when Tier 4 requirements came into play. If you look at the design of the front of the tractor, it has a nice sloped hood and low profile loader arms for great visibility of the loader/forks. The packaging for the Yanmar engine is tight. Hence, there is no room to add a DPF without squaring off the hood. Just take a look at the L47 and even m59 and see that the forward visibility could not be as good as with the 110 TLB. It was a good TLB that had a 10 year run with the only major revisions happening in and around the 3rd year, and remained the same until the end.

I loved the look of the JD110 TLB, but I opted for an original owner 250 hour Kubota L48 TLB instead.
There is an unfortunate history (here on TBN) of JD110 TLB cracked transmission housing castings.
An EXCEPTIONALLY costly fix !

 

[trctr155]

I loved the look of the JD110 TLB, but I opted for an original owner 250 hour Kubota L48 TLB instead.
There is an unfortunate history (here on TBN) of JD110 TLB cracked transmission housing castings.
An EXCEPTIONALLY costly fix !

I feel the trans case cracking is exaggerated. Not that it hasn't happened, but I have been around dozens and dozens of these machines for 20 years and have never seen it. I also own a 2003 model myself. Most that I've seen were business owned and are used very hard by construction companies. Seems most that have experienced the cracked housings have reported loose loader bolts as the culprit. They are brute machines with a cult following for a reason.

 

[revitup]

My TLB has been a great machine. I was one of the unfortunate ones that had the loader tower bolts loosen and while carrying a way too big log (my bad), have the bell housing and trany housing crack. I was fortunate enough to have insurance on the machine to cover the fix. They would of wrote it off if they new the cost of the fix though.
Over all it has been a great machine. Just about 3000hrs on it now.

 

[fried1765]

My TLB has been a great machine. I was one of the unfortunate ones that had the loader tower bolts loosen and while carrying a way too big log (my bad), have the bell housing and trany housing crack. I was fortunate enough to have insurance on the machine to cover the fix. They would of wrote it off if they new the cost of the fix though.
Over all it has been a great machine. Just about 3000hrs on it now.

I don't doubt that you have enjoyed your 110 TLB a lot.
I do love their look!
Generally though, defining the MODEL as a "great machine", is to me, a bit of a stretch.
I am not aware of other dedicated TLBs having the JD110 TLB history of bell/transmission housing cracks.

I really wanted to buy a JD 110, but for the rather significant number of dollars involved in any TLB purchase, I just could not stomach the documented JD 110 risk (also my post #23).

 

[trctr155]

My TLB has been a great machine. I was one of the unfortunate ones that had the loader tower bolts loosen and while carrying a way too big log (my bad), have the bell housing and trany housing crack. I was fortunate enough to have insurance on the machine to cover the fix. They would of wrote it off if they new the cost of the fix though.
Over all it has been a great machine. Just about 3000hrs on it now.

Rev,
Since you had it repaired and you're aware of those bolts, I assume you check them routinely? If so, have you ever noticed any loosen over the years? How often do you check? I should prob be more diligent.

 

[trctr155]

I don't doubt that you have enjoyed your 110 TLB a lot.
I do love their look!
Generally though, defining the MODEL as a "great machine", is to me, a bit of a stretch.
I am not aware of other dedicated TLBs having the JD110 TLB history of bell/transmission housing cracks.

I really wanted to buy a JD 110, but for the rather significant number of dollars involved in any TLB purchase, I just could not stomach the documented JD 110 risk (also my post #23).

All TLB's are awfully expensive these days. I believe Kubota is the only player in the construction duty TLB's. The local Kubota dealer told me the his competitive model for the JD110 was the M62. He said it was around $85K. Mine fully equipped in 2004 was around 46K. I suspect that if JD had continued the model it too would be 85K today. Years back I ran into a Deere big wig who said part of their decision to discontinue wasn't sales but rather the expense of emissions and TIER requirements. Wasn't worth it. Mini excavators have really came along way since then also. But unless you can afford a mini-x and a skid steer, then the TLB is by far the most versatile machine made. Most are farm/ag hybrids and not true construction quality. Unless you own a 110, then the L48 and M62 are your choices. There are alot in my area for whatever reason. I always ask the owner/operator about the bell houses and I have yet to met anyone with the problem. Most if not all don't know what I'm talking about. People beat and I mean abuse these tractors. I am careful with mine, but in the end the work needs to get done so I stomp the pedal down and it performs

 

[threepiece]

I like my 110 and the cracking issue that goes with it. The 110 TLB is a very versatile and capable machine and like all machines it can be abused. Operating a machine that has a potential for catastrophic failure forces me to be in tune to what is happening. It forces me to think about the physical nature of the operation and I like that.

I also like having a reminder that every process requires time, and that there is a limit to how fast something can be done. This helps me to identify when I should be satisfied with things the way they are and not buy into the “faster is better”philosophy commercial advertising would happily have me believe. I think too many of us have lost perspective. It is far too easy now to get caught up in horse power, reach, cycle times and pump output specifications than it is to have some fun.