55 Series 3ph late model retrofit?

   / 55 Series 3ph late model retrofit? #1  

jppugh

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I have an 89 JD855 and in the technical manual it says the later models or early models with a retrofit have a greater 3-point lift capacity. My question is, what is the retrofit? JD Parts catalog doesn't seem to show a difference. Does anyone here know what the retrofit was? Different lower lift arms to change the geometry?

A guy wants to splurge on the EA 48" aerator but she weighs 850lbs!

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   / 55 Series 3ph late model retrofit? #2  
855 owner could drill holes a little closer in draft arms towards implement attaching balls to increase 3 pt lift capacity a small %. Relocating holes in draft arms would change 3 pt hitch maximum & minimum lift heights. I noticed rockshaft piston part # had a substitute(11A or 11B)
 

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   / 55 Series 3ph late model retrofit?
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Thanks Jim, I thought it would be something like that.
 
   / 55 Series 3ph late model retrofit? #4  
You're welcome That option is built into my Kubota M7040 3 pt draft arms.
 

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