Farmall 45 CVT

[shibney]

I've done a little research on the CVT transmission, seems as though they are popular with some, not with others. I found a leftover 2010 Farmall 45 with a cab and CVT trans for a good price so I scooped it up. Tractor I'm getting rid of a is a New holland TC45 with a hydro.

I guess my question is- I know there are some adjustments on the CVT trans, does anyone have any advice on the settings? Any other advice you can give me on the tractor? There's just not a lot of info on the web about these, but the price was right so I figured i'd give it a try.

I'm mostly going to be using it for light loader work, bush hogging/finish mowing, general maintenance around the house/farm.

 

[daveinnh]

bump - curious to see replys...

 

[jinman]

Sadly, the only Boomers with CVT are the 3040, 3045, and 3050 models produced by Shibaura. CNH has severed their relationship with Shibaura for new tractors and has moved to LS as their supplier. Whether CNH owns the CVT and will put it into future models, I don't know. However, the Boomer models seem to be pretty rare from the number of owners on TBN. I'm afraid the Boomers and the Case DXs with the CVT are about to be somewhat orphaned if not completely orphaned. I don't know what CNH's agreement with Shibaura is for engine repair parts and such, but certainly even if CNH owns the CVT, it will be several years before it appears in any other similar sized model. In my opinion, buying that transmission requires a bit of faith and hope. It could easily follow in the Select-O-Speed transmission into a maintenance black hole.

 

[shibney]

For the money, it was hard to beat, I assumed with a Case name(even thought not built by Case) I wouldn't have to worry much about service if I needed it. It's new so has a lot of warranty. Seems as though they were motivated to get rid of them. Brand new 45HP cab tractor with loader for mid 20's... I thought I stole it.

 

[jinman]

Brand new 45HP cab tractor with loader for mid 20's... I thought I stole it.

You absolutely did steal it. That's a great buy, but you have to realize that the reason you got such a great deal is that there are a lot of unknowns in the future of that tractor. You either did really good or maybe really badly, but as long as it works and all is well, I'm on the you-did-good bandwagon.:thumbsup:

 

[shibney]

The CVT trans was put in which years and models of tractors?

 

[wrenchguy]

If my memory is correct,production on models such as yours was started in mid '09 and lasted until March of this year.

 

[shibney]

When I bought this tractor they said you couldn't get a HST with a cab in a 2010 model. I'm assuming the CVT was considered superior than HST, which is why CVT replaced HST. I have had several 45 HP Compacts, JD's, New Hollands', etc. I like the New Holland TC45 as well as the Deere and the price is a lot better. I guess if I don't like it i can sell it and buy a HST Case 09 or back.

 

[daveinnh]

Sadly, the only Boomers with CVT are the 3040, 3045, and 3050 models produced by Shibaura. CNH has severed their relationship with Shibaura for new tractors and has moved to LS as their supplier. Whether CNH owns the CVT and will put it into future models, I don't know. However, the Boomer models seem to be pretty rare from the number of owners on TBN. I'm afraid the Boomers and the Case DXs with the CVT are about to be somewhat orphaned if not completely orphaned. I don't know what CNH's agreement with Shibaura is for engine repair parts and such, but certainly even if CNH owns the CVT, it will be several years before it appears in any other similar sized model. In my opinion, buying that transmission requires a bit of faith and hope. It could easily follow in the Select-O-Speed transmission into a maintenance black hole.

So who has / will make Case & NH HST tractors?

 

[jinman]

So who has / will make Case & NH HST tractors?

It appears NH expects 30 to 50 hp models to be supplied by LS. Right now the lines are very confusing with NH selling its existing inventory and introducing new lines.