JD 4520 Cab AC failure

[ddivinia]

The AC worked fine last weekend while raking hay. Friday morning it didn't.

Blower is blowing, clutch is engaging - still nothing

Called dealer - they sent a tech out.

We cleaned the condenser, but that didn't fix it. The low and high side readings are wrong. Looks like compressor time.

Going to get up really early to finish raking hay. Cab tractors without any AC in Texas Summer is crazy hot.

I hooked the rake to the 5525 cab and showed my wife how to drive it. She has always been scared of the gears, etc. I figured raking would be a good way to learn how to drive it. I think she wants a bigger tractor now...

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[sunnyside360]

Gees, what a bummer. If I remember correctly, that is a fairly new 4520. Cab tractor in hot summer sun is awful even here in central Pa. Let us know how it turns out. Good luck.

 

[froggy]

This maybe just the right excuse to look at the new 5000 "M" series!!

 

[ddivinia]

Gees, what a bummer. If I remember correctly, that is a fairly new 4520. Cab tractor in hot summer sun is awful even here in central Pa. Let us know how it turns out. Good luck.

11 months old... They are thinking compressor or expansion valve...

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[ddivinia]

This maybe just the right excuse to look at the new 5000 "M" series!!

Dude - have you looked at a M series? I saw one today for the first time. It looks like a 6000 in a 5000 frame. From the 3 point, frame, etc.

Awesome,
D.

 

[sunnyside360]

11 months old... They are thinking compressor or expansion valve...

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Well, at least it's covered by warranty. Hopefully, the JD dealer will send a service truck out to your place to fix the problem and you won't be w/o it for long.

 

[ddivinia]

Well, at least it's covered by warranty. Hopefully, the JD dealer will send a service truck out to your place to fix the problem and you won't be w/o it for long.

They sent a tech out Friday night to look at it. They were going to pick it up on Sat and get on it. I needed it this weekend so they are going to come get it on Monday. All good - my dealer rocks.

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[nmu98]

Please keep us informed as to the repair. My memory sucks, but I don't recall reading about many of the AC units failing, just more complaints that they don't work well..... I hope it gets fixed fast!

 

[froggy]

Dude - have you looked at a M series? I saw one today for the first time. It looks like a 6000 in a 5000 frame. From the 3 point, frame, etc.

Awesome,
D.

Only the literature. Hope the local dealer gets one soon so I can drool all over it.

 

[ddivinia]

Only the literature. Hope the local dealer gets one soon so I can drool all over it.

I was very impressed with it - I think the price point might hurt sales. Of course, it might make the E series look reasonable.

The coolers in the front tilt forward with undoing a couple thumbscrews so they are easier to clean. I really like that feature.

D.