JD 790 has tranny problems!

[browner]

Beware! The JD 790 has a tranny flaw. The gears are to light to hold up to it's 30 hp engine. I have had mine break twice and have heard this from many others as well.

 

[W5FL]

You convinced me. I will keep my Kubota! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[gordon]

A very smart move Wen I must say. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Gordon

 

[Muhammad]

First I have heard of anything like this on the 790. The 790 and the transmission in it was out in the field for about decade by way of the 770, and I hadn't heard of even one problem with that machine. I would doubt that John Deere would put a product out that had a major defect and not do something about it. Please give us more information on the problem, and also if you have contacted John Deere (personally or through your dealer) about the problem.

 

[MChalkley]

Aw, c'mon, Muhammad - you mean we have to be fair to everybody? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mark

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Mark, I heard it was from using Amsoil.../w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

OK...START PILING ON! BANISH ME BACK TO USING A SCYTHE AND A PICK FOR LANDSCAPING!

(sorry Mark)

[email]oldcarparts@mygarage.com [/email]

 

[JimBinMI]

Muhammad,

Your viewpoint is a refreshing change to the assumptions without evidence responses! Thanks for keeping the board on the right track! /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

JimBinMI

 

[Muhammad]

Del, lucky Mark wasn't on at 1:41 AM last night to counter-attack...

BTW, I think a good idea would be to sign in and state which oil y'all use - it gets confusing trying to keep up with exactly who jumped on the Amsoil wagon, etc! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[MChalkley]

Muhummad - Er, you didn't mean me, too, did you? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mark

 

[MChalkley]

Del, I'm not 'banishing' you anywhere. Without Amsoil in that tractor, you'll be back to using a scythe before long without any help from me. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mark

 

[Muhammad]

Naaw, the 'M' in 'MChalkley' stands for Amsoil, in my book. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[MChalkley]

You're close - it actually stands for the 'm' in symthetic.

Mark

 

[Muhammad]

Ahh! Logical..

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Mark,

Touche'

But I won't be left with a big orange spitoon, because I've begun using Super UDT XL, that new fluid that is designed for tractors operating constantly at or below -20 degrees, but now required for warranty purposes by Kubota in ALL tractors. At only $75 for 2.5 gallons such a bargain. Sorry specs not available.

 

[MChalkley]

Del - Perhaps you could post a picture of a pail of it on your web site? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mark

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Impossible, as it is completely clear, resembles water except has a pleasant cherry blossom smell.

 

[MChalkley]

Oh, that stuff! I've heard great things about it. Supposedly its viscosity doesn't vary at all from -614 to 1780 degrees Centigrade. It's worth every penny. It's not synthetic, though. It's made from oil deposits formed by the dinosaur ancestors of NH owners.

Mark

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Yes, but they were from silicon based creatures, not carbon based units which is why petroleum products are so ineffective as hair tonics and lubrication.

 

[MChalkley]

Well, I guess that explains my premature hair loss.

Mark

 

[JimBinMI]

Mark,

I heard that Consumer's Reports is at this very minute analyzing this very rare find, it may even get its own patent! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

JimBinMI

The world without Blue would be too Orange!