Workmaster 55 question

[csmith3]

Got the tractor back today, dealer says nothing is wrong with it. Could be poor quality fuel, I added some power service and it seems to run a little better now. Also got a chance to use the loader for the first time, this thing definitely needs some ballast in the rear. I pick up one load of dirt and had to put it in 4wd to get it to move because the rear tires were spinning.

 

[herbfarmer]

My Workmaster 55 has black watery soot spraying out of the exhaust and all over the hood periodically. It only has 200 hours and has been doing this for the last few months. The service manager at my dealership didn't seem to know what was causing this. They are coming to get my tractor to take a look at it. Anyone else seen this problem?

 

[PumpingPete]

Funny you should mention that. I started mine a couple of weeks ago during a cold spell we were having and noticed the black spots all over my hood. It seemed to have stopped after a bit. Would be interested to hear what they have to say.

 

[herbfarmer]

Will let you know what they come up with. He seemed to think it had something to do with condensation/cold weather but it was happening last summer too. Other than that its a great tractor. Twice the tractor as the TC-35 I traded it for.

 

[PumpingPete]

I have enjoyed mine as well. Have you done anything to yours? Such as a third function valve, etc?

 

[herbfarmer]

No, haven't had the need yet but will probably consider it at some point if I decide to get a backhoe. How bout you? Someone told me you could run a backhoe off the two existing but I have a feeling you need three.

 

[herbfarmer]

Next spring I will be trying to figure out the draft control when running my three bottom plow. I put 200 hours on the tractor last year, mostly tillage and cultivating but didn't get to play around with the draft control and have never used that feature on another tractor. People tell me it takes some getting used to but once you dial it in it's worth it.

 

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Have WM75, wife runs almost full out in high range, no vibration - also, have rear tires filled, hauled 10ft logs on FEL, no issues - definitely get them filled! I will be cutting hay this year and baling as well w/ this tractor, will see if vibrations sets in then, should be @ 2200-2400 RPM - will update when I can

 

[PumpingPete]

I haven't done anything to it yet. Hope to get the tires filled this year as well as add a 3rd function. Tired of routing hoses for the grapple!

 

[downslope]

I haven't done anything to it yet. Hope to get the tires filled this year as well as add a 3rd function. Tired of routing hoses for the grapple!

Fill the tires or you will be straining the front-drive components as well as being somewhat dangerous. Get some heavy implement or weight box on the rear as well. I've had 16.9x30 calcium filled rears lift on my NH FWD lifting logs, so now keep a heavy subsoiler on back as well.