XUV 850D has arrived

[Robert_in_NY]

Tommy, I thought the problem with the belts is only an issue if you drive thru deep water like at creek crossings where the water can get in there and douse things fairly well. I wouldn't think Rain would be an issue but I do wish Deere would make an enclosure and be done with the issue.

 

[darkday]

That's the only time it's a real problem. You can have it submerged in water and still get across a creek but it's not going to like it a whole lot. You might notice a tad of slippage if you have an old worn out belt in the pouring rain but even then it won't affect your ability to do the job at hand.

 

[milkman]

That's the only time it's a real problem. You can have it submerged in water and still get across a creek but it's not going to like it a whole lot. You might notice a tad of slippage if you have an old worn out belt in the pouring rain but even then it won't affect your ability to do the job at hand.

Would that be something similar to the performance of three wheel drive?

 

[Skipholiday]

Would that be something similar to the performance of three wheel drive?

Worse.. All momentum is affected.
Your stopped or slowed down significantly until it dries out, also the belt life is shortened.
This is a flaw with the diesel gators that needs fixed.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

.lol but the rain shouldn't affect it now splash from the tires will it did on my hpx thats why i put the enclosure but you should be ok.

Would that be something similar to the performance of three wheel drive?

 

[Donegal_TDI]

VGB10516 Noise Reduction Kit 1 USD 258.00

This hasn't arrived yet.
Interesting part is the air filter is relocated outside the cab.
Some foam pads.

Don't expect improvements to be dramatic.

I'm going to try and fabricate rudimentary engine splash guards to try and minimise any splash to the belt area.
Will keep y'all posted on this.

 

[cef2lion]

Any more info on the guage kit on your list?

Craig

 

[Donegal_TDI]

This isn't a kit as such from JD.
I've sourced the parts individually.
Voltmeter (spare I had for my own SAME tractor)
Ammeter 30A
Clock Analogue(very important)
Temp gauge.

I'm an electrical sort by trade,
and I'll have to wire these into the vehicle wiring system myself.
Will also fit an extra fusebox near battery instead of taking tappings from +ve terminal for every item.

In the US/Canada there is stacks of marine type gauges available and any competant auto electrician should be able to install them easy.
Good luck.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

the air filter should be outside the cab i have noticed that on my gas hpx that sometimes it gets a hickup and some air comes back out of the airbox it has done this ever sinse it was new it's nuthin wrong with it it runs fine it just i noticed it one day when they had some dust under the filter box . all of a sudden the dust blew away and i noticed it was the airbreather doing it . now if you was in a closed cab the carbon or fumes might buildup on ya maybe thats why they put the filter outside the cab.