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JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4902
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 2:29 pm: | 
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Yes, same as a 140 that is. |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 146
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 2:21 pm: |
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Can a 3 point hitch be put on a 300? |
JD Gorton
Member
Username: Jg106
IL
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 29
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 1:09 pm: |
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just made a few passes with the 318 to make sure the mower deck was working good and i was able to smell some fresh cut grass...it was amazing |
Jason Rowland
Member
Username: Ripple_fx1
IN
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 126
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 10:41 am: |
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Hi Andrew - I put together a checklist for a fellow regarding a 110 purchase and got chewed up for being overly cautious - its a week or two back in the archive - your 318 is an entirely different animal than a 110, and both are completely different than your stamped-steel craftsman. I'll say this:
If you have another grand and plenty of spare time to put towards your 318, it's condition is somewhat irrelevant. If you don't, take as much time as you can putting it through it's paces to insure it's function isn't affected by heat. A seller is likely to dress up any machine he's selling, and save for a show tractor, any piece of used equipment, regardless of price, is going to fall somewhere along the line from pampered to abused.
Your job may be to try and see through the lipstick on the pig - I dunno - If you want a hobby and enjoy a challenge that's one tractor.
If you need to get to work right away, that's another. 1k for a 318 seems less than the usual price of entry. Happy hunting! |
collin bauch
Member
Username: Greendude
IA
Registered: 9-2009
Post Number: 14
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 7:52 am: |
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Adam vaught If you go to the model info and 400 attachments it shows the 4 log spliter. Im not sure if it will fit on a 430 it looks like its on a 400. But there's a reason to get another tractor. |
ROY SCHROEDER
Member
Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 4463
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 6:11 am: |
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Nice looking set up there Dennis. Looks like all the parts are good as new.
Roy |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 559
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 5:48 am: |
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Dennis,
that's a very nice setup you have there, i hope you enjoy your new "ride" as much as the rest of us enjoy ours.
looking through the archives is something i've practiced since i found the site, sometimes it's hard to find what i'm looking for but the wealth of info on different subjects is excellent
later
andy |
Dennis Stark
Member
Username: Eagle1ds
MI
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 14
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 3:51 am: |
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Thanks for your help,being a newbee, this forum has helped me restore my 73 112. Most of the time all I do is search the archives and I find the answer there
My heard s small but it is a start, thanks again guys. |
Ken Shelby
Member
Username: Thunder_clouds
WA
Registered: 6-2007
Post Number: 81
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 11:36 pm: |
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Has anybody heard of someone rebuilding the hydraulic pump on a 200 series? Also would like to know who made them for deere, mine has a PH on the pump but don't know if that was the manufacturer or not, |
Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 48
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 10:24 pm: |
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Can you run a log splitter on a 430? Is there a splitter available that will run off the front hydraulics? Also, has anyone considered fabricating stronger frame lift pivots and lift straps for the 420/430? Mine where twisted and I understand this is a common issue. Thoughts.... Adam |
Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 47
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 9:47 pm: |
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Andrew, Welcome to the WFM community! I think any 318 that isn't beat to death or rusting away and runs well is worth a $1000. Adam |
John Riggins
Member
Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 14
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 9:03 pm: |
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Ok...Thanks for the info....... |
Jim Briney
Member
Username: Lodogg2221
IN
Registered: 1-2006
Post Number: 4240
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:42 pm: |
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John, they may fit, but not on the rear wheels, and they are only 30(?)lbs. Of course if you want front wheel weights, then thats what you want.
BTW, you can get starter weights new from your dealer. They are only hard to find used.
Standard 12" weights will work too of course...and those are everywhere. |
John Riggins
Member
Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 13
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:14 pm: |
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Yes...I know they are front weights.I was just wondering if they would fit a 420?I am having a hard time trying to locate starter weights for my 420.I guess they are rare to come across.Again I am a newbie.Thanks again for the responses on my questions.Regards...John |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 4092
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:06 pm: |
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Yes, they will fit but I think they are front wheel weights. Roger |
Andrew Pursifull
Member
Username: Pursifull14
IN
Registered: 3-2010
Post Number: 1
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:06 pm: |
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Hey guys,
new to the site, which is awesome btw. I'm a first time home owner looking for an upgrade at lawn mower for our second summer. been using a less than satisfying craftsman lt1000, it gets the job done, but it's no deere. Anyways, I looked at a 318 today, it has 1890 hrs, said he put new rings in a couple of years ago. Didn't smoke at all when i fired it up. If i understand it right the SN was M000318X226570 which would mean it was a 1983 model. Looked like it was in good shape. I didn't take any of the side panels off, but i couldnt see where there was any oil leaking. He said he would take $1050, is this reasonable given the number of hours? also, i'm sort of new to this, what else should i be looking for? My dad suggested checking for any play in the blades, any other suggestions? thanks for any feedback, i really appreciate it!
andrew |
John Riggins
Member
Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 12
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:06 pm: |
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Will those weights also fit a 420?
Thanks |
John Moore
Member
Username: Big_john_2
ny
Registered: 11-2005
Post Number: 996
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 6:16 pm: |
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Dennis Stark
Yes they will fit on your 112
John |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 558
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:44 pm: |
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Dennis
can you physically look at the weights or are you looking to buy online?
if online, ask the seller to measure the outer diameter of the weight for you and the center to center measurement of the bolt holes then compare with your rims to make sure.
they look to be the right ones for your 112,
also make sure the holes on the back of the weights are bigger than 2 1/4" so that the weights clear the center of your wheel.
later
andy |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 145
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 4:56 pm: |
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Dan,
There is a thread in The Corner Store about that "Chip Foose Thing". Looks like most members don’t care for it. Everyone voice your opinion.
Scott |
Dan Stratton
Member
Username: Dan_stratton
NE
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 11
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 4:43 pm: |
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The legendary hot rod designer "Chip Foose" customized John Deere 4020 just introduced... now we need a lawn tractor version! John Deere is giving it away in a contest this spring...
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Dennis Stark
Member
Username: Eagle1ds
MI
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 12
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:17 pm: |
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Can one of you guys tell me if these wheel weights will fit my 1973 112 I am new To This Thanks Dennis
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Thomas Seidel
Member
Username: Tomupstateny
NY
Registered: 4-2008
Post Number: 159
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 11:27 am: |
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Terry That is a pretty good I love that you can till your garden in less than 3 seconds LOL |
stephen shiery
Member
Username: Sashiery
MO
Registered: 12-2006
Post Number: 1187
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 11:23 am: |
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I should have done this years ago! After a couple years of bargain hunting on the auction site and CL I have a working sleeve hitch rear blade for my 212. |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3975
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 6:31 am: |
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This is a "John Deere garden tractor collector site" Of course they will try to get a mint for there stuff....
I think it is silly too, but then again you get the guy that puts stuff on for dirt cheap his first post! |
Steve Adams
Member
Username: Flyrod43050
ohio
Registered: 6-2007
Post Number: 179
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:25 am: |
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Quinten I loved the "Grinds my Gears" that is a great way to put it,,,,that was a great episode as well} |
Steve Adams
Member
Username: Flyrod43050
ohio
Registered: 6-2007
Post Number: 178
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 3:24 am: |
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Adam,
I have come to determine that it is always the "crack smoker"(I apologize of my earlier crack head comment) that thinks the rest of the world is just as high as they are. } |
Quinten Tritle
Member
Username: Quintenblood_of_green
IN
Registered: 5-2006
Post Number: 408
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:09 am: |
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Steve, i have been wanting to say that for so long. It really grinds my gears when someone just makes an account on here JUST to sell something, then you never hear from them again.
Sorry, i'll get off my box...
Quinten |
Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 46
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 10:13 pm: |
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What I want to know is why those "crack head posts" are always on the high side! I'm still waiting for the 420/430 or 318 with 500hrs for $400!!! In the end, all tractors are only worth what someone is willing to pay. Adam |
Steve Adams
Member
Username: Flyrod43050
ohio
Registered: 6-2007
Post Number: 177
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:41 pm: |
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Ya know,, I am not one of those who are resident experts on here(and trust me thank God for you guys), but some of these people come on here and their first and only post is to sell something and either they are smoking crack or think we are. I understand it is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I kinda feel that you should have to have so many post before you can sell something or some way to regulate that "On crack post" I mean is a 66 110 in pieces any where close to being worth 750.00 or is this one of the 110's that had the gold plated steering wheels ? |
Kenneth W Wyant
Member
Username: Littledeere
VA
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 106
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:34 pm: |
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Now how many of you guys have had your wife grab you buy the arm like the guy in that commercial. I have but most of the time she's not going to a lawn tractor she's trying to get me away from one.
Kenny |
Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 45
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 8:26 pm: |
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Where can I get the metal clips for seat repair? Also are the frame pivots for lifting the deck on a 430 the same on 316/318/420/430? I need a set. Adam |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 1979
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 11:11 am: |
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Doug
I like the loader on the round fender.
How much weight can it lift?
Terry
That is a cool commercial,I like it.
AJ |
Terry W
Member
Username: Terry246
WV
Registered: 11-2005
Post Number: 490
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 10:38 am: |
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Cool John Deere lawn and garden tractor commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXpGnWshPiE&feature=player_embedded
Terry |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 555
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:40 am: |
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John
double notch weights can still be bought from deere
single notch weights were last made in 1965-66??? (not sure on the exact date off hand) so they command a higher price.
going from memory i believe the single notch weights also weigh about two pounds more
later
andy |
John Riggins
Member
Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 11
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:25 am: |
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Thanks Andy....What is the difference between the single notch over the double notch? Besides the notch of course???? |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 554
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:18 am: |
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John
congrats on the tractor
one thing i will say about the weights, plastic are not stackable and the cast one are.
with you owning a loader tractor, i'd think you want the option of adding wheel weights.
also do a search on starter weights as they weigh more than the 50# cast weights and fit inside the 420 wheel very nicely, then the 50# cast weights can be added to the starter weights.
Austin Bros....... glad i could help and good luck 
later
andy |
Austin Brothers
Member
Username: Austinb
Pa
Registered: 3-2010
Post Number: 2
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:17 am: |
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Andy Thanks for the help and fast response. Looks like a little road trip to pick up a plow! |
John Riggins
Member
Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 10
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:13 am: |
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Hey guys....Well my first real post.Finally joining the L&G Club.Always a JD man owning a 1958 420W and a 1944 LA(ground up restoration).Decided to buy a L&G 420(800 hrs)on evil bay which I still have to pick up and also located a #44 loader from one of the members here and a good friend.So yes I am in the club but have nothing to show for it yet.I have a question about the rear wheel weights as the tractor has none.The fellow I am buying the tractor from has a set of the plastic coated 75lb wheel weights that he said he would sell to me for $100.Just wondering if I am better with the 50lb cast iron weights instead or makes no difference.I am going to add hang on weights when all the dust clears.Just looking for a little feedback....Thanks |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 552
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:10 am: |
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Casey
check this thread for tiller tines
http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/discus/messages/96042/284694.html?1204402559
Austin Bros, yes it will unless altered from it's factory setup
later
andy |
Austin Brothers
Member
Username: Austinb
Pa
Registered: 3-2010
Post Number: 1
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 9:07 am: |
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Will a snow plow from a 318 work on a 140? TIA Austin |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 4084
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 8:20 am: |
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Casey use the search feature for "tiller tine"s. There was a lot of discussion about this in the last year and someone found another source for them. The information you want is in that discussion. Roger |
Casey Winn
Member
Username: Cwinn
NY
Registered: 3-2008
Post Number: 22
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 7:57 am: |
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Hey guys my boss has a 210 w/ factory hydraulic lift and its getting so it will barely pick up the tiller .I checked oil level and belt, and its full and in place .Anybody ever try to get parts or rebuild one of those hyd. pumps or am I missing something else .Also does anyone make tiller tines aftermarket ,priced his out from deere and it comes to almost $900 bucks.Any help appreciated thanks Casey. |
James R Snyder
Member
Username: Jim_snyder
NY
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 307
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 7:41 am: |
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Looking for a wiring schematics for a Pincor generator. If anyone has one, a copy would be appreciated......Jim |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4897
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 6:47 am: |
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Adam V. try catalog number 1476.
It should be in the attachments section for the tractor. |
Plow Special - It's not a Deere if it doesn't have 4 legs!
Moderator
Username: Aaytay
WI
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 582
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 11:09 pm: |
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Doug-
Welcome to the "I-brought-a-round-fender-Johnson-loader-back-from-the-dead" club. 
Nice job! |
Tim Cummings
Member
Username: Torino
VA
Registered: 3-2006
Post Number: 632
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 11:05 pm: |
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Went Deere hunting today and missed this:
I have a John Deere 112 for sale. Its around 1970 I would guess. Runs great just needs front tires and a seat. Also has a mowing deck with it. Mowing deck has new puleys, spindles, bearings and a new belt. Come start it up and drive it. Mowing deck is not on it right now. $125
I guess I need to improve my hunting skills. |
Doug Kean
Member
Username: Atvrder300
Il
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 321
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 10:29 pm: |
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Finally joined the ranks of the loader club today. I bought the pictured loader almost two years ago and finally got around to installing it. It is an original Johnson 10 loader for the RF 110 112 tractors that had been modified to fit a flat fender 110. There was a lot of "added" engineering to it. After a few hours with the grinder and cutoff wheel, finding a new used belly bracket, adding some original support pieces, and making a new pump mount from measurements from a fellow WFM member it is up and running very well. It still needs a few things like a wear bar and some drilled holes filled in, but it works good and no leaks! The loader had a previous restoration done to it. Hopefully this summer it will be back to its original gold color.
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Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 44
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 7:56 pm: |
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what is the model # for the 60" deck on a 1985 430? When I type in the serial # at JDParts I get nothing. There is no model # on the tag, just a serial #. Where can I get a parts manual? Adam |
Kent Strehlow
Member
Username: Rtird2002
wi
Registered: 6-2008
Post Number: 127
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 10:09 am: |
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We were doing some remodeling on my relatively new g/f's home two weekends ago and my loader tractor came in very handy. Everything came out (drywall, carpeting, ceiling, etc) of one of the windows, into the the bucket and transported to the dumpster. This is one of the many instances (the first one for me) that a small loader beats hands down a big farm tractor loader. There would just have not been enough room to pull this off with a bigger unit. Her father liked the idea so much that he brought his Kubota 2350 in the following weekend to finish. Of course he had to trump me with his 4WD tractor, but I still got points for the idea.
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Andy Slagel
Member
Username: Andy57
Florida
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 2
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 9:11 am: |
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Guys,
I'm a newbie looking for a tiller to fit my 112 square fender. I have located a few that I think may work. All of them have to be freighted to me. I don't mind making an investment, but at the same time I would like opinion on what an appropriate price would be.
Thanks |
Mark Weber
Member
Username: Harm316
WI
Registered: 3-2008
Post Number: 8
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 6:55 am: |
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I am currently adding hydraulics to lift a snow blade that had no mounting points on the frame. my questions are do I need to have the front of the cylinder mounted to a "pivot" or can I weld a stationary point to connect the cylinder shaft up front by the blade? I am really not sure if it will make that big of a difference or not and I have only seen a blade from photo's and it is too hard to tell just what is my best option. My second question is do I have to be that accurate on where I mount this so the cylinder is fully extended or can it be less? this is my first attempt at working with hydraulics and I want to avoid having to redo anything.
Mark |
Adam Vaught
Member
Username: Adam_214
MO
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 43
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 11:40 pm: |
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Roger, that is one awesome idea for a generator! May have to try this one. Adam |
Will Eshbaugh
Member
Username: Ride_a_140
Pa
Registered: 3-2006
Post Number: 492
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 9:36 pm: |
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I never liked generators that are directly coupled to an engine.... better to start up the engine and let it warm up. And better yet with a 200 series with manual clutch you can gently engage the power where with an electric clutch you dump the entire load of the generator instantly onto the engine |
Philip Allen
Member
Username: Pinmd
Md
Registered: 3-2007
Post Number: 732
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 8:08 pm: |
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Your giving me some ideas Roger. I'm picking up a freebie 112 with a good engine and bad tranny in a couple weeks. May have to make me a power unit. |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 4080
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 6:53 pm: |
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I personally don't like to tie up a tractor running a generator for long periods and do sometimes need 120/240 volt power in the back of my property. I built this PTO unit with off topic tractor parts I had left over from other projects. You could do the same thing with a JD frame. The generator itself is a Generac unit. I know sometime I will get it painted. Roger
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Chuck Van Dusen
Member
Username: Chuckv
OR
Registered: 1-2007
Post Number: 3076
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 3:48 pm: |
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Mike,
Thanks for the clarifying comments on the front PTO speeds for the 420 & 430 tractors -- I keep forgetting that both the TM1590 and the TM1591 have incorrect listings for the front PTO speeds, they show engine speed in each case. While this IS the speed that the electric PTO clutch/brake assembly turns, it is not the speed of the pulley that drives the deck shaft and the front attachment shaft.
Neil, there WAS a front 540 gear reduction PTO available for your tractor at one time, BM16278, but it is now listed as NLA at JDParts. You can see the breakdown in the PC1997 in sections 50-17 and 50-18. You will note that the driven gear is 72 teeth and the driving gear is 18 teeth, so the reduction is 4 to 1. This implies that the front PTO on the tractor itself is running at a nominal 2160 RPM... Quite consistent with the effective diameter of the double belt sheave which is 7.125 inches in diameter and the double pulley on the 430's front PTO clutch which is around 4.5 inches in effective diameter. Doing the math, you arrive back at he WOT engine shaft speed of 3450 RPM. 
You may be able to find one of these front 540 PTO assemblies used, and using the classifieds here is probably your best shot at it. It certainly would be the cleanest way to hook up a generator head, but likely not the least expensive...
Chuck |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 4079
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 1:18 pm: |
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Jared 140 on up. Roger |
Jared Hobby
Member
Username: Jaredhobby
TX
Registered: 11-2007
Post Number: 21
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 1:10 pm: |
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I feel like I should know this already, but which JD models either had or could handle a 3-point hitch? I'm particularly wondering about the 140, 316/317/318 models (either late 70s or mid 80s series). Thanks for your help! |
Ed
Member
Username: Hosshunter
IA
Registered: 3-2010
Post Number: 1
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 5:19 pm: |
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Hydraulic driven 2 stage snowblower to fit a John Deere 212
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SbFxpcRv0bq_7svcMT-oOg?feat=directlink |
