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Mike Reid
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Username: Bubba1209
AR
Registered: 7-2004
Post Number: 338
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have a question on 200 series frames. I have a thread going over in the restoration section on my 216. Today I found out that the frame is damaged beyond what I want to try and fix. I am getting a 210 this weekend that is a 1975. My 216 is a 1979, serial number above 95000. Will the frames swap out without much trouble or do I need to find a frame closer to my serial number? I have a friend with a couple of other 200 series tractors that might work. Any help is appreciated. Mike
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Scott Timmermans
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Username: John_deere_200
ON
Registered: 4-2008
Post Number: 416
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks for all the comments.
LOL Jerry!
One person on the forum to blame for all this is Army He was the one that responded to a local add about two years ago that I had posted which led me to this great site and subsequently to all those tractors!! We have met several great people along the way and I'd have to say, it was great fun!

Scott
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Steve Hayes
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Username: Steveh
VA
Registered: 5-2004
Post Number: 1610
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Steve,
Yes you can plow with the FEL installed. Not very convenient or practical but I have seen it done.
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stephen shiery
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Username: Sashiery
MO
Registered: 12-2006
Post Number: 1249
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Steve Wolgamott, you can do that. It's just a little clumsier.
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Adam Vaught
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Username: Adam_214
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Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 78
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
JRL, Nice Tractor/Tiller setup and your place looks beautiful! I hope to set up one of my tractors with a tiller one day. Also very nice dirt. Looks much better than my Missouri clay, although I have improved it a lot over the last 14 years. Adam
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Steve Wolgamott
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Username: Poolguy
MI
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 165
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 7:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
OK, so I've asked this a few times....will I be able to plow with a one bottom plow on my 140 with the FEL attached?? any thoughts...
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JRL
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Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4955
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 7:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John Riggins, The reason the fluid goes over the top is that the pump is not running to return the fluid fast enough to the other side of the two way cylinders. The Johnson Loader owners manual cautions us about that happening. you need to have the engine running at least half throttle to prevent an overflow of the tank when lowering the loader unless you are low on fluid. Hope this helps.
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Lowell Gates
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Username: Lgates110
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Registered: 11-2006
Post Number: 2260
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 6:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John, fluid level too full! (usual culprit) ~~ Lowell
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John Riggins
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Username: Riggsjr
NJ
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 38
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I do have one issue with my #44 loader.When I shut the engine off and drop the loader the fluid backs up and comes out of the top cap where you would add fluid.Any ideas why this happens....
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John Riggins
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Username: Riggsjr
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Post Number: 37
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 4:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Got her all cleaned up and painted today...Ready for some work.Still looking for some rear wheel weights if anybody has any to sell.





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JRL
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Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4953
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Scott, nice line up, It's nice to get them out now & then to see what you have. I got started on our veggie garden yesterday, Here's a link to photo of my 420 tilling some garden area.
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JDF
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Username: Swampfox
CO
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 1188
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Scott, you are a sick man.....LOL...great pictures!
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Adam Vaught
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Username: Adam_214
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Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 77
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 9:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Scott, just a quick conservative estimate, but that looks like $18000.00 worth of Deere! Isn't America great! Adam
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Todd Gerber
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Username: Todd_g
MI
Registered: 2-2005
Post Number: 456
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 9:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Scott,

One word on your photo's - Wow!
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vincent ochiuto
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Username: Vince_o
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Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 83
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 9:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Now John, LOL!

Than you now I own a 67 cub that is 2 days younger than I and a deere in 67. Is there any way to find out what month and day it came off the line?

Thanks guys
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Scott Timmermans
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Username: John_deere_200
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Registered: 4-2008
Post Number: 413
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Took the Deeres out for a little wabbit hunting today. Got them all out and running except for a few sick one's still along with the attatchments!
From left to right there is a John Deere 322 w cab, 318, 300, 216, 214, 210(restored) w 43C blade, 140 H3 (2), 112 Patio, 112 SF (2), 110 540 PTO, 110 42 blade, 112 RF, 112(restored), and a 55.
Here is a link to some full sized pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/john.deere.rf/Herd2010#



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John Underwood
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Username: Junderwood
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Registered: 12-2002
Post Number: 291
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Vince,

I put the numbers in the registry link above and it shows as a good number. Give that a try and register the best machine in your barn. At least your kid has good taste.
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JDF
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Username: Swampfox
CO
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 1187
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Today while I had my 30 hyd. tiller mounted on my 322, I decided to see if it would fit in "The Cage". In order to haul tractor and the tiller mounted up in my 5X8 trailer and get the ramp closed up, I had to put a set of car ramps in the front of the trailer, back the unit into the trailer and as the rear tires climbed the ramps it also raised the tiller above the front stop of the trailer. Result: tractor rear sits on car ramps, tiller over hangs but rests on the front rail, and the gate closes to keep unit in the trailer. Of course a good strap job keeps everything from moving around. I just needed to see IF I could haul the package IF I wanted to.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
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Gary Behm
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Username: Back_blade
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Registered: 2-2004
Post Number: 2473
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Vincent,
The 110 is a 1967,you will find the serial # breaks in the model info section above.
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vincent ochiuto
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Username: Vince_o
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Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 82
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 7:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Could someone help me with the numbers on my sons 110. When I looked it up the other day on deeres site it didnt exist.

type t1306

sir 080089

I was wondering what year it is. TIA
deere wfm
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Gary Blackman Jr.
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Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 767
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 7:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Steve your 318 looks great now you need to upgrade your tires to big fat ones LMAO
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Steven Abel
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Username: Sabo461
NJ
Registered: 1-2003
Post Number: 576
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks Chuck, It's a 69 patio 112 on the trailer that's been sitting at my place for 4-5 years and hasn't ran since it was parked. I decided to pull it out and get it running this week.
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Kevin Crile
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Username: Kevin_crile
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Registered: 7-2009
Post Number: 39
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Had the 12s out today for some pics and sun.The 67 I bought on epay in New York about 5 years ago came with the lights and single notch weights.The 66 Dad bought at a sale last year about this time.They are sort of a matched set.
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Chuck Van Dusen
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Username: Chuckv
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Registered: 1-2007
Post Number: 3222
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 4:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Steve,

Gotta love the 30 Hydraulic tiller!! Looks like your Dad is planning to grow some company for the daffodils...

What else was on the trailer with the 318? Not quite enough in the picture for me to venture a guess.

Chuck
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Steven Abel
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Username: Sabo461
NJ
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Post Number: 574
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 4:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I turned my 318 from my snowblowing machine to my tilling machine today. Here is my dad doing his garden with it.

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Bill Hamm
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Username: Griff10
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Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 5
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 2:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks Roy, got the Emails :-)

Off to remove the rear deck.

Bill H.
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Adam J Quist
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Username: Aquist06
New York
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 118
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 12:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks Paul.
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Tom Hoffman
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Username: Thoffman
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Registered: 4-2010
Post Number: 3
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 12:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Paul "D", That's SLICK!!
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Tom Hoffman
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Username: Thoffman
Illinois
Registered: 4-2010
Post Number: 2
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Kinda' new here, been watching for some time. I was having some log on issues but figured them out. More of a IH guy, but have some green in the shed too.
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Paul Dyer
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Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 466
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Adam, John Lang (JRL) sells the fire wall backing.
ia86deereguy@yahoo.com

Vance, I here ya about using the bucket as help for getting out of tough spots. That's a good trick to use.

Paul
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Adam J Quist
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Username: Aquist06
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Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 117
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Can someone please let me know who sells the insulation for the the firewalls on 318 tractors. I just placed an order for a replacement Vanguard, and was thinking I should replace the firewall and put a new piece of foam in there. Thanks in advance.

Adam
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Vance Nelson
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Username: Vance
MI
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Post Number: 15
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I filled my tires with fluid, but only up to the valve stem when the stem is at the top of rotation. I deflate my tires to put chains on, then reinflate for snow blowing and that way the chains are tight and do not need any rubber bands holding them on - real slick.
I use a weight bucket with 6 cast iron ingots for back weight with the blower and the #44 loader. This way I can remove the weight bucket when mowing.
I use the #44 loader for front weight when tilling since the bucket can push/pull me out of soft spots.
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Mike Duwe
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Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 4096
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 7:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Happy Easter WFM'ers from the Duwe's


Mike, I like the duels.
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Mike Drew
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Username: Drew
WI
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 689
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 6:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Mike Reid,

Looks good, but did you just miss an opportunity to buy a front blade?...But honey how are we going to move all that dirt without a blade.
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ROY SCHROEDER
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Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 4556
Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Bill,
I sent you an email about the knobs.
Roy
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Bill Hamm
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Perhaps I'm not looking close enough but is there a trick at removing the knobs sticking thru the rear fender deck (right name?) on a 317? I think the two are the knob to allow moving the tractor and the height adjuster for the deck.

Trying to remove that part to clean everything up, got a new to me 317 that's really dirty but other than a few wiring issues seems to be in decent shape.

Bill H.
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Adam Vaught
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Username: Adam_214
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Post Number: 76
Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Finally got my 65 RF running! Sounds nice with no smoke! Still trying to get the clutch variator adjusted right, I think I should replace both belts then go through the procedure again per service manual. Still usable the way it is I just couldn't wait to get it working. Adam





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Paul Allen
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Post Number: 227
Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 9:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The 110rf that brother Philip bought a couple of weeks ago is now mine. I traded him a Honda 2000 watt generator and a Remington single shot rifle for it.
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Mike Reid
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Post Number: 336
Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 8:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Had 10 yards of topsoil dumped on the garden spot yesterday. Tired of my garden flooding out. Whole family got out and help spread the dirt before the rain hit. Spread most of it by hand, shovel, and wheelbarrow and then started having fun. My son driving my 1966 110 with tiller to break up the clods and help spread and level the dirt. Mike
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Arnie Amrhein
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MN
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 7:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Al, Nice Job
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Roger Henning
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Tony the linkage is adjustable. Roger
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Lucas jones
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 6:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Nice 530 I wish I had one
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Jason Muth
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
since im new to wfm, i can't wait until the weather gets nice enough for me to make my own photo gallery and share with you some of my toys. i got a few out so i could get my camper out and here is what we have. 318, 322, 332, and a 530 which i drove to town today for lunch at subway. i was one of 4 j.d 2 cylinders. .
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John Diggins
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MA
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
WOW That the kind of thatcher I need!
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Al Zimmerman
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
SUPER THATCHER
I had 2 pull type thatchers on wheels. I wanted to be able to thatch and vacuum at the same time. So I took off all the wheels and hitches, then I bolted the 2 together with top and bottom plates. Then I made some brackets to attach to the loader on my 455. Now I have a 90" thatcher. Works nice on the loader boom, no need for gauge wheels. Al Zimmerman


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Tony Schroeder
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 9:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have a '72 140 H1 s/n above 30,000...when I press the single brake pedal on the left, the pedal is supposed to move the hydro control lever to neutral, but mine actually moves it too far and back into reverse. Is there an adjustment to this under the tractor somewhere for this?
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Paul Dyer
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IA
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 8:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I'm going to try just using the starter weight and one outside weight for a little while. When I get the tires filled, I'll just run the starter weight.

Paul
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JRL
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 7:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Speaking of 430 tractors, I sure hope to see this one at the Rockford, IA plow day this spring.
Will it be there?
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Jason Muth
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 4:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
mike and john those are both sweet rides you have there. kenneth, i have tilled my garden with my 140 with wheel weights and also without. i didn't notice and difference. i take my weights off in the summer time when i'm done with the snow blade, but one time i just left them on there. when i till with out them, i just let the tiller do its thing and not try to pull it like my single bottom plow.
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John Riggins
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 8:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
By the way Paul...Nice looking 430!!!
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John Riggins
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 8:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
So Paul you would rather have the inner starter weights than the outer weights if you were running one pair.It does look like a shin buster to me with both on.John R.....
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Paul Dyer
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 8:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Wow! Log in and see John Riggins had posted a photo of my 430 w/loader.

Besides those weights on the wheels, I have a 250 pound weight that I mount on the three point.

Now, for the rest of the story. I installed the extra wheel weight just so I could move some very heavy boulders with the loader. Really, they DO stick out just far enough to kind of be a pain in the rear, IMHO. Like MikeG stated, I'll be loading these tires up soon and removing the outer weight.

Paul
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Mike Gault
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Mo
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John – very nice, you’ll love it.
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Neil Paku
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Ordered my new 54" blade from JD today to fit my existing Quick Hitch that came with the 47" snowblower. I need to find an hydraulic angling kit. I seem to recall that someone online sells the right size cylinder but my memory's failing me. Anyone?

Cheers,
Neil
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John Riggins
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 7:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hey guys is this how it looks with the starter weights and regular weights?They come out about this far???



(Message edited by robb318 on April 06, 2010)
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Mike Gault
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 3:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John – I use wheel weights, the tires are loaded and I reversed the rims for a wider stance for stability. I have an additional eight suitcase weights hanging on the back. With a full bucket of dirt or gravel I have no problem with traction. Just MO.

I have had this setup for 3-4 years and it is a real back saver.

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Frank Thera
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 3:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John...Why not just fill the rear tires with fluid, and add some wheel weights or a rear weight bracket and some suitcase weights. Fluid in the tires is pretty cost effective. The guy I bought my loader from just had fluid in the tires and the 75# concrete wheel weights, and used it like that for 25 years.
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John Underwood
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Post Number: 290
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 2:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John,

You could use a set of both wheel weights plus a rear weight bracket and some suit case weights to get the most out of your loader.
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John Riggins
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Username: Riggsjr
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Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 33
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 1:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Ok...I have a question since we are talking about weights.Again I am a newbie and learning as I go along.I have the 420 set up with a #44 loader.No weights in the back yet.I know I am going to need them.What is the best way to go with wheel weights.Should I get a set of starter weights(M85343)or just go for the standard rear weight(M11028).Here is another question,can I go with both and is this recommended?What do you guys suggest?Thanks....Regards,
John
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Kenneth Dortch
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Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 896
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Tony Schroeder - Will rear weights help with tilling (I assume you mean wheel weights)? No. Added weight only contributes to soil compaction. Some use front counter weights (to offset 33 tiller weight) and the 33 tiller OM states: "When using rear mounted equipment such as the tiller or integral hitch tools, front end weights or front wheel weights should be used to stabilize steering." Well, I've not found steering to be an issue on my 140 while the 33 tiller was mounted so you're more than welcome to take what you will from the OM's statement.

Some may say "By using rear wheel weights this reduces the likelihood the tiller will push the tractor forward". If that's the case then you're tilling too deep to start with. If your tiller is pushing your tractor then you should be making several passes over the ground you're tilling using shallower depths progressing to deeper depths on subsequent passes before you start tilling very deep.

Hope this helps.


Kenneth

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