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    JD backhoe help

    yeah its a "B".I bought an 85 model this year for way cheap.Good old machines if you stay on top of the maintenance.
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    Ok I understand now,the reverser contains both the forward and the reverse clutch pack.Well that makes sense to me now,Thanks bordercollie,you've been a big help.
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    Thanks for the info bordercollie,thats what I needed to know.I think I can do that,I've split my old Ford and replaced the clutch before so I know basicly what to do.I was unsure about getting the clutch out of this Deere though.What do you think of what I've posted? Do you think its the clutch...
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    Yeah that sounds like good advice.Was hoping someone on here had done it so I would have some idea of whats involved.If I could do it myself I could save a lot of money.My only fear of taking it to the dealer is that they will replace every part of the assembly and not use any of the old parts...
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    No I talked to the shop manager and the parts man and told them the symtoms.They both said it sounded like the clutch pack.Shop flat rate labor was $2486.00 and total parts was $1874.00.But looking at the breakdown if the clutch drum and shaft were good that alone would knock off $1144.00.That...
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    I don't have any pics right now ,I'll try and post some tonight.I'm a pretty good mechanic and have a nice shop and have done a lot of work on tractors ,rebuilding engine,replacing clutch,rebuilding hydraulic cylinders,etc.How much is involved in replacing the reverser or possibly the forward...
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    JD 310A won't pull forward

    I am looking at a late 70's or early 80's 310A backhoe that won't pull forward.All the hydraulics work fine and seem strong and it backs up fine.The owner says it started slipping a while back and finally won't pull forward at all now.It is in amazingly good shape and you can tell its been well...
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    Backhoe weight

    I agree, just got to the scales and weigh it.That takes all the guess work out of it.
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    Typical Backhoe lifetime

    My father in law runs nothing but Deere and has a 310 D with about 6000 hrs. on it. It is very well maintained and used daily in a wastewater treatment plant business.No problems what so ever so far.A lot has to do with maintenance.
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    580 c

    My father in law had a 580 that did the same thing.I think the plud had rusted out on it though.
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