Graderfan1981
Senior Member
Now they have some dates here on their website:
https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/motor_graders/motor_graders.page
https://www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/motor_graders/motor_graders.page
I'll try to get the part# just to compare. It's just ridiculous that we don't even get 4 hrs on some of those hoses.Maybe they use a different turbo hoses?? Our 770G has 1900hrs on it with the original hose. Had to replace the EGR valve. Only repair so far.
Yup. Im running a 2017 john deere 772 gp with the joystick controls and topcon gps. Haven't been on here for awhile but will post some pics when I figure out how to do it ..lolAnyone had a chance to operate the new Joystick control Deere Grader yet?
7I watched their demo videos and thought the same thing about blade up/down. You are the first operator I've visited with about that. My neighbor got to run a simulator at the Vegas show and said he didn't notice that as a problem but I think I would.
I on the other hand think Deere is light years ahead of Cat in regards to change. Two models ago Cat still put the oil pressure gauge on the engine. Operator had to look over their shoulder to see it. Never understood that. Two models ago outside rearview mirrors were optional. Never understood that either.
Serviceability on Cat has always been bad. When Deere introduced the G model that put Cat decades behind in that area. When I Demo'd a 12M the Salesman, a Cat Rep and I parked it next to our Deere 770G and compared features. The Cat rep took a lot of notes. Neither of them had ever done that before. When I opened the engine compartment doors on both machines and started talking about service they got very quiet. Same when we talked about radiator cooling fans.
I think Deere has stuck with the current cab because they don't get negative feedback from operators.
I'll give Cat visibility out the lower front corners of the cab. If an operator is wanting to view the backside of the blade at the trailing end Cat wins again. Everywhere else they lose. As we've discussed previously, rear visibility is horrible as well as straight forward. Don't even want to talk about seeing the front tires or front mounted scarifier.
I think we all adapt to whatever we are operating. Once that adaptation has taken place it's very hard to change.
Are you out of Moncton?7
I run one all summer. It is a 2017 john deere 772 gp it came with the levers on the arm rests but we had it retro fitted with the joysticks. As far as reach goes..the arms are ajustable in and out and up and down so you can adjust for your comfort. With the joysticks I found there was alot more room for your legs as the arm rests are much narrower than the arm rests with the levers. Also this gave me better visibility on the sides. I didnt like the steering joystick as it was stiff and hard to control when steering. I used it for turning tho. Loved the option of having a steering wheel. Loved the controls.