Acoals
Senior Member
You sure that is the trailer's fault? That's only four axles, that crusher must be 200,000lbs or more . . . maybe?
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You sure that is the trailer's fault? That's only four axles, that crusher must be 200,000lbs or more . . . maybe?
Nige
Senior Member
First thing on the parts list for the 320C electrical fire - a Parts Manual. You're gonna need it...........
OzDozer
Senior Member
"Operator abuse". Standard reply from the dealer to any warranty complaint.
Nige
Senior Member
As far as I recall it was the A-frame eye that broke, a material failure.
Nige
Senior Member
And here is the photo to prove it. The blocks, pin, & bearing were still attached to the truck chassis.
Nige
Senior Member
We always chuckled when The Dark Side had problems. Here is an 830E that lost a rear leg.
Nige
Senior Member
And for the loader guys a LeTourneau L1850 that devleoped a hinge where it shouldn't have one.
Truck Shop
Senior Member
This brand has in some cases the same issue, a friend that runs a machine shop has repaired two.
westerner
Well-Known Member
It appears LeTourneau hoses are top shelf.....
Nige
Senior Member
Or they are designed with "room for expansion".
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For sure. Holy cow. The customer’s PSSR made the parts list and I’m impressed with how accurately he was. Of course, he over-estimated because it’s in his personal best interest to. My opinion might change later
Sometimes I get lucky. I actually found a parts book for this thing in my library. Don’t even remember having one.
Saw this happen on one of our job sites the other day, rotator was there for 2.5-3 hrs getting it turned back upright. Quite a bit of damage to the left side of the cab, no injuries. Had been dumping in the same spot for weeks and all the sudden this guy decides to dump sideways. 
colson04
Senior Member
We owned a 9250 years ago (previous series, slightly smaller than the 9380 pictured). We never had articulating hinge problems. We did have a lot of brake related issues because Steiger under sized their brakes compared to comparable size Deere. Pulling a 6000 gallon liquid spreader was dicey with the Case 9250, but our 8650 Deere never had issues even though the Deere was older. It just had more weight and better brakes.
My one comment about any hinge related failures on ag equipment is farmers, or farm laborers, rarely grease to a schedule. Also, most farmers think PM is a foreign language that they don't need to learn. Those articulating hinges don't ever get serviced properly until they've failed. We have 2 articulating tractors that both have tight center hinges because they were replaced when we bought the tractors as part of the sales agreement. Our 9230 had horrible slop when we inspected it pre-purchase. It was split and line bored before we took delivery. It also got a new front axle thanks to an exploded pinion bearing. Deere sent one of their guys up to the selling farm to drive tractor to dealership for the line bore work. He barely left their farm when the front axle locked up and sent him off the road. We hadn't officially signed papers yet so it was not our tractor. Dealer made the selling farm split the bill for damages as they were found negligent/fraudulent for not disclosing that they knew something was wrong with the front end. We were told it was almost $30,000 worth of repairs. Glad it happened before we took delivery.
Truck Shop
Senior Member
The problem encountered around here is the steep hillsides, no real flat ground around here.
I should have noted, I have been told the later models are heavier design in that area.
terex herder
Senior Member
It is sad to think there was something worse than a 8650.
OzDozer
Senior Member
Yes! - it was the 8430! I made a good killing out of transport charges, hauling many a (near-new) 8430 between farm and dealer and back again for major repairs!
JD never made too many loyal customers out of those piles of unreliable crap!
JD never made too many loyal customers out of those piles of unreliable crap!
colson04
Senior Member
We had the 8650, that we later traded for the Case 9250 (powershift trans). Acquired an 8440 to supplement tillage work as the 9250 couldn't stay ahead of the 16 row planter we had upgraded to. Picked up an 8770 with a new engine for cheap at an auction. Got rid of the gutless 8440. Couple years later we picked up the 9230 Deere and got rid of the Case. Couple years after that we got a really good deal on a 9420 Scraper Special and got rid of the 8770.
The newer powershift Deeres really are a world nicer to operate, and the cabs are much quieter. Plus, both of our current articulated tractors are Greenstar ready so we can have guidance and mapping, when needed.
The newer powershift Deeres really are a world nicer to operate, and the cabs are much quieter. Plus, both of our current articulated tractors are Greenstar ready so we can have guidance and mapping, when needed.
terex herder
Senior Member
The biggest improvement deere has made on the articulated wheel machines is front axle suspension. Its still doesn't ride as nice as a mechanical front, but its way better than without.