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    Deere 333 vs Kubota 97-2

    Looking at a new machine. Down to the Deere 333g or Kubota 97-2. Deere has a little more operating capacity and slightly more hyd flow. Kubota has more room in the cab, 0% financing, and is about $15k less. Any input on the machines?
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    John Deere 550 Transmission Slipping

    I have a 1985 John Deere 550. When I'm going up a hill, the transmission starts slipping and I lose all drive. Once I get it back on level ground for about 30 seconds, it has plenty of drive. I checked the fluid level and it was fine. Even added some to get it above the full mark.....no change...
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    John Deere 550 Trans Temp

    Got a 1983 JD 550 with the transmission getting hot (even sitting still at idle) new filters, fluid level okay. Any ideas on where to start?
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    Cat D3 vs JD 550

    Guys, I'm looking at a John Deere 550 and a Cat D3B. I am assuming the 550 is a late 90's model....it has pedal steer. The D3B is an '86 model. Both machines appear to be in good shape. Both are Midwest machines. Wondering if there is anything I need to look out for on the Deere?
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    D3 / D4: US Built vs Japanese

    Been looking at a few D3's, D4's, and D5's (70's and 80's models). Some of the 3's and 4's I've seen are built in Japan. Does anyone have any input on the differences between the US built machines and the Japanese in these models? Mainly with regard to quality of workmanship, durability, ease...
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    Cat 955 Lift Cylinder

    Hey guys, I'm working on replacing the seals on the lift cylinders on a 955L (85J). Haven't gotten very far yet. I'm leaving the cylinders on the machine. I have all of the bolts on the heads loose, except one. Put a 1/2 inch impact on it, and then a 3/4 inch impact, and can't break it loose. I...
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