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    IH 2400 backhoe/loader

    I just don't have much use for the backhoe nowadays and need a 3pt pto, FEL machine about this size.
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    IH 2400 backhoe/loader

    I'm incline to remove the backhoe and try to make this one a three point, pto machine. Can anyone tell me if the AG 454 parts would swap? If so, what all will I need?
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    I had two guys fighting over the old 203 so I let her go. Kinda wishing I would have kept it now but, I was in no physical condition to split it after major colon surgery. The JD 5105 has spent a lot of its life sitting. I am a little concerned about internal parts rusting due to condensate...
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Well, the search continues. I have found a 700 hr JD 5105 FEL and box blade for $12.5K to check out this weekend.
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    Old Chevy C60 with Air brakes... mystery lever

    Thanks Mitch. That makes sense to me now. This vid help me understand the system much better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJa5-_ExsBE&feature=related
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    Old Chevy C60 with Air brakes... mystery lever

    I just picked up a 69 C60 dump truck to move some dirt around the ranch. There's a lever on the left side of the dash labled "Truck Tractor Protection". It has two positions, left labeled "normal" and right "emergency". It leaks air in the normal position but seems to work fine in the...
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    IH 2400 backhoe/loader

    Let me check locally. There's a very good hydraulic shop near my ranch that has always come thru for me. I believe my same cylinder is seeping and had planned to take it over there when I have the time. I wonder where the water enters these machines??? I've found water twice now.
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    6 Lug Budds to replace 20" split rings

    Too bad this is not local... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9-00-20-Military-tires-NDT-w-wheels-M35-M35A2-2-5-ton-/200556485800?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb2191ca8
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    6 Lug Budds to replace 20" split rings

    Thanks, I may look into the 10 hole swap. Tire shop here said the same about those wheels being very common. Tough time finding any med duty truck salvage yards around here. It seems they all get scrapped now the price of metal is up.
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    6 Lug Budds to replace 20" split rings

    Local tire shop tells me he wasn't familiar with anything that would replace the split ring 20" wheels on out old ranch 2 ton '80 F600. 20" tube type tires are geeting hard to find and no one around here will mount them. I heard of folks replacing them with 22.5 tubeless but I cannot find a...
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Taking suggestions for what to be on the look for. I need something under 9K lbs with a loader and 3pt, PTO. A Ford 345, 445, 455, MF30E or an equivalant Case/IH im guessing is about the size I am looking for. Any suggestions? Models to avoid?
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    Backhoe tires?

    Ended up finding a nearly new (still has teets) 13.6-28 for $150. Slightly smaller than the 14.9 but close enough.
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    massey ferguson power steering

    +1 for frozen or dry kingpins. My old MF did the same thing once. You should be able to disconnect one of the cylinder ends and see if they are assisting. Easy way to tell if the PS is working.
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    Backhoe Arcing at Motor

    Static build up on the belt??? Try soaking it or misting it with water and see if it still does it. I'm suspect the air is real dry and it's just static. This is how a Van de Graaff generator works. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_de_Graaff_generator
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Lots of junk...
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Yep, They have a 445C and claims it has 500hrs that looks pretty rough too. Thats about the size machine I am looking for. Either a Ford 345 or 445 with a loader and pto. Another option is a '88 Case/IH 585 w/FEL. Going to try to take a look at it today.
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Found what looked to be a deal but I'm having a hard time believing this 345C only has 461 hours on it. http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6059721
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    Well, I don't like the feel of the flimsey shift lever on the Mahindra. Man was it stiff to go into some gears. Tried both units on the lot and both felt as though something was bending when trying to go into second gear. Also, I noticed first gear low range was still way too high for me. Any...
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    Mahindra 4530 vs 'Old Iron' MF Workbull

    I wish I could find a full size used machine around here that didn't need a lot of work. Everything I find is pretty loose and needs rubber. While looking for a used machine I find the older Mahindras holding their value pretty well. They are offering pretty good financing which I won't get...
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    Backhoe tires?

    I wish I could find a deal like that! I need a 14.9-28 and was shocked at the price of new tires.
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