Would you be interested in selling your used take off tires

I did mine years ago. I'm trying to remember. I think it was a 15#, 4" stroke, weatherproof mini actuator. I fabbed up brackets on the back of the discharge chute and spout to mount it to so I wouldn't have a load on the side of the chute. I had to figure out the geometry to size the brackets and clearances.. Not too hard. Everything is attached with pop rivets to keep smooth surface for snow to pass over. Hard wired to a two way rocker switch on the dash and to battery, all enclosed in loom to protect the low voltage wiring. I have a two pin connector between the blower and tractor for when I take the blower off in the spring. There's an easily accessible inline fuse holder there too. I was blowing 2 amp fuses. I think I have a 5 amp fuse in there now. Sometimes it would freeze from moisture. I use a hair drier to thaw it out and I'm back in business. Good investment to do it. Getting off the tractor to change the angle of the spout is b.s.

Amen and it can cost ton if your guessing like me im broke and still scratching my head. Lmao

So does this flow the fluid or or just heat it in 1 spot?

They want $269.00 now lol

Thanks that looks exactly like what I dream of i thought I had 1 off idea nope lol. I just bought a 425 and this right here will definitely be my next purchase. I bet that thing could get you out of mud to if you got stuck and have a cumalong. I would love to see your scraper blade for that i have a scraper blade i can't find any info on it. Its not box scraper blade its just blade on 3pt hitch. Its yellow kinda looks like cub cadet yellow. I guess they all are interchangeable. Very cool set up.

Thank you again for a very informative video. Art from Ohio

Thank you Sir, very informative video. Art from Ohio

For those of you who are contemplating doing this mod there is one bug that most people overlook. Them two bolts that are in the slots? You don't need them. They are there when using a knob to set. Blowers that use a rod in the back don't have these bolts. The chutes have a hinge and that's plenty strong. Plus the extra bolts cause needless friction. And remember, the closer the actuator is to the pivot point of the hinge, the less stroke you will need. And as an example, if you reduce the distance by half, you will double the speed. The price you pay for speed is increased effort which means you will need to double the force. Trial and error is the best way to figure out which distance is optimal. An easy way to find the distance is to have the actuator bolt to a small plate (with a threaded hole) where you screw the bolt not pass the thickness of the plate and temporarily hot glue the plate to different positions.

Another thing that will cause a non start is the ignition delay module, it allows the engine to to run after it shuts off to burn off the excess fuel in the combustion chamber. The ignition delay module is external wired in down near the starter motor. I have replaced both the PTO switch and the ignition delay module, for separate non-starters. People who own these old machines should consider replacing them two parts just as general maintenance before they fail.

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good alternative to the factory loafer. especially if you plan to add the enclosed cab. won't fit with factory loader.

is it a pin on bucket? can you get a quick attach for it?

Do you have the documents saved as a PDF you could share. Thanks

I got mine for 300 a 420

If you do buy one, make sure the mowing deck is solid, as finding one is difficult and expensive.

thank you from france my deer friend ! i was so tired of my 455 u just saved it ! thanks !

How long do they last?Great video.

That axle needs to be further back. I don’t like the engineering of that dump trailer, needs to dump higher.

425 have no electronic fuel pump, they are naturally aspirated hence the choke lever the 445 & 455 electronic fuel injection electric fuel pumps don't have. don't pressure wash the rats next between the radiator screen and the electronics & wiring in the console stand. things short out easier. the rats build nests right there on the electronics that stay warm with the battery connection. they can build a full nest in a week. the babies being liquid mass also short out things. i found using a leaf blower never has resulted in this problem in my 1996 445 as well as my 2001 aws 445. thanks for the video.

I don't disagree there great but everyone has basically lost there minds with them. There worth what the people have deemed them every 400 whatever owner thinks its gold

I have an old 455 and turn key and have no ignition lights at all. Was using it, it stalled and stopped now everything feels dead with no ignition lights

Tesser52, do you think that you can apply the fiberglass to reinforce brand new panels to prevent cracking?

I decided not to put a loader on my 420. It's tough for a little garden tractor, but I don't think i want to abuse it this much. I built a loader using an F10 loader mounted on a truck many years ago. It was turned around so that the weight was on the rear axle. We used that loader every day to feed cattle and do other work. It had a Turbo Hydramatic (automatic) transmission with a 3 speed "Brownie" transmission because of the large industrial tires on it. With the Power Steering and Power Brakes it was easy to operate.

Does the 455 have a TDM? thanks

I need to know what wire gose to what wire

what kind of seat is that? i need one for my 425

that part is $108 usd now lol

why not show the actual putting on of the system, crap video

Five hundred plus dollars… cluster and seat 😯

I mate, would you buy one of these with 3000 hours? trying to decide if I should or not.. thanks from NZ..

Hydraulics fluids leaking - what do you do?

Good info, can you post the model number of the mower deck you use with the leaf collector. Thank you

i like your videos they are really helpful to me i have the same tractor

Do u want to sell old one?

My fuse was not making contact in the connector

Good Video. I mount lifting forks on my Little Bucket Loader on my John Deere 455. When I lift something and move around the bucket tilts which then the load slides off the forks. Would installing this valve stop it from tilting? I appreciate any help you could give me.

Replace 445 drive belt

Where did you go?

Two of the best ones john deere ever made

What bar do you have on the back of the 425 to hold the weights? Love all your videos!!

Great idea adding that trex material! Love your sides you added!

Wow! Impressive the axle and tires can handle that load! I just bought the 5 x 8 suretrac with the 5,200 lb axle

We are all very grateful that his family has kept all his videos for us all to refer to. He loved his John Deere tractors and always have great advice and wonderful ideas

Pain in the ass filling your stupid little trailer spilling gravel all over the place

I just had my shield was broken. Now I know how to fix it.Thank You

3000lb is way over 1 cubic yard, thats not bad for a small trailer. This is the first dump trailer I seen at 4' 6" wide all the rest is 5'. I was also surprised how fast the bed came down.........

Get a small torch. Heat is your friend.

Got one to sell?

Good video and i will try these solutions and report!!