Recent content by tsp159

I could always buy a new one, but then I would feel bad tinkering with it! 😂 Once I have something worth posting it'll get added!

So I've been conceptualizing the same idea for a bit for my B7100HST. My thinking is to mount the cylinder to a bracket that is bolted to the front differential. I have a rough sketch in CAD now. Basically you replace 3 or 4 of the bolts for the two differential halves with longer studs and...

I think you could also source B7100 4WD wheels/tires as these are a bit more plentiful than the B7300. Just be mindful that you get 6 lug wheels. I have two tractors, both HST-D units and one is the 6-12 and 8-16 R-1 ag tire combo and the other is the 20x8-10 and 29x12.50-15 turf types. The...

Anyone have a LA271 loader that could get a couple dimensions for me? Need to know the space between the outermost edge of the arms, the distance between the inner and outer side of each arm, and the distance between the inside of the arms. B1630 loader arm approximate dimensions attached.

Balancing the axle loads (adding rear ballast) will help steering effort to some degree. The B7100/7200 steering is basically identical. When I add the box blade to my tractor it helps tremendously. Tire pressure on your front axle also matters. As previously stated, these manual boxes...

One of the many B7100 specific facespace groups has a gentleman that did this to a B7100D. He even shared some CAD files for the bracketry. The John Deere mower steering valves come in a 4 or 5 port flavor, but the one you'll want is the 5 port for Power Beyond for the FEL or 3-pt. I've also...

Amazing work! I'm impressed on the work done to make a vastly improved instrument cluster!

I used a large bearing puller to pull my steering wheel. It did not respond to heat (melty) or penetrant. Even tried tapping holes into the steel and that did not work. Something like this worked. It fit in the gap between the steering column and the back of the wheel. Took an unnecessary...

It's not the clutch that's causing your creep (that's what most people call it) but the HST pedal has a linkage and damper that sometimes need some attention when they get some hours on them. All B7100HSTs are getting up in years and hours so they do need to be checked and probably adjusted...

Honestly, this is the same as a skid steer auger with less engineering and more "hold my beer" involved. It's a little sketchy, but I can see how this would work a treat with a little more refinement. I love the ingenuity.

Hello fellow B7100HST owner! Good choice for a tractor - although it may be a challenge operating without power steering! With regard to your questions: I do not operate where it snows, but running in 4WD probably is a must for your conditions. Be aware that if the chains you add cause the...

All dolled up! Looks great! (y)

My B7100HST-D has the 20" Predators and they're just fine. I have not experienced any ill effects running in 4WD, but I run exclusively on turf. They have a nice bit of bite but I have not had any problems with tearing turf unless I absolutely bog into a pile while using the loader.

Get a diverter block cover from @TheOldHokie or @torch. That is the right way to do it. I added a loader to my B7100HST and routed the fluid from the block (forward/right hand port) up to my loader valve (with internal relief) out of the power beyond port and back to the block (rear/left hand...

Mine are replacements - the originals were so badly pitted that they could not be saved. :cry: