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Thanks for the reply . I will watch it and see where it goes from here

Recently when stripping some sod/ topsoil my reverser seems to be slow to stop for the shift in direction without grinding. Rolling forward come to stop press clutch pull reverser Handel some times a small grind of gears and other times a waiting time to shift without a grind . Any ideas of what rep...

So now that the 420 has settled in nicely with the rest of the equipment. I’ve been seeing different early model Deere crawlers coming up for sale parts and pieces. What was the interchangeability between these early models. If I were to pick up one or two as parts crawlers . Now that the Ali’s char...

I think I have found what I was looking for . @ 1400 rpm develop max torque and @1800 we are getting rated pto speed . 14-18 for working and anything below is Sunday driving . But every piece of equipment we have some sort of a sweet spot for running her . Thanks

I know the operators manual says full open throttle then select gear for best operating , but what would be suggested by others. for good performance and less lugging of the engine during general operation pushing fill dirt, general grade work . Just wondering about this machine and rpm ranges for b...

Thanks for the heads up about the right hand reverser. This is exactly why I’ve joined JD crawlers . when you get With a good group of folks there more than happy to give you good advice , guidance and that’s what I’m looking for. My crawler has the right hand reverser on it . It works flawlessly ri...

The previous owner had passed away. So I was able to deal with his wife for the purchase very nice woman. As we finalize the purchase we walked the sawmill sheds and around the property grabbing up anything that was green metal because it all went to the machine . When I had returned to pick up the ...

New to me 57 420c. Previous owner did a Full tear down and rebuild of the machine in the late 90s. All in all everything seems to operate well. No smoking when running no dripping or real leaking . So the big question that is asked time and time again what is everybody running for engine oil. Brand ...

Looking good . Thanks for continued posting of such good pictures.

I recently purchased a 420 . So I’m following closely what you are getting into. Thanks for posting

Nice to see a few of your pictures during this rebuild journey .