CONTROVERSAL John Deere Lindeman BO crawler

Ray · Post by **Ray** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:10 am

Because this is a John Deere " enthusiasts" website, and I do not want to offend anyone who "bleeds green". I'm going to ask before I post any photos.

I have a 1945 Lindeman that IS NOT ORIGINAL.
If you would rather I didn't post a non original Lindeman, then I have no problem with that and I will respect your wishes.

.. Ray

JD440ICD2006 · Post by **JD440ICD2006** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:29 am

Ray,

Lavoy owns this site so he would have the first and last word. However, I hope you find that everyone on here respects the others likes and dislikes when it comes to JD crawlers.
It is apparent already on here that some like them as original as possible, while others enjoy getting them running and using them.
This is the same with tractor collecting. You find some that want alternators, others that demand the original generator, slow as they may be to recharge a battery.
Please post your pictures.

Tractor 850 · Post by **Tractor 850** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:43 am

I agree.
My machines are mechanically restored (or at least in the process) but still in their work clothes and being used.
I just bought a 440IC with an alternator. It is working fine so I'm not going to change it, even though it is not original JD.
I say post your photos and those who don't like what they see don't have to look.

Post by **Lavoy** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:53 am

I really have no problem with anybody posting any crawler related picture, modifications or otherwise, with one qualification. Where I get sideways with guys is when they post a pic of their crawler with deck plate fenders, an alternator, a 12 volt winch, pick whatever add on you want, then they try to tell me and/or the rest of the world that it came that way from the factory. I operate under the assumption that you paid for it, it is your business what you do with it, not mine. I have never professed to know it all about crawler, but this ain't my first rodeo either. Feel free to post your pic, I know everybody likes to see pics of crawlers, one more can't hurt.
Lavoy

mini kahuna · Post by **mini kahuna** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:55 pm

I would like to see pics of that lindeman as well,the fact that you used it as a working machine is cool to me,better than it rusting away in some field somewhere.
I bet they would be great for harvesting maple sap for sugaring,they are so light and turn quick,go almost anywhere in the woods.

Ray · Post by **Ray** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:40 pm

mini kahuna wrote:I would like to see pics of that lindeman as well,the fact that you used it as a working machine is cool to me,better than it rusting away in some field somewhere.
I bet they would be great for harvesting maple sap for sugaring,they are so light and turn quick,go almost anywhere in the woods.

I'm not so sure about being light. Mine weighs 5,960 pounds.

It does turn sharp though. It will make a donut on the ground with the inside track.

I'm going to put about 8 photos up tomorrow. I'm working on getting them sized down to the correct size for loading, and figuring out how to describe it. Thanks for your interest. .. Ray

Ray III · Post by **Ray III** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:37 pm

An impostor, eh?

Just kidding, another Raymond has to turn up now and then. Didn't think it would happen on a 1000 member site though!

Ray III · Post by **Ray III** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:59 pm

Lavoy wrote:Where I get sideways with guys is when they post a pic of their crawler with deck plate fenders, an alternator, a 12 volt winch, pick whatever add on you want, then they try to tell me and/or the rest of the world that it came that way from the factory.

Now hold on just a minute, buster. Are you trying to tell me that my 420's onboard GPS unit wasn't a factory item?

JD440ICD2006 · Post by **JD440ICD2006** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:13 pm

Ray III,

Maybe it was a "field" installed option? LOL

wwattson · Post by **wwattson** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:30 am

Lavoy,

I'm glad to hear you feel that way because I've just been dying to post pictures of my secret project; the completely factory restored Deere 437 crawler. This thing is completely factory original and is as Deere as a crawler can be.

JD440ICD2006 · Post by **JD440ICD2006** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:33 am

Bill,

That cannot be a factory unit, the red is not the correct shade! LOL

Somebody has way too much time on their hands.

Ray · Post by **Ray** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:45 am

Ray III wrote:An impostor, eh?

Just kidding, another Raymond has to turn up now and then. Didn't think it would happen on a 1000 member site though!

My parents were strange. They named all their kids with three letter names.

Jan, Joy, Jay, Kay, Ray. So you still get to be the only legal "Raymond".

..Ray

Tractor 850 · Post by **Tractor 850** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:50 am

Is this what would happen if I park my 440IC next to my Ford 850 and turned my back?
I better keep my eye on those two!

Post by **Lavoy** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:12 am

Bill,
Least you could have done was take the Ford emblem off the hood!
Lavoy

wwattson · Post by **wwattson** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:25 am

I would have but they apparently came from the Deere plant with the Ford emblems. The 437 was an unusual Deere crawler to be sure. You know me, nothing but a perfect restoration.

Bill

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