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  1. JohnHillCountry

    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    The pump in question is called an "implement pump" so apparently it's not shared. Thanks for the 6060/7070 PTO details, that's quite informative.
  2. JohnHillCountry

    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    I have a thread going on GTT and have a much better understanding of the PTO system thanks to a very smart guy: "...when you energize the PTO valve solenoid, it applies 215 psi hydraulic pressure to a piston which securely compresses the plates/disks to engage the PTO clutch and make the PTO...
  3. JohnHillCountry

    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    Very good question, I have absolutely no idea what role the pump has in the PTO system. I felt lucky to catch the service manager in his office and then for him to even find the paperwork. Next time I go into town I'll attempt to talk to the tech and/or get a detailed explanation of what exactly...
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    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts (y). I'll be happy to post pix if Orange comes home with me. My ownership experience with the L2900 was very positive, the only problem it ever had was a leaking seal on the front axle. I had to replace all of the loader hoses after...
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    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    Thanks very much for taking the time to give me your opinion, it is much appreciated. That's a great looking combo with the shiny new baler and tractor, thanks for the eye candy! About the AC vent location being on the dash, I'm definitely okay with that and I will say adjusting the overhead...
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    Howdy from Texas, close to buying an M4D-071 - advice?

    Skip to the last two paragraphs to avoid my preamble We ranch on 30 acres in the Texas Hill Country (a micro-ranch around here) and raise Blackbuck Antelope (native to India.) They are sold to other ranches for 'eye candy' and a mature buck makes a beautiful wall hanger. Anyway.... We...