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    A big thank you

    i wanted to say thanks for all the help everyone has given me with my little L235DT . I started hay farming and after using some much bigger tractors - I have decided to go bigger. I made a deal with a guy and brought home a JD 5400 with a loader. Its 68hp has remotes and a loader with a...
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    hay equipment

    Well im going to try my hand at a small hay field this year - 12 acres or so. I have an old l235 with loader and filled rear tires/foam filled fronts. Its a heavy little tractor. I have a jd 24T baler - 488 NH haybine and a 3pt rake. I am still looking for a tedder. I might have to...
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    hay equipment

    Does anyone on here run hay equipment with their boutas ? If so what do you have and how does it perform ?
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    l235dt service manual

    My 235 has a spin on filter. I figured out on mine that the loader valve was plumbed wrong - it is much better now that I have fixed it. I have to keep reminding myself that this little tractor is not a 100 hp farm tractor !! I think it wants to be on some days
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    l235dt service manual

    Send me your email and I will send you what I have
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    question for you hyraulic guru

    I installed the power beyond plug today. Plumbed the loader valve PB back to the flange on the 3pt. Then ran a new return line from the loader to the sump. Results so far - loader seems more responsive than before. I put the bushhog on and mowed a field. I did not get the hydraulic fade like...
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    I think my issue has been narrowed down to the plumbing of the loader valve. Mine has a aux...

    I think my issue has been narrowed down to the plumbing of the loader valve. Mine has a aux flange to the left of the seat that provides ports to run the loader with. In the manual it says to run a power beyond loader valve when using those ports. Currently I am not. I ordered the power...
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    question for you hyraulic guru

    I have had this ongoing issue with my hydraulics. They have always been weak in my opinion. I have a vintage L235DT it is equipped with the optional flange hydraulic block for additional outlets i.e loader. This is located under the seat on the left side of tractor. The tractor came with a...
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    Hydrolics fading after they get hot

    It is a L235dt -power steering- with a 1200 loader on it. I am running udt fluid in it. Should I run something else ? It was one of the last ones made according to the serial number. 1985 or late 1984 Should I just run 30 weight oil in it ? The trans/ rear/ loader all run off the...
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    Hydrolics fading after they get hot

    Hello everyone, I have had a problem with my L235dt for some time now but it seems to be getting worse. When cold the tractor has great lifting ability with the 3pt and the loader. After using the tractor for awhile I cant pick up a bucket of dirt and the 3pt is also weak. Is this a sign...
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    B2910 PTO Seal Replacement??

    You put it on the trailer and take it to the shop ! hahaha Howdy neighbor!
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    another hydrolic question - really a continuation of some other posts

    Yeah I will drop mine off as soon as planting is done ! haha I am just tickled to death that I can pick up a tank of water that is heavier than the 3pt is rated for! Rated @ 1374 and I picked up 200 gallons of h20 @ 8.3 lbs per gallon (1660 lbs) I just have to raise the bucket at the...
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    another hydrolic question - really a continuation of some other posts

    So your saying to tighten the relief valve on the loader controller ? Ok I will give that a whirl and see what happens
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    another hydrolic question - really a continuation of some other posts

    I didn't realize that the relief valve on the three point would have any thing to do with its ability to pick things up. I thought all it did was control how fast the three point lowered.
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    another hydrolic question - really a continuation of some other posts

    Can you tell me what valve your talking about ? Is it the one under the seat that controls how fast the 3 pt lowers ?
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    another hydrolic question - really a continuation of some other posts

    another hydraulic question - really a continuation of some other posts If you have been following Josh's pump pressure problem please help me with this one. I have a problem with my L235 DT not being able to lift (bucket or 3pt) after it warms up. Now when I say that - it will pick up...
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    Hydraulic pressure

    Do me a favor and save that old pump !!!!!!!! Maybe I will load my tractor up one weekend and head your way - just to see if the pump is my problem. keep us posted on this will ya - I have been using mine - only thing it wont pick up is my old mf 25 7'6 disc (1200 lbs) after I have been using...
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    maybe someone can help...

    What years is your L235 ? Is it 4x4 ? Power steering ? I have one that is CIRCA 1984 high serial number so it may be an early 85. It has a 1200 series loader on it. I am starting to have hydro pump problems with mine when it gets warm. im on my second fluid change this year...
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    upgrade Hyd pump

    Any specs or data on the 1200 series loader ?
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    upgrade Hyd pump

    So what does yours read ? Can you leave the gauge on the tractor ? Im not far from you in Centreville Md - right down 301