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darrel in ND
Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8595 |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 9:51am |
A friend of mine (currently a die hard JD man) is looking to buy an 8050 FWA with a loader on it. Now I was around a power shift 8050 for a long time, and know that I really liked it, but I haven't got much power director experience to enlighten him on. Can anyone tell me some first hand PD experience. I've heard from one person that the 5 speed shifts kind of hard, anything to that? Come to think of it, my 7580 has a PD, but that's quite a different application than a loader tractor, and the "T" handle shifter is obviously different. I sure don't want this JD guy to go AC, and then be disappointed in it, so any help is greatly appreciated, thanks, Darrel
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Steve M C/IL
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: shelbyville IL Points: 691 |
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I prefer the 8000 shifter to a 7000 T handle.It is easier.I've only had it for 2 seasons and did some bush hogging last summer which required a lot of backing and manuvering.the thing you will notice is it has to be STOPPED to change gears.No real room for a roll while changing especially fwd to rev or vice-versa.Clutch brake and pedal adjustments need to be right for best results."Close" won't get it.There's a learning curve.Takes a little getting used to it but then it's okay.If he can learn to do things different than what he's used to....he will do fine and be satisfied. That is MY opinoin. You can shift up a gear at a time(NOT changeing range) with some light grinding while rolling at part throttle.(not recommended I'm sure).Would be a snap with a foot throttle,but there ain't one. |
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darrel in ND
Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8595 |
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Thank you Steve. Everything you said is kind of what I suspected, but wasn't sure. Darrel
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HagerAC
Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Location: SE MN Points: 1184 |
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I know a local farmer that has 3 7060's, a 7045, a 7040, and an 8050, and they all have PD, and he loves them, but he has been around them a long time, because one of the 7060's he bought new.
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30+ A-Cs ranging from a 1928 20-35, to a 1984 8070FWA, Gleaner R52
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SHAMELESS
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486 |
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i thought all the 8000 series had the power shift?? maybe not!
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darrel in ND
Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8595 |
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Shameless, I haven't seen too many 8000's that are power directors, but there are some out there, Darrel
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dpower
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Madison Ne Points: 1575 |
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Shameless they never tested the PD 8000 series in the Nebraska state tractor tests so you had to go out of state to get one. I know Garrestons sold some but they had to bring them in from other dealers.
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Steve M C/IL
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: shelbyville IL Points: 691 |
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Yeah! Try finding a PD 8070.It ain't easy!!!
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SHAMELESS
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486 |
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when i bought my 7010 new in 1980, it hadn't been tested yet either, bought it from kemp impl, was on the lot. sometimes i wish i had bought the power shift tho!
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SHAMELESS
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i just never heard of them with the PD
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dpower
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Madison Ne Points: 1575 |
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Shamelss must be working tonight. me to working my second job protecting the big old town of Humpnrey lol. It helps pay the bills
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Matt MN
Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Silver lake MN Points: 1491 |
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Here are some pictures of the Power Director shifting, Notice the toggle switch on the steering column
here is the shifting pattern |
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Unless your are the lead horse the scenery never changes!!
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randy
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Points: 1177 |
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MY 8050 and 8070 are both power director, both shift good, but i dont have a loader on either one
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Steve M C/IL
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: shelbyville IL Points: 691 |
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Matt;What tractor is that?yer missing a gear!LOL(5-speed)
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Matt MN
Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Silver lake MN Points: 1491 |
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I got the pictures from tractorhouse http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5688900
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Unless your are the lead horse the scenery never changes!!
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darrel in ND
Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8595 |
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Isn't there supposed to be 5 forward and one reverse on the side console? And the switch on the steering column is the hi-lo? Does the hi-lo default to low when you step on the clutch, like the 7000 series? Darrel
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DrAllis
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 19682 |
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Actually, the best PowerDirector loader tractor was a 7030-40-50-60 with the floor shift.....shift with your left hand while running the loader with your right hand.
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Steve M C/IL
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: shelbyville IL Points: 691 |
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darrel yes,yes&yes
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SHAMELESS
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486 |
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dpower, maybe i'll grab sum beer some night and come mess with ya...at humpfrey!! hehehe!
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Lonn
Orange Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Location: Назарово,Russia Points: 29781 |
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The photo is of a 16 speed Power Director. It was an option in leu of the 20 speed PD or 12 speed Power Shift. I think only available on the 8010 & 8030 and before that the 7010, 7020 and maybe, don't quote me, the 7045. I have never seen one in person but unless I drive it or am looking to buy I haven't paid close attention to them at sales either.
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