8000 series PS or PD best for loader work?
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Topic: 8000 series PS or PD best for loader work?
Posted By: JayD-17(NY)
Subject: 8000 series PS or PD best for loader work?
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 9:28am
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Handiest transmission to have on a 8000 series Allis if putting a loader on the tractor, power director or power shift? Thoughts, opinions, experiences?
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Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 9:45am
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I have a loader on a PS 8010, biggest thing I don't like is hi reverse is to fast, low range is really slow, and its hard to 'feather' the clutch/inching pedal when stacking large square bales. Can't say anything for the PD trans...
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Posted By: jiminnd
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 11:07am
I think PS would be handier for shifting, PD sometimes shift hard if not adjusted just right.
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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 12:06pm
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7040 Power Director floor shift. Right hand runs the hydraulics and left hand does the shifting.
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Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 12:18pm
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ill second the maroon belly floor shift. We have one we use for occasional work isnt too bad. would be miserable with black belly T handle
oops not 8000 series lol
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Posted By: bigal121892
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 7:10pm
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 8:17pm
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Not an 8010 PS and especially not an 8010 PS-FWA. Not enough engine for backing up at part throttle all the time in my opinion.
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Posted By: tomNE
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 10:42pm
i had a loader on both my 7020 PD and PS. no comparing, really! PS everyday. i better rethink my FWA loader tractor. my loader would fit a 8010 FWA and had thought about it. maybe i'll just retire. as far as AC PS ground speeds go; someone wasn't thinking the day, they made those decisions.
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Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 11:21pm
7045 PS runs my loader. You will never ever grind a gear with a PS. Don't think you can say that about a PD. Both of our 8070's have diff. lock front axles. They would not lend well to a loader while in reverse and trying to turn.
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2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C
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Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 1:04pm
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Never used a PS but always heard what Tom says to be the down side.Get along fine with my PD.Pick your ground speed.Only going to or from field is when it's not so handy.
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Posted By: GM Guy
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2017 at 6:09pm
I vote put a set of Black Belly steps on a 7000 series maroon belly PD tractor. I love the stick in the floor for yard use.
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Posted By: Ron(AB)
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2017 at 8:23pm
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Definitely powershift. Put 20.8x38 on the rear and 11.00x16 multi rib on front. Then install a foot throttle and stay on dry land! Or frozen! Anything in-between and you'll go down like a rock. It's very good as a haying tractor and will pull a freight train load of hay down the road. I normally haul 19-21 round bales on a two wagon setup.
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