Backhoe for 3D series?
I'm being told that I can't add a backhoe to a 3D series tractor. What is different that limits the ability?
TIA
TIA
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What is different is that Deere chose not to make a BH compatible with the 3D machines. All of the BHs used with the Deere CUTs are mounted via a subframe and Deere decided not to make a subframe that fits the 3D. They also don't have the required hydraulics to run a BH on the 3D.
The 3D series was designed to be kept simple and cheap. If you want the ability to add complexity, you pay for it by buying a higher level machine. As the old saying goes, there ain't no free lunch.
The 3D series was designed to be kept simple and cheap. If you want the ability to add complexity, you pay for it by buying a higher level machine. As the old saying goes, there ain't no free lunch.
Correct. You can get a power Beyond on the 3E and 3R but not on a 3D. I'd assume that Deere spec'd out a cheapo hydro valve for the 3D as a part of their cost cutting and leaving out the PB capability probably saves them $3/unit on their cost.
The Hydro transmission and Power Beyond operate independently of each other. You can have either on any machine. To have a Power Beyond you need a tank, pump fluid and a SCV with a Power Beyond port. Lots of tractors have all that without having a hydro transmission. (You can get 4M series machines with a power reverser transmission with a Power Beyond!)
No problem! If you have an interest and want to read some day (when you are really, really bored! lol ), there is a good thread in the hydraulics library on Power Beyond, what it is, how it works, etc... Lots of people think it's "scary" or confusing/complex but it's really extremely simple once you understand it.
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