radara4077
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I posted this question on a Tractor Talk thread, but it got buried. Here's the thread if you're not up-to-date:
"Deere - How to Tell if Hours High and Other Stuff"
http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1364443
Long story short, I may be purchasing a 2750 SoundGard FWD. If so, I will be trading in my 2550 Open Station FWD with 245 loader. the 2750 doesn't have a loader (and allegedly never has). Buying a tractor that hasn't had a loader is very appealing, as I am hoping the odds are the tractor has seen a "less-rough" life, so to speak. However, this new tractor will be my "main chore" (only chore haha) tractor, and so a loader is needed.
I hope to transfer the loader from the 2550 to the 2750. Having never done anything like this before, I'm looking to gather as much information as possible before I try to delve in.
As far as I know, I should be able to "swap" any major parts I need from one tractor to the other, such as the oil filter canister. It looks like the 2750 has the engine side plates. I think the only thing I'll run in to is needing a new joystick assembly, and possibly control valve (and maybe an occasional hydraulic hose or fitting) that are compatible with the SoundGard cab. My current set up has the joystick assembly (and valve?) mounted onto the loader body under a cowl.
Is there any thing else I need to look for if I end up tackling this job?
Thanks in advance!
"Deere - How to Tell if Hours High and Other Stuff"
http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1364443
Long story short, I may be purchasing a 2750 SoundGard FWD. If so, I will be trading in my 2550 Open Station FWD with 245 loader. the 2750 doesn't have a loader (and allegedly never has). Buying a tractor that hasn't had a loader is very appealing, as I am hoping the odds are the tractor has seen a "less-rough" life, so to speak. However, this new tractor will be my "main chore" (only chore haha) tractor, and so a loader is needed.
I hope to transfer the loader from the 2550 to the 2750. Having never done anything like this before, I'm looking to gather as much information as possible before I try to delve in.
As far as I know, I should be able to "swap" any major parts I need from one tractor to the other, such as the oil filter canister. It looks like the 2750 has the engine side plates. I think the only thing I'll run in to is needing a new joystick assembly, and possibly control valve (and maybe an occasional hydraulic hose or fitting) that are compatible with the SoundGard cab. My current set up has the joystick assembly (and valve?) mounted onto the loader body under a cowl.
Is there any thing else I need to look for if I end up tackling this job?
Thanks in advance!