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Matt

03-12-2001 10:33:39




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I don't know anything about AC's so this is a rather broad question - I'm looking for a tractor and have found a WD45 listed for $1200. Other than that, I don't know anything about this tractor, but plan to call on it. But, can anyone tell me if these tractors have PTO's, 3 pt hithces, what type engine, how many HP, etc.....
The information is appreciated.

Matt




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Phil Auten (TX)

03-12-2001 21:08:59




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 Re: AC WD45 in reply to Matt , 03-12-2001 10:33:39  
Matt,
You being new to tractors need to be aware that most old tractors of the WD45 vintage and even later have a transmission driven PTO. This is ok most of the time, but when an implement is connected to the PTO that has a heavy rotating mass, like a bush-hog style rotary mower, the PTO will continue to push the tractor even after the foot clutch is depressed. This is because the PTO is dissipating the power of the rotating mass back through the tractor's transmission, which is behind the clutch and still connected to the rear axle. This can create a dangerous situation as you can easily see. The first thing you need to do before using the tractor is to install an overrunning clutch on the PTO shaft. They cost about $60 or so, but can save you far more than that should something go wrong, and things that go wrong usually do so very quickly.

Let's all be careful out there,
Phil

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Dave in Mo

03-12-2001 11:18:08




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 Re: AC WD45 in reply to Matt , 03-12-2001 10:33:39  
Matt, I just picked up a '52 WD and am in the process fo fixing all the stuff wrong. A WD45 is about 25% more powerful (about 40 HP on the drawbar) and weighs about 4000 lbs. It probably has the Snap Coupler and a wide front end. I'm going to put on aftermarket 3 point hitch on mine because I have a lot of catagory 1 implements. That will set me back about $425. The WD's are good solid machines with a lot of parts available I am finding out. For a 40HP Ford tractor, you're talking $4000 for a 900 series in comparable shape so you can see the AC's are underpriced for what they can do. Try the WD45 out before you buy. Check all the gears, the hand clutch, pto, hyrdaulic lift etc. Listen to any strange grinding noises in the final drives. How easy does it start etc. The thing I noticed about my machine is that anything electrical was very dirty and the 6 volt system cannot tolerate dirty connections. My 2 cent worth.

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robert (KS)

03-16-2001 10:16:38




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 Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Dave in Mo, 03-12-2001 11:18:08  
I have a WD 1949,1954,1952. one we overhauled last summer. we put in the oversided sleeves and the D 17 manafoil. this helped the power. There is very little difference in the WD and WD 45. I use two of these tractors all the time. I pull a IH 440 wire square baler with one of ours. I have equipement that is made for the WD and WD45 like: post hole digger, spring tooth, plow, grader blade, two row corn planter, disc, three point hitch, 60 combine, and others. We use it. the hp is about 40 on the WD the we overhauled. We use one of the tractors to bushhog our pasture. You need to like the AC, they do a good job. I have changed from a 6 volts to 12 volts. You can do it very easy and cheap. I like AC.

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Matt

03-12-2001 11:33:17




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 Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Dave in Mo, 03-12-2001 11:18:08  
Thanks Dave for the input. I saw on this website the preview of the WD45 after posting this. Read about the snap coupler. Are implements hard to come by that use this snap coupler?
Also, do WD45's come with a separate clutch for engaging the PTO?

Thanks, Matt



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Paul

03-12-2001 14:23:28




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 Re: Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Matt , 03-12-2001 11:33:17  
Matt I just completed a WD45 and the price thats being asked is about average you will see now that all depends on the condition. as far as getting implements for the tractor down here in KY you can pick up plows, mowers and even corn pickers at a good price. parts a still available at the AGCO dealers or most farm & country stores if the tractor has a wide front end and runs good for that price im interested. good luck

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Steve in MI

03-12-2001 13:20:15




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 Re: Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Matt , 03-12-2001 11:33:17  
The PTO on a WD45 is not live. When you step on the foot clutch it stops. This is somewhat a pain if you have to back up. They do have a hand clutch that will allow you to stop foreward or backward progress without interrupting the PTO,but you can't shift gears. As far as impliments....in michigan you can occasionally spot a plow or cultivator rusting in someones field and can talk the owner out of and I've noticed some occasionally appear on the classified ad section. Your probably better off in the long run adding an aftermarket 3 point. One other "bad" point about the older AC's is the hydraulics. They were high pressure/low volume and will blow out the seals of the newer hydraulic rams.

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Bish

03-12-2001 21:34:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Steve in MI, 03-12-2001 13:20:15  
Using a modern hydraulic transmission oil instead of 80w90 gear lube makes it even easier to shift gears using the hand clutch. The PTO is "live" but not fully "independent". You can still get new high pressure rams but are more money.



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Aaron

03-12-2001 15:26:50




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Steve in MI, 03-12-2001 13:20:15  
I beg to differ. You can shift gears just fine using the hand clutch. Works a lot better when the oil is warm, but I've worked all 4 forward gears and reverse with the hand clutch alone. A real lifesaver with the 82S mower I use.
Aaron



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Dan

03-12-2001 15:54:04




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: AC WD45 in reply to Aaron, 03-12-2001 15:26:50  
Good for you Aaron, I thought I was the only one who could shift with hand clutch.



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