radara4077
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I am needing to replace the "lower" (larger) clutch cylinder on my 2950 SGB. Deere "offers" two cylinders, one is from A&I (I believe; I know it's A&[something]), it's just over $100. The other is from Deere--it's $300. In trying to source the cheaper cylinder, my dealer tells me there isn't a single one in stock in the entire country. After having communicated with their distributor multiple times, I'm told he can't have one in until March. I'd much prefer not to wait that long.
First, can anyone speak to the quality of these "non-Deere" cylinders? If I had to guess, the Deere version is just the A&I with green paint, but they could be sourced separately. If the quality of the A&I suffers, I'll likely go ahead and shell out the $$$ for the Deere. But, all else being equal, I'd rather save the money.
The part number is AL34744.
I've also wondered about sourcing a used one from a junk yard. How reliable were these cylinders, and would I be better off to just get a new one? If one off a junker would suffice, does anyone have a good source for that, as well?
Thank you all for your time.
First, can anyone speak to the quality of these "non-Deere" cylinders? If I had to guess, the Deere version is just the A&I with green paint, but they could be sourced separately. If the quality of the A&I suffers, I'll likely go ahead and shell out the $$$ for the Deere. But, all else being equal, I'd rather save the money.
The part number is AL34744.
I've also wondered about sourcing a used one from a junk yard. How reliable were these cylinders, and would I be better off to just get a new one? If one off a junker would suffice, does anyone have a good source for that, as well?
Thank you all for your time.
