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Thanks for your information on the weights. I didn't know a backhoe assembly would weight so much. I was guessing the MF 35/Loader at about 4500-5000 lbs and the MF-30B w/loader and cab at 7000-8000 lbs. Regarding the MF 35 differential effort:
Upon removing the axle housings, I found that the bearings which hold that ring gear/differential assemble were completely gone. One of the races was even broken. After taking a look at the removed assembly, it was clear that to restore the tractor to full functionality, we needed more than just the ring and pinion gear. I was quoted upwards of $600 (used) for all the stuff we needed. Besides the fact that $600+ is a lot of money, there was several other things about the tractor that were possibly broken or bad. So, cleaned it out, replaced the bearings, and put it back together. It seems to work fine, but I know there is play between the ring and pinion gears. I'll watch it close, and if I can get everything else back to normal on the tractor, I'll spend the money for a new assembly. Thanks again for your help. The funny part about the MF 35 is that I let the same person (family member) that was using it when it broke take it to their farm for a couple weeks. Pulling it out of a creek with a bulldozer, they have now broken something in the steering. I'll never learn. Kurt
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