Macdon

[WiltonRanch]

Linmar dumped the western combine corporation citing they were in the auto parts sector exclusively back in 1996. So why the change of heart? Gosh if they buy versatile they’ll be on their way to being a full line but probably run them into the ground and dump them.

[BreadWinner]

The one thing that drives me crazy is the new 2 series header having completely different cutting components. Have to keep a whole new assortment of parts on hand.

[fjlip]

WB tech says newest MacDon are giving Hyd motors trouble, old stuff runs forever...so far.

[Herc]

WB tech says newest MacDon are giving Hyd motors trouble, old stuff runs forever...so far.

Must be a rookie. Cause lots of FD75’s and FD1’s that grenade a motor and ur into it for $10-15k. Not a matter of if but when on them headers…..

[fjlip]

I was asking him about swathers, assumed they use similar parts?

2007 M150 at 2000 hrs here all original motors

why headers different?

don’t own one maybe lucky

[blackpowder]

Changed 4 motors since last August on one head. Thrust bearing failure on every one of the side d****r motors. Did not inspect center d****r motor on changeout. They usually don't leak just bypass internally from wear. Every damn season.

[Robertbarlage]

What header?

[furrowtickler]

Ole FD 75’s

[blackpowder]

FD 75 CA 25.
Had issues with reliability on same center d****r motor on a D60 CA 20 but not the side d****rs so much.
All pressures checked.
Thinking motor quality after a certain year. But even replacements go. I'm not the only one. Everything else on unit checks out.
Strip them after leaks, thrust bearing shot.

[biglentil]

Macdons have their own oil supplies and therefore need to be warmed up. Heavy petting works best before sticking it into a heavy stand.