Case 1845C question??????

[PToombs]

The 40xt might have a p-pump. I can't remember! I know the 400 series, the new machines, have a new style VE on them.

I agree, the xt's are easier to work on, but I never had much problems on the 1840 or 1845c changing oil.

 

[Flying_gage]

PToombs,



Do you see some pretty high hours out of the 1845c's? Mine smokes a tad while running. Normal? She has about 4400 hours on her.



Also, I have heard a couple people mention upgrading to high flow hydraulics. Is it worth it?



How easy are the pins to change out on these? They look pretty straight forward, but are there any tricks.



By the way, thanks for letting me know about the cracking issue with foaming the tires. It changed my mind.



Thanks in advance!

 

[Flying_gage]

Holeshot,

Whenever you want to come on down, let me know.
If you want to come down this week or next, I will put you to work on her cleaning up a barn we just tore down! I'll even pay you! (my partner in crime had something come up this week)

 

[PToombs]

I haven't seen alot with high hours, but I've seen alot that look like it! The smoke could be valve seals, or injectors. Remember, the duty cycle is way different than our trucks. I have seen quite a few that when I get in them, the throttle is 1/2 or farther open. Can you say "stupid shutdown"? The new ones with the foot pedal too are much more fun and operator friendly.

You don't want to retrofit hi-flow to your machine $ :{. It's another pump, valve, lines, etc. Hi-flow would be for milling heads and some snowblowers. Most attachments you need are regular flow. Auger, Hy-rams, grapple buckets, brooms, backhoe.

Pins aren't that bad, just like anything else, spray 'em, maybe heat 'em, swear alot! Never-seize on assembly.

No problem on the crack thing! Sometimes they do it anyway, depends on the use and loading. The extra weight does make a big difference though. If you need extra weight, maybe add a bracket on the back, then put on suitcase weights when needed.



You're Welcome!

pete

 

[Flying_gage]

Pete,



So, I could possibly retro fit a foot throttle too it? That would be great! I find that I rarely need all it's oomph and it is kind of loud.....



Would you foam (tires) your own if you were the only operator and didn't beat the snot out of it?



Thanks,

Pete

 

[bmoeller]

I agree, the xt's are easier to work on, but I never had much problems on the 1840 or 1845c changing oil.

No problems changing the oil, it's doing everything else. I'm a big guy, and trying to squeeze between stuff is a PITA. Especially when removing dead cats from around the bent fan blades. A swing out radiator would've been a nice thing. (They like to sleep on the warm engine when it is plugged in during the winter. ) Easier to power wash out manure, corn stalks and hay as well, with a tip up cab.

 

[bmoeller]

Pete,



So, I could possibly retro fit a foot throttle too it? That would be great! I find that I rarely need all it's oomph and it is kind of loud.....

I normally don't run at full throttle. Don't need all of the power most of the time. The B is a torquey little critter. Usually only when scooping up a bucket load of rock or back filling tile ditches, then I back it down to half throttle or so.

 

[PToombs]

Pete, I think you could retro a foot throttle in there! I looked at it once real close. If you have welding capability, I don't think it would be a problem. I never checked on parts prices. The new ones are only a little different than what you have frame wise. I'm sure you can make it work.



On the foam, I don't think I would. I don't farm, and I wouldn't be picking much heavy weight. The strain is when you are on blacktop, hard dirt, or anything that grabs the tires hard when turning. If you have a load, the rear is lighter, no load, the rear tires are tearing all the time. Do you have 10 or 12 x 16. 5s? I know for a fact the 12 x16. 5s weigh 250# each when filled. My cousin had them on his skidsteer,(big early scat trak), and he weighed them before put new tires on.

Make your own decision, you know how you use it. If it cracks, I can tell you the best way to fix it! :-laf

pete

 

[Flying_gage]

Pete,



Thanks for the input. It makes sense what you are saying. I will hold off as the majority of my work will be on hard surfaces.



Pete

 

[PToombs]

Pete,

that's why I suggested the hang on weights. If you don't need them, leave 'em off. That's what my cousin went to with his machine. Works good.

Glad I could help,

pete