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billmd
Bronze Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Oakland, MD Points: 7 |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2009 at 6:08pm |
If you were going to purchase a 7000,7010, or 7020 what was the best transmission in these tractors that worked well and withstood the test of time well? Thanks, Bill
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michaelwis
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Wi Points: 8765 |
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7040 .. similiar .. i had a power director ... no problems ..bought new in 75 ..could have traded for a 7045 w powershift , but did not
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Larry B
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: charter oak Ia Points: 386 |
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power director will take more use or abuse than the power shift |
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Hurst
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Midway, Ky Points: 1212 |
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The 7000 only has one kind of transmission. It's a 3 speed powershift. Reverse is in the transmission, not the powershift range. As far as durability, the 7000 is on a lighter chasis than the other 2, but it can take about all the power a 301 can turn out with stock components (basically, other things will go kaboom before the transmission or rearend will). It has a pinion and bull gear rear end vs. the planatary final drives on the 7010 and up. I like my 7000, but it's basically a loaded up 200, where the 7010 and 7020 are completely different. I would venture to say the parts for repairing a 7000 drive train are less expensive if you can get them new, but some of the parts were only used on the 7000. What do you plan on using the tractor for? Also, what kind of 7000 are you looking at? Black or maroon belly? There's a good list of differences between the two besides styling. Same basic tractor, but the black belly was an improvement in some areas (wet inching clutch, optional HD front end, and a couple other things).
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1979 Allis Chalmers 7000
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7060
Orange Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Location: Missouri Points: 1146 |
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Most definately a power director. The powershift works smoother, but we had one in a 7060 and after the 3rd rebuild we decided to park it. You can spend alot of dollars really fast rebuilding one as well. The power directors are a pretty reliable transmission but I would make sure the trans. brake works good because shutting her down to shift gets old. Ive heard that both transmissions are near bullet proof but I havent had much luck with the powershifts, but I have a power director that the first gear seized to the upper shaft.
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andytutd21
Bronze Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Economy IN Points: 19 |
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Have had excellent luck with the powershift. Had a 7040, many hours(over 7000), no problems. Still running today, with who knows how many hours. Now have 8070 ps, very nice tractor. Lots of powershifts in this area, know of little trouble with them. That being said also little trouble with power directors. The neighbor has a 7000 that his son used to slip the low range clutch(by moving it slightly out of engagement) when plowing up steep hills. It is still going today.
The powershift is good for hay work, handier than the power director. The resale market indicates the powershift to be more desirable as they command better prices than the power director. I would suggest the powershift. |
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Dave King
Silver Level Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Location: OK Points: 97 |
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I think it matters alot more how the tractor has been treated than which transmission it has. My dad had a 7040PD that had well over 10000 problem-free hrs when he got rid of it. My uncle has a 8070PS that had to have the tranny rebuilt at just over 10000 hrs, but it's been pulling over 190hp for more that 7500 of that.
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7060
Orange Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Location: Missouri Points: 1146 |
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I will agree, our 7060 powershift was turned up 20% at the pump, and had a full set of suitcase weights, 2 inner wheel weights on both back wheels and fluid in the tires. I dont think the previous owner wanted it to blow away. If I remember right It was weighing a little over 20,000. I would say a tractor rated at factory would probably last alot longer than one your tryin to squeeze the most out of. |
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