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Topic: WD &WD45 wide fronts

Posted By: David Maddux
Subject: WD &WD45 wide fronts
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 8:18am

On a 3 bolt front and a 4 bolt front, is the only difference, the front plate? And of course the pedistal? Dave.

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Posted By: John H
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 9:47am

Dave, that is my understanding. The 3 bolts were subject to cracking around the mounting holes when using a loader, and that is why they came out with the 4 bolt version. At least that is what I've been told. Take care! John

Posted By: Matt MN
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 10:15am

the 4 bolt bolster is not as deep into the frame rails. It was introduced the same time as the wd45 diesel to allow room for the motor.

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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 12:54pm

Dave call me and I'll give you the low down on them. They are the same but not the same.

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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.

Posted By: morton(pa)
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 4:09pm

Don could you share it hear as I am interested to know too. I may have a chance to buy a WD or 45 with a wide front and I may have choice. What are the pro's and con's of each?

Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 7:38pm

For Morton and Dave I will put it on here, I just know someone will say I'm wrong, But here go's. There are four wide front ends made for the WD,WD-45 and WD-45-D.

With that said, Here's the short low down on them, The bolster on the first WD's up to Ser# 35xxx is one then up to Ser# 136xxx is two, Then at Ser# 186xxx is three (this is WD-45 only) Then the WD-45-D went in to production wide front end on them was made a little diff, for the engine to fit. Now with all that said This is just on the wide fronts. And thats more than I like to type. lol

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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.