brynseiri
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- Location
- Conwy, North Wales
You really want one with the 4.5l powertech in it if shopping for something to last.
JD 4cyl 6000 series, 6300, 6400 etc
- Thread starter Joe S
- Start date
Okay, I remember there being a problem with the 3.9l but can't Remember what?
FonterraFarmer
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- Waikato, New Zealand
I know some one who "sold" his 6400 to get a 6506, apparently double check the wiring loom under the cab to make sure its secure......If you want a 6 cyl not easy to find but a 6506 is JD's best kept secret.
Gutless that's what.
I know some one who "sold" his 6400 to get a 6506, apparently double check the wiring loom under the cab to make sure its secure......
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brynseiri
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- Location
- Conwy, North Wales
Just more poke, low down torque, and grunt. It's a better performance engine.
John 1594
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- Location
- Cambridgeshire
Anything can catch fire....doesnt matter what colour
- Location
- Limousin
I know some one who "sold" his 6400 to get a 6506, apparently double check the wiring loom under the cab to make sure its secure......
I would check the engine as well, that's only a 4 cylinder.
Haythers
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- Lancashire
We had a 6100 with loader and was a good little tractor had from new and went to just short of 12 thousand hours before we traded, we still have a 6200 about to clock 10 thousand and still a good tractor getting a bit rough but that's mainly down to family members that shouldn't be allowed to look at a tractor never mind drive one
Haythers
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- Location
- Lancashire
And just to add to likely problems are pto and diff lock solenoids which are easy to replace but also expensive, but they have changed them now so if you need replacement you will probably be given a 20 or 30 series one which I think are supposed to last longer
two-cylinder
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- Location
- Cambridge
Perhaps father appreciates a smoother ride?
We've had a 6410 since 2002, bought it with about 2000 hours on and its now done almost 11,000. I'll not lie, it hasn't had the easiest life, the cross shaft needs doing, the hitch is worn out and the general appearance is looking rather weather beaten now, but overall it has given very little problems over its lifespan. Main problems we have had with it were a sensor acting up that was putting the transmission pressure warning light up and a few issues with the fuel pump in the tank. Best to just replace them and buy a new one when they go wrong. Also had a front hub fail but I am not 100% sure how it happened. Ours had a fiddle from new and it can push 50k easily on the road, very nice tractors to spend a day if maybe a little bouncy on the road due to the short wheelbase. If you find a good one, get it bought, because there aren't many left now.
FonterraFarmer
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- Location
- Waikato, New Zealand
When I say "sold", as a result of the fire, not the other way around
The 6400 had been to the local dealer just prior to the incident and just had a new battery and a full tank of dieselAye but then there annoying for match ploughing!
two-cylinder
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- Cambridge
Why?
Dad says a 4cyl is better shorter wheel base,don't ask me why!
I'm guessing it will be to do with fine adjustments to keep it straight!
As for the ride it will be me driving it 95% of the time anyway
hang-on
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- Location
- Co Armagh.
If you want a 6 cyl not easy to find but a 6506 is JD's best kept secret.
Even better with a turbo!!
