Monday, June 29, 2009

The New 8RT Series

Check out http://www.tractorchasers.com/ or look up tractorchasers on youtube. Some funny little video clips that Deere marketing put out there that give a little glimpse of the new 8RT tractors due out this year.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Dozer Video

Tracks are on and on the way out the door.

We're Off to the Factories














































Here are a few pictures of the first day of our summer trip.









Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Hydraulics II Ends with a Great Success

After a month of frustration and more hydraulic oil spills than we care to mention Hydraulics II has come to an end. All the mess and frustration paid off today with 26 of 26 students passing the John Deere Hydraulic System Overview with scores ranging from 80% to 100%.

























Good Job Men!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

HP Requirements for Hydraulic Systems


Here is a chart that a former student did for DTAC on horsepower requirements for a 7630. I think this customer may need a bigger tractor or use less hydraulics.
Thanks Dan
P.S. Why do we have to take a computer class at school?

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Just the water pump is leaking...Right?


















This tractor came in with an overheating problem and as you can see the front cover had to be replaced because of cavitation pitting









Hydraulics II is Underway

Hydraulics are always a little messy. A little PSO can happen at any time.