225 timberjack vs 540 b

[millcreek40]

In the two hitches I did pull with it. I have yet another question.  If you are in first gear pulling a decent hitch up a steep hill . Say half throttle  the tires would stop turning and the machine would sto. Step on the throttle hard & it would spin.  Is something slipping ?  Just seems to me if the clutch is  disengaged it should be spinning or stall.  Not sure on the power shift

[donny hochstetler]

it should stall the engine one way to check the clutches   set the brakes start in your higher gears put in gear if the brakes hold it should stall the engine be sure n use the clutch to do this these 540s are good skidders if they are right you will run circles around the jack on decent ground the jack might b more stable when it gets rough but its all in knowing how b sure n watch the diff lock when pulling heavy in a turn in a straight no prob  in a turn drop your load n winch up to it keep your wheel seals lubed up

[millcreek40]

If it doesn't stall it ( it didn't). Would it be the cluch or the clutch pack in the transmission  good thing I reread before I posted. *DanG auto correct had a couch pack lol.

[Maine logger88]

Sorry to hear of your bad luck some people have no conscience. It is most likely the transmission clutch packs slipping the clutch you push with your foot is hydraulic. It's possible that your regular clutch could be slipping but unlikely as it isn't used and is constantly engaged unless the cold start lever is pulled up. The first thing I would do is pull the filter on the side of the Trans then in behind is a cover with 2 (I think been awhile) bolts take that out and there is a screen if that gets plugged it will slip then clean the screen and re install. Make sure to drain the oil before removing the filter. As far as being less stable I have a 225 and a 540b the 540 isn't as tippy as it feels just you sit up Higher so you feel it more when you go over stuff. It takes a lot to actually tip one over

[millcreek40]

Thank you. I will give it a try.  I think it's going to rain tomorrow   So probably won't get to it till Friday

[donny hochstetler]

if I'm not wrong there are two clutch paks the first four gears are on one and the upper four gears are the other if the first four slip and the upper gears would stall the engine would mean the pak for the lower gears is bad also wana add as an encouragement get it right n don't abuse it I think you will like it b sure n load them back tires or you will need clean underware daily but with back tires loaded they are a very nimble machine once you r up to the diff lock you will like it they climb very well especialy with chains

[millcreek40]

Well I got the new head gasket set from Deere. Also a water pump rebuild kit. The water pump has some play in it. My guess is he ran it low on  coolant and got it hot. It has a upper noise in the head area. Going to have to rip into it and see what we find. Ever buy something you wish you never saw?  Lol

[stihltoomany]

If it doesn't stall it ( it didn't). Would it be the cluch or the clutch pack in the transmission  good thing I reread before I posted. *DanG auto correct had a couch pack lol.
Sounds like tractor type set up, might want to check the hyd pressure for the transmission. Low pressure would allow the clutches to slip. As mentioned filters a good idea. Try everything before diving into the transmission, gets pricey very quickly. The clutch on a powershift is just releasing the pressure on a clutch pack in the transmission. As mentioned above the dry clutch is only for cold starts. Usually never a problem.  GOOD LUCK

[Nemologger]

I still have my jack. Good thing. I didn't get to run the Deere much but I don't think I would have  dared to put it on the steep hill I was on today. The Deere looks nice sitting on the landing. Just not sure what to do with it

I've had Jacks before...ran a lot of them. I'd  put my 440d on any slope a jack would climb.