I am new to the forum. I have read posts from time to time but ran into a real problem today and need help diagnosing what is wrong with my tractor.
I have an 1987 John Deere 2555 4X4, cab, and was getting ready to pull a fairly decent sized rock out of the field.
I put it in low range, 1st gear and let the clutch out, the slack came out of the chain and it started to pull and then quit pulling. It wouldn't move forward or reverse any gear. It acts like it is trying to move (tries to move a wee little bit) but will not move.
I put it in 4X4 and the front wheels pulled it fine and I drove it to the shed and parked it. Fluid levels are good, the transmission is actually a bit overfull, but no shavings show on the stick when I checked it.
Also, the emergency brake wouldn't hold it unless it was in four wheel drive. The shed is on a slight incline and it started to roll away while in gear with the emergency brake pulled. I put it in 4x4 and it held fine. (I did chock the wheels before leaving)
Well, that is about it. I hope someone can help diagnose this. My stomach is in a knot as this sounds expensive.
I have an 1987 John Deere 2555 4X4, cab, and was getting ready to pull a fairly decent sized rock out of the field.
I put it in low range, 1st gear and let the clutch out, the slack came out of the chain and it started to pull and then quit pulling. It wouldn't move forward or reverse any gear. It acts like it is trying to move (tries to move a wee little bit) but will not move.
I put it in 4X4 and the front wheels pulled it fine and I drove it to the shed and parked it. Fluid levels are good, the transmission is actually a bit overfull, but no shavings show on the stick when I checked it.
Also, the emergency brake wouldn't hold it unless it was in four wheel drive. The shed is on a slight incline and it started to roll away while in gear with the emergency brake pulled. I put it in 4x4 and it held fine. (I did chock the wheels before leaving)
Well, that is about it. I hope someone can help diagnose this. My stomach is in a knot as this sounds expensive.