I must say I love the music on this video..🤘😎🤘 but on another note you guys are the heart of a farmer ...and the farmers are the heart of America... love that you make videos on how involved it is to be a master tech... men like you are a a dying breed ... pay attention young bucks.. you just might learn something valuable.!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos 💪😎
Very interesting. I am blown away by the depth of your knowledge. It is difficult for me to grasp the amount of study and time that is required to gain the level of knowledge required to become a Master Tech. The complexity of these machines is incredible. Add to this the machining that is required to build such parts and to achieve the precision machining required for everything to work smoothly is a bit of a miracle and is difficult for me to comprehend. I tip my hat to you and the thousands of highly skilled men and women that build and maintain the machines that feed the world and provide for many ancillary uses for our farm products. Well done. Well done.
Don't have so much respect for land owners, without these guys land owners wouldn't be able to make the taxes let alone get all that .gov sugar and buy these 500k rigs tax free. The crew that keeps the equipment running and the chemical applications etc etc are the ones who deserve a thanks.
@@Montblanc1986 You seem a little confused. Why not respect land owners? How can land owners meet taxes, like every other citizen, just for sugar? Is that a US thing? Or buy the chemicals chemical companies say they should buy? Or buy the seriously expensive machines they need to produce what they do? Fancy, rich landowners don't grow food for other folks, although their land is worth so much. No respect there. I really don't see the point of your comment.
Sorry if I give you a hard time sometimes man don’t take it personally or seriously you do a great job and a respectable one keep up the good work hopefully soon enough you’ve got your own stall and make that John deer bread 🥖
As a retired Rolls Royce engineering instructor i find it fastinating watching highly skilled competent tech's at work, funny isn't it you never get that satisfaction watching office workers!, brilliant work guy's keep it up
I don't know , I do get some satisfaction watching "some" of the Office workers as they clik-y clack by in their 3" high heels "orthopedic" shoes. Just say'n, and Zee looks just like a guy I used to work with, sorry zee
being in auto repairs for 30 years and mananement for 18 years, i truly appreciate the ownershih you take in doing ajob. Clean everything, reinstall hoses and wiring as it just came from factory. very nice work, you shoud be very proud of your work ethic. God Bless Bob
Thanks for watching. I do my best to get the audio where it needs to be. But, I work in a loud shop and sometimes I have to cover up copyrighted music that is playing in the background with my back ground music.
Thanks for your point, that music was 3 notches too high on my phone volume and it sucks to have to change volume to protect my ears from the blairing music and strain to hear the audio on the commentary.
I was digging the music...in fact I was trying to figure out who the band is. I know you have to hit a happy medium, but my opinion is...keep the KA music up in the mix. Great video...very informative.
In reference to @JerryUK’s comment-I set my volume to an acceptable level while you are speaking. When you stop talking while continuing to work, music starts playing at a much higher volume which requires a mad dash to the volume control. Don’t know how music is selected and/or dubbed in but when you start talking again your voice is at a much lower volume, requiring another adjustment. It is not the background noise or music, it’s the “filler” music done during video editing. It’s common on several of the UA-cam sites I visit. I’m not complaining, just trying to help you better understand some of the comments. Your work is awesome, your explanations are exact, distinct, and understandable. Whoever serves as an apprentice under you will have an excellent teacher and a good opportunity to be a great technician. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback! So when there is a background track playing with a video that has its own audio, the program adjusts the background music down. When you mute the volume on the video the track goes full volume. I actually boost the video volume when I'm talking to 225%. I will try to adjust the background music down further. I also think it depends on what device you watch it on to a little bit. I edit everything on my phone with headphones in so I'm going off that.
I’m an automotive mechanic and this is almost like a totally different world to what I do. Very cool to see. You got a new subscriber keep up the good work
Sure is enjoyable watching these boys work on these green beasts! Dif world id say. Wouldnt want to drop one of these massive parts on a toe eh. Lol Cheers
As a 26 year veteran of machining gears at John Deere it is interesting to see many familiar gears in this video. Your videos are always well detailed and informative. I enjoy your work.
I played CNC machinist for about a year as a way to get my foot into the door of CNC maintenance (I had no experience in either - I was pushing papers @ a desk). I enjoy watching these videos and seeing the parts I used to make. It just so happens that I machined these exact IVT transmission housings. It's so cool to finally see one of them torn down and what some of the internal features were for. When I was machining these I hunted down the parts diagrams for the housing and anything associated with it to get a better idea of how everything went together and which areas were critical so I could pay special attention to them. Deere was particularly concerned with the cosmetics on the outside of these castings. Now that I see it in the tractor I can understand how exposed it is in practice and why they wanted them to look good. I really enjoyed running these parts. In fact, I was running these when one of my machines went down and I was able to talk to the maintenance guy. This conversation was what ultimately got them to give me a shot at a CNC Technician and I hit the ground running. That was probably 17-18 years ago. I worked maintenance @ Deere in Waterloo, first at SPO then moved downtown to T10/12. Didn't stay long, I couldn't deal with the culture & politics there. Too bad, there was so much interesting equipment there, it was a very cool place from a machine tool and manufacturing perspective.
I'm a full time finance guy and tinkering mechanic. Granted these tractors have become WAY WAY more sophisticated but I think John Deere could use some more imaginative engineering and design. That was a SH!T ton of work to get it done. Not to mention it's no wonder you have pieces sheering off in the Hydro when you are needing to pound all those gears into place. Seems like it should be more exact. All that said I am in awe of your skill and really enjoy watching you work. Keep the videos coming.
I was an engine man in the Navy for 10 years, and I never worked on anything like this I’m just amazed it how absolutely complicated that transmission was on the internals and what it took to get it out was just unbelievable the engineering behind this is phenomenal my question is how many days or hours did it take to pull it out disassemble it and figure out that it was needing a reman Tranny was cheaper than to replace all the carnage in the factory unit ?
Takes about 45 hrs. Tractor was under extended power guard warranty so that's why it got a complete transmission. It was more cost effective and was way quicker to get than hunt down all those parts.
I am very surprised Deere will let you film anything. They are so secretive about such things. In my opinion IVT is junk and it is MY opinion so take it for what it is worth. Give me a clutch and geared transmission anytime. I hope that machine is under warranty. I am very leary of remanufactured engines and trans components. Never had much luck with either of them... From what I see you are a very good mechanic. You take your time and go the extra step like checking the rest of the trans for any damage. When you build such a reputation it will stay with you and in time you will be rewarded for such...
I've always just seen these giant tractors in the fields as I drive down the road the complexity of them never crossing my mind , your videos have entirely changed how I see them now. Please keep the repairs coming but normal speed videos and no loud music. You have a great channel.
I worked for an Agco Allis dealership in high school and for a few years after I had graduated. Sadly that's been nearly 30 years ago now, but we had a customer bring in one of those old orange Allis Chalmers tractors with a locked up rear end one day. It was old and worn out even at that time. We drug it in the shop leaving a trail of black rubber from the rear duals. We split it and found a 3/8 X 1 inch bolt worn and wedged between a large gear and the rear end housing. The fill hole for the rear end housing was in the floorboard of the cab. When he brought it in we noticed that he must have lost the fill cap and used a cutoff hoe handle for a fill cap. We guessed that at some point he had knocked his makeshift fill cap off and that 3/8 bolt was brushed off into the fill tube. It was incredible to us that that bolt could wedge so tight to lock the rear end up like that.
Are You kidding me!!!!!! I just can not imagine the people that design this stuff. All the parts and pieces. Truly amazing. You, Sir are beyond a master mechanic.
Now I work on f16 fighter jets and have pulled engines out, replaced and worked on a bunch of other components as well and still find this far more entertaining to watch. I would much rather be working on these rigs rather than fighter jets. Call me crazy but this is awesome, love the videos!
good grief!!! The complexity of these 'farm machines' is amazing. My grandfather had an old John Deere H, open bicycle seat, external flywheel and it just chugged along. They did most of the repairs right there but dang, this, it's a whole new world. Good job guys. had to subscribe to ya. Wow!!!
I grew up in the '60's & 70's with my dad's 30's and 40's era tractors. Somehow we could pull 3 bottom plows and 10 ft cultivators with 30Hp gas tractors that ran for 20 years between overhauls. Now they need 300hp plus to pull 50ft cultivators and pour $10,000's in to maintenance every year. Not sure how they make a profit.. maybe just borrow more on the increased equity in their acreage?
Very great video , thanks ! Just think its very stupid that JD build a transmission in that way that you have to completely dismantel it to get to the hydro's.
this was a great vid to anyone who was on the fence to buy either a ps or this. if the tractor was out of warranty I can only imagine what it would take to replace. thanks.
Ex jd tech here. Love your work. I work solo now. The early ivt trans were dog shit of spray tractors. Constant change of the hi/Lo clutch would give up. They are smoother though
It’s actually cool seeing how different people do things. Cause at our shop we just remove the hood disconnect the line bundle from the front and pull the condenser along with it.(if it’s got that style) and swing the bundle aside. Then disconnect the exhaust from the turbo and remove the intake pipe from the filter housing. Then just disconnect the chassis harness and set it aside on the rear part of the tractor Then disconnect the basic stuff then take our crane and connect to the front weight bracket and push the front half forward and set it in a Jack stand. Then remove the air box and use a really long strap that we connect to the rear drawbar to support the accessory bracket and then just pull the trans out. I know it’s unnecessary detail but I thought it would be a cool read to see how different people do things To do the same job. I understand you don’t have a overheard crane though so you have to use the stands and what not to roll it forward
I am totally impressed by you guys. The things your are doing day to day seem to be impossible for me in complexity and dimensions. Thanks for being part of your team. And the music is gigantic..
New Subscriber here, one who has very infrequently picked up a wrench, but I find your videos so much fun to watch, educational and entertaining. I can barely change my own oil, but I gain much confidence from watching you and guys like you. I’ve watched six of your videos so far, and looking forward to the rest and what’s to come. Best Regards!
love the video! Only suggestion is consider watching your volume levels. I kept having to crank it to hear you speak and then got blasted when the music came on.
Love ZK video mannerisms, reminds me of a Vicegrip guy I watch religiously. Grew up running green machines in Northern Iowa 50 years ago. Excellent mechanic
Incredible. Love the great skill and confidence demonstrated. Don't know how you funded your technical training but in terms of contribution to mankind, it was way move deserving of a loan forgiveness than some Poli-Sci major. Keep up the good work.
The IVT is a technical tour de force. It is special that Van Doorne, a compatriot of mine in the Netherlands and founder of the DAF brand (nowadays part of the PACCAR company), laid the foundation for this. Superb video.
@@rypkepaulusma I doubt it. I made the comment tongue-in-cheek as the variable transmission has a long reputation for its lack of reliability / regular need of adjusting and work, including the latest ones from Nissan/JATCO that are a joke to experienced, non-Nissan auto mechanics. I would certainly never buy one for very high-torque applications where longevity was a major criterion (e.g., tractors). The idea is useful; the execution typically isn't so much.
@@surface4985 Maybe, al lot of companies worked on perfecting it and claiming it te be 'theirs', but none of them invented the concept. That was Van Doorne (DAF).
Reman is way to go. Cannot imagine how some one designed this machine from an idea to operation. And it works! Then you know how to deconstruct it to go again. Awesome!
Whoever designed that transmission is amazing plus the technicians that have to repair it are smart also. That is why you are a Master Tech. Thanks for sharing.
Just setting up for the splitting and removing transmission is a major deal in itself. The rest is mind boggling......really interesting and great informative video. Holy Cow that stuff is complicated......
Great video ZK mastertech👍 I’m a John Deere Technician out in Firebaugh California. I’m pulling a IVT out 8370RT today I’m just going to put a Reman in it. We are so backup I don’t have time to rebuild it. I have the same problem you are have with this one. Thanks Man keep up the great work
Am going to learn alot from you,just joined a company (RDO Africa ltd)that works on exactly such machines,you ar a Gifted competent master Technician..your channel will be my point of reference
We’ve got an 8235r and before it an 8130 that both have the ivt and I love the transmission. We use it for everything from mowing barditches to planting wheat, only one mfwd tractor on our farm, and never had any major issues with them but I know everyone has different issues/thoughts but I like them.
Hey man, I'd like to see a little recognition for your off-sider. Just a wee bit of face-time , a name and a thankyou. An expert without a supporting set of hands only has two hands, and most jobs need two sets - if the second pair know where they need to be and what they should have ready, well, how should they be valued? I feel the people we don't see or value are the most precious. Big ups to your assistant!
Such a good guy you are putting all the snap rings and springs and such in the core. Some woukd leave those little giblets out because they're lazy or keep them as spares. I'll be the first to admit I've omitted a thing or two from a core return.
Very interesting video. Looking at all the hi-tech stuff in the cab, I still remember being a kid in the late 1970's and my dad bought a new JD 4430, and at that time, we just though it was amazing that the cab came with air conditioning. lol
Amazing to see suspension on a farm tractor. Of the last one I ran was a 4020 in about 1967-8 as a kid working on a farm. The new tech is simply awesome.
Things sure has changed. All we had was some old popping John’s and farmalls tricycle front ends. Man it was a whole lot different back then. Enjoy watching.
Technology has gone so far,that a simple farmer can not work on his own machines..30,40 years ago you were able to fix your own tractors.Yes,farming has moved on,,but in my opinion its moved backwards..Great video. Great content. 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜
Amazing and I thought working on car and trucks is wild, this is crazy all the parts and pieces to that transmission alone puzzle from heck🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 awesome video.
That’s impressive. My first time watching this channel. Definitely well worth watching. I assume you guys went to training at Deere factory to know how to work on these high tech tractors.
Reman. ! Western truck and tractor had no luck with reman parts. I agree. Used parts to rebuild a trans like this only needs ONE overlooked item and it all goes bad again. Excellent video though. Love the cleanliness and methodical tear down.
Fascinating channel and it was so cool seeing the inside of an IVT transmission. In the end I am wondering what was more expensive. The reman transmission or that Snap On torque wrench? 🤣
@@ZKMasterTech you think working on them is bad try driving them for a living. i got to test drive one of those fancy new Claas 960TTs damn they are smooth i already hated the NH T8040 power shift it was harsh as hell now i want to burn the damn thing but i dont have the money to buy any thing with an IVT yet.
my first vid was the killer axle bearing job and subed and watched a few since then. I'm auto repair shop manager and love the vids. one thing that would be interesting add is if your repairs have a labor guide that lists the hours to do a certain job and your actual time doing that job.
When I split my dads Ford, I put rails on the floor using triagularly slotted wherls, so when time came to reassemble, I didn't have to struggle with all the alignment.
For a young gun you sure know your stuff ! Good for you Dig your choice of music seems to go well with massive parts lmao. Am on a binge watching you guys work now
Unmatched knowledge: Check Unmatched Skill at Applying that Knowledge: Check And people wonder why their repair bills are high?? Just wow... the amount of book knowledge you need to have and the skill... not to mention the work ethic!! "Ah, just tighten it til it gives, then back off a quarter turn..." Not in your shop! Every nut and bolt torqued to spec, everything done by the book. I don't care what you make, you should make more. Man, if you had an automotive shop, I'd never go anywhere else. Thumbs and subs.
At 12:53 when zoomed in on the hydro portion, immediately recognize the trademark of the supplier. Realize immediately it is not a complete JD design, which is not a surprise. I have a CVT different brand, love how efficient it is getting work done but seeing one torn apart is scary - swap for a rebuild the only way to go I think.
Theyre designed for 10k hours, i think fendt says that. I mean with powerahift you can at least swap the packs as needed but these... Luckily not a call ill have to make. With my hectares itll be 2525 before im going cvt =)
I'm with you .I have a Puma CVT here in Australia Very nice to use .Out of warranty now so I expect I'll be having nightmares now after watching this video.
This is amazing how you guys get it done!!! I will love to go to school and learn what you guys do and maybe one day work with you guys. Thanks for the amazing videos!!!!
It's amazing the complexity of the new machines that make life comfortable and productive. In retrospect is it worth it. How about a machine that can get the job done and reliable. It's ironic alot of farms still have one or two 30yr old or older tractors still on the farm. Every farmer seems to have the same answer for that reliability and serviceable.
Didn't you pay attention? They didn't rebuild it, they packed the broken parts back in the mostly good transmission then sent it off as a core to either be remanned or parted out. They gave the owner a reman (remanufactured/reconditioned) transmission as part of their warranty. I honestly don't understand why they would re-pack the broken/incomplete parts back into the unit, I guess its easier to transport and trace the parts, just a part of working for a big company is you follow silly rules like that I suppose. Why not just stick them into a couple of separate pallets/crates and wrap them with plastic? Surely the slightly bigger transport costs would be more than offset by all the labor wasted taking it apart again?
That sounds expensive. I hope our Challenger/ Fendt CVT doesn't croak. Probably be as bad or worse. At least with the CVT, AGCO wants the bad one dropped out and a factory reman is installed. Saves labor of the local tech trying to diagnose and repair the problem.
I used to work on cars for a living so I can relate somewhat to the fun of pulling transmissions and dealing with failures in them. All the parts you are dealing with are much heavier of course. I'm with you as well that anytime there is a catastrophic failure that shoots metal around I like to install a reman or in my case we could get used ones from a salvage yard for cheaper. I was never comfortable trying to rebuild on the chance there could be metal fragments stuck in a fluid passage somewhere that you cannot see it. Does John Deere supply you with the support brackets you put under the tractor to hold it up or do you make those? Also, just curios how many hours Deere allows for a job like this?
Thanks for watching! Yes, we get the stands from service guard that is where we get all our Deere special tools. Probably get around 40 hrs for a job like that.
Just curious as to how many hours was on the tractor? Our 8370R had a check valve stay open which caused it to lower the hydraulic pressure in the system. To get it to work we held back one of the remote levers as if it was trying to raise something, the back pressure gave the system enough pressure to work.
My Man they need to get you a over head crane with push button control because 2 reasons 1 way safer 2 more efficient. Anyway love your content and the way you explain stuff.
You guys are amazing. I've been an auto tech for decades and I gotta say that the amount of patience and talent here is out of this world. Imagine getting it all back together...then right before you start the engine you find a tiny clip or something from deep within the transmission...on the shop floor. 😯
I can relate I was a GM/Chrysler tech for 4 years after Wyotech. This job takes being a Technician to a whole new level. If auto techs had to do what we do they would be bitchin up a storm lol.
This is contrary to my tractor. My tractor never goes to park, it's always working on the field. It never complaints, seems always happy. Maybe someday I'll give it a day-off or two and take it to the park.
just subscribed and really enjoy the videos. I really like your trick of getting that outer race out by welding around the inside. Never would have thought of that.
I must say I love the music on this video..🤘😎🤘 but on another note you guys are the heart of a farmer ...and the farmers are the heart of America... love that you make videos on how involved it is to be a master tech... men like you are a a dying breed ... pay attention young bucks.. you just might learn something valuable.!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos 💪😎
Thank you very much!
Very interesting. I am blown away by the depth of your knowledge. It is difficult for me to grasp the amount of study and time that is required to gain the level of knowledge required to become a Master Tech. The complexity of these machines is incredible. Add to this the machining that is required to build such parts and to achieve the precision machining required for everything to work smoothly is a bit of a miracle and is difficult for me to comprehend.
I tip my hat to you and the thousands of highly skilled men and women that build and maintain the machines that feed the world and provide for many ancillary uses for our farm products.
Well done. Well done.
Don't have so much respect for land owners, without these guys land owners wouldn't be able to make the taxes let alone get all that .gov sugar and buy these 500k rigs tax free. The crew that keeps the equipment running and the chemical applications etc etc are the ones who deserve a thanks.
@@Montblanc1986 You seem a little confused. Why not respect land owners? How can land owners meet taxes, like every other citizen, just for sugar? Is that a US thing? Or buy the chemicals chemical companies say they should buy? Or buy the seriously expensive machines they need to produce what they do? Fancy, rich landowners don't grow food for other folks, although their land is worth so much. No respect there. I really don't see the point of your comment.
Everybody has different taste in music but this is TOOOO loud, level should be the same as voice part.
I'm the apprentice helping in the video ZK mastertech is just that guys a master he's a great teacher and a great guy follow this man lol
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Weird this is the only comment he didn't like or reply to..🤔
Cause he sees me 6 days a week lol replied in person
Sorry if I give you a hard time sometimes man don’t take it personally or seriously you do a great job and a respectable one keep up the good work hopefully soon enough you’ve got your own stall and make that John deer bread 🥖
Is the ivt transmission breaking a design problem or a maintenance operator problem?
As a retired Rolls Royce engineering instructor i find it fastinating watching highly skilled competent tech's at work, funny isn't it you never get that satisfaction watching office workers!,
brilliant work guy's keep it up
Thank you!
I don't know , I do get some satisfaction watching "some" of the Office workers as they clik-y clack by in their 3" high heels "orthopedic" shoes. Just say'n, and Zee looks just like a guy I used to work with, sorry zee
Technician for Senwes in South Africa, done 3 of these IVT's and man I just have to day that im jealous of all the special tools you guys have!
Blows me away how complicated this equipment is....Impressed with your recall in putting it all back together.
being in auto repairs for 30 years and mananement for 18 years, i truly appreciate the ownershih you take in doing ajob. Clean everything, reinstall hoses and wiring as it just came from factory. very nice work, you shoud be very proud of your work ethic. God Bless Bob
really enjoyed this tear down replace video. Only complaint was back up music just a little high , not intrusive just loud. Great video again.
Thanks for watching. I do my best to get the audio where it needs to be. But, I work in a loud shop and sometimes I have to cover up copyrighted music that is playing in the background with my back ground music.
Thanks for your point, that music was 3 notches too high on my phone volume and it sucks to have to change volume to protect my ears from the blairing music and strain to hear the audio on the commentary.
I thought it was just me.
I was digging the music...in fact I was trying to figure out who the band is. I know you have to hit a happy medium, but my opinion is...keep the KA music up in the mix. Great video...very informative.
In reference to @JerryUK’s comment-I set my volume to an acceptable level while you are speaking. When you stop talking while continuing to work, music starts playing at a much higher volume which requires a mad dash to the volume control. Don’t know how music is selected and/or dubbed in but when you start talking again your voice is at a much lower volume, requiring another adjustment. It is not the background noise or music, it’s the “filler” music done during video editing. It’s common on several of the UA-cam sites I visit. I’m not complaining, just trying to help you better understand some of the comments.
Your work is awesome, your explanations are exact, distinct, and understandable. Whoever serves as an apprentice under you will have an excellent teacher and a good opportunity to be a great technician. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback! So when there is a background track playing with a video that has its own audio, the program adjusts the background music down. When you mute the volume on the video the track goes full volume. I actually boost the video volume when I'm talking to 225%. I will try to adjust the background music down further. I also think it depends on what device you watch it on to a little bit. I edit everything on my phone with headphones in so I'm going off that.
@@ZKMasterTech Best videos, by far, are those with no music at all.
I find these videos oddly satisfying. You are quite an intelligent man to be able to do all of this. Much respect sir.
I’m an automotive mechanic and this is almost like a totally different world to what I do. Very cool to see. You got a new subscriber keep up the good work
Thanks for watching! I started out in automotive.
Sure is enjoyable watching these boys work on these green beasts! Dif world id say.
Wouldnt want to drop one of these massive parts on a toe eh. Lol
Cheers
As a 26 year veteran of machining gears at John Deere it is interesting to see many familiar gears in this video. Your videos are always well detailed and informative. I enjoy your work.
I played CNC machinist for about a year as a way to get my foot into the door of CNC maintenance (I had no experience in either - I was pushing papers @ a desk). I enjoy watching these videos and seeing the parts I used to make. It just so happens that I machined these exact IVT transmission housings. It's so cool to finally see one of them torn down and what some of the internal features were for. When I was machining these I hunted down the parts diagrams for the housing and anything associated with it to get a better idea of how everything went together and which areas were critical so I could pay special attention to them. Deere was particularly concerned with the cosmetics on the outside of these castings. Now that I see it in the tractor I can understand how exposed it is in practice and why they wanted them to look good. I really enjoyed running these parts. In fact, I was running these when one of my machines went down and I was able to talk to the maintenance guy. This conversation was what ultimately got them to give me a shot at a CNC Technician and I hit the ground running. That was probably 17-18 years ago. I worked maintenance @ Deere in Waterloo, first at SPO then moved downtown to T10/12. Didn't stay long, I couldn't deal with the culture & politics there. Too bad, there was so much interesting equipment there, it was a very cool place from a machine tool and manufacturing perspective.
I'm a full time finance guy and tinkering mechanic. Granted these tractors have become WAY WAY more sophisticated but I think John Deere could use some more imaginative engineering and design. That was a SH!T ton of work to get it done. Not to mention it's no wonder you have pieces sheering off in the Hydro when you are needing to pound all those gears into place. Seems like it should be more exact. All that said I am in awe of your skill and really enjoy watching you work. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you!
I was an engine man in the Navy for 10 years, and I never worked on anything like this I’m just amazed it how absolutely complicated that transmission was on the internals and what it took to get it out was just unbelievable the engineering behind this is phenomenal my question is how many days or hours did it take to pull it out disassemble it and figure out that it was needing a reman Tranny was cheaper than to replace all the carnage in the factory unit ?
Takes about 45 hrs. Tractor was under extended power guard warranty so that's why it got a complete transmission. It was more cost effective and was way quicker to get than hunt down all those parts.
@@ZKMasterTech extended warranty only compensates for a reman part....how many hours was on the OEM to justify that no lube rectum routing??
You are truly gifted , exceptionally humble in your approach yet exceedingly talented. I admire you and your tech know-how..God bless u!!
@@aghowrath thank you so much!
You deserve the credit...keep the good work in continuation Brother..regards N
What an absolute stud. Keep up the good work. Very refreshing to see a master in a craft, but at the same time be so humble.
I am very surprised Deere will let you film anything. They are so secretive about such things. In my opinion IVT is junk and it is MY opinion so take it for what it is worth. Give me a clutch and geared transmission anytime. I hope that machine is under warranty. I am very leary of remanufactured engines and trans components. Never had much luck with either of them... From what I see you are a very good mechanic. You take your time and go the extra step like checking the rest of the trans for any damage. When you build such a reputation it will stay with you and in time you will be rewarded for such...
It’s nice seeing some who is not a hack doing work and understand the benefits of good tools and how to use them!
I've always just seen these giant tractors in the fields as I drive down the road the complexity of them never crossing my mind , your videos have entirely changed how I see them now. Please keep the repairs coming but normal speed videos and no loud music. You have a great channel.
I worked for an Agco Allis dealership in high school and for a few years after I had graduated. Sadly that's been nearly 30 years ago now, but we had a customer bring in one of those old orange Allis Chalmers tractors with a locked up rear end one day. It was old and worn out even at that time. We drug it in the shop leaving a trail of black rubber from the rear duals. We split it and found a 3/8 X 1 inch bolt worn and wedged between a large gear and the rear end housing. The fill hole for the rear end housing was in the floorboard of the cab. When he brought it in we noticed that he must have lost the fill cap and used a cutoff hoe handle for a fill cap. We guessed that at some point he had knocked his makeshift fill cap off and that 3/8 bolt was brushed off into the fill tube. It was incredible to us that that bolt could wedge so tight to lock the rear end up like that.
Are You kidding me!!!!!! I just can not imagine the people that design this stuff. All the parts and pieces. Truly amazing. You, Sir are beyond a master mechanic.
So nice to see your quality of work with no drama. Great work!
Now I work on f16 fighter jets and have pulled engines out, replaced and worked on a bunch of other components as well and still find this far more entertaining to watch. I would much rather be working on these rigs rather than fighter jets. Call me crazy but this is awesome, love the videos!
good grief!!! The complexity of these 'farm machines' is amazing. My grandfather had an old John Deere H, open bicycle seat, external flywheel and it just chugged along. They did most of the repairs right there but dang, this, it's a whole new world. Good job guys. had to subscribe to ya. Wow!!!
Thanks for watching!
I worked for my Uncle in the mid 70's on a tobacco farm. We had two JD 1020's and a 4020 and we dogged them hard... They just ran and ran and ran...
I grew up in the '60's & 70's with my dad's 30's and 40's era tractors. Somehow we could pull 3 bottom plows and 10 ft cultivators with 30Hp gas tractors that ran for 20 years between overhauls. Now they need 300hp plus to pull 50ft cultivators and pour $10,000's in to maintenance every year. Not sure how they make a profit.. maybe just borrow more on the increased equity in their acreage?
Very great video , thanks ! Just think its very stupid that JD build a transmission in that way that you have to completely dismantel it to get to the hydro's.
this was a great vid to anyone who was on the fence to buy either a ps or this. if the tractor was out of warranty I can only imagine what it would take to replace. thanks.
Powershifts have their problems too. They're not cheap to fix either.
Ex jd tech here. Love your work.
I work solo now. The early ivt trans were dog shit of spray tractors. Constant change of the hi/Lo clutch would give up. They are smoother though
It’s actually cool seeing how different people do things. Cause at our shop we just remove the hood disconnect the line bundle from the front and pull the condenser along with it.(if it’s got that style) and swing the bundle aside. Then disconnect the exhaust from the turbo and remove the intake pipe from the filter housing. Then just disconnect the chassis harness and set it aside on the rear part of the tractor Then disconnect the basic stuff then take our crane and connect to the front weight bracket and push the front half forward and set it in a Jack stand. Then remove the air box and use a really long strap that we connect to the rear drawbar to support the accessory bracket and then just pull the trans out. I know it’s unnecessary detail but I thought it would be a cool read to see how different people do things To do the same job. I understand you don’t have a overheard crane though so you have to use the stands and what not to roll it forward
I would get so overwhelmed in this job 😅 kudos to you and everyone else in that shop that keeps America going
I am totally impressed by you guys. The things your are doing day to day seem to be impossible for me in complexity and dimensions. Thanks for being part of your team. And the music is gigantic..
New Subscriber here, one who has very infrequently picked up a wrench, but I find your videos so much fun to watch, educational and entertaining. I can barely change my own oil, but I gain much confidence from watching you and guys like you. I’ve watched six of your videos so far, and looking forward to the rest and what’s to come. Best Regards!
Thanks for watching!
Interesting show. I don't think I could afford to be a farmer.
Very impressed! Wish we could afford this kind of service in Greece!
When you think a car transmission it's complicated and you see this 😳😲🤯
Great job , love it 👌
I can't believe how new the tractors are that you work on. So much carnage for such a young tractor.
So in your opinion, what is a “young” tractor? How many years old?
You need a lot of experience even to dare open a single bolt on such a machine. Hats off to these guys.
love the video! Only suggestion is consider watching your volume levels. I kept having to crank it to hear you speak and then got blasted when the music came on.
I'm working on that...
Love ZK video mannerisms, reminds me of a Vicegrip guy I watch religiously. Grew up running green machines in Northern Iowa 50 years ago. Excellent mechanic
Incredible. Love the great skill and confidence demonstrated. Don't know how you funded your technical training but in terms of contribution to mankind, it was way move deserving of a loan forgiveness than some Poli-Sci major. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for sharing, This will give young people an insight in what Service Technicians do.
You're welcome! Yes it's important to show the world what ag technicians actually do to keep the farmers running.
The IVT is a technical tour de force. It is special that Van Doorne, a compatriot of mine in the Netherlands and founder of the DAF brand (nowadays part of the PACCAR company), laid the foundation for this. Superb video.
Almost as good as Nissan's notorious JATCO CVT for reliability...
@@ReflectedMiles Yes, but that is a spin-off and 80 years younger, so quite obvious that it's better...
@@rypkepaulusma I doubt it. I made the comment tongue-in-cheek as the variable transmission has a long reputation for its lack of reliability / regular need of adjusting and work, including the latest ones from Nissan/JATCO that are a joke to experienced, non-Nissan auto mechanics. I would certainly never buy one for very high-torque applications where longevity was a major criterion (e.g., tractors). The idea is useful; the execution typically isn't so much.
@@ReflectedMiles You are totally right, I fully agree with you, I only pointed out the origin of the CVT/IVT.
@@surface4985 Maybe, al lot of companies worked on perfecting it and claiming it te be 'theirs', but none of them invented the concept. That was Van Doorne (DAF).
Love this VDO. In Thailand do not have big tractor.
Reman is way to go. Cannot imagine how some one designed this machine from an idea to operation. And it works! Then you know how to deconstruct it to go again. Awesome!
Thanks for watching!
my thoughts exactly!
Whoever designed that transmission is amazing plus the technicians that have to repair it are smart also. That is why you are a Master Tech. Thanks for sharing.
I just cannot fathom how you know how to takes all this stuff apart, and then put it all back again?👏☘️👍
Just setting up for the splitting and removing transmission is a major deal in itself. The rest is mind boggling......really interesting and great informative video. Holy Cow that stuff is complicated......
Great video ZK mastertech👍 I’m a John Deere Technician out in Firebaugh California. I’m pulling a IVT out 8370RT today I’m just going to put a Reman in it. We are so backup I don’t have time to rebuild it. I have the same problem you are have with this one. Thanks Man keep up the great work
Well it is a deere thing to fire the parts cannon in the hope something hits.
Am going to learn alot from you,just joined a company (RDO Africa ltd)that works on exactly such machines,you ar a Gifted competent master Technician..your channel will be my point of reference
Your tech skills and calm attendance are exemplary..fabulous!!
Especially that calmness is impozant. To have such senior colleague is great opportunity to absorb and learn.
Unfortunatelly opposite is more common.
We’ve got an 8235r and before it an 8130 that both have the ivt and I love the transmission. We use it for everything from mowing barditches to planting wheat, only one mfwd tractor on our farm, and never had any major issues with them but I know everyone has different issues/thoughts but I like them.
Hey man, I'd like to see a little recognition for your off-sider. Just a wee bit of face-time , a name and a thankyou. An expert without a supporting set of hands only has two hands, and most jobs need two sets - if the second pair know where they need to be and what they should have ready, well, how should they be valued? I feel the people we don't see or value are the most precious. Big ups to your assistant!
Such a good guy you are putting all the snap rings and springs and such in the core. Some woukd leave those little giblets out because they're lazy or keep them as spares. I'll be the first to admit I've omitted a thing or two from a core return.
Hats off to you sir with your knowledge and skill with your craft.
That little piston turned into big-time carnage in there. Good thing it was a warranty job, I'm sure that was not cheap.
45 labor hours alone. Yeah... That was probably a $50-70k job.
Very interesting video. Looking at all the hi-tech stuff in the cab, I still remember being a kid in the late 1970's and my dad bought a new JD 4430, and at that time, we just though it was amazing that the cab came with air conditioning. lol
Amazing to see suspension on a farm tractor. Of the last one I ran was a 4020 in about 1967-8 as a kid working on a farm. The new tech is simply awesome.
Things sure has changed. All we had was some old popping John’s and farmalls tricycle front ends. Man it was a whole lot different back then. Enjoy watching.
Technology has gone so far,that a simple farmer can not work on his own machines..30,40 years ago you were able to fix your own tractors.Yes,farming has moved on,,but in my opinion its moved backwards..Great video. Great content. 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜
Amazing and I thought working on car and trucks is wild, this is crazy all the parts and pieces to that transmission alone puzzle from heck🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 awesome video.
I watch a lot of these videos and realizing the cost of the tractor itself, I pucker up just trying to imagine what the repair costs.
They seem remarkably prone to damage considering the pricetag too
That’s impressive. My first time watching this channel. Definitely well worth watching. I assume you guys went to training at Deere factory to know how to work on these high tech tractors.
Thanks for watching! Yes we train all the time. We have to have 20 credit hours per year.
I don’t know if it’s just a regional thing but down here we just get a computer and told to figure it out
If I were a farmer I would what to be in ZK Master tech's town so he could support my Tractor and I.
Love your videos , Top Notch Work
Thank you!
Quel travail extraordinaire !!!!! bravo monsieur
What an verry complicated transmission.
I am impressed for your knowledge. Also good vidio quality.
The proper answer is, "I don't know but it sure sounds expensive"
First UA-cam video I've ever watched where I said, "I need to have this soundtrack." Great content, guys!
Thank you! I get my music from a paid subscription from soundstripe. My favorite artist is Thorr. He is amazing!
@@ZKMasterTech Thanks for that tip. Definitely going to check them out!
Reman. ! Western truck and tractor had no luck with reman parts. I agree. Used parts to rebuild a trans like this only needs ONE overlooked item and it all goes bad again. Excellent video though. Love the cleanliness and methodical tear down.
Thats incredible! I hate to think how much that must have cost to get fixed Ahhh!
It would be worse if you or I had to pay for it
Fascinating channel and it was so cool seeing the inside of an IVT transmission. In the end I am wondering what was more expensive. The reman transmission or that Snap On torque wrench? 🤣
Good video ... IVT transmission are fascinating been around and worked on car transmissions and a tractor power shift but never seen a IVT opened up
Thanks man! Yeah I would rather rebuild an IVT than a powershift. A lot less clutches to mess with.
@@ZKMasterTech lol that's no joke 👍👍👍
@@ZKMasterTech you think working on them is bad try driving them for a living. i got to test drive one of those fancy new Claas 960TTs damn they are smooth i already hated the NH T8040 power shift it was harsh as hell now i want to burn the damn thing but i dont have the money to buy any thing with an IVT yet.
my first vid was the killer axle bearing job and subed and watched a few since then. I'm auto repair shop manager and love the vids. one thing that would be interesting add is if your repairs have a labor guide that lists the hours to do a certain job and your actual time doing that job.
When I split my dads Ford, I put rails on the floor using triagularly slotted wherls, so when time came to reassemble, I didn't have to struggle with all the alignment.
I've been doing it the same way, perfect manner to split and reassemble your tractor
For a young gun you sure know your stuff ! Good for you
Dig your choice of music seems to go well with massive parts lmao.
Am on a binge watching you guys work now
Thank you very much!
pleasure to watch you guys work!
Massive job! I can only imagine what the costs associated with a repair like that are. Good video though!
Unmatched knowledge: Check
Unmatched Skill at Applying that Knowledge: Check
And people wonder why their repair bills are high?? Just wow... the amount of book knowledge you need to have and the skill... not to mention the work ethic!! "Ah, just tighten it til it gives, then back off a quarter turn..." Not in your shop! Every nut and bolt torqued to spec, everything done by the book.
I don't care what you make, you should make more.
Man, if you had an automotive shop, I'd never go anywhere else.
Thumbs and subs.
Thank you very much!
At 12:53 when zoomed in on the hydro portion, immediately recognize the trademark of the supplier. Realize immediately it is not a complete JD design, which is not a surprise. I have a CVT different brand, love how efficient it is getting work done but seeing one torn apart is scary - swap for a rebuild the only way to go I think.
Theyre designed for 10k hours, i think fendt says that. I mean with powerahift you can at least swap the packs as needed but these... Luckily not a call ill have to make. With my hectares itll be 2525 before im going cvt =)
I'm with you .I have a Puma CVT here in Australia Very nice to use .Out of warranty now so I expect I'll be having nightmares now after watching this video.
This is amazing how you guys get it done!!!
I will love to go to school and learn what you guys do and maybe one day work with you guys. Thanks for the amazing videos!!!!
That machine is new to have a problem like that and be proud of your your name and keep making them
It's amazing the complexity of the new machines that make life comfortable and productive. In retrospect is it worth it. How about a machine that can get the job done and reliable. It's ironic alot of farms still have one or two 30yr old or older tractors still on the farm. Every farmer seems to have the same answer for that reliability and serviceable.
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I think deereshould have put a knew transmission in.
@@kevinklingner3098 A knew one would have been much more costly for a warrantee repair.
Your knowledge and skill in rebuilding the transmission were very impressive. What were the total man hours?
Didn't you pay attention? They didn't rebuild it, they packed the broken parts back in the mostly good transmission then sent it off as a core to either be remanned or parted out.
They gave the owner a reman (remanufactured/reconditioned) transmission as part of their warranty.
I honestly don't understand why they would re-pack the broken/incomplete parts back into the unit, I guess its easier to transport and trace the parts, just a part of working for a big company is you follow silly rules like that I suppose.
Why not just stick them into a couple of separate pallets/crates and wrap them with plastic? Surely the slightly bigger transport costs would be more than offset by all the labor wasted taking it apart again?
That sounds expensive. I hope our Challenger/ Fendt CVT doesn't croak. Probably be as bad or worse. At least with the CVT, AGCO wants the bad one dropped out and a factory reman is installed. Saves labor of the local tech trying to diagnose and repair the problem.
Loving the videos. You pass an uncanny resemblance to my nephew (Kevin). All the very best. Whats the music called?JC, Liverpool, UK
Very interesting to see all the parts. Looks to me when this happens it might be best to do an exchange and call it a day from a cost standpoint.
Except the company that rebuilds the core will look at those gears and not change them, Then replace the broken pieces and send it out as a reman.
Deere rebuilds them not some other company.
5:39 that's some mighty fine oil container balancing right there.
I honestly wouldn't mind watching the hole process without time-lapse.Very interesting.
And without that awful music.
Amazing Team effort and work ethic!
Keep posting we have two ivt and love them. All your content is very valuable.
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I used to work on cars for a living so I can relate somewhat to the fun of pulling transmissions and dealing with failures in them. All the parts you are dealing with are much heavier of course. I'm with you as well that anytime there is a catastrophic failure that shoots metal around I like to install a reman or in my case we could get used ones from a salvage yard for cheaper. I was never comfortable trying to rebuild on the chance there could be metal fragments stuck in a fluid passage somewhere that you cannot see it. Does John Deere supply you with the support brackets you put under the tractor to hold it up or do you make those? Also, just curios how many hours Deere allows for a job like this?
Thanks for watching! Yes, we get the stands from service guard that is where we get all our Deere special tools. Probably get around 40 hrs for a job like that.
I am always impressed by your skills. I enjoy your videos a lot. Keep them coming an thanks for sharing. Fan in Illinois
Just curious as to how many hours was on the tractor? Our 8370R had a check valve stay open which caused it to lower the hydraulic pressure in the system. To get it to work we held back one of the remote levers as if it was trying to raise something, the back pressure gave the system enough pressure to work.
Nice video's and i admire your craftsmanship. Regards from the Netherlands
Dessa aí tenho tenho orgulho e posso dizer que fiz essa transmissão!!
My Man they need to get you a over head crane with push button control because 2 reasons 1 way safer 2 more efficient. Anyway love your content and the way you explain stuff.
Good job... wise decision to swing in a rebuilt transmission.. Lets hope this was a warranty fix. Other makes of tractors are available...
It was under extended powertrain warranty.
@@ZKMasterTech Wise investment... Those pump plungers look very spindly, not suprised one gave up the ghost.
Great video! There seems to be a huge job to replase transmission!
Thanks for the videos. My son and I enjoy watching them.
You’re welcome!
You guys are amazing. I've been an auto tech for decades and I gotta say that the amount of patience and talent here is out of this world.
Imagine getting it all back together...then right before you start the engine you find a tiny clip or something from deep within the transmission...on the shop floor. 😯
I can relate I was a GM/Chrysler tech for 4 years after Wyotech. This job takes being a Technician to a whole new level. If auto techs had to do what we do they would be bitchin up a storm lol.
@@ZKMasterTech I would quit. lol
@@theamerican7080 I have NO quit. There’s no job too big or too small that I won’t do to keep my customer’s going.
@@ZKMasterTech We sure do appreciate what you do. Without y'all, we don't eat.
loved the video and your calm level headed approach to this fix. New viewer subbed
This is contrary to my tractor.
My tractor never goes to park, it's always working on the field. It never complaints, seems always happy.
Maybe someday I'll give it a day-off or two and take it to the park.
Congratulations my friend on the one hundred thousand views 👏 ❤ 🙌 ♥ 😀 💖 👏 ❤ 🙌
just subscribed and really enjoy the videos. I really like your trick of getting that outer race out by welding around the inside. Never would have thought of that.
Thanks!