Greetings - some of you may remember that I bought a 1990 John Deere with an extremely s-l-o-w bucket cylinder (dump function). I was told by some to plan on it being in the pilot controls...while I was hoping it was the cylinder so that it would be an 'easy fix'. Well, it is easy - just a whopping about of money. Apparently the rod is bent, the barrel scored and the piston is wrecked... necessitating the building of a new cylinder... Is anyone aware of where I could get a replacement? A rebuild at $500 + plus a used cylinder + shipping, travel, to pick it up is still going to be cheaper that the manufacture of a 'new' one. A remanufactured one from the dealer is even more at $3,500! (Gosh, I bought the machine for $22k!) Somewhere there is a decrepit junker, or one that had an engine fire... Leads appreciated! Finders fee works for me too. Thanks, Mark
Here's some possibilities. > www.machinerytrader.com/list/partssearch.aspx?partnum=AT182468
More possibilities. > www.machinerytrader.com/list/dismantledsearch.aspx?ETID=3&Manu=DEERE&Mdltxt=490D&mdlx=exact
Bucket cylinders go quick, BUT Rhine equipment in Washington has parted out a bunch of them, Ask for Mike in used parts. (253) 536-0600
They sure do, they get damaged a lot by operators, well, using the term loosely. Just like the left and right rear doors, might as well have a bulls eye painted on them. BTW, a Hitachi EX120-2 uses the same cylinder.
Rhine just scrapped another 490 a couple weeks ago and all the cylinders looked ok, I think he gets a couple in every month on average as they are one of his favorites to scrap.
Yes on Rhine, I've dealt with Mike before. Good guy. Also Brickers.com, Langley Excavator Parts, and Leemar.ca are all good sources for Excavator parts.
I could have your cylinder with a new barrel, new rod, and new piston for less than $2500 You can certainly try a used cylinder but once they start bending they only get worse
Thanks everyone!! I shall indeed call this chap. I too looked at Machinery Trader for bit last night, but somehow I am unable to navigate very well... seem to get to the point only where it sez "call for pricing"... Of course it seems like so often, I buy high, and sell low! Feeling like I will have $26k into a $22k machine before I even turn over a tablespoon of dirt...(Swing gear motor is leaking gear oil like a sieve too). General: I really appreciate the all the gents who monitor this site, and are so helpful. (I took the good advice and ordered the pressurized hydraulic cap ($45 bucks) from the dealer - and glad I did.) ~ Mark
Willie - you Sir are a sooth-sayer! Both my doors are smashed in!! And thanks on clarifying which Hitachi corresponds to my 490D - wasn't clear on that... The writing was on the wall on this machine well I was in the process of purchasing it (lack of care, and maintenance) - however I did buy it 'cause the undercarriage had been completely replaced, it had the 24" pads, the toughest stiff thumb I have seen, and all the pins were great condition and a large rock bucket with side cutters and new teeth... However, when I saw the operator's manual... Uggh! The thing was pristine, not one greasy finger print - that is not a good sign! Thanks again, Mark
Over here you can have cylinders builds from scratch, new tube, rod, and using the old gland, knuckle, and eye. As new with genuine seals at a fraction of new price. Just a thought.
Dont worry Mark once you have it set up you will recover the 4 grand in work i had a thumb cylinder on my ex200 rebuilt up here for $1700. (new rod new gland and new barrel) Remember You only loose money if you sell it lol ( explains my machine hoarding i guess lol)
Hi Yanmar - I like that attitude! That's the way I am looking at it... bought the machine primarily for work around the farm... I rented a long reach Deere for 10 hours once, and it was $1,300. Checked into a weeks rental (Case 9010 with a thumb) and that 40 hours it would be $1,700 plus $200 for delivery and pick-up + fuel... so I am thinking that if it is like my old tractors, they are worth more 10 - 20 years out, than what I paid for them... Thanks again, Mark
Any differance 'tween a 490D and Hitachi EX120??? And what does the "-2" indicate? Willie - one more question... you indicated a "-2" after you indicated the EX120 was the same as my 490D... I haven't noticed the "-2" on the Hitachi's... Is there a distinction? (My machine is a 1990.) Thanks again! ~ Mark
The dash 2's were a little later... I think... 1994-1996 maybe... going from memory here
I have a 1990 EX120 that except for the engine, is the same as a 490D. I'm in NE Minnesota, north of Duluth. I have bought some parts from Nortrax in Duluth. I like to talk to Mary Jo, she is very helpful, the others are okay too. FWD