John Deere 455 spreader

[cumminspuller]

I have a 455 manure spreader barrowed that has blown a seal in the bottom cylinder. Has anyone ever pulled one of these out or know what is involved to pull it out?

 

[rrlund]

I had a 450 that the pin broke in the cylinder under the floor. It was late December or early January when it happened. I needed it ASAP so I took it to the dealer and had them get on it. This was back in the mid 90s. Something like $8 for the pin and $950 labor back then. I think the whole floor has to come out to get a cylinder out. If not, they WAY over charged me for the labor.

 

[ss55]

Was it cleaner when it came back?

 

[rrlund]

Sure was. I'm guessing $900 of the bill was for the wash job. LOL

 

[cumminspuller]

I was afraid the floor might have to come out. Is it just the sliding floor that has to come out? I would assume the front wall would come out first and then the sliding floor since that's what both cylinders are attached to. I pressure washed this one when I got the load spread that was in it when I noticed the leak. At least that part is done. haha