MF50 industrial Forward / Reverse Issue

[GeorgeAus]

Purchased a MF50D backhoe / loader and when driving there is a significant difference in Forward Speed vs Reverse. Lacking power in Forward. I have read it could be a torque converter or clutch issue. Is there any other possilities that doesnt involve a repair major job. Pic of Forward Rev Pedal , and all appears in order.

 

[damn1981]

Torque converter will cause power loss both ways
Drop the bottom screen and see what falls out
Lots of little pieces pack is gone

 

[GeorgeAus]

Ok. Thanks. But if its working Great in Reverse ?

 

[Jim.ME]

Ok. Thanks. But if its working Great in Reverse ?

I believe damn1981 is telling you the forward clutch pack in the transmission may have failed.

 

[GeorgeAus]

Thanks Jim, I misunderstood. I had read about the clutch pack possibly being an issue. This query was just a hopeful attempt it could be something else then a major job. If its the clutch pack but still operable with a lot less power, can I still use it without breaking anything else ?
Forgot to mention to the wife that I bought one, already spent lot fixing rams etc. Trying to avoid divorce

 

[Jim.ME]

Thanks Jim, I misunderstood. I had read about the clutch pack possibly being an issue. This query was just a hopeful attempt it could be something else then a major job. If its the clutch pack but still operable with a lot less power, can I still use it without breaking anything else ?
Forgot to mention to the wife that I bought one, already spent lot fixing rams etc. Trying to avoid divorce

It is likely to just keep getting worse until it stops all together in a place you will regret. Also think about how any pieces are floating around in there and maybe causing wear to other components, I don't know that anyone can predict what will happen, other than it likely won't improve.

 

[damn1981]

Hard parts cost money discs and clutches are cheap

 

[GeorgeAus]

Thanks for your and Jim's responses