Sherman Low Transmission?

[JessMaci]

This message is a reply to an archived post by Wayne F. on January 04, 2008 at 12:13:13.
The original subject was "Sherman Low Transmission?".

Are there still Sherman Creeper Transmissions for sale in the market today? Where can I buy them? Does New Holland also sell creeper transmissions for old Ford tractors like the 8210's?

 

[Ed S.]

You can still find Sherman's around. Ebay, or just google "sherman transmission 8N" and see what you get. Expect to pay close to a grand for a hi-lo transmission in good condition. Having one in a tractor might raise the value a few hundred or so.

I considered adding one to my '50 8N, and decided against it. The benefit just wasn't there for the cost. While my tractor has been down, I borrowed another 8N that has the hi-lo, and the only time I used it was when I had to road trip about eight miles to go mow pasture for a widow at our church. Hi-hi on the 8N is "scary fast."

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[jimNCal]

As Ed posted, Shermans are around, USED. Mostly the 3 range 'Combination' or the HI range 'Step-UP' versions. As for 'Creeper' gears, the Sherman version called 'creeper' is exceedingly rare and a grand would only be a deposit to hold it. $2,500.00 is what I sold the last one for.

 

[souNdguy]

Jessi.. what's wrong.. didn't you like the answer Rod gave you on the ford board from your question onthe 2nd? Rod gave you some good info. A person from a tractor dealership also replied...

Are you shopping for answers or????

to refresh your memory.. here's a link to your question and replies about the 8210 and creeper gear sets...

soundguy
Your question from 6 2 08 that was already answered

 

[Dell (WA)]

Jess.........what is the matter??? you didn't like yesterdays answers about creeper gears for yer 8210's? Which are young tractors compared to the 60yo 2500# 26hp 8N's that the Sherman's fit.

According to my book on Ford tractors, the 8210 was 95hp diesel, 16x4 tranny, 4WD, 8395# behemoth, built 1986 to 1992. (thats semi-monster tractor, grin)

Yeah, I understand yer stated need/desire for creeper gears to rototill yer sorghum grain cropland. Sometimes the ANSWER is NEW tractors built to yer specifications. (think trade-in) Instead of "band-aiding" the WRONG tractor with EXPENSIVE non-existent parts. Thats just the way it is........respectfully, Dell

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ford&th=420160
Yesterdays creeper tranny Q&A

 

[gahorN]

(quoted from post at 06:02:18 06/04/08) As Ed posted, Shermans are around, USED. Mostly the 3 range 'Combination' or the HI range 'Step-UP' versions. As for 'Creeper' gears, the Sherman version called 'creeper' is exceedingly rare and a grand would only be a deposit to hold it. $2,500.00 is what I sold the last one for.

Perhaps it's good to tell folks that. (it probably helps keep your selling prices high) But the last two I saw sold here in central tX for less than $1K. ($750 for one supposedly working good, and $900 for one with a guarantee.)

I have a Hupp step-up in my 9N and wish it was a step-down, but it's unlikely I'll spend any money to accomplish it. I'd probably buy another tractor first.

 

[jimNCal]

The Step-DOWNS sell for that price. The last U/D I sold was to a fellow board member for just over 900 with UPS.
The thread was about the 'creepers'. At 9.25:1, the Sherman 'creeper' IS the rarest of them all and even $2,500.00 wouldn't buy the one I have now.
I tell it just the way it is. No need to inflate prices beyond the ridiculous levels they already are.

jb