D8H Questions

Going to look at a D8H 46A next Tuesday. Is there any way a farm boy can tell the condition of the power shift? I don't want to buy something I'll have to sell the South 40 to fix the first time I use it. I was told once that there is a long or short track on D8Hs. How would I tell which type of a track this one has? How much difference would there be between my low horse D7E 47A and a low horse D8H 46A in demo work -- like taking out building sites? Thanks.

FarmerFred,
Check all the fluid levels, start her up and run for five minutes at about 1000rpm. Now select 2nd speed brakes full on and open the throttle to full rated speed do this for thirty seconds then decellerate momenterily then repeat the operation. keep an eye on the transmission and coolant gauges. get the tractor trans temp up to working temp and the then try all three speeds. This is a basic no tools field test in order to check the drive. Taking oil samples would be a good idea too. Maybe others can help you with some specs.
Regards Gordon.

farmer fred,D8H long track has 7 bottom rollers,short track has 6,the D8H
is 100hp up on the D7E,.
RB

look for signs of final seals leakin- if so may be problem the south 40 won't quite cover if you have Zeigler fix..😮