noe 5 #1 Posted December 6, 2019 I have a 875 hydr matic. can I put a 3 speed in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,773 #2 Posted December 6, 2019 There is a lot of linkage for the brakes/clutch that would need to be changed along with the transmission. If you have the complete tractor the three speed came from you could get the job done, but if you need to buy all the parts and pieces it could be a bit of a challenge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,352 #3 Posted December 6, 2019 I'm curious to know the reason for the desired swap. Is your hydro bad? Do you prefer a gear drive? Just being nosey quite frankly... Best bet if you do the change is to find a parts tractor that has everything you need. Or... Just buy another tractor... Always good to have spares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #4 Posted December 6, 2019 Hey @noe, I’d also suggest looking for a ‘65–‘67 short frame roller that you could toss your engine and sheet metal on. As always, a spare tractor a much better idea 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,762 #5 Posted December 6, 2019 What's wrong with the Hydro? Does it lose power as it gets warmed up? If so, take the pump off and restore the brass surfaces within. This is not difficult to do... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noe 5 #6 Posted December 6, 2019 6 hours ago, noe said: I have a 875 hydr matic. can I put a 3 speed in? spotted a oil under where the shift goes into Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudrig150 298 #7 Posted December 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, noe said: spotted a oil under where the shift goes into Sounds like just a seal job. Would be a hell of a lot easier than swapping the whole tranny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,352 #8 Posted December 6, 2019 2 hours ago, noe said: spotted a oil under where the shift goes into Does the transmission work okay other than leaking some? Would you prefer to have a manual instead of a hydro? One thing to keep in mind is that before you put any transmission into any tractor you are very likely to need to replace more than one seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #9 Posted December 6, 2019 There are a couple o-rings that are in there, a fairly easy job to fix. / 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,875 #10 Posted December 6, 2019 1 minute ago, pullstart said: There are a couple o-rings that are in there, a fairly easy job to fix. / The Wheelamatic that came in an 875 doesn't use the same sealing setup as the later hydro gears and piston to pistons. I don't have one and I am n ot sure if it is an O ring or an encased seal.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
