Help with a 440c John deere skidder

[stoneeaglefarm]

How do out there. I have 2 440c mid eighties skidders. Love the machines, I am looking for a shaft and u-joint system that runs back to the winch. Also thouhgts on steering columns, One is leaking out the top by steering wheel. I am intending on keeping the machines for many years and just want to know were I can get parts when needed. Thanks. Peter

[Bobus2003]

my 440 isn't as new as yours but I use JD for most my small parts and i use Schaefer Enterprises of Wolf Lake for my Larger parts (Engine, Hyd Valves ect) Sewlparts.com

[MJD]

I had a drive shaft (repair) company make one up for me after a yoke broke on mine, if you go this route make sure its not to long or when articulating it could do alot of damage, mine was to long when I first put it in and needed to have it shortend a bit, no damage was done.

[grassfed]

Those winch drive-shafts, if they are like the 440b are hard to find and very expensive I think that the best bet is to have one made.

[David-L]

Try PBH Equipment in Antrim,NH. These guys are good JD resource and can ship to you and know what there talking about.