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I'm troubleshooting a John Deere 400D that suddenly quit on us. The truck cranks normally but will not start, and the emergency steering light keeps flashing. So far the engine cranks strong.

Sometimes it ends up being something simple like the inching pedal adjustment or a hydraulic issue, making the machine work harder than it should in high range.

That's what makes it frustrating because those symptoms can point in a few different directions. If 1st is still pulling strong, I'd probably start by checking the simpler stuff first before assuming the transmission is toast. I've seen cases where linkage or pressure issues made it feel way...

Transmission fluid level is good and it still pushes strong in 1st, but 2nd barely moves and 3rd does nothing. Any simple things I should check before digging into the transmission?

Honestly I think it depends on your workload and cash flow more than anything. Newer financed equipment is nice because you get reliability, warranty, and less downtime headaches.

It's essentially the "engine room" for some of the biggest names in the game.

In the heavy equipment world, trust is the real currency. The dealers winning right now are the ones posting high-res photos of the "ugly" spots (undercarriages and engine bays) and responding to leads within minutes, not days.

The 'just looking' phase ends the second you see a clean skid steer at a good price!