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 | Bill Gardner
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2000-07-04 17696
I am in the process of buying a JD 990 4wd has anyone had any experience or know anything about these tractors.It has R-4 tires,front end weights and I am having the tires loaded.The tractor will be used to brush hog in fairly rugged country,some steep slopes and rough ground.The brush hog will be a JD613.Thanks for the replys. BILL
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| John Weaver
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2000-07-05 17739
Bill, I have a JD 790 and really like it. I looked at the JD 990, but thought it was to much tractor for what I need. The dealer told me the 790 is built on the same frame as the 770. I made a detailed compareison myself and he was correct. The difference seems to be the engine size (30 hp on the 790, about 25? on the 770). I liked the idea that the 770 was a proven design, especially with the problems posted about the 4xxx series. I paid $12,000. for 4wd, dual select hydraulic control valve (for future front end loader), R4 tires with water and antifreeze in all four, and 5 weights up front. I tell you all this because I suspect the same is true of the the 990. Also, I understand that JD does not make a backhoe for the 990, if you were planning on one. John. ....
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| Bill Gardner
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2000-07-05 17742
John Thanks for the reply.The compact tractors are new to me.I have been around full size tractors and now own a JD 2640 which I am in the process of selling.Can't get the 990 until the 2640 goes.I have it sold just waiting on the cash.Any and all information on the 990 will help me alot.Thanks BILL ....
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| ken dyck
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2000-07-06 17790
i have a 970 that i am using for the third year. i like the tractor, works good but there are a few things that detract from its versatility. one is that the split in speeds between ranges is a bit too wide, the other is that being a compact it suffers from lack of traction without proper tires. traction can be improved with ballast or wider tires. i mow so i opted for the wider tires. i went aftermarket with 19.5L x 24 firestone turf and field, seems to be the ticket. the 990 is a 970 with more hp. although i have seldon been short of power. i run a 7 foot finishing mower in 4 th gear and it works like a charm. before that i ran a 5 foot brush cutter without any power shortage or problems.
if you do loader work shifting can become a chore.
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| Bill Gardner
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2000-07-15 17996
I am going to take delivery on the JD 990 4wd Monday evening.I will let you know how it works out.I have let my brush hogging go due to a broken brush hog.It should be a good test for the 990 and the 613 cutter. Thanks for the replys. Bill ....
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