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I'm looking for a pair of 7.00 X 15 rims for the front of my 1979 950 2wd w/FEL. I have a pair of 4.00 X 15 that I need to get rid of and would like to get $100 for the pair. After much research I'm still not sure if 7.00 X 15 is the correct size for my tractor or not. I intend to use turf tires. Even if you don't have the rims I would sure like to find out what is the recommended size for my tractor and if there are any alternatives.
Ken

950 front rims
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by KenSc

Thanks a lot guys, especially Todd for the excellent schematic and harness diagram. I'm sure I have everything I need now.
Ken

John Deere 950 Tractor Electrical Wiring Diagram
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by KenSc

Bill - Thanks for the info. After looking closer I noticed that there is a seperate panel for the lights held by two screws. I'll have a closer look as soon as the weather permits. I did check the fuse with a meter and it was good. I'm assuming I should also find 12 volts on the fuse when I turn the switch on so I'll check that also. Do you have a wiring diagram that shows where the fuse gets the 12 volts?
Ken

Dash indicator lights
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by KenSc

I recently purchased a '79 JD 950 2wd w/fel. It does not have a fuel indicator other than the thing in the fuel tank cap. So therefore I have some questions.
1. How many hours can I run before it runs out of fuel? Gallons/hour?
2. How difficult/expensive is it to put a fuel gauge on the dash like the newer models?
3. If I do run out of fuel, how do I get it going again?
I've been told that if you let it run out you are in a world of hurt. Is this something the average klutz can handle?

JD 950 Fuel indicator
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by KenSc

I have an tentative agreement to buy a John Deere 950. I plan to use it for snow removal and lawn mowing with a 3pt finish mower. I went to check all the fine details of the tractor today and was shocked to find out it doesn't have a live pto! The dealer told me that only a 1050 and up have a live pto. Is this for real? Is there any compact tractor that has a live PTO? The dealer also has a small FORD compact with a loader and he says it also does not have a live PTO. I see a lot of discussion on this board about the use of 3pt mowers and find it hard to believe that nobody has a live PTO. I have read about 2-stage clutches. Is that an option on compact tractors? The dealer wasn't really checked out on the compacts and wasn't aware of a differential lock that I read about on this board so just maybe there is somethng he missed about the missing live PTO. Otherwise the 950 seems to be ideal.

Live PTO
John Deere Tractors
Replies 15 Post by KenSc