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Thanks Herb... I suspected that I might have to remove the 3 pt to mount a subframe. I would rather just put the hoe on my 3pt. So... other than just being careful in moving around on just a 3 pt, what else can't you do if you don't have a frame? I know that I need to be careful and not use the hoe to pickup and move the tractor backwards... anything else?

As far as getting the Prairie Dog... well there isn't a dealer out this way. They said they might start a dealership up somewhere in the midwest, but...well that's probably still too far away. Maybe they'll let me be a dealer? Hey....

backhoe for a JD790
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 16 Post by Tonyd99

I just bought a harvest return (40hrs) JD790/4X4/AG with new FEL (not JD) and scraper for $14K. Warranty, but no 0%. I like it a lot so far! I was hard after a TC29 also but decided on the JD among other things because it uses steel panels and not plastic. General feeling (to me) is that I'd rather have something substantial. But I've heard the TC is a good machine. Good luck!

JD 790 or New Holland TC 30
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tonyd99

Thanks for confirming that I didn't COMPLETELY blow the kids college fund... and I hear ya on the headache. I've been on-again off-again shopping for something for about a year. Guess when I actually put my hands on one that made sense I just went ahead and went for it (partly to get rid of those headaches). On the rock work -- I'm lining a creek bed with granite boulders (50-350 lbs). I figure I can push around more than I can carry. SO, as I've done in the past with a smaller tractor, I plan to "skid-em" where I need to move the really big ones. This is nothing more than rolling the rock onto a piece of plywood (or better if a steel plate is available) and towing it with a very strong rope or chain. Trick is going to be (for the big ones) placing them where I want them when rolling them down into the creek. This is one of the reasons I'm hot on the trail (eventually) for a backhoe. NOT to pick these lunkers up, but just to move 'em around a bit. Again thanks for the great advice!

JD 870 - good first tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Tonyd99

Double WOW! I'd like to second JAZAK's comments - love this board! Much thanks to Jack for digging out the details on this loader and Jim for adding to my already full head. I plan to read through the JD manual(to test whether my head will explode) to check on the expected hydro pressure. As I plan to use this tractor to move around some sizable rocks (close to 500lbs) I wonder if this unit will be able to do this. Is rated capacity at max lift lower than say, just off the deck? Also the bucket looks a bit..hmm frail. Maybe I expected something beefier but recognize that the more the bucket weighs, the less you can put into the bucket. Will a tooth bar help to strengthen the bucket (as well as help with digging)?

JD 790 FEL
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by Tonyd99

If you haven't sold your TC29 I might be interested. I have another I'm looking at for $13k w/loader, R-4s and wheel weights and less hours (66). I'd like to beat this if possible. I'm also in CA(near Sacramento).
Tony

TC29D with NH FEL
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Tonyd99