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When I bought my 790 two years ago, the dealer knocked 15% off the list price, then later said the markup wasn't actually that much and he had goofed, but still sold it at the price he quoted. The price you were given for a 4 year old 790 is way high. My new 790, used MX-5, and new FEL totaled a little over $14,000. Luckily, Mo. doesn't charge sales tax if the tractor is being used "agriculturally", so that also saved a bunch.

Pricing a JD 790 4WD
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Replies 20 Post by hared1112

I have a 5" CCM tiller on my 790. Good price and heavy duty constuction. Gear driven rather than chain drive. I have a one bottom plow that I use. I really don't know if it could handle anything bigger.

plow and tiller for 2004 jd 790
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Replies 8 Post by hared1112

The ad is for a Mahindra tractor. It's a 790 being lifted by the FEL. Obviously a bigger Mahindra than the two tractors being lifted, so not sure what the ad proves. Their "point" is the JD is "not the only game in town" now.

strange tractor lifts a JD 790 and a Kubota
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Replies 17 Post by hared1112

I always double clutch it (depress clutch fully at least twice), and make sure the tractor is idling as slow as it will go, before engaging the PTO. Even then, I nearly always encounter a slight gear clash. Since the PTO obviously isn't synchronized, I don't know if there is a way around it. It you are using an implement such as a rotary cutter and have been running it for awhile, then disengage and re-engage, you'll have quite a bit of gear clashing since the cutters continue turning for several minutes after you disengage the PTO. In that case, you'd want to wait until the blades have totally stopped.

790 Rear PTO Engagement
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Replies 3 Post by hared1112

I use an MX-5 with my 790 without problems. Technically, it's slightly heavier than the 790's rated for, but it has no problems lifting it. I do make it a point to keep it up in the air as little as possible, just to be on the safe side. Whatever cutter you use, be sure you've got enough front weights (I have 240 pounds) or you'll be in for an exciting ride when you go over a mound.

790 rear lift compacity
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Replies 17 Post by hared1112

Marshall is about 30 miles straight north of Sedalia.

JOHN DEERE 790 vs farm pro 2430 HELP PLEASE
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Replies 14 Post by hared1112

I'm not sure what a "ratwall" is. Never heard the term, so I guess the answer is 'no'. They used the bottom rail that the siding attaches to as the outside forms.

Concrete floor in a Pole Barn
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Replies 20 Post by hared1112

I have a 790 and use an MX-5 with no problems. Just be sure you have enough from end weight. As I recall, the MX-5 lists for around $1800 - $2000, so you're talking a significant cost increase unless you can find a used one. I bought mine used (less than one year) for the same cost as a new LX-5.

Will a 970 handle an MX-5 cutter
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Replies 2 Post by hared1112

You probably have a good point for tractors with heavy usage in rough areas, but for those who put maybe 100 or less hours a year on the tractor cutting some fields, doing a little FEL work, and plowing snow, I figure the battery will die of old age before it fails due to structure. But if I run into a longevity problem, I'll certainly reconsider that position.

Battery corrosion solution
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Replies 21 Post by hared1112

I took delivery on a toothbar for my 790 with 419 FEL just this last week (61" bucket). Got it from Carver Equipment for $335 which included shipping. It is made by WR Long and was shipped direct from the factory. Check out their attached web link.

The toothbar is well made and installs by drilling two 3/4" holes. Took maybe 15 minutes.

790 419 fel tooth bar which one
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Replies 3 Post by hared1112

JD part number TY25324 runs $96 although they recently had it on sale for around $86.

Tractor Umbrella Canopy Sunshade Question
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Replies 14 Post by hared1112

I paid $1000 for my one year used MX5. It works great and is very well built. Before buying, I went to the dealer and looked at the LX and MX mowers side by side (they were standin g on end so I could see under them). No comparison in strength when viewed that way. MX5 is way stronger and heavier. I don't like mowing with the FEL installed, so I use 6 of the 42 pound suitcase weights and they really made a difference.

Opinions on JD MX5 mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 27 Post by hared1112

I bought a 58" CCM tiller about 3 weeks ago. Extremely satisfied with it. It appears well built and does a good job.

CCM Tiller experience
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Replies 3 Post by hared1112

"How important is the slip clutch vs shear pin?"
Slip clutch will save you from replacing shear pins if you are in rough ground and hit rocks, stumps, or overtax the cutter. Get it if you can afford it, but you must keep it adjusted correctly so it can slip if needed.

"Also, can anyone explain how a stump jumper works, or what it is???" Picture a stump jumper as a bowl shaped object that sits under the cutter where the blades attach to the gearbox. Due to its shape, if you hit a stump, it will ride up over the stump rather than catching on it and breaking the gearbox.

anouther rotary cutter question
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Replies 25 Post by hared1112

I bought mine from a local dealer. Mark Carter of CCM (Ironpeddler) called me to help connect me with the local distributor who then called and connected me with the local dealer. His prices are higher than what is posted on CCM site, but I was dealing with two additional levels of profit to be made. I'm very satisfied with it. It sure beats the old walk behind tiller.

CCM TILLER
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Replies 7 Post by hared1112

I have a 790 with 419 FEL. Had them for almost 2 years. I've used the FEL for digging and scooping dirt and hauling rocks with no problems. The first thing I did with it was to scoop out an access road down a 3' embankment into a creek on our property (so I could get rocks for landscaping). Also used it to pull old fence posts (wrap a strap around the post and the bucket and just lift the post straight out of the ground). Only thing I do is grease the fittings as specified. I do have the bucket level indicator rod which is real nice so you know when the bucket is level with the ground. Only problem I've had with the 790 is the battery leaking acid all over the place (it had the battery with 6 screw on caps). I finally went to Walmart and got a no-maintenance sealed battery to stop that problem (after cleaning and repainting the battery box area twice). This is a problem that other owners have also mentioned.

Need JD 790 w FEL Tips and Pointers
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Replies 6 Post by hared1112

I had the same problem with my 790 (it had the Hibernator battery with six screw on caps). After cleaning and repainting the battery area, I just took measurements and went to Walmart and picked up a sealed battery that would fit and had the terminals in the right location. Unfortunately, the first one went bad after about 3 months but Walmart replaced it free and have had no problems since.

Check and clean your battery compartment after each use
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Replies 29 Post by hared1112

Has anyone had any luck emailing the CCM folks about their tilers? I've emailed them 3 times at the address posted on their website asking for shipping costs to my area and never received any reply.

kk tiller
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Replies 25 Post by hared1112

It's the 30 hp model. I got it in March, 2002. When I let the weeds get too tall, I had to drop down a gear, but it still handled it fine. Since I only use it around our property, I haven't had a reason to go anywhere lengthy with the MX-5 up in the air, but it doesn't appear to have any problems lifting it. I have overloaded the FEL a few times and had to back off a bit.

JD 790 Lift Capacit a limit i can live with
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Replies 11 Post by hared1112

I have a 790 with MX5 cutter and have had no problems. The 790 lifts the cutter just fine, although I do make it a point not to travel too far with it up in the air just to be on the safe side. I might add that the JD dealer sold the MX5 to me, so I am assuming (I know, could be dangerous) that he knew what he was doing. It is considerably heavier duty than the LX5 and also has a slip clutch.

790 Hitch Lift Capacity
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Replies 11 Post by hared1112