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My local dealer insisted there would be no advantage to a cash sale vs. the 0% financing, so I financed my 790 purchase (including loader, box blade, blade, and post hole digger) over 24 months with 0% down and 0% interest.

Size of tractor needed
John Deere Tractors
Replies 39 Post by ksfarmboy

An earlier post discussed 790 stability and reversing the wheels to increase wheel spacing. It was not clear whether this was referring to the rear or front wheels. The manual (page 66) mentions mounting the rear wheels in the "wide tread" position for better stability, but doesn't say anything about the front wheels. My MFWD 790 already has the rear wheels in the "wide" position, and in fact I can't imagine reversing them to make it narrower. The front wheels appear to be in the "narrow" position, so reversing them would make sense for stability's sake. It would probably increase the wheel spacing by a few inches.<br>
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The dealer (salesman) discouraged me from reversing the wheels, saying that it might put more strain on the front end of the tractor. Do any of you folks have any comments about that or can you share your experience with the 790 in "wide front" mode? What about steering performance, turning radius, etc.? The tires are R4 type. <br>
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Yes, in reference to the earlier posting, if I do this I will certainly use sturdy jackstands and a heavy duty floor jack to do this job. I don't intend to add another injury report to the list!

JD 790 stability and wheel spacing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by ksfarmboy

drcjv, how deep will the TSC PHD dig? I am considering getting one to dig 12" holes 36" deep with a JD 790. TSC will have the digger on sale for $299.99 (plus $109.99 for 12" auger)September 17-23rd (I saw an advance copy of the sale flyer in the store today).

Does anyone have any experience with PHDs and the JD 790? Specifically, how deep can it dig with the TSC or other inexpensive digger?

bx posthole digger
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by ksfarmboy

Thanks for the information! I'm really impressed with the knowledge and quick response of the folks on this board.

Today the dealer found out that the "owner" is going into bankruptcy, and the tractor may be tied up for some time in court. I'm looking at a new 790 as a possibility, which would have the advantage of the full-size 419 loader instead of the narrower bucket on the model 70. With the financing incentives, a new tractor looks better all the time!

JD 790 and 70 loader purchase advice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by ksfarmboy