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Does jd make a rear hydraulic for a 955 tractor? If so, is it for a single, double or triple setup? Price? I have rear hydraulics on both my kutoba 3710 and DX 29 and would like them on an older 955.

rear hydraulic for 955
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by radman

I have a Bradco backhoe on my Kubota 3710. Once the mounting plates are precisely mounted, it is fairly quick to mount. Very fast to unmount. The mounting plates are the most difficult part to put on, but this only needs to be done once. 2 pins are used mount the hoe and these slide in easily once the hoe is on. The hoe is attached at four points but only uses 2 pins. The lift arms on my 3710 stay on if you do not use a pto/hydraulic kit. Time to put on about 5 minutes. Removes in 1 minute. Once mounted to the subframe it is very rigid and has absolutely no movement.

Backhoe Rodeo Time Trials
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by radman

For 9 acres, consider a ZTR mower. 72" models are widely available. They are significantly faster and quicker than a similar sized compact with mower. I recently purchased a Toro Z Master 100 with 52" cut and 23hp motor for $5900. Had planned on getting a 84-100" mower with my Kubota 3710 but this is much faster. A TC45 may be hard on a lawn due to weight and turning especially if you want a manicured look. My ZTR can cut up to 9.5mph if the grass isn't to tall or the ground too rough. These are also great around fences, trees or other obstacles. I would imagine a 72" ZTR may take slightly longer than a 10" batwing mower to cover the same number of acres.(If you have or trees, shrubs, etc the ZTR is probably faster.) ZTR could also be used to pull a small cart, apply fertilizer. Look at all the commercial mower guys who swear by these things. A visit to Lawnsite.com maybe helpful. As them about a ZTR for 9 acres. Get the TC45 for the barn and heavy work. Use the ZTR for the mowing.

Finish Mower Options for 9 Acres
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 13 Post by radman

I have a bradco 611 (11' reach) for my Kubota 3710. This has similar digging power as the 609 but 2' more reach. The 611 is not recommended for my size tractor but works well for me. Most tractor backhoes seem small compared to mine. The cylinders on the 611 and 609 are substantial. My only complaint is the 611 recommends 10-12 gal/min hydraulic flow and the 3710 puts out about 7.8 gal/min. Sometimes the hoe seems a little slow. Many people rave about the power of there smaller hoes but when digging, but in clay or dry dirt my much more powerful hoe still doesn't seem to have enough power. I have often thought that I wouldn't be happy with a smaller hoe. I have 12" and 24" buckets but use the 12" the most. Bradco makes a great hoe and probably the most expensive. Except for their smallest model, I believe all the bradco hoes are subframe mounted. Mounting is fairly quick once the mounting plates are bolted perfectly in place. My 3710 GST is great for moving the tractor without getting of the backhoe seat. Just reach over and change from neutral to first gear, move slowly and shift back to neutral when ready to dig.(provided I am on level ground)

9 foot Bradco Woods or Kubota
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by radman

I think an 84" for your tractor is at the max and probably too much. A 72" would be OK but still a lot for 23 pto hp. Yes, your tractor would be ok for the 84" if the grass was relatively short. Taller grass or wet grass would probably require you to go very slowly. Bigger mowers are also prone to more scalloping of the ground. Even a 72" requires a fairly flat yard.

7 foot finish mower HP needed
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by radman

Like Don M said, I wouldn't use a ZTR for snow. You can get a blade for them but still probably not worth it. I have my Kubota 3710 for FEL and other stuff. I have mower with PTO and MMM but the ZTR is much faster. I think they require more alertness because of the speed also. Mine can go just under 10mph. Dealer said once you get use to them, people can mow at full speed unless the ground is too rough. A few days ago, I mowed around over 400 trees (seedlings for windbreak and mature trees). It would take hours with my tractor and still not do as good of a job. I felt my self getting dizzy a few times from so many fast turns. Took about 1.5 hours with the ZTR.

Decision Time X595 vs 4010 vs 4110
John Deere Tractors
Replies 23 Post by radman

I have had a KK 72" tiller for 2 years on my Kubota 3710 and no problems. In the past 2 weeks I have tilled about 4 acres of very hard ground. I need to have the tractor in 4 wheel drive or the tiller will push the tractor. The tiller has stalled the tractor several times and I usually make the first pass in 1st gear! The tiller has done all that I wanted. I believe that KK is a best buy in tillers.

King Kutter Mowers and Tillers
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by radman

Just fix it. Unless it is beyond reasoable repair and it doesn't sound like it. Repair should be much cheaper than new bucket.

bucket repair or replace
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 6 Post by radman