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I was in the same boat about two years ago when I started looking at the myriad of makes and models. I choose Deere based on my visit to the area Deere, Massey, New Holland, Kubota stores. Over about a two month period, I test drove as many different brands and models as I could. I found the 2210 fit my needs and future needs for expansion. I think what made the biggest impact in my decision was the dealer. How he seemed to actually care about getting me the right equipment. This web site also steered me that direction with some of the same information I am sharing with you. Best of luck in what ever you decide.

first tractor for small acreage
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Replies 22 Post by kickapoobd

Do you already have a tractor?

Garden Clearing Advice
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Check Out Photos 5-8. I purchased a cheap light from Walmart and for less than $15.00 I have great visibility on my rear area and equiment.

rear Light on 2210
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Replies 8 Post by kickapoobd

Awesome! It looks like the old 2210 with the sloop front. Besides the 200x FEL, is there any other difference? I see the seat has extra width to handle those increasing love handles.

2210 Replacement
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Replies 22 Post by kickapoobd

This is a scam. Africa has the highest number of counterfeit cashier's check scams. I would reply that his friend that is picking up the tractor needs to bring US Cash to your house for purchase of the tractor. I would also tell him that you are reporting him. INDONESIA, SINGAPORE, NIGERIA, LYBIA are the world leaders in the world of scam. Type "counterfeit cashier's check scam" in Google and you will see that you are describing the exact scam. Good luck finding an US buyer for your tractor.

tractor sale scam
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Replies 21 Post by kickapoobd

I don't think going small is a bad thing. If it is not enough size/power, you will be able to recoupe most of your money. On the rare occaision when I have seen a used 2210 for sale, it sale price is usually very close to what was paid.

JD 2210 for small business
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If you have the means to move to a Tandum axle, make every effort to do so! Tandum axles are a must once a certain size and weight are reached to assure a stable, safe tow. I witnessed a single axle trailer flip over with coming down a hill. It wobbled, then rolled with the truck going along for the ride. The trailer had a JD 950 on board, no attachments, and was under weight for the trailer capacity. Everyone ended up okay, except for the trailer, tractor, and truck.

Many new trailers have the brakes already in place and will assist in your stablity. Good luck!

Troy

210 Loader
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I think I have found the product that will find your tractor, if it is stolen. This company will let you track your car from the internet for .25 cents per ping (each time you ask were the vehical is located. No Monthly fees! <br>
Link to the article about the cheap way to find you car (tractor).<br>
http://www.techworthy.com/Blog/New-GPS-System-Nabs-Car-Thieves.htm<br>
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Troy

Securing a tractor
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Replies 14 Post by kickapoobd

Just wondering if any of you are using a pull behind reel mower? I see these on the golf course, both front mount and pull behind. Just curious if anyone has had experience with reel mowers in normal yard maintenence. <br>
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I had the chance to pull an antique solid cast iron 30" Worthington Reel last weekend and yesturday (only 79˚, not bad for Southern MO). I like the cut, it also is really quiet compared to engaging the MMM. Despite the weight, there is hardly any pull on the engine versus the MMM.<br>
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I am looking at a 3 (approx 57") or 5 (72") gang reel. Any thoughts?<br>
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Troy

Pull behind reel mower
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Replies 5 Post by kickapoobd

This was taken from a review by R J, Penn.
Posted online 01/20/2002

I bought the tractor to maintain ~ 3 acres. It had 600 hours on it and is in fine shape for an 11 year old piece of equipment.
Although a gear tractor, I don't find this to be am impedance for the work I do. In fact, I prefer gears (but I don't do much loader work other the snow plowing).
The 670 has an 18 HP (16.5 HP at the PTO) Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel engine which is quite torquey, considering the displacement. It's a very tough smaller tractor. I use a 6' back blade for snow plowing. The 3PH doesn't complain at all about the weight of either the back blade of Befco finishing mower. The gear spacing is quite adequate to meet my needs (of course, my needs are 1st and 2nd low range...I rarely use higher gears and never use high range).
This tractor has a single stage clutch. This does not allow the PTO driven implements to run when the clutch is depressed. In retrospect, I'd rather have a dual stage (to allow the PTO to drive when I'm changing gears). The tractor is also a bit light (I've no ballast other then what ever is hitched to the three point and the FEL. On more then one relatively light snow, the front wheels have come off the ground while plowing with the FEL.
The FEL works well. I do see the advantage of having a toothed bar on the bucket. Mine doesn't have one (yet) and the tractor tends to ride up a pile of snow, rather then digging in. The FEL bucket (in "float") woirks really nice for pulling snow away from the house, or back off the road when I'm doing the snow thing.
I'd buy this tractor again. I expect to use it for at least 5 years....at least! If a choice between one with a single stage or dual stage clutch, I'd definitely grab the dual stage, all other things being equal.

Date Purchased: 9/2001
Used
US$8500
1800+ lbs

JD 670 specs and price
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Replies 2 Post by kickapoobd

There are several site for tractor info, not necessarily compacts:
http://tractordata.com/td/johndeere.html
http://www.tractortips.com/make_model/makes.html

Current Compacts listed on the John Deere Web site:
790, 990, 2210, 4010, 4110, 4115, 4210, 4310, 4410, 4510, 4610, 4710, 4120, 4320, 4520, 4720.

If you need to find something older just ask, I am sure someone will have some specific knowledge. You may also just try google. It will probably lead you to some information about a specific model.

Troy

How many models has JD made
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Replies 4 Post by kickapoobd

I would be very interest to see what studies have been done on cold starts and oil pressure. Obviously the wear and tear at start up is significant, but is forcing our engine to start in the first second better then letting them turn over and over and over for 4 or 5 second? I think we have a thesis topic! Are any of you working on a doctorate?

I enjoy the fact that my tractor will start in 1 second, even after setting an extended period and in any temperature. Wish my car was as reliable.

Troy

Glow plug click on 4110
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Replies 26 Post by kickapoobd

And don't get the 2210 compact confused with the 2210 Field Cultivator

Terms
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Replies 6 Post by kickapoobd

itunes on the apple.com site has this tune listed, however, it is not the Cedar Ridge CD.

You'll have to download itune to preview the song. Hope it is one and the same.

TP

Help looking for a song
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 5 Post by kickapoobd

This is amazing. I hope I get half that much life out of my deere. I did the math.
34538 Hours =
1439 days
3.94 years
34.7 dog years

Wow, I am impressed! Someone must have a numb bottom.

1974 Johndeere 2630 diesel - Price
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Replies 11 Post by kickapoobd

JD2210
The buffer between the lights and the Rops bracket is 3/4" foam matting I picked up at Home Depot (http://www.flexmats.com/AerobicsMartialArtsMats.htm). I cut and rounded the pieces to fit over the rops bracket and placed the lights on the foam. It took a couple of attempts in cutting templates but I think it was well worth the time and effort.

The toughest part of the project was getting the bolts off the ROPS. I want to meet the guerilla who tightens the the nuts and boltsat JD, that about killed me even with box wrench and 4' pipe.

Troy

Rear Lights on a 2210
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Replies 20 Post by kickapoobd

This is awesome! I have started both ways now, what use to take several seconds of turning over is now an instantaneous start. Is there a down side to this procedure, like wearing out the glow plugs. It really hasn't been terribly cold here yet.

Troy

JD2210 Glow Plugs
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Replies 6 Post by kickapoobd

Just wondering how often to change the oil in my 2210? What if it takes 6 months or a year to get to the next 200 hours. I understood the importance of the 1st 50 hours, but do any of you go more than 6 months without hitting that magic 200 hours. Doesn't the oil break down with time?<br>
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Troy

Oil change timeline for 2210
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Replies 3 Post by kickapoobd

I stand corrected. The wench is staying inside the house and the winch will be on the front of the tractor.

Best tire for 2210 during winter months
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Replies 12 Post by kickapoobd

I am trying to get by this year with just a rear blade and gas blower. We typically don't deal with much weekly snow. Although a 24" in a single storm does occasionally hit us. I still have a 36" toro snowblower and a 6' Frontier blade so I am hoping to manage. I have heard that Forage King makes a rear mount snowblower but I have yet to see it for sale or on a web site.

TP

2210 Snowblower
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