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I'm just re-learning all this stuff too after being away for many years. I recently bought a JD 990 and use the throttle for pasture work (rolling, fertilizer spreading and soon cutting). This evening I just dug out a bunch of shrubs so I can level an area and put in a swing set for my daughter. I kept the throttle low RPM and used the foot pedal to dig. I found I had better control over the tractor and could get the torque working when I wanted it. Like the other poster, just my opinion.

Running at constant RPM or use gas pedal
John Deere Tractors
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One last follow up to my 990. Since I got it, I've put about 6 hrs on it. Spread lime the first weekend on the pastures and since then, I've been rolling the fields with a one ton cement roller. The 990 IS a work horse! I've got a few soft spots in the fields and with the 4x4 kicked in, it pulled the roller through about 6 inches of mud up a pretty steep incline without taxing the engine. Great job!! The 990 is comfy, controls are easy to read, access and use, and its maneuverable around the farm.

My biggest complaint that I have right now is the exhaust. I've got some respiratory problems anyway, and with the exhaust vented at the front left tire level, I'm breathing nothing but diesel fumes with my eyes burning. This design really is bad. I never thought about that before I bought the tractor. I'm checking with the dealer to see if there is some kind of adapter that won't interfere with the front loader or hood. Love the 990, but hate, ney, dispise the exhaust. I'll give that an "f" grade.

Deere 990 versus Deere 3720
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by pres89