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In short I have a 7194 20hp with a 6' belly deck. I use my tractor and deck and have used it to knock down grass as high as the front of the tractor, of course I had to go over it again to finish but the equipment did it. in one low part of my land water will set for a day after a heavy rain I have mowed trough the water and the only time my tractor stalled was when the water got as high as the bottom of the deck. most the time though I can mow my lawn about ankel high with my tractor in low range 3rd gear 2000 rpm and mid to late summer high range 1st gear. I could go faster but the land is to rough and I like to be comfortable. I do urge you to get the rear mount instead of the belly mount, it is much easyer to maintain (sharpen blades, do this often for good results lube and just changing). Treat your gear box like a son it will be the most expensive thing on your deck, mine weighed in at $551.00 when I burt it up.be good have fun keep asking questions uthers ave made lots of mistake you can lern from.
Steve

Has anyone tried a Cub Cadet 7000 with 6 finish mower
Cub Cadet
Replies 2 Post by Steven J Leis

Need help quick. I just bought a Kubota L3010 w/HST and AG tires from my local dealer. In addition to the tractor I'm purchasing a loader. I was planning on getting the Kubota LA481 but my dealer is out of them and says he's been having trouble getting them and I may not see it for several months. So instead he suggested the Bushhog 2246QT loader. He claims the specs. are very simular to the Kubota loader. He has the Bushhog in stock and it's cheaper than Kubota's. Can I trust what's he's saying? Will the Bushhog loader cause any problems? Does anyone else have this setup and like it? I need to make a decision quickly. Thanks Steve

Kubota L3010 w Bushhog 2246QT Loader
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Steve

Here's the scoop. A 7235 is a series 7, 23hp, hydrostatic drive (5, vs a 0 for a gear trans). I have a 7265 that has been VERY good to me. A neighbor has a 7235 with loader and hoe for his plumbing contracting business, and uses it almost constantly. Very reliable. Price seems a touch high, but not too bad. Depends on market I'd guess.

tractor
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by Steve in Buffalo NY

Sure, that's something I'd enjoy _IF_ I had the resources to do it properly. Like a proper facility. Like some good quality mechanics. Like a decent inventory of parts and supplies. There's nothing worse than a "half fast" dealer and as a group we know how fast that poor reputation can travel!

Becoming A Dealer
Articulated Tractors
Replies 15 Post by Steve in Buffalo NY

Please email me a price for a 5' box scraper (with scarifiers) - zip code is 06268. Thank you.

Woods closeout sale
Operating and Attachments
Replies 16 Post by Steve in CT

Dave, something I have done on quite a few occassions but not for a spark plug yet is to get a metric deep well socket that closely matches but is slightly smaller than the right size SAE spark plug socket. Get a hammer and tap it rather sharply and hopefully it will grip enough to be able to back it out with your ratchet. Worth a try! Good luck! STEVE

Spark plug removal
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by SteveS

You might also want to checkout a new 790 with loader. Probably a bit more than the used 850 but with 30 HP, 4WD and a 2 year warranty. Just a thought...

JD 850 4WD vs 1050 2WD
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Steve in CT

Halsey, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Was very busy at work.

The tooth bar works great, it is made by a company in PA, called ATI, and I will try and get the number for you. It is a perfect fit on the 70 bucket. Just slide the bar over the cutting edge, and drill two pre-holes, followed by the larger finished holes (very easy to drill through the bucket sides with new drill bits or good sharp ones) and two bolts. Then I had to fasten the removable teeth( cost more for this type of bar, but worth it to me). Took about 15-20mins. and away I went to make a mess of my yard. LOTS OF FUN!

Cost was 400.00 all together. I have seen them for less, but would question the quality of the ones that cost 250.00! Order local, not on the net, too hard to return the product or get help if you need it. Try and find the bar I have, again it's made by ATI, in PA. Ask a local JD dealer.

As far as the quality of the bucket with the tooth bar, well it cuts real nice now. Don't expect a tooth bar to add HP to the tractor, keep in mind that this is a compact, you are not going to cut 6" of packed rock and dirt at a time. Little 2" cuts are all you can expect. But you get nice full loads each time, and with a little practice, the quality and quantity of dirt removal will improve to a level not possible with a standard cutting edge. I knew I had made a moster out of my machine when I drove forward 4-6' and had a full bucket and the machine had that front heavy feeling when I raised the bucket up. Without the tooth bar, all I ever got was the effect of compacting the ground more and some dust in the bucket with some pebbles, well maybe a little better, but you get the picture.

I also found the teeth great to take the place of a box scraper for leveling small areas. Just tip the bucket all the way down, and adjust deep of cut as needed while backing up, works great for busting up rocky soil too.

So, go get yourself a tooth bar, and have some fun with it. This little bar has basiclly eleminate most chores I was sure I would need a backhoe for. What a great tool my 790 has become!

Good LUCK!

Used 4200 or new 790 any advise is welcom
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by SteveofNJ

I bought my 4400 back in Dec-1998 with a 430 loader and 60" midmount mower. If you're concerned about mower clearance, I've never had any problems. However, you won't be able to mount the rear tires in their widest possible position. Because my 4400 had the original front axle, I did experience the scuffing problem documented elsewhere on this board. My dealer recently replaced the original front axle with the new design (no charge - under warranty) - scuffing is no longer a problem. Other problems - my dash panel fogged up (also mentioned on this board by other 4000 owners)but the dealer fixed that too. The mower and loader work very well and the tractor has plenty of power. I've been very happy with the tractor - no regrets whatsoever. Good luck.

John Deere 4400 hst 4x4
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Steve in CT

My 855 had the creeping problem you described - it was straightforward to fix. If you have access to an 855 Technical Manual, see section 250-10-2. If you don't have access to a Tech Manual, send me an email with your FAX # and I'll FAX you this material. Good Luck!

855 hdro creeps
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Steve Sawtelle

Thanks to all! I really appreciate all views and opinions. I'm gonna hold off for now on modifying my ROPS but if I ever decide to do otherwise I always accept full responsibilities for my actions and would never try to put the blame on someone else if something bad would ever happen. I will check to see if foldable or lower ROPS are available for my tractor. Now... just maybe... if I let the air out of my back tires... just maybe... :-) Thanks again everyone!

ROPS Question
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 14 Post by SteveS

I have a 670 with a front end loader. I got a kit from JD that added aft hydraulics so I can operate a backhoe. The kit cost $127.00, came with fantastic instructions. I kind of winced when I saw the two rigid lines I had to install, knowing I would have to massage them a bit to make them fit. To may surprise they fit perfectly! Check out your dealer. There were several different kits for my machine, one that tapped into the four lines for the FEL and ran aft. The other one (that I got) tapped into the hyd pressure and return ports by the rock shaft module. Good luck. SteveB.

rear hyd remote for 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by SteveB

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR PRICE TO PAY FOR A 1989 JD 855<br>MFWD WITH A 70A LOADER AND A JD 60" BELLY MOWER? TRACTOR ONLY HAS AROUND <br>100 HRS. 1 OWNER ,HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE, APPEARS TO BE IN MINT CONDITION, USED MOSTLY FOR MOWING.IT ALSO COMES WITH A NO NAME BOX SCRAPER.THANKS <br>STEVE

JD 855 PRICE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by STEVE MINDRUP

Now that's a useful post. The URL's pointed to more info than my original sources. From this, it appears that the lighter gear are probably more appropriate for very light use, such as with a mower/garden tractor and that I'm probably better off with the 3-ton gear.

Wagon running gear sources
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by Mark Stevens

Greetings to all! Finally bought my first compact tractor and at a very affordable price to boot! It is a M.F. 210-4 which is the 4x4 model, 25 h.p. with a M.F. quick tach loader and extra bucket for $3700. Does anyone have any experience with this tractor or know anything about it, as I haven't read anything about one on this board. One thing that the manual specifies is that with a loader attached, the rear wheels should be set at the maximum width. The only problem I see is that at this setting, the tires are spaced wider than the front bucket. Does it really hurt anything to keep the tires the same width as the bucket other than stability? I only have about 1 acre of land and no hills so stability really isn't all that critical. Any opinions greatly appreciated! By the way...I'd like to commend one and all on a truly informative, entertaining, professionally run board!

Tire spacing
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 4 Post by SteveS

My wife and I purchased a home on 3.25 acres last year. The front acre or so is very manageable with my John Deere 116. I can't say the same for the rest of the land. It's very level, but it has a good deal of growth on it, and the previous owners had someone come in a couple of years ago with a dozer and push trees (and all the topsoil) into a huge pile near the back of the property. The part I can actually walk is grown up with small to medium sized Mimosas.I want to start looking at used utility tractors, but I can't afford to spend a great deal on one. I *think* that what I want is a 40-50 hp tractor with a bush hog, a front blade, and a plow (knock it down, plow it under, and then keep it cut).Is this size tractor going to be big enough, or do I need more power?I know for my price range, I'm going to be looking at older tractors, but I understand that a good one will run forever if it's well maintained.Thanks in advance for the help!

Can I afford the right used tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by Steve Thomas

Danny, there are many, many, and I mean many, posts on this subject already. Try searching some threads.

I have the 790 4wd with the 70 loader and use a Sub soiler(which work amazingly well) a 3' rake and I am getting a post hole digger and box scraper next week. I think just about anything will work well with the 790. Just keep it Cat 1. and you will do fine with any toy your heart desires (and your wallet too)

Great machine, good luck with it.

garden implements for compact tractors
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by SteveofNJ

Take a look a www.roadboss.com. I have never seen one or used one, but it looks like it might work a lot better than a box scraper. If anyone knows anything about the Road Boss, please post your thoughts. I may be intersted in one of those things. Thanks. Steve

Box Scraper Use
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by Steve

Last summer I purchased a Model 116 Tractor. I have really enjoyed using it, and it is almost perfect for the 1.5 acres I cut regularly. I am curious as to the extensibility of this tractor.Does anyone have a list of the options which were available for the 116 in 1985 and which attachments can be used with it? It has a 38" deck now, and I know that it can use a 46" deck and a 42" front blade.Anybody know what else I can do with it?

John Deere 116 Accessories
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Steve Thomas

I have a '91 JD 670 with out the mid pto. Looking at the parts book and my IT manual it looks like I could buy the piece parts and just bolt the mid pto gear box and linkage in place. Could it be that simple??? It doesn't look like there is any difference to the internals of the transmission, so was this just an "add on" option? Thanks for the help. SteveB

Adding a mid pto to 91 JD 670
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by SteveB