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Thanks for your input. It sounds as if you gentlemen like the idea of puncture proof tires. I spoke with seller this morning and he stated that the foam added 800lbs of ballast. I didn't catch if this was each tire or combined. My fear was that they would not give enough to give good traction on my hilly backyard. He claimed this morning that they were a soft foam filled tire. The front rims appear to have been run along and into the curb a number of times with some obvious damage. I don't think the tires could hold air as a result, yet, it doesn't seem to affect anything. He thought that they should be worth up to $1000. on the used market. I will need a more aggressive tire for my logging activites and I think this will set me back about $1500.. Even so, I think a 98 JD1070 240 hrs., 440 loader, foam filled turfs and new ags w/ rims for a total of $17k is probably a fair deal. A new JD990 w/430 loader and ags runs $19,900. A savings of almost $3,000! Is a warranty and a cosmeticly perfect unit worth $3,000. more? I don't think so.

foam filled turf tires pros and cons
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Eric Edwards

I pretty much agree with Kevin except I was told by a JD dealer that the JD790 2WD without power steering has a transmission driven PTO but the 2WD with power steering comes with a 2 stage clutch live PTO. He said the 4WD comes standard with power steering and a 2 stage clutch live PTO. With the 2 stage clutch, you can push the clutch in half way and the tractor will stop, even though the PTO is still running. This allows you to stop quickly if need be, and you can change gears, switch to reverse, etc, while the PTO is still running. If you push the clutch in all the way the PTO will stop (once the momentum of the implement dies down). There was only a few hundred dollars difference between the 2WD with live PTO and the 4WD, so I didn't even consider a 2WD. It's easy to tell if it has the live PTO because there's a very noticable difference in how hard you to have to push the clutch for the PTO. What I did was test drive one with the PTO lever engaged and practiced pushing the clutch part way down and shifting gears while the PTO is still running. I ended up not buying one, but not because I didn't like it. The New Holland dealer was much better to deal with than any of the JD dealers I went to (I went to 3 in my area). JD dealers seem to think that just because a tractor is green and yellow and says John Deere on the side they can treat potential customers as if they don't care whether the person buys a tractor from them or not. Just for the record, I really like my TC29D!

790 john deere pto
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Danny Yerks

I have a new JD 4600 and have a problem with the cruise control. Sometimes it engages and sometimes it is very difficult to engage. Has anyone else seen this problem and/or have a method to reliably engage?

JD 4600 Cruise Problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Joe Pruskowski

I have a chance to get a 60 inch mid-mount kubota mower real cheap. Is there any way I can mount this on a John Deere 855? I have the mid PTO. I'm not sure of the model number of the mower. Has anyone done this? I'd be willing to spend a few hundred bucks if I have to. I'm guessing I'd need a new drive shaft and some cutom metal fabricating, and of course a few cans of green paint. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm planning to check with a dealer who sells both brands as soon as I have the mower model number.

Kubota Mid-Mount Mower on a Deere
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 1 Post by Darryl Gesner

I use a Bush Hog brand 5' rear discharge 3-point finish mower, and couldn't ask for anything better. I've never been able to tell that it puts any load on the tractor at all (B2710) and it does a beautiful job on the lawn. I tried it once on some knee high grass and weeds along the road right-of-way just to see how it would do, and found that it still never seemed to load the tractor, but if I went too fast, it would lay the grass down and not cut clean. Very slow and it cut just fine. But on normal lawn grass, I can run just about as fast as I want to, sometimes wide open in mid-range.

NewHolland 84 quot rear discharge midmount mower
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Bird Senter

Here are a couple of sources for slip-on loader forks, which may or may not have a fit for your particular loader:

Brandt Manufacturing, Inc. (http://brandtmfg.com/loader.htm)
Coleman Methods, Inc. (http://www.colemanmethods.com/)

TC bucket forks
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by KenB

Some conditions that can cause the implement side hoses to become hard to attach because they are pressurized are: (1) a significant temperature change from the time the implement was disconnected until trying to reattach it, and (2) the implememt "settles" while disconnected due to internal leakage in hydraulic cylinders. In extreme cases, you may need to slightly loosen the coupler from the hose with wrenches to let some oil out and releave the pressure.

Problem Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 17 Post by Jack in IL

I myself am currently in the same position as you. I have been looking for over a year now. I have two friends who have gone with the JD 4100 Hydro, and both are very happy. I have decided to go against the grain however. For the money, I have decided on the kubota B 2710. For the nearly the same price you get extra HP and just about everything else. The loader capacity is pretty close. I've found if loader work is a big issue, it's going to be hard to beat the JD 4000 series. If you're looking at the Kubota B 17, I heard of many people who are happy but decide to upgrade very soon after the purchase. If you can at all go bigger, I would really advise looking at the B2710.

new tractor purchase
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by MD

Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the King Kutter in spite of the poor documentation. My Land Pride finish mower has poor documentation also. There were absolutely no instructions on how to attach the anti-scalping roller, or how to operate it, there were just basic assembly instructions.

What size bush hog to use with a TC29D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Danny Yerks

I Have a CASE 446 with 3 pt hitch and 4 pieces of equipment. Landscaping box, Plows Disc, etc. Tractor is garden type with 16 hp ONAN twin cyl. 16 in rear tires
Runs good, looks good,.

3 pt hitch for Ingersoll 446
Case
Replies 4 Post by Marc Wells

Chris.. could you check the lift capacity on the 430 again. I do have a new JD brochure that gives the lift cap. for the 430 at 1258lbs at the pivot pin. The 460 is listed as having a lift cap. of 2325lbs. correct me if this brochure is a misprint. How about overall quality. Any idea if the 430 buckets are better, more heavy duty etc. I do know that you can switch the piston mounts to different holes on the older 440 for different attributes. The newer 430 comes w/ hydraulics mounted on both sides so that it's compatible with more tractors, but that's the extent of my knowledge except for this JD brochure.

Loader differences in JD 440 and new 430
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by Eric Edwards

Art, thanks for the reply. I knew the question was a little different but I was/am trying to decide which machine to buy and I don't know that much about diesels. Side by side there was an unmistakable difference in sound so I thought there might be something to it. A dyno test is a great idea. After all where talking about a lot of money. And there is no warranty with this tractor. To arrange to haul it somewhere to be tested and then hauled back to his lot would be a bit much, don't you think. Probably a good way to tick him off. Not to mention, he's 3 hrs away. After all the engine is a 1997 with only 240 hrs. Buying used can be tough on your nerves.

How should a small diesel sound
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Eric Edwards

dave,

Try jacking (be careful and use stands)up the vehicle so you that the "wd-40" (or what ever you use) can soak the plug over night or a couple of days. Then try try hammering a slightly undersized metric socket on to it. I have had this happen on a on a 5.0l ford.

Good luck!!

Spark plug removal
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Rowski

I don't know exactly what kind of spreader you are looking at, but if it is a 3pt hitch PTO driven type, we sell a 550 lb capacity for $349.00 plus freight. Cosmo is an Italian made spreader, most spreaders are made in Itay and are decent quality. They will last ten years IF you wash and clean then after EACH use very throughly. Fertilizer is more corrosive than salt water. Let us know if we can help

Affordable Equipment Inc.
600 Ross Ave.
Easley, SC 29640

864-859-2623

David Paul

Cosmo fertilizer spreader
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by David Paul

I presently have a Kubota B20 TLB in excellent condition with less than 500 hours with remote hydralics. I also have a Bradco 612 trencher (3-point hitch mounted) with less than 15 hours. The trencher seems to be a little too much for the tractor, if I go very, very slow I can trench 4 foot deep. I am considering buying a 45hp tractor, either a Kubota or New Holland. Does anyone have any information on the comparison of these two tractors? I may consider selling the trencher for 5k or swapping it for a smaller trencher (3-point) in comparable condition. Comments?

Kubota B20 TLB with Bradco 3-point hitch 612 trencher
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by tomt

Does anyone have any experience with (or heard anything about) the Cosmo spreaders? SSB tractors will sell a 100 lb. cap. 3 pt. spreader for $380 (link below). That's one of the cheaper prices I've seen. If it would work effectively for 10 years without problems (private residential use), then I would buy one.

Cosmo fertilizer spreader
Operating and Attachments
Replies 1 Post by MikeC

I'm looking for a 72" mid mount mower for my 870. I have the mid mount pto, I need the mower and all mounting hardware.

john deere 72 quot mower for 870 970 1070
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by david jernigan

I will offer out my wifes's services for a nominal fee...
Well... I better rephrase that (haha). No she came away with a great one...

Great Deal
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by John Shade

Thanks Greg....I checked under the deck. The blade seems not to contact anything by rotating it by hand. I'll recheck it again.

Thanks.

Vincent

NH 914A belly deck
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Vincent Ronga

Thanks...The deck is new and it wasn't able to spin at all when the blade jammed. Everytime I engaged to PTO the engin would start to stall. I assume the driveline shear bolt would have broken before any serious damage occured. right?

Thanks though, I'll recheck the belt.

Vincent

New Holland 914a deck problem
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by Vincent Ronga