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Greetings helpful board members! My wife and I are close to closing on our long awaited rural property (my justification for getting a tractor!). A good bit of our 10 acres is previous farmland and still has furrows 6-8 inches deep (or high?). I want to smooth the land and plant some native grasses while we prepare to build. As I see it, my options are to pay a local farmer (effective but not much fun) or attempt it myself as a first project with my yet to be purchased tractor (probably a 790). Questions are: Is it reasonable to attempt this myself? What is the best method (Round-UP?, disc?, drag?, how big?, etc?). The soil is sandy and light, vegetation is mostly a grass like plant planted in rows with associated low weeds. I suspect it's tall fescue for erosion control, but could be wheat or rye. Land is basically flat. I'd just leave it alone, but the furrows make it tough to get around and we do eventually want to keep some of it cut. Thanks ahead of time for any and all suggestions. Rob

Smoothing a field
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by Rob

I will try to find the 'printed' data which states that a chain upper link is by far the SAFEST way to do it, this info., if I remember correctly, was from a farm safety group. Again, if memory serves, the theory is that if the implement can move more the chances are that it will 'float' over an obstacle that otherwise would 'snag' & stop the machine, the concern of the implement coming up & striking the operator is NOTHING compared to the danger of rolling the machine over backwards by 'tethering' it. In twenty years of personal experience as a 'landscaper' (primarily building and maintaining golf courses) and as a ninth generation farmer, I have seen many instances where the chain was a great help, never once where it was a problem.

My Cutter Ain t Level
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 53 Post by Murf

Have a line on a 1996 B7100HST with loader and 4 foot mower. Unit has 76 hours and looks like new. What is a fair price?

What is Fair price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Ron Morsch

The best backhoe mounts for safety and for the tractor/hoe stability that I have seen are the subframe type. A big disadvantage to my 3 pt mount is that when I lift it up to move, the heavy backhoe is carried high up relative to the weight of the tractor. Sort of like having a full bucket carried too high. The best of the mounting schemes seem to be the ones which use the 3 pt to lift the backhoe onto the subframe - where it is then locked down. My favorite subframe was one I saw some years ago on a larger tractor where the subframe for the hoe and the front loader were one and the same.

Backhoe safety
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 7 Post by Roger L.

I don't know what dealer cost on a TC is. If you take away the components of my package that aren't in yours, I'd say there are still a couple of hundred dollars on the table. Of course, my dealer may have made much more money on the loader than I think. Having been in your shoes and wanting a 7308 loader, I had it all included in a package. If you're planning on buying a 7308, I'd just as soon have it included. If, with a 7308, the dealer comes in at less than $14,700, I'd jump at it. But it's very easy for me to spend someone else's money!

TC29SLIVE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 25 Post by Michael

Thanks Roger. It may not be 10 micron, but simple is good. Guess I'll have to suggesting going to town and taking my wife out to dinner. That may the only way I can get a discarded stocking.

diesel fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by TomG

According to the New Holland literature I have, the 60" rear discharge 914A finish mower won't fit on the TC25D. Does anybody know if this is true? My dealer wasn't any help.<br>

60 quot 914 Mid mount rear discharge on TC25D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by BillMullens

New Idea was formed in Coldwater, Ohio in 1899.

trivia
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Bernie Galgoci

Julie, why was your 1986 JD in need of a new engine? Seems kinda soon or was it used in a business?

plow with turfs
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by KlayW in MI

Chris, I am using info gathered from this site. Chuck Westerfield did a post describing the old axle vs new. Quite simply, the old axle had two pistons one to each side, the new axle has one piston with a connecting rod. One post I read said that when Deere designed the first axle they made it stout enough for loader work . When commercial groundskeepers mowed with it they encountered the scuffing problem. I guess Deere figured when they first addressed the issue that if you didnt have the belly mower, your were not going to mow so, why replace a very stout axle that was perfectly functional. Now, as best I can understand, everyone is getting the new axle.
Read the posts from Mike S, he has had the most difficulties that were all taken care of under warranty. He has promised that when he has the time he will post all of his experiences. He's been great with info. Hope this info helps.

John Deere 4400 Hyd 4x4 Problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by DavidUSMC

Jeff - I have a #7 hoe that also leaks down. I always keep the boom pin in when I'm not using it, which prevents it from leaking down.

Darryl

7 Backhoe - leak down
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Darryl Gesner

Yes, the 955 is a hydro and the 790 gear driven. They are about the same physical size and HP but the 790 is an economy machine. The 55 series are great mowing machines. Nothing against the 790, but I would go with the 955 if it's in good shape and the price is right. I almost bought a new 790 before I located a used 1998 855 with 140 hours on it. It's a great machine, although at 6'2" I'm a little cramped on it. I use it for brush hogging my lawn and about a mile of woods roads and paths as well as for loader work, with occasional backhoe digging. Actually, I wish I had the 955. My PTO HP is under 20 which rules out some 3 pt implements. I think both the 790 and 955 have at least 25 HP PTOs.

790 vs 955
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Darryl Gesner

The sleeve serves two purposes - to protect the hose from abrasion, and to protect the operator from the high pressure oil which can easily penetrate the skin in case of a rupture.

Nylon sleeve on JD 47 back hoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by MikeC

SEE PHOTO LINK: 1988, bought new in 1990 JD 755 4WD Hydro with 800 hrs. mid and rear pto's, 3ph, turf tires, #52 loader with new 60" HD bucket and level rod indicator. JD 60" belley mower with new belt, mower has approximately 370 hrs. JD #413 rotory mower, bought new in 1998 and has aprox. 60 hrs. on it. All is in good condition, asking $11,500. Delivery available, located in Maine. e-mail dsg@ct1.com or ph# 207-565-8980 David Sr.<br>

John Deere 755 Compact tractor FOR SALE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by dsg

Thanks for the advice! I'll be out searching for new and used tractors, and I'll be sure to mention what I come across.
Keith

What Type of Tractor for 40 ac
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by Keitho

i'm not sure, i have a picture of the model number on the auction. Please call your local dealer, maybe they could tell you the application.

Kubota 60 quot midmount mower on ebay
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by david jernigan

Thomas,
I had the same experience with my 670. New part number, smaller filter. While i too would prefer the larger filter (size matters) I had no problem with it. If it bothers you, I guess you could cut your oil change interval. It wouldn't cost that much money.
SteveB

Oil Filter 755
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by SteveB

thanks Murf. Todd

JD 4200 Smoking Hydrolics
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Todd Harris

You may want to also post this question on the tractorbynet web site. This issue has been discussesd alot on this forum. Use the search forum. Good luck

KUBOTA BX2200 INQUIRY
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by DavidUSMC

I have the earlier 1500 4wd. My guess is that with hills to mow you will not be happy with 2wd on this tractor. It is fairly light and I think you would need the 4wd.

Good Luck

Price check on Ford 1520
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Kim Hartshorn