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If you are planning on mowing the entire 5 acres I would definately look into a Compact vs. a Riding mower. Riding mowers are great for up to about 2 acres after that you are just working it too much. And the diesel engines in compacts are fairly fuel efficient compared with a gasoline engine.
Hope that helps.

Mark

What should I buy
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by mark

Wheel base dimensions etc. Frank, thanks for that bit of info. I have found you need to be real careful when comparing specs of different tractors. Marketing sure has a way of twisting info to make their tractor sound better than another. When you don't compare apples to apples the specs don't mean anything.

Mark

TC Boomers - Poor stability
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by mark

I live in South-Central IL, Kinda close to St. Louis MO. If you remember the flood of '93 I was right in the middle of it in Alton, IL. Talk to a few differnt dealers. I have found huge price differences between thme. The closest dealer to me (15 miles) wanted about a thousand more than the one I am currently working with (25 miles away). For $1000 I'll drive an extra 10 miles anyday of the week. I didn't hagar with the first dealer on price much, but as far as I'm concerned the dealer who quotes me his best price first will always get my business.

Mark

TC35D and TC 40D pricing
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by mark

Where at in Central IL? I've been talking with Sievers on I55 in Hamel IL. I'm located more south than central I guess. Sounds like about the same Price Im gonna pay for the tractor anyway. $16147 for 40D WITHOUT SS, $3450 for the loader. $19867 total. add another $1300 for SS and $1750 for the Mower and the price is pretty damn close. (19867+1300+1750=$22917)

Mark

TC40D central illinois cost
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by mark

Todd, I to have a 2wd JD-950 and have experienced the same problem as you have described. It only bothers when mowing for extended periods of time. I went through the tractor last summer flushing the radiator and changing the thermostat to no avail. As a suggestion to you, I have since reconstructed the foam seal around the hood/radiator and added nylon screen to the side "gills" on the hood. The thinking is, this should seal the "intake chamber" in front of the radiator and filter debris out before it reaches the main radiator screen. Am waiting for warmer weather here to test this latest experiment. Please keep the board posted as to your final resolution on this problem. Good Luck. Regards Mark.

JD 950 Temp Light
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by mark

Sounds like decent pricing to me. I was quoted very similar prices by a local dealer in IL. (Sievers Equipment in Hamel IL (30 miles from St. Louis MO) so far they have been great to work with). As soon as they tell me what my trade in is worth I'll probably be getting one myself. Leaning towards the 40D though, for the 1250 more they are gonna charge me, I think it will wbe worth it in the long run. (I plan on keeping this for many years, and $1250 just isn't that much of a price adder after 20yrs) For your info I was quoted 18622 for the 35D with R4s and a 16La loader with HD bucket (no knife edge or teeth), and 19862 for the 40D set up the same way. Neither had a block heater.

Mark

Mark

TC3540 Quote FYI
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by mark

Bird is absolutely correct about the wood chips. Durring the decomposing process, FRESH wood chips act as a nitrogen sink. Therefore I would recommend not using them as compost or even as mulch around young trees for that matter. Once they have aged six months to a year they have absorbed all of the nitrogen that they are going to and you can use them as compost or mulch. Of course, if you've got the cattle to replace the nitrogen for you then you should have no problem.

New soil
Parts and Repair
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I recently built a 40x60 shed. The ground that this sat on was fairly level but there was about a 12" drop from one corner to the other (across the 40' side). I used my tiller and box blade exclusively to move the necessary dirt around. I basically staked out the corners where the shed was to be built and strected a string level across to these stakes. I got the ground level to within 2" all the way around. So in my opinion a tiller, box blade, and a loader should be more than enough to get the job done. BTW I spent about 6hrs leveling out this 40x60 area without a loader.

Mark

which implement
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by mark

I'd have to agree with J Dubbs. If you are mowing large open areas without many obstacles I think the 35D would be a better purchase, the cost just isn't that much more for alot more tractor. But then again if you are spending alot of time undeer and around trees mowing the smaller frame would probably benefit you. I currently own a Cub Cadet about the size of a TC33/29/25 and wish I had the bigger tractor. I use my tractor mainly for mowing and plowing, but on some of my hiillsides the smaller tractor just doesn't have the weight to keep the mower from pulling the tractor down hill. (Although I am concered about the high CG of the TC35d) Anyway take it for what its worth.

Mark

what to buy TC 33 or TC 35
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by mark

I am also somewhat concered about CG. I do alot of mowing on hillsides and really like the TC 35D and 40D but a little cautious about the possibility of Roll Over. I currently own at Cub 7232(A bit smaller than the 35D, about the same as a 25/29/33D) that I have no problems with on the hillsides, other than lack of weight to hold the tractor from sliding downhill with the Woods RD7200 mower attached. (kind of a White Knuckle ride from time to time, thats why I'm wanting a bigger tractor.) If you get any good info on tis I'd love to hear it.

Mark

Boomer stability
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by mark

The TC35 40 and 45 all have the option to dish the rear wheels in or out. I just checked them out today and was a little concerened about the narrow width (I mow alot on hillsides)of the rear wheels. After talking with the salesman and checking out the rear wheel setup I bet you would pickup about 18" of rear width with the wheels out. (thats just a guess) But either way you do have two width options.

Mark

Wanting to take a leap
New Holland Tractors
Replies 13 Post by mark

Thank You Roger.
It's a great Idea for a gauge on the pump. I have been wondering what modifications I could do to my new TC and that's a great place to start. Has anyone else done any customizing or modifications to their stock tractors that you would be proud to share with the rest of us? Like custom drink holders, bucket thumbs, grapple hooks, hood shields or whatever? (I have plans for all of these)
My Girlfriend says I remind her of Tim the Tool Man.
My Moto is Stock is just the place to start.

Hydro Transmissions
New Holland Tractors
Replies 29 Post by Mark

Hillbilly, I think you get purple. Lets hope we don't get a Barney tractor.

Red or Blue
New Holland Tractors
Replies 27 Post by mark

Todd,

Last year, we saw one was for sale locally (upstate NY) for about $600.00 in the classifieds. Also, there was one on eBay just last week that sold for $340.00 (see link below). I think if you were to price one at a dealer (if you can find one) you would be approaching the $750-$1K used (just an educated guess on my part). Hope this information helps. Good Luck. Regards Mark

Whats a JD Belloy Mower Worth
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 2 Post by mark

Peter, Not sure how effective this might be but I always engage the PTO on my tractor when parking it. This prevents anyone who might have the key from starting it easily. I figure that it is "cheap" insurance that can be easily implemented. Regards Mark

Disable a 4300
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by mark

I'm looking to sell my 7232 which has approx. 550hrs on it. It includes a 72" belly mower and aux rear hydraulic hookup. Anyone know approx what this would be worth? The tractor is in fair shape , and has been maintained well. of course I did manage to knock off the mower chute last summer though. I'm guessing around $7,000 but thats just a guess. Any input would be appreciated. If anyone is interested make an offer and E-mail me. I live in the St. Louis MO metro area.

Cub 7232 with 72 quot mower 550 hrs
Cub Cadet
Replies 2 Post by mark

George, I looked at a new 990 last Fall before purchasing a next to new "used" 1070. The tractors are nearly identical except for features. From what I understand the 990 has a Collar Shift transmission as opposed to the Syncromesh on the 1070. As I recall there is no mid-pto available from the factory for the 990 as well. According to my local JD dealer at the time the 990 was introduced as a less expensive alternative to the new 4000 series tractors; as the 990 was based on an "older" design. He thought the 990 would make an excellent bush-hog tractor (Someone not needing newer features such as hydrostatic transmission, direction reverser etc.) Good luck on the purchase. Regards Mark

JD 990 tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by mark

What was the price of the Tractor alone? I am looking at buying either a TC35, a TC35D, a TC40, or a TC40D. I don't really want hydostat, but I like all of the other D features. I also don't really need the extra HP of the 40, but I'm gussing a 4cyl will be a little more reliable than a 3cyl. (I currently own a 3 cyl 23HP tractor).

Does anyone know the price difference between these? I was quoted a price of 13,800 for a TC35 with deluxe 3pt, R4's, and a folding ROPS.

Also, is there a rear hydraulic setup for these tractors that would powere my Log splitter?

NEW TC-35D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by mark

Ted, I installed the Aux Hydraulics on my 7232 about 2 yrs ago. They coulb probably be relocated to the front fairly easily, but I don't know if Cub offers this. All you would need to do is maybe buy some longer hydrualic lines and find a secure place to mount the outlets. (being sure not to get close to any moving or hot parts)

Mark

Optional Single Lever Control Valve
Cub Cadet
Replies 35 Post by mark

Don,.......................................................
From the 1998 Ag Blue Book a JD-855 2wd....................
Yr.............AD Price....................Loan Value......
86.............$7522.........................$5157.........
87.............$7847.........................$5377.........
88.............$8222.........................$5633.........
89.............$8513.........................$5831.........
90.............$9086.........................$6219.........
91.............$9667.........................$6614.........
92............$11239.........................$7741.........
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Average Auction price: Low-$6433, High-$7516, Avg-$7112....
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Hope this information helps and Good Luck..................

Price Check on 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by mark