Winter is coming.
The last couple of years here in Iowa we have had dry weather. The lack of mower time has led me into the winter with summer blend of diesel in the tractor tank. Around here there is a big biodiesel...
View ArticleThumb attachment for 447 backhoe
I have a 447 backhoe on my 3320 and have been thinking about adding a thumb attachment. I have been doing some research on the internet but I'm seeking some hands on advice as to what is the best brand...
View ArticleNeed gears for model 49 snowblower
The 318 I just bought came with a Cab, a 46" mower, and a model 49 snow blower. The gears are stripped in the gearbox on the snow blower and I was wondering where would be the best place to get the...
View ArticleGrease
Is there a john deere grease you can use on everything, example drive train ,axels, fel,backhoe,60mm? With so many different JD greases on the shelf and everyone for different things do I really have...
View ArticleThinking of Upgrading
So, I made the mistake and stopped into the Deerlership just as they were closing down for the weekend, an lo and behold there it sits. The 1025R FILB all decked out in green with black accents and...
View ArticleLevel bucket indicator
Hey guys I have a new 4120 with the 400x loader and hd bucket. Is it normal for the angle bracket on the loader arm to move and smash into the loader arms. Mine has already gouged the paint off after...
View ArticleBucket "loose" during backdrag
Was working on the neighbors pad for his new "shed" yesterday and noticed that when I would drop the bucket down and backdrag that it wouldn't stay vertical - it would go limp for a little bit - maybe...
View Article1026R and the front Heavy Hitch Modifications?
Tossing out a Hail Mary pass here and see what develops. I want to buy a front Heavy Hitch for my 1026R. The Suitcase weights seem to command a premium no matter where you look. Anyway, are the small...
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Trailer Mover
With inspiration from a thread about how to keep a drawbar from spinning, I decided to fix mine. i used a standard cat 1 drawbar and fabricated a bolt on structure to incorporate a 2" receiver tube and...
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1987 JD 420 Portland ME.
1987 420 with 60" deck. Overall good condition. No smoke or oil usage, 1634 hrs on the clock. Will need front tires sooner then later. New fluids and filters. Onan p220....
View ArticleGX85 keeps throwing the mower deck belt. Any ideas??
I bought it used and the belt was not on it and after installing the first one it came off then I don't think I installed it right and it got chewed up. Just replaced it again and it came off again.
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Fencing Attachment
I built this to put up some 8ft metal deer fencing. 2014-09-20 14.09.15.jpg Attached Images 2014-09-20 14.09.15.jpg (2.02 MB)
View Article2012 1026R for sale
60 hours 50 hour maintenance by dealer Standard 49" bucket Back hoe Piranha Tooth Bar JD 49" Stored inside barn Dealer says $15,000.00 is a good number. I have moved to Alaska and no longer have a use...
View ArticleTractor Size Calculator
Hey guys, I'm looking for information on determining what size tractor (weight, HP, frame size, tire type, etc.) is ideal for a particular application. We own nearly 50 acres of premium Middle...
View ArticleAnyone play games?
Played Triple Yahtzee with my wife tonight. So much therapy lately we missed playing games. I grew up playing Pool, cards (poker, etc), dominoes (anyone played shoot the moon), dice, Yahtzee and so on....
View Article3046R 3rd SCV/MMM
Can anyone on here relate to using the electronically controlled 3rd SCV on the 3R series machines or another generation perhaps? The problem I have is my mid-mount 72D's lifting mechanism is...
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It's not just easier, It's possible
For those of you on the fence about getting a FEL or BH. My wife came home with a load of mums on sale. "Dad, can you plant these?" Good grief, where am I going to plant these? 5 minutes to remove...
View ArticleGear Oil For Front Axle
Hey again aficionado's! One more question. My manual for the 4000 series 4wd compact utility states to use an 80-90W Gear oil. I looked at the temp. specs and it is -5 to 96 F. Is everyone else in the...
View ArticlePush Rod Tubes Unstyled B
I am having trouble trying to find out information on replacing push rod tubes on my 1935 B. I am in the processing of rebuilding the head and want to replace the tubes. I need to know the best way to...
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F911 Deere Front Mower, Snowplow, and Blower in NJ
This is a F911 John Deere. It comes with a 60" front deck mower, 54" hydraulic angle snow plow and 46" single stage snow blower w/ hydraulic swivel chute. I was able to tackle everything Mother Nature...
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