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| Peter cny
03-05-2005 17:10:11
69.40.147.42
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I get different stories from 2 JD dealer salesmen about
capabilities of this unit. With the rough cut mower rated for 2"
stuff, what sort of heavy brush can I cut? Can I cut it to ground
level or can I turn the blades around so I shatter stuff instead of
make spikes? Also I need to use if for snow removal. One
dealer strongly advises a block heater. Also does anyone have
experience with the 7 foot x 22" power angle snow plow blade
which goes on the front on the loader frame? Sounds great to
me because I could use the plow but switch to the loader when I
have to make more room for plowing, but it is an awfully long
way out in front of the tractor. I believe I can cut the ROPS and
fix things so I can reattach the pieces when I want to. I'd like
shuttleshift but the 5105 is too much more money for me. Also of course is the basic 990 a good troublefree unit which will
have the traditional Deere high resale value or is it something to
avoid?
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| Kermit
04-01-2005 01:11:46
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| I have a JD 5105, and am very happy with it. It replaced a Ford 3000 diesel. The John Deere is a better tractor though the Ford was a tough little critter. I use my 5105 to round bale hay with a NH 845 round baler. I pull an 8 foot pull type Bush Hog. I use a 7 foot NH sickle bar mower to cut hay, and a 7 foot rear blade to clear snow. This tractor does everything I ask of it, and it is a sweet machine. You can't go wrong with it.
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| Peter cny
04-01-2005 16:03:00
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Re: Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Kermit, 04-01-2005 01:11:46
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| Thanks all. I am getting a 990 (ag tires) instead of a 5105 for the lower price and lower profile, as I need to get under trees, and not tip on side hills. Am also getting a rear blower, front loader, and 6' rough cutter. Now I just have to sell my 8N with 2 bottom plow, front snow blade, front dozer blade, and my MowChief.
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| Mike M
03-16-2005 10:01:52
24.140.40.90
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| Do they offer a folding ROPS on that model ?
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| paul
03-08-2005 12:55:09
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| | 'Cutting the ROPS' turns into a long discussion around here most of the time, but it is a real can of worms when it comes to reselling the tractor - you take on the liability if some nitwit hurts himself with the tractor. I'd give it thought anyhow. --->Paul
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| DAVE
03-06-2005 16:46:05
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| 790 AND 990 ARE VERY TROUBLE FREE AND RETAIN GOOD RESALE VALUE. THE 5105 IS MORE TRACTOR BUT IS PROBABLY 3 T0 4000 MORE WITH LOADERS. BOTH GOOD CHOICES JUST MAKES A DIFFERENCE OF WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AND WHAT YOUR POCKET BOOK SAYS. THE SNOW BLADE OUT FRONT ON THE LOADER PUTS MORE STRESS ON THE LOADER ARMS SO I DON'T THINK THAT IS A GOOD IDEA. KEEP RPM'S UP AND GROUND SPEED DOWN AND A MX5 ON A 990 WILL WORK FINE. DON.T CUT ROPS IF YOUR WORRIED ABOUT RESALE OR SAFETY. REMEMBER THE 05'S ARE ONLY SYCRONIZED BETWEEN REVERSE AND FIRST. GO WITH BLOCK HEATER.
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| hay
03-06-2005 03:12:33
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| i found that MOST sales people will tell you anything you want to hear to make a sale. i don't have any experience with the JD990, but if it is anything like the small JD870 (28 hp) then it is a real gem. i work my tractor on everthing from 5' bush hog to moving round bales with either the loader of the rear spike. only thing i don't/can/t do is run a baler. i understand the 990 is about 40 hp, but it is a Yanmar made machine. the JD 5105 is more money, but a lot more tractor also. a complete world of difference. try to arrange a farm test for the models from your dealer and compare for yourself.
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| buickanddeere
03-05-2005 18:06:38
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Re: considering buying a JD 990 in reply to Peter cny , 03-05-2005 17:10:11
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| A block heater is a good idea for any engine at freezing temps or lower. No matter if it start without pre-heating.
The 990 is built by Yanamr to JD's specs. It's beefier than a regular Yanmar of the same HP.
Cutting the rops? Don't go there.
Resale of the JD will top every other make of the same age & HP in the years to come.
Around here the 5105 and 950 are pretty close in price.
Get a M4WD or don't bother buying anything.
I've found bush hogs not limited by power but by ground travel speed on how clean they will cut.
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