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Machinery Forum considering buying a JD 990 [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by Peter cny on March 05, 2005 at 17:10:11 from (69.40.147.42): 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? Follow Ups: Re: considering buying a JD 990 Kermit 01:11:46 04/01/05 (1) Re: Re: considering buying a JD 990 Peter cny 16:03:00 04/01/05 (0) Re: considering buying a JD 990 Mike M 10:01:52 03/16/05 (0) Re: considering buying a JD 990 paul 12:55:09 03/08/05 (0) Re: considering buying a JD 990 DAVE 16:46:05 03/06/05 (0) Re: considering buying a JD 990 hay 03:12:33 03/06/05 (0) Re: considering buying a JD 990 buickanddeere 18:06:38 03/05/05 (0) Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: considering buying a JD 990 Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.