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I have a 1985 John Deere 1050 with a Model 8 backhoe. I would like to get a thumb for the backhoe (manual not hydraulic) for lifting rock, logs, brush, etc. Any suggestions on where\which one to get? I see generic ones on eBay, Amazon, etc., so I'm reaching out to the experts for advice...

I have a 1050 with a leaking seal somewhere behind the right front wheel. It's a MFWD. Is this a DIY repair? Has anyone out there tackled a job like this? Thanks, Eric

I have a John Deere 1050 with a Model 8 backhoe. I went on the JD parts web and looked up the following part that is stripped (previous owner cross-threaded it). I looked online for the part and found it, but have no way to identify if this is the correct part. Here's the part # info followed...

Hi all, I am amidst building a level area for planting our perennials that were originally on a slope in front of our house. I was going to terrace the area, building rock walls (harvesting all of the rock from our property to save $$$). When I started cutting into the slope though, I...

Hi folks, I have a bit of a problem finding a trailer to rent here in Connecticut. I am looking to rent a 7'x18' flatbed trailer [double axle, 6,000+ lb cap] for one day to transport a John Deere 1050 tractor w/loader and backhoe about 20 miles. I have contacted every place I know here in CT...

Hi Everyone, I have a single axle landscape trailer rated for 3,000 lbs. I want to trade up to a dual axle trailer rated for at least 4,000 lbs. I just bought a John Deere 1050 with loader and backhoe. The tractor itself is around 2,500 lbs and with the loader and backoe I am hitting close to...

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a good tractor for the following uses: -moving cut trees (about 8-12' long and from 1-2' in diameter) -moving lifting rocks on my property (I live in rural CT and we have a LOT of rock/ledge) -leveling out land (moving soil with rock) -digging out stumps I found...

A local guy is selling these (2) tractors and I came to this forum for some Yanmar-advice. Would you say that these are a good deal? I am looking for a good tractor for mt 2 acre rural CT property. I only have about 10K to spend. I found this guy locally selling these "factory refurbished"...

Hi Everyone! I just joined TBN yesterday and already posted a question about buying a used tractor for my 2 acre property. I'm sticking to the forum rules and just giving everyone a "heads up" that I need some purchasing advise. OK, enough of why I joined. I currently have a 1983 JD 212 L&G...

Hi, I am new to TBN and I need some expert advice on what I am looking for under 10K. Please give me the make, model, years and any other pertinent info. Here is what I am looking to do: -Dig property to remove rock (we have a lot of ledge in my part of the state) -Lift logs (upwards of...