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Hi Gang, This past week I finished outfitting my 1994 John Deere 970 with my first attachments: An MX5 cutter and an H165 front end loader. While I was at my local John Deere dealership, I realized that for the money I invested in a 1994 970 with 165 hours on it ($12,900), a new FEL ($5,000)...

Hi Gang, My new MX5 was delivered last Friday and I cut our pasture with it on Saturday. First time ever using a bush hog and I found it did a wonderful job. Our pasture looks great. After I finished using it (logged about 3 hours on it), I brought it back to my driveway and proceed to blow...

Hi Gang, I live on a rural road with a 55mph speed limit, and must drive down the road about 1/4 mile to get to the pasture on my property (my pond blocks access directly from my property). Because I need to drive on a rural road (even for a short distance) I would like to install turn signals...

Hi Gang, Over the past two days, I changed all the fluids and filters in my new (to me) John Deere 970 and in addition, I installed a NOS mid-PTO kit. After crawling in, around, and on this tractor, I must admit: I am impressed. This is my first tractor so I cannot compare the quality and...

Hi Gang, I ordered a service manual but it has not arrived yet and I need a part number. I am installing a mid PTO and my kit came without the safety cutoff switch. Would it be possible for someone to tell me what the john Deere part number is? I am not confident my dealer will be able to find...

First tractor, a John Deere 970, purchased 4 days ago. New owner intro & questions. Hi Gang, Last Thursday I purchased a used JD 970. The tractor has 165 hours on it and I am the second owner. The original owner purchased it in 1994 and used it to pull a finish mower at his home. The tractor...