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So I hooked up my 6' rotary cutter to give my new 2706E a test run doing a little brush cutting. I had read the manual about the soft start - but I can't say that it really answered my questions. After hooking up my cutter I tried to shift the PTO lever from neutral to 540 and it wouldn't...

Well, this time around I promised myself that I would make my life easy and not go crazy over analyzing my tractor purchase. It started out with me looking at adding a loader to my John Deere 5045D, which after getting quotes seemed to be a pricey proposition. So I figured it was time to get a...

So, I'm still looking at the 1700 series (and also the 2700E series as well) - I need to pull the trigger this week. My current tractor has draft control, which I find very helpful. Looking at the current Massey lineup, it appears that draft control seems to come standard with the 1759, but...

So I started out looking at the Massey 1734E, but have decided that I need to move up to the 2700E series. I am also interested in the CB85 Backhoe, but I can't find any information at all on how it attaches to the 2700E series tractors. I have seen other tractor companies call their backhoe...

I am starting to seriously look at the 1734E Hydro, but my only hangup is the fact that the tractor has a transmission driven PTO. Can someone who has a hydro with transmission driven pto explain how the system works. I am planning on running a rear cutter and post hole digger. I am assuming...

This might seem like a silly question, but after doing a couple of oil changes on my 5045D, I am still not sure if I am tightening the oil pan drain plug tight enough. New from the factory, it was on extremely tight. Having stripped plenty of things in my past, I have put very little torque on...

So I've read through all of the Pat's Easy Change threads that I could find here, but I still have not been able to answer all of the questions I have regarding using it on a soon to be delivered 5045D. The 5045D is Cat 2, and will be arriving with a box blade and cutter also setup for Cat 2...

Well, it seemed like it took forever, but I finally made my decision, and I am awaiting delivery of my first JD tractor. It was a tough decision since I have spots where I could use a really small CUT or SCUT, but for the most part I needed something larger and heavier. Because of this, really...

Although I really need a larger tractor, I keep coming back to the 3032E due to price and small size (we have some tight areas between pens that a larger tractor may have some issues getting around). Due to the low weight of the 3032E, I would probably be able to take it more often to my other...

I went to my local dealer today to price out a 5045D with the 553 Loader. According to what I have seen on the JD website, the MSRP for the loader should be $5780, and everything looks like it should be included for attaching it to the 5045D. According to the dealer, however, the 512 Loader...

I'm planning on purchasing a tractor very soon (as in I need it yesterday). For my location, based on the dealerships close by, John Deere seems to be my best option, and out of the lineup it appears the 3032e will be the best fit based on value and needs. My only issue is that we have some...

Hey everyone, I haven't been around here for a while. Last time I was here, I was living in New Hampshire and had purchased a new MF 1445 Hydro with FEL. I only had it a short while before we decided on moving to TX. We have been here for a few years, getting acquainted with the different...

Hi Guys, Just wanted to thank everyone here for all of the help I received concerning my tractor purchase. I had posted a thread previously about help buying a 1440. I ended up with the new Massey Ferguson 1445 Hydro w/ 1040 FEL. I purchased the tractor from Northwood Power Equipment in...

Hi All, First off, I want to thank everyone here for all of the help and information I have received, which aided me in choosing and purchasing a tractor. When I first started looking at tractors, I started becoming a little disgruntled about the price differences between what I had seen on...

Hi Guys, I thought that I had a grasp on the standard features of each version of the 1440, but now I'm looking at a 1440 that is not a value tractor that does not have a foldable ROPS. I thought fixed ROPS was only on the 1433v and 1440v. I thought all levels above were folding. This has...

Hi Guys, I'm a recent TBN member, although I have tracked discussions here for a while. I am looking to buy the following NH tractor: TC40D-4WD/Loaded R4s/16LA-72" HD Bucket Reversable tooth bar and Welded Hooks Grille guard Dual Remotes Engine Block Heater 48" Pallet Forks and Quick Attach...