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I was looking at a JD 485 backhoe and was surprised to see how low it sits on the back of the tractor. That is, underneath the backhoe (right under say where the operator would sit on it) there is only about 6 or so inches of ground clearance. I'm worried that if I take the backhoe into the...

I'm looking at buying a backhoe for my 5055E tractor with its Power Beyond capability. Spec sheets have the 485 backhoe at about 1400 lbs and the 48 at about 700 lbs...can't figure that one out! I'm surprised that the 485 can be handled by small and larger tractors (quite a range in...

I'm looking at buying a backhoe for my 5055E tractor with its Power Beyond capability. It appears that there are 2 models to choose from: 48 and 485. I can't seem to find out about these models because they are not popular in these parts to stock and the Deere website doesn't have much at all...

I bought a JD 950 that sat around a bit before I bought it. I put a new battery in it and it has served me very well, although I think I have a problem with the starter. Every once in awhile (although it is becoming more frequent), when I turn the key to start it and then release it, there is...

Being a newbie to this site, I posted this earlier today in the wrong section... I thought I better post it here. OK guys....I need help finding the right model John Deere tractor to look for. I am looking for a 50ish HP model that I will use a loader and backhoe with. I want a no-frills...

OK guys....I need help finding the right model John Deere tractor to look for. I am looking for a 50ish HP model that I will use a loader and backhoe with. I want a no-frills tractor so I don't want all the digital and electronic stuff that will go wrong. I'm thinking low end ag tractor vs...