Recent content by Rustyrat

Installed a Bro-Tek thumb on my JD2305. Installation was less than 20 minutes. Burned some diesel at my daughter and son-in-laws last night moving and setting railroad ties. What a great tool! Thanks Richard for another great product. My skid shield to protect my transmission filter and fan...

I recently bought a used 2305 TLB with 45 hours. I also bought a used 48" rotary cutter. Previous owner never had the backhoe off. I took it off last night, 2 minutes, what a breeze. Then the fun ended. I had to take off the rear tire to get the bar that holds the 3pt hitch arms installed...

As I move in the seat of my JD 990, my fat arse tends to hit the stick for the FEL. I know, I could do something about the fat arse, but I think modifying the stick might be quicker. Does anyone have any suggestions on bending the stick a little in a couple of spots? There seems to be plenty...

I have a 506 rotary cutter that came with a JD 990 that I just bought. It hadn't been used for a long time, but it is in good shape. I followed the manual and greased the fittings and checked the gear oil (looked new). I marked the slip clutch with chalk and then ran it for a few minutes...

I have a JD 990 with an 8B backhoe. I have removed it and want to hook up a chipper. First of all I am not sure which hookups to use. At the back of my tractor there is a metal plate with 2 connections, the female on the left says "To Remote Valve". The right fitting says "From Remote Valve"...

I am looking for a set of rims for my 990. I have 7x16, 12.4 x 28 with nearly new ags. I would consider a trade if someone is in the area (Maine). I would like to have a set of 8x16, 14.9x24 with or without tires.

I have a JD 990 with a fiberglass Curtis top. Can I safely trailer the tractor with the Curtis top on?

I am looking at a JD 990 with an 8B backhoe. With the hoe installed is it okay to 1. put power to the PTO to see if it works (without an attachment on the PTO), 2. can I use the lift for the 3 pt arms without the lower arms installed? I would just like to see if the lift works before we buy it.

I am going to buy a 2001 JD 506 rotary cutter (bush hog). The outside is rusty but it hasn't had much use (less than 50 hours). Is this a slip clutch or shear pin cutter? Anything I should do besides grease it before I fire the ol' girl up?

I am shopping for a compact tractor. I want a backhoe with it. I have been looking at some new (JD 2320 and Kubota 2320) but I am also looking at some used tractors. Used allows me to get a little more tractor than what I really think I need. I am looking at a 2000 JD 990 and JD 8B backhoe...

I looked at a 2007 Massey 1528 with MF backhoe, 160 hours. Tractor is very clean/garaged. Shuttle shift. He has draw bar, weld on mechanical thumb for hoe. Asking 17.5K, thoughts?

I have found a 1999 (2000 I think) John Deere 990 for sale with a 430 loader, backhoe, scraper, mower and snowblower. 1100 hours. He wants 20K. Thoughts?

This is probably a stupid question but I will ask it anyway. Does a 2320/2520 have hydraulic at the back of the tractor as standard equipment? If not, what option is it called and about how much does it cost? I am assuming that if I want to have a wood splitter or chipper that needs...

I had one JD dealer spec a Woods BH70x for a 2320/2520. Another told me it would be too big, he recommended the JD backhoe. Anyone with any experience with this combo?

I am having a real hard time picking a tractor. I want a tractor, loader and backhoe for now. Possibly a tiller, rotary cutter and chipper down the road. I have a some lot clearing to do so I am a little concerned about the ground clearance on the 2305 though it seems like a sweet tractor...