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    PTO sprayer or 12v

    Hello everyone looking. Been awhile since i posted. looking for advice on a sprayer. I have 700' of driveway and find the war on weeds driving me nuts and need a sprayer for glysophate. I know about the studies of the product and don,t use it much. about 3 gallons a year on my backpack...
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    cleaned up for second round

    anyone else can't stand a dirty fleet. waxed maintenance done ready to go. :) since traded my 3005 for a 3033R, X739, X300 wifes . first time I have removed FEL.
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    X 739 opinions

    Looking at purchasing a X 739 Fuel injected gas, Or maybe the Diesel. Slightly more money for diesel. But i am looking at the 4 Wheel steer for sure. Have about 6 acres of fairly bumpy terrain to mow and here Washington state the grass grows like mad for about 5 months and tired of backing up...
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    new "Diesel" riding mower

    Hello, Its been awhile since last post. I am really enjoying and working my JD 3005 I have 109 hours so far its been great. Now i am looking to upgrade my riding gas mower for a Diesel one. Looking at buying the JD X754 because of the 4 wheel steering and Diesel reliability. Was considering a...
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    Rake  Grass rake, what's out there

    Question ? I would like to purchase a grass rake to pick up about 4 acres of field and other areas. Really dont want another engine to maintain or a PTO driven "exspensive unit" Just looking for a rake i can pull or push grass to the end of my field and then pick up. Mostly for when i don't...
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    3005 little tractor is great

    Love my new JD ! Has great power for anything i need to do. The round was so heavy it was impossible to roll on flat ground. Sure makes working on big jobs much easyier and fun. :D Tree was 109' and 78 years old, 49" at the base. Douglas fir. Should be about 4 cords Plus.
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    RVS "Rear View Safety" Camera install short review "pics"

    Hello, I thought i would post a short review and install of a rear safety camera. I find it hard to look backwards all the time while using my Box blade and other attachments. So i tried a mirror and it was a bit of a waste of time and money, Convex mirror worked just ok because of the awkward...
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    What's the advantage or disadvantage of a skid over a tractor

    For the average home owner, why buy a skid steer, when a tractor seems so much more capable for everything, operated a buddy's bobcat and the question came to mind. No traction, no power, seemed to tip easy. Wtf.
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    Green horn 3005 brake question

    Loving my new tractor and the forum very much, Was wondering how does the brakes work on my new 2011 JD 3005, I have done many brake jobs on cars and trucks, but I don't see any disks, or drums on my tractor, does it brake on all four wheels ? How does it work ?
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    Rear view mirror

    Anyone ever try using a rear view mirror when using a scraper blade, convex or standard ? Love my new rear landpride blade but looking back sucks.
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    Get my Horse

    :thumbsup:I am sure there is a millions ones like mine. But I just bought a nearly new 1995 Horse with a Briggs 8hp industrial. Was in a shop for many years unused and in great condition, still has the paint on the tines. It was gone through by a qualified dealer and was traded in for a new...
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    Walk behind tiller

    Looking to buy a walk behind tiller for a smaller garden, any suggestions for under a grand.
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    $1500 budget what to buy ?

    Looking at some Chinese made, with I hope American pride all-purpose welders plasma cutters. Any comments would be appreciated. Looking at the forum sponsors for a machine, everlast or longevity ?
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    John Deere die cast collectors

    Looking for a place to start my collection of die cast models. Would like to purchase a couple john Deere ones and go fom there. Any recommendations ? Post : your collection to please. My local dealer has a amazing collection looks to be several hundred.
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    3005 tool box done today.

    Hit the shop this morning early, finished my tool box and chain setup. $14 in two cans of paint, with left overs. $20 in steel $20 for the u bolt kit, just bought another canopy top mount kit. 2x3 rop. $60 for the limited tool box, nice steel by the way, its heavyier than my craftsman that...
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    Weird electrical fault.

    Was running my brand new JD 3005 today and all of a sudden it just shut off. Took the exhaust stack off opened hood. Humm don't see ant loose wires. Checked the safety switch, looks fine. Turn key. Nothing. :confused: try in and out of gear, still nothing. Pull fuse box cover and find a blown 5...
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    Canopy question ?

    My dealer wants a small fortune for a top. Just need something for the rain. Anyone try these before ? Has good reviews but seems too cheap. Any recommendations ? Sun Guard Universal Tractor/Mower Canopy Sunshade FITS ALL MAKES & MODELS | eBay
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    rigid flood lamps, anyone like em !

    Ordered after about 10 hours of research on the net, rigid industries dual LED flood lamps, bullet tested and hard as nails from what i have read. They look to be very high quality and will report after install with pics if there is any interest...
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    comments on 3005 FEL for snow !

    Got to use my spanking new 3005 for snow removal, worked better thani expected for just having a FEL and 800lbs of rear weight block. My implements wont be in until march that includes a snow plow. But i am afraid after the snow melts that my grass might have a couple bald spots :D Also...
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    Waxing your tractor !

    For me my tractor is a valuable tool and at times just a toy, as my wife says. I was waxing my tractor and buddy shows up and says why would you wax your tractor it's just going to get dirty. My answer was why do you wipe your arse it's just gonna get dirty. The day I bought mine it took...
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    Did you name your tractor ?

    Being a maritime Captain I find it compelling to name me new girl ! Boats with a name will cross oceans, so maybe tractors will run land better with a name. what's your tractors name ? Be Honest ! :drink::drink::drink:
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    proud new owner

    I posted in the introduce section but now i dont see it, Got my new "first" tractor and man is it nice. I used to run many differnt tractors as a kid and really like the manual shifter. So i got a 3005 and 300 HD loader "has replacable scraper bar" And got a great price. Just wanted to...
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    Hello from Washington state

    I have been reading this forum for several months deciding on what to buy. I take delivery of my 2011 John Deere 3005 today. :D. I have bought 14 acres of flat partially wooded acreage and looking forward to the knowledge folks have on this web site. So my first post and brand new tractor...
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