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    Backhoe  JD 447 Backhoe Hydraulic Thumb Feasibility?

    Those that love their thumbs, I have a backyard full of rocks and other things to pick up and move. Installed on my 447 is the manual positioning thumb with a position locking pin. I have rented the CAT 308 & 312 excavators with impressive buckets and hydraulic thumbs. I love my JD 447, but...
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    My bucket sucks!

    I wish I had known about this site prior to buying my JD. I would have ordered the CX loader and the heavy duty bucket. For those that are shopping, don't buy the standard bucket (see picture) unless you exclusively loading manure! If you plan on picking up a big rock in the standard...
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    Trick-my-Tractor

    I was so inspired by all the photos and discussion threads on this site that I decided to use the post-winter inactivity period to start customizing my 3120tractor. I included some minor upgrades like, the right step off the cab, vertical exhaust, and then put some major work into the lighting...
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    Electric Winch Advice

    For those days that I don't happen to have on my loader or backhoe, it would be nice to hook onto a tree and pull myself out of a mud bog with an electric winch. Even with 4 wheel drive on a JD3120, it's amazing how easy it is to get stuck with this thing. I have the idea to mount an electric...
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    JD 3120 Vertical Exhaust

    Will someone with practical experience with the JD 3120 vertical exhaust please identify the pros and cons to installing this kit. I really like the way it looks, but haven't quite justified beyond that. Thanks for your help.
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