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    Trailer wheels/rims question

    Looking to completely redo my triple axle pintle (8000lb dexters) with new tires rims, are Alcoa rims worth the extra cost? Looking to haul a 13,000lb Mini Ex and would like some opinions on this. I've noticed the Alcoa's seem to only be rated for 3500, which still puts me well within the safe...
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    Mini Excavator opinions Cat or Deere

    I'm about to purchase my first mini in the 5 ton range, either an older Deere 50d or a Cat 305.5e. I know I'll get mixed opinions on this but will the 50d be reliable with say 2000+ hours on the clock vs double the cost Cat under warranty (1year left)with 1000 hrs on the clock.. If I go Deere I...
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    Hauling a TLB on a car trailer

    Here's my dilemma I'm moving across the country for work so I'm renting a 26 Penske truck and car trailer. The car trailer will hold approx 5200 lbs. My JD 870 with 8b and front blade is pushing 4600 lbs. Has anybody hauled a small machine on a car trailer?
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    pouring slab inside pole barn

    I have a 70 x 32 foot pole barn about half is poured from when it was built, so now I'm working on pouring the other half which is exactly 32 x 32 pour.. my question is how on the money should my floor be level prior to pouring? I have 5" of sand down and working on compacting it but not getting...
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    all hail pledge furniture polish!!

    after trying out at least a couple hundred dollars worth of "special" polishes, waxes, and cleaners I've found not a single one of them holds a candle to pledge furniture polish on JD green plastic!! Got this tip from a bass fisherman who uses it on his bass boat, and it's better than any other...
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    John Deere 870

    I have an 870 and my front left tire has locked up on me completely, it's a 4x4 machine and the wheel won't turn either direction. This is gonna get pricey: The worst part is I know I should've fixed it 2 weeks ago but I thought to myself just one more little job then I'll fix it. We'll now...
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    JD 870/970 390 front blade question

    Does the 390 front blade, were a loader mount would normally attach, does this 390 mount have holes in it for a backhoe subframe?? The two holes that hang lower if you had a loader.. I have no loader and looking at a 390 online, my setup will be an odd one with a 390 front blade and 8b...
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    Land Pride finish mower good price??

    My neighbor has a Land Pride 72" FDR1672 finish mower for sale at 850.00 bucks.. it's in Excellent condition, close to new.. is this a good price?? I have alot of trees in my yard... I've been using my JD F525/48" deck it's takes awhile to do and is slower than molasses.. I'm thinking I'll...
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    870 spindle shaft/front drive wear

    doing some service on a new to me 870 mfwd and noticed some play in the front drives (spindle shaft) the up and down movement is significant and willl need to be addressed soon, whats the usual culprit on this bearings? spindle shaft? Just want to get an Idea of what I might be looking at...
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    460 loader on an 870??

    Okay I know what your all gonna say.. no way! way to big... but say I can get a 460 loader (no bucket) for a good price, and can do all the fab work to make it work.. are the cylinders gonna be too big?? If I could find a 440 loader I would'nt be considering this but I can buy the loader...
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    JD 990 power beyond no longer available

    I talked to two sales guys at two different stores I mentioned I may need a power beyond kit for a 4005, the sales guy said "is that a John Deere"? The other guy told me the 990 was an old tractor so I'd need to talk to parts... I had this ordered a week ago before I bought the tractor, today...
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    Backhoe  John Deere 950 backhoe no loader

    Can a 950 or 870 run a backhoe without the loader attached and just alot more front counterweights.. I know I should run a loader for counterweight but say I only have a backhoe and no loader (looking for one). is this something out of the question?? I'm not talking a ton of work here...
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    950 buying need advice

    I'm looking at an 82 JD 950 2wd with 75 Loader and 8a backhoe seller wants $10,000 is this a good price for this machine? I'm really wanting a machine with a loader/backhoe and this machine is close to me so getting it ain't a problem. But I'm a bit leary forking out this kinda dough for a 30...
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    Buying Advice  Need advice on a tractor purchase

    I'm looking at an 82 JD 950 2wd with 75 Loader and 8a backhoe seller wants $10,000 is this a good price for this machine? I'm really wanting a machine with a loader/backhoe and this machine is close to me so getting it ain't a problem. But I'm a bit leary forking out this kinda dough for a 30...
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