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  1. uptaker73

    One of the best attachments so far!

    The grapple has to be one of the best implements I've ever had. No more dragging brush in the heat. Thanks Joe at the Morganton Rural King for helping me with all my tractor needs!
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    Breaking in the RK Land Plane yesterday.

    Worth every penny, I recommend one for anyone who has a gravel road to maintain.
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    Regen cycle

    Experienced my first regen cycle with the RK37 at 32 hours, It didn't perform as the manual suggested. I applied the brake and hit the ACK button and nothing. I ended up raising the rpm's up to 2200 manually. The regen light did eventually clear after roughly 30 minutes. Just wondering if anyone...
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    RK37 dash indicator lights

    I have noticed that the indicator lights on the left side of my tach light up when I turn the ignition on then go back off. According to the owners manual the brake light should illuminate as well as the 4wd indication when engaged. Does anyone else have this issue? Just curious as I would...
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    RK37 Shuttle shift break in

    Just curious if anybody else who has the shuttle tranny has noticed any hard to shift issues? I've put only 10 hours on my 37 so far and enjoy everything but the Transmission, it can be a bear to shift sometimes. Going from the L-M-H is extremely hard. Anybody else noticed this? Or has some of...
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    RK37 ordered today.

    Finally broke down and ordered my RK37 today. Ordered a few extras like the the Granite grapple and a thumb on the back hoe. Can't wait until it shows up. Will definitely post some pics when it gets delivered.
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    RK Tractor reviews???

    I'm currently looking at the RK37. Will definitely be making a purchase within the next few weeks. I need some real honest reviews of these RK tractors. I'm also looking into the Mahindra 2638 and Massey ferguson 1736. Would like the RK because the store is 5 minutes from our house. Any help...
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    Price Check  Montana 320dtc good buy?

    Hey guys its been awhile since ive posted here still enjoyed reading the post tho. I am looking for some advice since i sold my 790 deere which i miss more then my wife I have been looking for a replacement I have found a Montana 320 dtc with 6hrs on it its probably a 08 model I believe I can...
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    mahindra 600di

    looking at a Mahindra 6000di 2wd with only a couple hundred hours on it. I was wondering if anyone has had any experiene with one of these and can tell me how good of a tractor they are. Have always had john deere in the past. thanks
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    454 arctic cat cuuting out

    I have a 1996 that has started cutting out when it gets warm. I thought it was the CDI unit so I tried something crazy. I unplugged the unit and it still run did not think it was suppose to do that anyway that still didnt fix the problem was wondering if anybody had any suggestions or ideas of...
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    acrtic cat 454 problems

    I have a 96 arcticcat 454 4x4 that has been bullet proof for the past ten years. But this weekend it started giving trouble. The atv will run for five minutes or so until it gets warm and then it starts shutting itself off and backfiring. You have to let it cool down before it will run again I...
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    790 clutch spring???

    Was out today doing a few driveways for family and friends and while doing my mothers I noticed my clutch got real soft. I thought oh no my clutch is coming out. It just didnt feel right but it operated with no problem. Finished it up loaded the tractor went to the next job and my mother called...
  13. uptaker73

    300 loader loose

    I noticed this evening I had a wierd noise. Could not find it anywhere. Finally I seen it my loader arm on the left hand side where it sits on the tractor was loose. So loose I could move it by hand. It just rest there anyway but is there a adjustment for it. I have only used it about 15 hours.
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    Oil & Fuel  790 fuel economy

    Was wondering how many hours on a tank of fuel everybody is getting on there 790's. I knew it would burn a little more than my 650 I had but its about double. One tank of fuel only goes about 7hours at the most. My old 650 would go about 15. Was just curious if mine was just thirsty. Mine is the...
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    300 loader lift capacity

    Installed my 300 loader saturday on my 790 wasnt to bad. My question is there away to increase the lift capacity of the loader. Increasing hydraulic pressure etc... if its possible. Just wondering it does ok for the size tractor but it seems like it needs a little more pressure.
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    790 gauges quit working

    Have noticed the last few times I have been on my tractor the gauges are slow to respond. They may take as long as 5 minutes to start working or sometimes they come as they should when I turn the switch. But today they didnt do nothing I turned the tractor off and tried it again. Anybody had...
  17. uptaker73

    300 loader on the way

    Just purchased a 2000 model 790 with 200 hrs a couple of weeks ago to replace the 650. I ordered a 300 loader today with a HD bucket. My question is has anybody here installed one of these on their tractor yet is there anything to lookout for any tricks to make it a easier installation.
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    question about 790

    Just purchased a used 790 last Monday. 2000 model 4wd with 200hrs and r1 tires. I read in a earlier post about switching the front tires around to widing the stance on a new one. Will this also work on a my model and is there anything I should look out for.
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    Price Check  John Deere 650 pricing?

    I have a JD 650 4wd with 550hrs. I bought it last year and I love it so far. But I have found what I think is a great deal on a 790 4wd with only 200hrs. I was wondering what ya'll think would be a good price to ask for the 650 with a 5ft box blade and a plow. I have added rops to the tractor...
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    Hunting land?

    I know this doesnt have alot to do with tractors unless you do like I do and use them for food plots. But next week I'm headed to Indiana for a hunting trip. We normally go to Harrison and Crawford counties. Was wondering if any fellow TBN ers may know of some private land to hunt. Any help is...
  21. uptaker73

    Lx280 PTO reverse switch

    I have a Lx280 with RIO switch. You have to hold up on the pto switch for it to mow in reverse. Has anybody figured out how to bypass this on this unit.
  22. uptaker73

    John Deere chainsaw

    On a recent visit to the JD dealer yesterday I looked at their chainsaws. I plan on buying a new saw this fall I was going to buy a stihl or a husky but was wondering if any body has used the new Deere saws. Any suggestions. I looked I cant find anything bad about them yet.
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    New LX 280 on the way

    Well I bit the bullet today and finally purchased the LX 280 been looking for about 5 months. Should get it tuesday. Could not pass up on the price $3500.00 best I could find in western NC. Does this sound like a descent price or did I pay to much?
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    Loader for 650

    Was wondering if ya'll know if the 200x or cx will work on a 650 or will I have to go with Woods or Bush hog brand.
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    john deere 650 4wd question

    I recently purchased a 650 4wd tractor, it has impressed me with its power for its small size. I am currently using 5ft implements on this tractor is it to much for it am I indanger of damaging the tractor or the hydraulics. The box blade I'm using weighs about 450lbs and it works it like it...
  26. uptaker73

    john deere 650 4wd

    Going in the morning to look at a John deere 650 4wd with only 500 and some hours they said it has been kept under shelter its whole life. I'll find out in the morning. They are asking only $3500.00 does this sound about right. Has a few pieces of equipment with it a couple of plows and a...
  27. uptaker73

    new box blade

    This weekend I broke down and purchased a new box blade it is a 5 ft medium duty. The brand is a Midwest. So far so good seems to be very well built. Was wondering if anyone else has had experience with the Midwest brand Implements.
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    Price Check  790 pricing

    Went to one of my local JD dealers today to look at the 3120's and 4310's. Very nice machines but a little out of my range on price I think. But anyway they had what I think is a good deal. A new 790 4wd with r4 tires and a loader for only $13288.00 + tax. I test drove this machine and was...
  29. uptaker73

    rally mower giving problems

    rally mower giving problems I have a 1994 model rally garden tractor that has always been really dependable until lately. Its latest problem is it will run fine on level ground or going down hill. But when you start up hill it will act like it floods itself out and quits. i have to roll it...
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    3120 performance

    Was wondering if anyone had purchased one of the 3120's? And if they thought it has enough power for its size. The one I saw looked very nice.
  31. uptaker73

    Is the Lt 190 that much better

    Was wondering if the LT 190 is really worth the extra $1200 than the L120? Was qouted a LT190 for $3449 compared to $2199 on L120.
  32. uptaker73

    New Holland Credit

    Went today to look at a TC30 with loader and R4 tires. They priced it at $13500.00 not to bad I thought. My question is about credit. About 5 years ago I had a bankruptcy but since then everything is ok no late payments nothing have purchased and paid off several items. I was wondering if...
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