john deere 770

  1. T

    JD 770 Dies when put in gear.

    Hello my favorite tractor peeps. My newest issue after replacing the fuel shut-off solenoid, relay moduel and and all the seals on the hydraulic cylinders I find that the tractor now starts properly but dies when put into gear. My father whom we inherited the tractor from had cut the seat safety...
  2. C

    Deere 770 rear hanger dimensions for 7 backhoe attachment

    Hello all, I recently purchased a JD #7 backhoe for my 770 tractor and in getting it set up I learned I need the rear hanger brackets for the backhoe’s crossbar. I have a lot of fabrication skills and resources so decided I’d make my own instead of dropping good money buying them. I’m hoping...
  3. T

    JD 770 Fuel shut-off solenoid wont stay closed.

    We recently replaced the solenoid thinking it would fix the problem. It didn't. It will close for a moment with the key but once we go to start is opens and won't start. Wires don't look too bad, all relays click, I do have a lose fuse in the fuse box but I'm wondering if it could be the key...
  4. R

    HELP needed- JD 770 not starting

    My 1996 JD 770 tractor is not starting. i get no lights or anything. checke battery-it's good. i checked the fuses and after pulling them all-it did start. then, a few days later the same exact thing happened. i quickly tried the check the fuses again and this time it didn't help. any...
  5. B

    JD 770 brakes

    I have a 91 Jd 770 4x4. The brakes have something wrong. The pedals are way to hard to push and does not stop you and does not come back up when released. Where can i find a manual or video to find out how to work on them?
  6. L

    Deere 770 Seat and Mount

    Anyone out there got one they can shoot a picture of and / or maybe take a measurement of for me? My father now has my old 770 and the original seat is getting - unserviceable - may be the best term for it... I was going to see if I could pick him up one for Christmas, but I wanted to see what...
  7. S

    John Deere 770 Turf to R4

    Looking to change from turf to r4 tires and trying to R4 tire size
  8. S

    John Deere 770 - Slow to engage high gear

    Good Morning. I have an early 90's 770 with 1500 hours. A few weeks back I noticed that high gear would not engage so I checked the hydro fluid and found it to be low. One of the quick couplers for my loader was leaking and has been replaced. Since I was due for yearly maintenance I drained and...
  9. H

    John Deere 770 vs Ford 1715

    To some of you guys in the know. looking to buy a compact for light hogging and yard work. 1998 JD 770 or a 1997 Ford 1715 both have loaders and just over 1000 hrs and both very well maintained. Give me the good the bad and ugly on both!!!
  10. T

    John Deere 770 - Whining Power Steering

    Hello, The power steering on my JD 770 is "whining" whenever I turn the wheels. Turning is still smooth with no performance issues - just noisy. Hydraulic fluid is full and looks very clean..had a full service checkup by light-equipment service center maybe one hundred hours ago and all appeared...
  11. NickTaylor

    Quick hitch for a JD 770?

    Hello, Getting read to take delivery of a Woodland Mills chipper for my JD770. I've used my tractor for mowing, box blading, post hole digging, and always hated the process of mounting attachments on the cat 1 3 pt. Just tedious, and a lot of banging / skinning knuckles. Has anyone used a...
  12. N

    JD770 4WD - Front wheel replacement

    Greetings all, I'm new to the forum and new to tractors in general. I have a new-to-me JD 770 4WD that needs a new front wheel. I was out mowing our hunting property a few weeks ago and a stump found it's way under the front wheel. It managed to bend the lip of the rim over and destroy it...
  13. M

    John Deere 770 diesel/oil issue

    I’ve got a John Deere 770 and just did an oil change.. oil was black as the night but thin like water.. smelled like burnt oil maybe a slight slight dent of diesel... replaced the oil and drove it a little and it seems thin again... what could be the issue? Injector pump?
  14. Industrial Toys

    John Deere 770 790 Just quit..

    Thought I would post this to add to the 770/790 database. Neighbour showed up pulling the JD770 (circa 2000) that I sold him years back. Still in really nice shape. Says it was running and just quit. Would not restart. TRACTOR HAD SAT UNUSED IN AN UNHEATED CONTAINER ALL WINTER. Right off...
  15. M

    Tire Selection  Tires for a John Deere 770

    Hi all, I know that tire size has been hashed out on here a bunch, and I have looked for it in the search but it has gotten me more confused then when I started looking. Bear with me, its my first time looking for tires for a tractor. So I have a JD 770 right now it has turf tires on it and I...
  16. P

    Bent tie rod JD 770

    Like others, I hit a hidden stump & bent the tie rod. Removed the castle nuts off the top of the ball joint but can't free it. Tried whacking a 1X2" with a hammer against the threaded part that held the castle nuts and no luck, didn't budge. So, what next?
  17. M

    John Deere 770 hydraulic fluid change

    Hi guys, new to the forum. I’ve owned several John Deere lawn and garden tractors but recently purchased a John Deere 770 2wd w/power steering. It’s my first diesel ag tractor. I dont think the previous owner did much maintenance on it. So I decided to do do an all around change. Got everything...
  18. P

    JD770 hydraulic problem

    Good little tractor, but there mus be an internal leak somewhere. With a load in the bucket and on the 3pt the 3pt drops down, then it jumps back up to where it belongs. Hydraulic system makes noise when I'm moving bucket or 3pt. Even without a 3 pt. load, it doesn't seem like the bucket can...
  19. Peter 315

    John deere 770

    Hi i have a jd770 the owners manual says place gear shift lever in 2nd gear range selector in neutral for stationary operation tractor will not stay running i have safety switch in defeat mode any help thanks
  20. N

    JD 770 electrical starting issue

    so I've looked thru the forum trying to solve this problem but I'm at a loss. So I was driving the tractor, shut it down, and then it would not start again. I turn the key and there is nothing, no power, lights, anything. I have tested voltage at battery and at the starter and get 12.4. I...
  21. K

    JD 770 with 70FEL leak

    One of the cylinders on my FEL drips a little whenever I crank it up. Do I have to rebuild the seal in the cylinder(JD wants $70 for the kit) or can I just change out the outer ( looks like a cr seal) seal? Thanks
  22. J

    JD 770 Power Steering

    Hey guys, I'm trying to help a friend of mine, who is the new owner of a used JD770. He says the power steering is a bit jerky and is trying to find out where to add power steering fluid. He lives about 4 hours away from me, so I can't look at the tractor. My initial thoughts are, it's all...
  23. J

    JD 770 Power Steering

    Hey guys, I'm trying to help a friend of mine, who is the new owner of a used JD770. He says the power steering is a bit jerky and is trying to find out where to add power steering fluid. He lives about 4 hours away from me, so I can't look at the tractor. My initial thoughts are, it's all...
  24. J

    Power Steering Fluid - JD770

    Hey guys, I'm trying to help a friend of mine, who is the new owner of a used JD770. He says the power steering is a bit jerky and is trying to find out where to add power steering fluid. He lives about 4 hours away from me, so I can't look at the tractor. My initial thoughts are, it's all...
  25. P

    JD 770 Starting Problems

    I'm a new member and hoping that someone can help me troubleshoot a starting problem with my 1998 JD 770 compact tractor. The tractor started and ran fine approximately two weeks ago (its used primarily for cutting lawns and between the rows of a small, 5-acre vineyard). However, when I went to...
  26. W

    Mowing  Will mmm from JD 770 fit JD855

    Will a 60in mmm from JD 770 fit JD855
  27. L

    John Deere 770

    Good evening, I'm looking for a subframe for a model 7 backhoe for a JD 770 compact tractor. I need the two back two hangers, john deere part numbers M94698 and M94697. Does anybody have them for sale or know somebody that might have these hangers for sale. Thanks.
  28. L

    John Deere 770 no power

    I went to start my 770 yesterday and I heated the glow plugs by turning the ignition counter clockwise for 10 seconds ( as normal) then went to start it and it turned over for a second then I lost all power ( no lights. No red lights on the dash) I checked everything as much as I can... Power...
  29. W

    Need Advices on a John Deere JD770

    I had recently move to the country side and very inexperience about tractor or how to operate. I bought a used JD770 model and had been using the tractor out in the field for a small garden. Recently, my tractor stops moving. I had just replaced the battery and all electrical and...
  30. M

    john deere 770

    Looking for front 4x4 parts.Any 70 parts
  31. L

    John Deere 770 Wiring Detail

    Hi All, Rats ate the wiring under the seat & I have replaced it but stater motor won't engage, [makes the right clicks when depressed] how do I hot wire it bypassing the ignition switch? LenV from Australia.
  32. T

    John Deere 770 3 point Confusion

    Hey Guys, I have a 770 which I bought with a front end loader and backhoe. It didn't come with any of the 3 point stuff so I was going to order the components from an online dealer specializing in Yanmars. I was at a swap meet today and ran across the 3 point arms, links, etc from a 4600...
  33. D

    JD 770 new valves

    Once upon a time, there was some discussion here about adding hydraulic capability on the 770/790's and I can't find what I'm looking for. How do I add more valves to this tractor? Is there a PB plug/sleeve that can be added to the existing loader valve? Anyone have pictures, directions, part...
  34. N

    Bradco 8ld fitted onto JD 770

    I'm the proud new owner of a 770 with only 400hrs on it. I'm thinking I want to put a backhoe on the back, since its such a light tractor relatively, I'd like to go the sub frame mount. I've found a bradco model 8ld for sale for a good price. Its currently mounted to a JD 970. Would I be able...
  35. B

    JD 770 Can't engage PTO

    I'm new to this forum, and I know the JD 770 is an old topic, but I have a PTO problem and could use advice. I recently bought this tractor (1990) with a JD model 70 loader, and about 2200 h on it. It has 4WD, and is in pretty good shape, both cosmetically and operationally. I've been using...
  36. T

    JD 770 low RPMs on start up.

    Our high school uses a JD 770 and here today it has had problems on start up. When cold started the rpm is very slow to climb it took 10 minutes at WOT to get to 1000 rpm. It slowly seems to clear up as it runs. The fuel filter is new and has plenty of fuel at it have not checked at the lines...
  37. L

    Buying Advice  Looking at a JD 770

    Going to look at a mid model year 770 this weekend. It is a 2wd, mid mount mower, and turf tires with about 2000 hours. I don't have any experience with these tractors, but is sized for what I think I need mostly mowing 2 - 3 acres. I'd probably add something like a loader or box blade to it...
  38. C

    Backhoe  JD770 FRAME REINFORCEMENT

    I Have a JD770 with a #7 backhoe and I am trying to find specifications on the reinforcement hooks, I have attached a picture to what specs I am looking for. I NEED HELP WITH THIS ONE!!! I cant hook up until I fabricate one for each side.. or IF someone knows where to find a pair I would surely...
  39. B

    Hot wiring fuel solenoid JD 770

    I have a 1994 JD 770 compact tractor, with a Yanmar 4cylinder diesel engine. Over the years the mice have eaten portions of the ignition wiring harness, so I resorted to wiring a simple push button from the two wires on the starter. That has worked well until now. When I turn on the key the...
  40. J

    New Member Need help with JD 770 Tractor fuel shutoff valve

    Just started using this old 770 tractor and was running fine. Then it just quit. Found the neg. battery cable had come off the battery. Reconnected it and it would crank but not start. Finally found that the fuel shutoff solenoid was the problem. The solenoid checks out ok with a meter but...
  41. N

    3-Point Hitch  Deere 770 3-pt Hydraulic leak

    I have a leak on my 3-pt hitch valve. It is leaking really good from the place where the valve mounts to the main case. I also have a problem with the hitch not wanting to lower. I have the adjustment all the way to fast but it still sometimes locks up. So I have the service manual ready and...
  42. F

    JD 770 No Start/Power

    Have a 1992 JD 770. 12.8v at battery, 12.7 at starter and all fuses are good (that I found). I have checked almost all connections...and nothing. I went to start it, the pump primed and glow indicator turned off as usual and then it all died. I doubt a safety switch because I should still have...
  43. R

    John deere 770 Transmission cover gasket

    Hi, I need to replace the transmission cover gasket (J.D. pn M803011) on my 1992 770. It doesn't seem that anyone stocks this item, online any way. I am going to call a local dealer here in R.I.. I was wondering if anyone has had problems finding this part, or had any other suggestions for...
  44. R

    New member, old John Deere 770 tractor

    Hi Guys (and Girls) I have had a 770 for about 12 years. It has loader, 60 inch belly mower, Tiller, Back hoe (ford) and blades, etc. It has been a great tractor, but 7 years ago I had to replace the secondary clutch ($800). I've used it to do a lot of digging, landscaping, mowing and...
  45. T

    John Deere 770 Won't crank

    Last week I cut the grass with my 770 then backed it up to a trailer to hook it up and move some brush. I shut down the tractor, got off and hooked up the trailer, and when I got back on the seat it would not turn over. It was in neutral and both the rear and center PTO's were disengaged. I...
  46. N

    Dirt Moving  John Deere 770 and a T-6 Harley Rake

    Hi, First time post here. I have a T-6 Harley Rake and I am waiting on my John Deere 770 to show up. Has anyone used a Harley Rake on the 770 before? I know it is on the small end of recommended, but our soil is pretty sandy/silty, we are in the PanHandle of Nebraska. I do have the 70 loader on...
  47. D

    John Deere 770 help!

    Hello- I just bought a JD 770 to maintain a gravel driveway and plow snow, etc...and unfortunately cannot find much information on it. I was told that it is an '89, but looked up the model #/serial on the JD website to confirm and cannot find a match. Also- I absolutely cannot find any good...
  48. D

    John Deere 770 information

    Hello- I just bought a JD 770 to maintain a gravel driveway and plow snow, etc...and unfortunately cannot find much information on it. I was told that it is an '89, but looked up the model #/serial on the JD website to confirm and cannot find a match. Also- I absolutely cannot find any good...
  49. gregz

    JD 770 AG to R4 tire conversion

    After using the search box I have found most info needed but have a few questions. My 770 has AG tires and I am thinking of converting to R4. My rear tires now are AG 12.4 -16. I can buy a perfect set of Goodyear 12.4-16 R4,cheap. Is this a direct tire swap. Next in simple terms what will I need...
  50. gregz

    Leaky Seal Replacement JD 770

    Hello Guys.a newbie here I recently purchased a used 1993 John deere 770. 700 hours 4wd ,60" belly mower. After the second week there was gear oil leakage by the left front tire. I just a assume the seal is leaking, years of oily dirt around the hub area. Right side nice and clean. It only...
  51. D

    Brake release on JD 770 compact tractor?

    How do you release the brake lock on a John Deere 770 utility/compact tractor? Just got it. When trying to back up it dies as if the brake is on somehow. Thanks anyone.
  52. 6

    JD 770 won't crank

    My 770 has started and run well since I've owned it. With the drought in north Missouri this year, I didn't start it for 4 months. Now I can't get it to turn over. The battery is fully charged and there is a good ground. Any suggestions? Thanks!
  53. sandman2234

    Rough value of a backhoe attachment for a John Deere 770

    One of my in-laws, probably my favorite... who sold me my first tractor at a really great price, is preparing his estate to make it easier on his family. He has a JD770 tractor with FEL and BH attachments. The tractor with FEL is needed on the property, but the backhoe has seen better days...
  54. crashz

    John Deere 770 Clutch Adjustment

    Got the tractor out last weekend and did some mowing for my aunt and uncle. I cut down a field with grass/weeds about 4 ft tall with a 5 ft bushhog cutter. It ran very well, in fact it seemed to run better the longer and harder it was pushed. Its been a long time since I've used it so that may...
  55. R

    Backhoe  Back hoe for JD 770

    Need a back hoe for JD 770 in Ct
  56. J

    JD 770 Hood Release Argh!

    My hood release lever pulled loose without opening the hood. It now just flops around, clearly disconnected from whatever it is supposed to do. I have tried to re-seat it, kind of blind, but without success. Is there any way to open this hood other than by this lever? Seems like all the bolts...
  57. D

    J Deere 770 mfwd

    I have a J Deere 770 4wd, When I shift into 2wd the engine shuts off and will not re-start until i shift back into 4wd. Any ideas? Thanks! Danny
  58. D

    John Deere 770 tires??

    Hello everyone! I am having quite a problem with a company tractor and I am hoping someone can help! I work for college that has a JD 770 CUT 4WD that is used for landscaping purposes and just recently had some parts in the front end go Bang! Well now that the tractor is all back together I am...
  59. tervuren

    JD 770 Water in the Hydraulics

    Ok, after doing numerous searches and talking with the JD dealership, I'm convinced that the hydraulics has water in it. It's the usual, milky oil, clogged pickup screen, jerky bucket operation, etc, etc. So, other then changing the hydraulic oil several times and get the old oil out of the...
  60. Tractor Pilot

    3-Point Hitch  Rockshaft lift arm free travel spec - JD770

    After the rockshaft lift arms are fully raised they have a free travel. I have the service manual for my JD770 that gives a procedure to adust the amount of free travel. However, the procedure is written for the JD1070 (270-15-17)only and it gives a free travel spec for that tractor of 5-9mm...
  61. Mighty Dodge

    JD 770 at auction

    Anybody who's looking for a nice tractor might want to come to this auction. I checked it out last week, looks to be in excellent condition. AuctionZip.com - Live Auction Locator - Fast,Easy, and Free! M.D.
  62. W

    $Holy Crap$ - Alternator JD 770

    I just called my local JD dealer and they said a 20 amp alternator for my 770 in >$300. Does that sound right? Any suggestions on where to price check them? Might have to take it in to be rebuilt? Thanks in advance Bill
  63. C

    Price Check  JD 770

    Thinking about selling my 770...mfwd w/60in belly mower. 1989 model (one of the first made). Around 2000 hrs. Turf tires. Most hours have been while sitting still running a grain auger w/ PTO. Any thoughts on a price? I was thinking $6000
  64. BobT_770

    JD 770 Working like a Jackass

    She runs like a top! Neighbor near me had a big standing-dead whit oak felled. I said I'd take the wood; he said ok. I am an idiot:o The Deere 770 working hard pictures by modified_bob2007 - Photobucket
  65. W

    Oil & Fuel  JD 770 tractor running out of fuel with a full tank, why?

    MY JOHN DEERE 1997 770 DIESEL TRACTOR RUNs GOOD FOR AN HOUR THEN ACTS LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER, DRAINED THE TANK, PUT IN NEW FUEL, CLEARED THE LINES FROM TANK TO FILTER SYSTEM. IT RAN GOOD FOR ABOUT ANOTHER HOUR THE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AGAIN, FINALLY GOING...
  66. S

    John Deere 770

    I would like to know if a JD model 45 rear blade, 84 inches, is actually too much wiehgt for 1996 JD 770 tractor? I have concerns, but maybe I worry for nothing. Also the rear pto drop seems fast when it drops and the adjustment knob seems it is maxed out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
  67. L

    Anyone ever modified the seat on a jd770?

    i've got a 1998 jd770 with a woods 7500 backhoe on it. the hoe has it's own seat, but it's always in the way. even with the hoe seat in it's lowest position it hits the back of the tractor seat, and often keeps it from contacting the seat safety switch, stalling me out when i'm trying to...
  68. D

    JD 770 Mid PTO and Related Implements

    Last July, I set up a search on eBay for a mid PTO kit for my 770. Looks like I finally found one and it's on its way. Now, once I get that in, it'll be time to start looking for a mid-mount mower for it. I have ag tires all around on it and no, I won't be mowing turf. I have a little over 2...
  69. W

    JD 770 Shuts off engine when I put it in gear

    Right now I have it rigged to keep running by wrapping a wire around the piece? that turns the engine off. My tractor will turn off and on no problem. If I go to put in any gear it shuts off the engine. Any suggestions?
  70. D

    John Deere 770 Tractor

    I have a JD 770 Utility Tractor and need a new from rim (12X4JA 6 lug), but John Deere now longer has this part availalble. Does anyone have any suggestions fro a replacement source?
  71. JDGreenGrass

    1992 JD770 (new to me)

    Computers are above me so I finally got some help to post a picture of my new (used) tractor. I like it.!!
  72. J

    john deere 770?

    Hello folks, I am new here and I just purchased a used jd 770 4wd from a nice old farmer in va. its a 1993 model with 760 original hours on it. it was a barn kept machine and is very clean. no rust anywhere really and all the metal is tip top. new seat and serviced prior to...
  73. B

    JD 770 manuals

    Hi, New user to this site and hope to soon be new 770 owner, first tractor, because I'm not counting the Murray "lawn tractor! I have been reading all I can on this site. I was able to go to the JD site and view the owners manual for the 790 (and saved it to my computer) but not the 770...
  74. D

    JD 770 Mid PTO

    I have a 1995 John Deere 770 4 wheel drive tractor, and would like to put a mid-mount mower on it. I've found several mowers for this tractor but my biggest problem is that the tractor doesn't have a mid-PTO. I understand JD used to offer a kit to retrofit these tractors with the mid-PTO but...
  75. W

    3-Point Hitch  JD 770 - 3PT Arm Width Problem?

    Hi, last fall I bought a '97 JD 770. It came with a back blade, brush hog & harrow. I bought a new 5 foot Rollins Box Blade late last week. I went to hook up the box blade over the weekend and I realized the bottom pins on the box blade are about 6 inches too narrow 2 lower "3 pt arms"...
  76. R

    3-Point Hitch  JD 770 3 Point Hitch

    Good Morning all, A while back I purchased a used JD 770 tractor with a loader and backhoe. It has been a great tractor and I now want to expand my capabilities. I am looking for all the linkages to make up a 3 pt hitch as the tractor did not come with these components. I've posted on TBN...
  77. Whitey

    Help! JD 770 Dead!

    OK.......some of you have been following my post in the hydraulics section....well I have completed the JD 7 BH control box repair and have hooked it up today!:) So I back my 770 in to connect and as I get it close I put the brake on to connect the power beyond hoses to the BH. Now the tractor...
  78. I

    Tires  John Deere 770 R4 tires?

    I have 1996 John Deere 770 with the Ag type tires on it and would like to put new R4 tires on my old Deere. The front ag tires are very whimpy when doing loader work with heavy loads. I would like to hear from anyone who has made the switch from Ag tires to R4s. I've looked at a lot of posts...
  79. bowhunter543

    Cab for a John Deere 770 tractor

    Does anyone have any ideas for a soft or hard cab for a John Deere 770 tractor. My tractor has a rops but no canopy.
  80. R

    deere 770

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew when deere stopped selling the 770 ??? I was looking at a 790 to purchase but than I ran across a 770 Thanks for your help\ Robert
  81. C

    Help a Newbie out on JD 770

    My grandfather ordered this 770 new, but it does not have any hydraulics. He basically got it to mainly run a small grain auger on our farm, and to mow lawn. Now I am using it quite a bit around the farm and house, and would like to eventually get a loader and/or a front blade, and would like...
  82. C

    Attachment newbie help on JD770

    Can someone help me out on attachments for a JD 770. What makes and models go on this unit? I have my guesses in parenthesis, but they might be wrong: Loader: (JD 60 or 70) other makes like Westendorf or Bushhog or Rhino Front Blade: (JD 380 or 380A?) or others?
  83. C

    JD 770 aftermarket hydraulics

    JD 770 w/out hydraulics Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. I have a JD 770 MFWD, but did not come w/ hydraulics. I am needing some information on if you can add a dual or even single hydraulic system on. I believe JD has a dual available, but is a little pricey. Any information?
  84. R

    Price Check  Price check for JD 770

    Hello, I'm going to look at a JD 770 with 775 hours. The owner states it's in excellent condition and always stored indoors. The photos seem to back up those claims. It has turf tires, new battery, canopy and no implements. I failed to ask but it appears to be 2WD. He's asking $4,500 or...
  85. W

    JD 770 - Owners Manual & other parts

    Hello, I bought a '95 770 yesterday. It has aboutu 650 hours and seems to be in darn good shape. Can anyone recommend any links to buy manuals and parts for Deere tractors? I look forward to being part of this forum. I have participated in the past relating to my Iseki tractor, that I am...
  86. P

    Eliminating implement sway? JD770

    On my 770 I find it impossible to tighten up the sway links on the 3 pt. hitch enough to do anything. So whatever implement I have on the back moves maybe a foot either way depending on where the easiest path is for the implement to follow or on the tilt of the tractor. I'm using a disk, a...
  87. S

    Price Check  John Deere 770 Price

    1997 John Deere 770 2WD 295 Hrs looks good. What is a fair price?
  88. BobT_770

    2 Easy Questions - Deere 770

    1. What is the proper warm idle speed? 2. What size landscape rake can I go with, 6,7 feet etc? Thanks, and happy digging/mowing/splitting/seeding/plowing/loading!!:D
  89. crashz

    Replacement Tires for JD 770 4x4

    I'm looking at the cost of re-shoeing the old girl vs buying a new machine. Right now I have some dry rotted turfs that have tubes in them to hold air. I don't have the tractor nearby so I can't remember the tire sizes. Also - what JD tractor would be comparible to the Kubota L2800 or L3400...
  90. X

    JD 770 good price/enough tractor?

    Saw a 94 JD770(2wd) today with 390hrs. Looks like new as owner garaged it all its life. Tractor was used only for mowing (finish mower). Asking price is $6700. How's that sound to you and is the 770 a good tractor? I would use this tractor mainly for clearing my property for homesite(2acres)...
  91. crashz

    JD 770

    Hi everybody! Got some questions regarding my tractor that I hope you guys can help with: 1) I've been using the machine pretty hard on the weekends and she's been performing great. But I think I need tires. By tracing the VIN, I've discovered a manufacture date of 1989 and I'm positive these...
  92. S

    JD 770 4X4 leaking oil from front wheel

    Has anyone had to deal with gear oil leaking from the front axle on their 4X4 tractor? The inside of my front right front tire has become covered with oil & dirt and it is starting to leave a small puddle of oil on the ground when parked for any amount of time. I have not had a chance to pull...
  93. irwin

    Tires  jd 770 , adjusting rear tire width

    hi guys been enjoying reading you all on tbn, and now it' time for me to ask a (maybe) simple question. in my operator's manual, in section on operating on slopes&rough terrain, it says to move wheels to wide position. then it says "see adjusting wheel spacing in this section. well i've pored...
  94. T

    JD 770

    My neighbor inherited a late 90's 770 w/70A loader. How in the heck do you get the stupid hood to open. Found what we thought to be the hood latch (L shaped) on the front right side of engine bay, behind light shroud. Pull it out, but can't lift hood from front or rear :( No other latching...
  95. T

    JD 770 just stopped

    Started my 770 yesterday. Hadn't run it in about 6 weeks. Battery was dead. Had to jump it off of the truck. All went well then...pow...just stopped running. I had it in neutral to start to bypass the seat safety switch. Ran for probably 10-15 seconds. Didn't sputter, just stopped...
  96. B

    JD 770 and log splitter

    hey guys. i have a 93 770, looking to get a log splitter to run off the tractor. i dont have a select control valve for the hydraulics. its a all wheel drive unit. what am i looking to spend for everything (including the hydraulics) and what type of splitters would work on this machine?? thanks
  97. B

    Making Hay with a JD 770

    hey guys. i might be in the wrong section of the forum, if so, forgive me. I might be acquiring 15 acres of hayfield in the next couple months. I have a John Deere 770. is it possible to use this for some sort of small scale, primitive hay production? I have no real knowledge of this subject...
  98. P

    Checking out a loader on a JD 770

    First, I have never had a loader before. So, I'm looking at a nice 770 with a loader & have a couple questions & I don't know the nomenclature of loaders, so I'll have to describe the location of the parts I am concerned about. Starting on the upright supports that attach the loader to the...
  99. B

    Snow  John Deere 770, snow removal and a few questions.

    Hey Guys, im coming close to my first tractor purchase. I have a JD 770 in my sights. I have been having trouble finding alot of info on this model and i havent made it out to the dealer to look it over yet. I think these tractors come in 2 kinds of trannys...collar shift and syncro? but you...
  100. L

    JD 770 hydraulic filter?

    Can someone tell me the Hydraulic Filter number for a John Deere 770 Compact tractor. I looked at my manual and it does not list the filter number. I looked at the Hydraulic filter and it was painted John Deere Green from the factory. I will probably use NAPA filters so a NAPA or a John Deere...
  101. J

    jd 770

    just wandering what size box blade my 770 2wd will handl e thanks :
  102. J

    Oil & Fuel  JD 770 3 cylinder diesel question

    I can not figure out what the yellow oil cap is for on the right side(oil filter side) of the engine is for. There is an oil fill cap on the top of the engine and this yellow one on the side. The owners manual does not explain this. Is it just another oil fill cap? Please help,thanks...
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    john deere 770

    I am trying to find a yellow seat to fit my 770 JD. Does anyone know if other seats may fit other than the only one that is listed for that model. Thanks
  104. J

    jd 770 pto

    does anyone know if the 770 2wd has a live pto. does it keep running when the clutch is pressed. thanks
  105. J

    john deere 770

    I am looking at making a bid on a JD 770 (1989) . It has 1022 hrs. on it and all it has ever done is cut grass with a 5 ft. finishing mower. However , it has been setting up for 2 / 3 years but it is being cranked every few months. I need advice on how much it may be worth and if it could be...
  106. S

    John Deere 770 Tires

    I have a 1995 John Deere 770 2WD. I have common radial style tractor tires on the rear and Tri-Ribbed tires on the front. I have a bad tire on the front. The front tire size is a 6.50 X 10. Through much research and grief I have found out that a 10" rim is a very odd size for any tractor...
  107. K

    #7 back hoe attachment on the JD 770 Tractor

    Need help, installed the backhoe onto my JD 770 tractor, it was tricky being I have never done it before, After installing it I have been unable to keep the inner locking slot locked. The #7 attaches using two slots, the rear ones under the PTO and an inner locking set just inside the rear...
  108. B

    jd 770 remarks

    I ADDED THE SHIMS IN THE HYDRAULICS UNDER THE SEAT TO GIVE IT MORE LIFTING AND DIGGING POWER YESTERDAY AND IT MADE A GOOD DIFFERENCE. THIS IS THE QUESTION. WAS THERE SUPPOSE TO BE SHIMS THERE ALREADY? I PUT FIVE IN IT. THE PARTS VIEW SHOWS 5 ALREADY THERE,BUT THERE WASNT. I THOUGHT I WOULD BE...
  109. crashz

    Maintenance of a JD 770

    Hi all! Great site! Been browsing here (yep, did a quick search) and need a bit of help. I just recently aquired the tractor in my signature and need a little help with the maintenance. The manual isn't very clear on what filters to use, greases to use or hydraulic oils. Could some one...
  110. D

    JD 770

    Used 1994, 1179 hours, 4WD, turfs, model 70 loader, 60" MMM and 48" yard rake. Fresh fluid and filter change, includes 1 set of filters, 6 quarts oil and spare mower blades and belt. All owner's manuals, original receipts and repair receipts. I was offered this machine for $8500.00 which...
  111. S

    Oil & Fuel  JD 770 Yanmar Diesel will not run

    My JD 770 quit while I was going down the road at an even rpm. It did not smoke, miss out, or shudder before it quit. It is a low hr tractor in good shape. It cranks over good, but it does'nt smoke, or give any idication it is going to start. It has plenty of fuel, and all the fuses are...
  112. B

    jd 770 info wanted

    i have posted 1 other time. my dad just bought a 770 and i was just curious about the machine, the do's and don'ts the good and bad. it is 4x4 with hoe, loader, post hole digger and box scraper.i have used a little over the weekend getting used to the controls.he was the first one to get it...
  113. D

    JD770 4x4 compact

    Would anybody happen to have the specs and years produced for the JD770 compact 4x4? I've happened upon one for sale and would like to know more about it. Thanks DMB.
  114. N

    Price Check  JD770 Pictures and Price?

    Would someone be so kind as to post pictures of their JD 770? There is one for sale a few hours away but I would like to see one before I make the trip. He is asking $10,700 for a 1992 JD 770 with Gears, 4WD, Loader, ROPS, Turf Tires. This seems high to me. What would be a reasonable price...
  115. A

    Price Check  1989 JD770 Price?

    Looked at this tractor this evening. It has 675 hours and comes w/FEL. Asking price is $11,400 - negotiable. I am not in the used market enough to know if 675 is a lot of hours. Owner is also a Woods dealer, so if I also buy my mower and tiller from him I might be able to work a better deal...
  116. S

    Price Check  JD 770 Pricing

    I am new to the forum although I have been reading for a while. I have found a clean 1998 JD 770 for sale. It has 300 hrs, 4WD, power steering and 60"MMM for $8500. Does this sound like a good price. I would also like to install a loader. Can I mount a 420 loader? Will it interfere with the...
  117. D

    1998 JD 770 photo

    Hello All, Well this tractor is up for sale and what I'm confussed about is that it has 260 hrs on meter and the floor board shows bare metal from, of course, use. Does this happen to the tractors with "260 hrs" on them or do you think it has more hrs than the meter is showing. Please let me...
  118. Steelfan

    Price Check  JD 770 price

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to the JD forum. I've been looking very hard at New Holland TC21d and TC25d, but I've also found a price on a barely used 96 JD 770 with 60" MMM , and a loader for $12,200. The tractor reminds me alot of the new JD 790 but is 24hp. Can anyone tell me anything about this...
  119. R

    john deere 770 rear hydraulic outlet

    I am in the process of adding rear hydraulic ports to my john deere 770 tractor so that I can run a log spliiter or snow blower chute. whilst discussing this with the service manager at a dealership, he said I needed a valve with power beyond so that I can have a line to go from the valve to...
  120. A

    Loader for JD 770

    Hey guys, Can a 2WD 770 handle a front end loader and if so what is a good size? Thanks.
  121. A

    JD 770

    Hey guys I need help. I am looking for my 1st tractor and came across a JD 770, '96 model with 303 hrs. It is 2WD with turf tires. I am gonna be doing yard work , a little bushhogging and small dirt work. The asking price is $7500. I live on the TX/La. border. Is this a good deal or bad?
  122. GlueGuy

    Price Check  Price check: JD 770

    On my way into work this morning, somebody had a used 770 out for sale. It has 140 hours on it, and what looks like an Alamo 60" tiller. The poster on it wasn't clear whether the tiller was included or not, but they are asking $10,500 for the thing. Is this a reasonable price? It didn't look...
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