harleyx142
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Congratulations Roy on your new 790. I have been very happy with mine. I am sure you will be too.
670 is gone...790 is here
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Joe1
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Roy:
I'm surprised you have to remove the grill guard to get at the battery. I have a grill guard on the 770 and can access the battery by tilting down the top of the grill, unhooking the springs and lifting the grill off.
They must have changed the design. Send a picture of the grill guard if you can.
Thanks.
And good luck again.
Joe
I'm surprised you have to remove the grill guard to get at the battery. I have a grill guard on the 770 and can access the battery by tilting down the top of the grill, unhooking the springs and lifting the grill off.
They must have changed the design. Send a picture of the grill guard if you can.
Thanks.
And good luck again.
Joe
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Here's a close up of the guard. The 670 didn't have a guard, but I know what you mean (saw it in the manual).
It's welded solid to the front weight bracket. The tractor manual doesn't show it and the loader manual doesn't say anything about removing it to service the battery.
I'm sure there's a way to do it...just haven't figured it out yet.
It's welded solid to the front weight bracket. The tractor manual doesn't show it and the loader manual doesn't say anything about removing it to service the battery.
I'm sure there's a way to do it...just haven't figured it out yet.
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Complete brain fade on my part Roy. I opened your pic thinking I'd see a nifty grille guard I could add to my tractor. I forgot you've got the 419 loader and I've got the 70. Completely different up front there.
Great looking "family" you've got there. Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Great looking "family" you've got there. Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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The gang looks great! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I have a 790 with 419 FEL and getting to the battery is no problem with the guard in place. In fact, I have removed my battery (because of corrosion issues - a different forum) several times and replaced it with a different one. You can lift the battery straight out of its cubby hole. It's a little tight, but really no problem. You do have to remove the air cleaner, but that's a matter of just two bolts and a hose clamp. You don't even have to do that just to add water or check the battery.
You'll love the 790/419 combination. It is great.
You'll love the 790/419 combination. It is great.
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Never thought I'd see the day. Somewhere there is a sad, rejected 670 looking for a new home. Kinda makes me sad /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
How could you do it, Roy ?
How could you do it, Roy ?
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Roy .. that machine is perty. If I get one, do I have to have Fords also? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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"Somewhere there is a sad, rejected 670 looking for a new home."
I'll wager you that little 670 isn't on the dealer's lot too long! It'll go for under $10K and will be an outstanding tractor for someone who need a smaller machine.
"Roy .. that machine is perty. If I get one, do I have to have Fords also?"
Ah, that's a negative.. Both of 'em are well over 100K miles and still run good. Just can't see tading them off yet.
When it's time to trade, the Ranger will go first...looking for a half to three-quarter ton full sized pickup for the next one. Probably be an extended cab. Last one we looked at was a Dodge Ram.
That little Ranger has been a great work truck though. Only downside is I bought it for me, but the wifey took command of it within a few weeks.
I'll wager you that little 670 isn't on the dealer's lot too long! It'll go for under $10K and will be an outstanding tractor for someone who need a smaller machine.
"Roy .. that machine is perty. If I get one, do I have to have Fords also?"
Ah, that's a negative.. Both of 'em are well over 100K miles and still run good. Just can't see tading them off yet.
When it's time to trade, the Ranger will go first...looking for a half to three-quarter ton full sized pickup for the next one. Probably be an extended cab. Last one we looked at was a Dodge Ram.
That little Ranger has been a great work truck though. Only downside is I bought it for me, but the wifey took command of it within a few weeks.