770 vs.755

[irwin]

Irwin, that 770 sure seems to have a great reputation. I am still waiting for the owner to be available to show it. Do you think it would be too heavy to cross my lawn now and again? The ag tires are a problem for me, so new tires would have to factored in. The standard tranny sure has mixed opinions. I don't mind using a clutch, and I do like the simplicity of it. Thanks for the pic.

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I drove mine on my lawn more than once and at 2500lbs a wet lawn would get scuffed, but no problem when dry. When I bought it, it had turfs and like you I wanted different (read tougher) tires. I also added the bolt on step that is on the 790 and the 3005.

 

[Ductape]

I also added the bolt on step that is on the 790 and the 3005.

Tough gettin' old, eh?

 

[AKfish]

Tough gettin' old, eh?

You got that right!!!

That Woods hoe hangs off the back end a fair bit. Probably didn't need power steering alot with it attached..

AKfish

 

[bgshgrr]

There really is alot more to choosing the best tractor for your applicatioin than one may assume at first. Not being particularily wealthy, I want to make the right decision the first time. The advice given is a great benefit.

 

[irwin]

Tough gettin' old, eh?

you guessed it on the first try..

That Woods hoe hangs off the back end a fair bit. Probably didn't need power steering alot with it attached..

AKfish

No' really it worked out fine, I was concerned while in process, but no need to fear, 1100 lbs was great as ballast!

 

[dlyle]

I also added the bolt on step that is on the 790 and the 3005.

I'm looking for one of those for my wife! She's a little short in the straddle. .

 

[irwin]

I'm looking for one of those for my wife! She's a little short in the straddle. .

Hello dlyle. Welcome to TBN.

I ordered the step from my local Deere parts department. I think it was reasonably priced. I seem to remember it was under $100.00 . Give them a call, a phone call is cheap anyway. (My wife is all legs, but thankfully I do all tractor related work )

BTW, even though I sold my 770, I wish I was able to keep it. There are some jobs where another 3pt hitch would be a real plus..and I really liked that machine, just needed a more powerful backhoe. 60-80 year old oak trees have monster stumps The Kubota gets pushed to it's limits regularly.

 

[harddock]

Someone jump in if I'm wrong but because of the hydro trans versus a staight manual the 755 will not have the power of a 770. You would need about a 955 to be equal workability with a 770. I have a 770 (1995) and it cuts lawn, york rakes, moves snow, digs holes and has been great and it still fits in my std homeowners garage with the roll bar.

 

[Tractor Pilot]

irwin,

Great idea about using the JD790 step on the JD770! I bought the step from John Deere ($60) yesterday and installed it today on my JD770. It really makes a noticable difference in comfort getting on and off the tractor. Thanks.

Bruce

 

[JDGreenGrass]

irwin,

Great idea about using the JD790 step on the JD770! I bought the step from John Deere ($60) yesterday and installed it today on my JD770. It really makes a noticable difference in comfort getting on and off the tractor. Thanks.

Bruce

I like that step. Thought about putting one on the 770.

I put a lot of stress on the steering wheel when I decide to step up. I think the step would give a little relief to the steering column.