You might want to consider the 990, it isn't much more than the 790 but is a lot more machine. Much higher FEL and 3pt capacities and more HP. The only downside is there is no official midpto available so if you were set on a mid mount mower it might not be an option.
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Hambone
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Questions and comments from a 2210 owner.
<font color="red"> looks like everything is in 4' to match up to the 2210. The LX4 is the brush cutter, the snowblower is 47", the rototiller is 50", a front blade is 54", and the mid mount mower is 54". </font>
My MMM is 62". Why can you have a 62" MMM but not a 60" brush cutter??
I have not tried, but works the 62" MMM excellent.
<font color="red"> Also for digging post holes I think you are going to be a little underpowered. Check with the deere dealer on post hold digger compatability.
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I dug 72 holes a while back. I ran the 9" auger till it bottomed out, at just above idle. Granted this was pretty decent ground, but did have some roots. The big problem with the PHD is ground clearance. If the bit was a tad shorter.
Sorry Cowboydoc, did not mean to pick on you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Just express my opinion.
<font color="red"> looks like everything is in 4' to match up to the 2210. The LX4 is the brush cutter, the snowblower is 47", the rototiller is 50", a front blade is 54", and the mid mount mower is 54". </font>
My MMM is 62". Why can you have a 62" MMM but not a 60" brush cutter??
I have not tried, but works the 62" MMM excellent.
<font color="red"> Also for digging post holes I think you are going to be a little underpowered. Check with the deere dealer on post hold digger compatability.
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I dug 72 holes a while back. I ran the 9" auger till it bottomed out, at just above idle. Granted this was pretty decent ground, but did have some roots. The big problem with the PHD is ground clearance. If the bit was a tad shorter.
Sorry Cowboydoc, did not mean to pick on you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Just express my opinion.
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Sorry I was just going off the info on the website. I said check with the deere dealer on the post hole digger as I wasn't sure about that. I was just going off the three point on my 455 and I don't think I'd want to dig post holes with it. If you have the machine yours is not opinion yours is fact, /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. You and docsknotinn have that machine so you could much better answer the questions than me.
I've got nearly the same land situation as you do: 4 acres finish mowing and 4 acres bushhog/rotary cutter. I also have/will have a good deal of landscaping around the house and barn.
I bought a 4400 with hydro tranny, 72"MMM and LX6 (72") rotary cutter. It is a bit bigger than the 41xx series being a "mid size" chassis, and a lot bigger than 2210.
I think that the 4400 is about 25% more tractor than I needed, which is perfect! You really want to have a bit more tractor than you think you'll ever need. I'm able to use either the MMM or the rotary cutter a full speed in A range, which is about as fast as my kidneys can handle going over the terrain. It takes me about 2 hours to cut either 4 acre piece. The hydro is a must-have for doing a lot of mowing. It allows you to slow down to go around a corner and then immediately get back to full speed. With a geared tranny you basically end up just going slower everywhere so you don't have to shift so much. People say that once you have a hydro you never go back to a geared tranny, and now I'm one of those people. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
So in summary, if I had to do it all over again, I would. You may want to consider a 4310 just because it's a little cheaper (I got the 4400 used).
BTW, I just ordered a 430 FEL to help with the landscaping. It should be here this week! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I bought a 4400 with hydro tranny, 72"MMM and LX6 (72") rotary cutter. It is a bit bigger than the 41xx series being a "mid size" chassis, and a lot bigger than 2210.
I think that the 4400 is about 25% more tractor than I needed, which is perfect! You really want to have a bit more tractor than you think you'll ever need. I'm able to use either the MMM or the rotary cutter a full speed in A range, which is about as fast as my kidneys can handle going over the terrain. It takes me about 2 hours to cut either 4 acre piece. The hydro is a must-have for doing a lot of mowing. It allows you to slow down to go around a corner and then immediately get back to full speed. With a geared tranny you basically end up just going slower everywhere so you don't have to shift so much. People say that once you have a hydro you never go back to a geared tranny, and now I'm one of those people. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
So in summary, if I had to do it all over again, I would. You may want to consider a 4310 just because it's a little cheaper (I got the 4400 used).
BTW, I just ordered a 430 FEL to help with the landscaping. It should be here this week! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I sold my JD & NH and now have 5 Power Tracs with over 25 attachments. You can do a lot more for a lot less money. Check it out at www.power-trac.com. I have over 90 acres, 3 yards, a barn and horse barn. Do it all, from fencing to mowing and scooping manure. Best value in a tractor.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I sold my JD & NH and now have 5 Power Tracs with over 25 attachments. You can do a lot more for a lot less money. )</font>
How is it less money if you need 5 Power-Tracs to replace 2 tractors /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
How is it less money if you need 5 Power-Tracs to replace 2 tractors /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
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I'm sorry but a Power Trac will not replace a dozer. If it did, then you didn't need a dozer to begin with. It looks as though we have a PT salesman.
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As far as the hydro vs. gear, just an observation that I experienced (I don't want to get another 400 page on this argument). I had used gear transmissions on all my previous tractors but after testing the 7800 with hydro, I was sold. I use my tractor mainly for mowing, FEL work, snow removal. All these tasks can be accomplished much faster with hydro. Push pedal to go forward then move your heel to the reverse pedal and go backwards. Get into high grass, let off the pedal a little, get into lower grass, mash the pedal down farther. It is just so simple. Test drive one and you'll be sold for the type of work you described. One other plus is that the Mrs. can use it too!!!
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If you buy a 2210 I feel the turf tires are the best choice. That is what I have and use in the woods to till and currently I am working on a building pad. The 2210 will handle every thing you want to do. You will probably want to have a excavator do the bulk of the work for your building pad. Do not be mislead about the tires. On the 2210 their are only two options and they are both 4 ply. One is not stronger than the other. I see many of the guys have the other tire available but it is a bit of a odd ball. I use mine for snow removal and have cleared plots in the woods with it. I have never been in a situation where the tires would have made any difference. Weight is the issue on the 2210.
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