JD 990 is here

[Monroe40]

I'd like to use my first post to announce the arrival of my first ever tractor purchase -- a brand new JD 990. For about 8 months I've been one of the "anonymous" visitors here. Thanks to Tractorbynet and all the users for the wealth of info and experience out there.

The set up is 990 4x4, R1s, with 430 loader, bucket level indicator, ballast box, block heater, bucket hooks, materials for 50 hour service, and 2 Lego-like tractor sets for my 2 boys. Delivered in the rain, of course, so I drove back and forth 36 feet in the pole barn trying it out.

Was going to get a 790, but my wife said, "Don't you think that looks too small?" Since I can't argue with that kind of logic, we now have the 990. Still to come, box scraper and brush hog type mower.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[Golfgar4]

Welcome to TBN Monroe40! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

And congratulatins on your new addition.

Just out of curiosity, how fast can you get it going in 36 feet? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

I'm located just a short distance to your east. Did you get the 990 from the Monroe dealer, or someone else? I visited the Monroe dealer for the first time about a month ago, but it was on a Sunday, so all I could do is climb on some machines sitting out side and take a few pictures. In fact, if check out this thread Amazing The Things You See When You Look , you might just recognize the local dealer's lot! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Did you do any price comparisons with other dealers? Do you mind if I ask what your package cost?

Also, if you've been lurking for awhile, then you should also know that we expect some pictures real soon! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[grainger12002]

Monroe: We need PICS,PICS,PICS....................................





Thank you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[johnbilt]

Hi

Glad to hear you're pleased with the new tractor and the newest memeber of the "990 Club". I'm happy with my 990 and look forward to many years of work with it. Once you have one, you don't know how you have gotten by without one.

I too compared the 790 and 990. The 990 is a lot more tractor. The think the taller tires and added weight make a big difference in traction, and therefore usable horsepower.

I was spreading gravel last night and discovered a hidden "soda can holder". Rather than holding a coke between my legs, I found that I can set it in the square top hole of the loader frame, where the front loader arm pivots. It won't smash the can unless you lift it quite high.

Have Fun /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

John

 

[Mrwurm]

Yep, those 990's sure are great looking machines.

 

[MikeIIA]

Congratulations on your new John Deere 990 purchase and welcome to TBN.
Two improvements... A nice new tractor owner and a new TBN member.
Mike

 

[Monroe40]

I'll try to get a pic here. We don't have a digital camera, so I'll have to scan in prints when they're developed.

johnbilt: I'll try out my loader arm / cup holder upgrade.

Golfgar: Yes, from the dealer in Monroe. I checked a couple others in South East WI, but the best deal was here. Price before tax was $17,450. I think there was some incentive possibly in there, too. I drove through the dealer's lot about a month ago (I was eager, this thing took 2 months to get) and I think it was a Sunday. Someone was walking through the lot, so I waved. Did someone in what was left of a gray Honda Accord wave at ya?

Anyway, thanks again everyone.

 

[Golfgar4]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I drove through the dealer's lot about a month ago (I was eager, this thing took 2 months to get) and I think it was a Sunday. Someone was walking through the lot, so I waved. Did someone in what was left of a gray Honda Accord wave at ya?
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No, I didn't see anyone else there in another vehicle. It was on a Saturday. I did notice a couple of the dealership employees (service people I think) walking around in the shop. It was after hours, so I didn't get a chance to talk to any salesmen.

I definitely will go over and talk with them later. Maybe a quote from them would help my local dealer reduce his price! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[zuiko]

Congratulations on the 990 purchase. I got mine a few weeks ago and it has been great so far. It is really a lot of tractor for the money and the 0% for 3 years doesn't hurt either.

 

[Golfgar4]

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Sorry, but I haven't purchased anything yet! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I think you want to congratulate Monroe40. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[yellowsocks93]

Was that the price for just the tractor or for the tractor and loader? If for both you got a great deal on a great tractor!

Nick
990 4x4 turf, 272 RFM, 430 loader, 25A flail

 

[Monroe40]

Hello zuiko and yellowsocks93. That price was the whole thing -- tractor, loader, and the other accessories listed above. What I forgot to mention in that list was greased, assembled, 1/2 tank of diesel, the power beyond kit (and the installation of the kit), and work light.

As I checked around, the best cash price I could get was just shy of $20k. I've been completely satisfied with this dealer. He's about 10 miles away. So far so good.

When I started looking, there weren't too many posts regarding the 990, but recently there has been a few more popping up. I'm also glad to see 990s in MN and Alaska. We can compare notes on winter diesel starting.

Yes, I know. Pictures. They're still in the camera (the kind with film.)

 

[zuiko]

I paid $19250 for the 990, 430 loader w/4n1 bucket and 3rd scv to control it, and a mx-6 rotary cutter w/slip clutch, filled tires, delivered. The 4n1 with the valve added $1250. The list on the mx-6 with the cluth is about $2300.

I was originally quoted $19750 with R4s but the dealer accidently wrote the part number for the R1s on the order so I took a $500 discount and kept the R1s.

It took me 2 months to get also, I ordered it before July 4th and just got it 2-3 weeks ago.

I'm thinking about getting a fiberglass canopy for it next spring. That should make it even better /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

 

[BWa]

Congra's Sir ,
I wish you the best of good luck and fortune with your 990 , I am very happy /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif with mine and hope you have as much or more enjoyment with yours ..
Bill g.
Welcome to the club ... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rdam]

"Price before tax was $17,450. "

Yikes !!!! good deal. Best deal I found on that tractor with 4WD, R4's and loader was $18,800.
Nice work...Have fun.

 

[rdam]

"Was going to get a 790, but my wife said, "Don't you think that looks too small?" Since I can't argue with that kind of logic, we now have the 990".

While looking at the JD 790/NH TC30/Kubota L2600, my wife said the same thing. Smart women we married. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I ended up ordering a Kubota L3830.

 

[yellowsocks93]

Seems to me you got the tractor under cost. What us who work at the dealer get!

 

[Monroe40]

I don't know about dealer cost, but I spent awhile looking at 990 used prices. For the most part, I found them for more or less the same price I could buy new. Then I checked with an out of state dealer (the father-of-a-friend-of-my-wife kind of thing) and he thought the dealer was splitting part of his factory incentive with me. I don't know why.

There was a dead tree blocking a path which had been there for a couple years. In about 3 minutes I had the thing shoved aside. Then I filled in some low spots in the driveway with an extra pile of gravel I have. Scoop, drive, dump, drag bucket, rake, done. How did I get along (3 years) without one of these things?

And I've really gotta watch out turning. That bucket sticks out farther than it look from the seat. Just what I need -- gouge the side of the van or put a big hole in the side of the pole barn. For my own peace of mind I've been driving in first gear, range A, and low idle while in the pole barn.

 

[yellowsocks93]

Well list price on the 990s that we all have is something like 16,000 MSRP and we at the dealer can't go much lower than that because there is not that much markup on them. So your loader would have been 1,400 and I have no idea what they go for besides the MSRP of like 3 or so grand. Just a thought. Did you get a bucket level indicator? For only 25 or 30 bucks its a good deal. Might help with your grading.

 

[johnbilt]

Yep - Having a tractor spoils a guy. I use mine to move gravel, dirt, logs, brush, etc... They are a great machine. I've even managed to nudge out some small stumps.

I recently used mine to haul tools and materials for shingling the gable ends on my garage/shop. I set up some scaffolding for me to work from, and raised the bucket for convenient access to my saw, shingles, nails etc. This saves me from climbing up and down with the materials and equipment. When I'm done for the day, I just drive the tractor back in shop out of the wind and rain, and it's ready to go the next time I am.

Last weekend, I mounted skids on an old 12 X 20 shed and dragged it to a new location with the tractor. The 990 didn't even grunt hard. Plenty of torque with that 4 cyl.

Glad to hear you are enjoying life with your new tractor. I know I am..

John