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    JD 990 vs TC40A

    I've narrowed it down to these two tractors for my 17acres. The TC40A is about $1,000 more. I plan to bushhog, rototill, landscape and build/maintain a 700ft driveway. The specs seem better on the TC40 but something about the simpler JD appeals to me. Will the JD handle a moderate sized...
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    Tiller  Tractor Speed For Running Tiller

    I was wondering what the optimum speed for running a roto tiller should be. The slowest speed on a JD 5105 at operating RPM is ~1.8 mph from what I've read. I am looking at buying a 5105 (among others) but I need to be able to till an acre or so. Thanks. Bill
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    Price Check  TC40A Price Check

    I was quoted a price of $17,000 for the tractor with foldable ROPS and R4 tires (loaded). Total price including 16LA loader with quick attach is $21,400. Is this a fair price? Thanks.
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    New Holland 3930; Is $9500 a decent deal?

    I am looking at a 3930 among other tractors. I do not have a lot of experience picking out used tractors. The independent PTO clutch was just changed out and tractor has 1700hrs on it. Tractor appears in pretty good shape; doesn't smoke tires "ok". I did see a some oil aft of the the oil pan...
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    990 or 5103?

    I recently purchased 17 acres in which I am building a home. The property is already cleared pasture and fenced with a few trees. I plan on letting a neighbor keep a few cows on my property to keep the grass down until I am out of the Navy in a few years. Anyhow I would expect to build and...
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