Recent content by jcmseven

I am looking for a rear hitch spreader for my gator that actually works and doesn't rust out. My current model is pitiful. I need something to spread rocksalt, keep it moving, and not give me trouble. I use a 2" receiver. John M

I use my 825 I gator for snow removal, but we have had none this year. The past year was light but two years ago we had a regionally heavy winter. I work a lot on very steep sections of my driveway and service road and generally have felt safe doing it. I generally plow without chains on the...

To all, As many of you know from prior postings, I have a 2009 GMC 2500 SLT with a Duramax engine. I have always been a "Ford man" but took a step out and have been well-satisfied with my GMC. I originally bought the truck due to my hauling of a John Deere 4520 back and forth between two of...

I am planning to sell the 54d MMM on my 2320 JD locally and go back to using it as a dedicated tractor. Since there are not too many 2000 series machines in my area and most folks I have known with them went with the 62d, I know I need to price it competitively to sell it. I have had one...

I have an JD 825i Gator and have really enjoyed plowing snow with it over the past two seasons. We had quite a bit of snow year before last and much less last year, so we'll see about this year. I have a 72" PowerTach hydraulic straight blade for the Gator and it can really plow fast and well...

I have been a long-time John Deere owner and supporter of a dealer with whom a long-time friend of mine is a sales manager. When I moved about 10 years ago to a location 2 hours away, I continued to buy equipment and parts at this same dealership. In part, due to the issues occurring at my...

I felt it might be best to post on the JD forum rather than the ATV/UTV forum for this question. My 825I Gator has about 140 hours on it and has given me very good service. I do not know very much about the innards of the CVT setup, or drivetrain in general, but recently my Gator has begun...

As you may recall, I was looking into a Stihl 441 saw to be my "larger" saw around my property (I currently have a 290 Farm Boss). I have a number of larger diameter hard wood trees and felt this would better be able to handle that type cutting. I use my saws about two or three full afternoon's...

Ever since I have known about and used John Deere Equipment, I have been impressed with the JD 318 tractor. Onan engine, two lever hydraulics, etc. My dealer thinks I am crazy as he sold a bunch of them many years ago and proclaims them "nothing special." He also, rightly so, says Onan parts...

To all, I am interested to hear if anyone has tried one of the new 550 UTV's from John Deere. I am thinking of getting one for my dad. He has an 825I with a configured "smart key" system, but with his age and mild memory issues it is really a bit much machine for him. He does not need to go...

To all, I have had a fellow interested in my 2320. Not sure if he is going to buy it, but unless I find my dream property (I have two current areas which I am considering) I would likely look to replace the 2320 if I sold it with a 1026R. It is smaller tractor but would likely do everything I...

I have been looking a little at a new truck. I probably am going to wait and see what GMC comes out with in its new style 2500 slated for release later next year, but in the interim have been looking around as any good truck enthusiast would. I have been very satisfied with my GMC and at 77,000...

To all, I wanted to either have clarifying support or harsh disdain for my recent wanderlust for a 1026R tractor. As many of you know by now, I have had many tractors over the years. I am not a professional farmer/landscaper; just a fellow who enjoys doing projects at my place and mowing and...

To all: Tonight, we had some light snow followed by sleet and 15 degree temps at my house. There was not enough snow to plow, but there was enough to make our steep 300+ foot driveway very slick. My wife is on call tonight, so I had to make sure she could get out if needed. I bought (with...

I have my eye on a 441 Stihl chainsaw. I currently have a 291 Farm Boss which I use irregularly but has done well for me around the house. It is a good saw in good shape. Before spring hits I am planning to cut down several at risk trees and cut into firewood some that have already fallen...