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So have a ‘96 JD955 4x4 hydro. It had a bit of creep so I tried to mess with the eccentric bolt and got it to stop about 98%. But not...

Have some decals I had made for tractor. MF 1523 1528 1529 2005-2010 Hydrostatic cruise control selector PTO selector Hydrostatic...

Remove the back gang, add it on top for weight, and call them spare plates. Then weld on 2 inch receiver with a removable towbar for a...

Not the best of pics. Haven’t really got to play yet as just keeps raining! I got the 955 for 9k. But funny thing is, I bought a 855...

Over the last year I’ve been rebuilding and restoring a John Deere 955. The rear wheels had pretty well rotted out from calcium leaks...

I just purchased a 955 earlier this month. 1400 hours, snowblower, 72" belly mower, 70A loader I couldnt pass up the price. Cant wait...

From what I’ve experienced, old iron’s biggest problem is parts availability. Actually, Fords n series tractors are easier to get parts...

Well, I know about tractors and old machines, but not so much about other people & their stresses. To me a tractor is stress relief -...

Looking to add a skid steer with the profit from selling one of the tractors.

There's other ways to look at that thought: We know tractors are much more reliable than cars, trucks, and most other mechanical...

That’s truth. And harder for me to get. No “friendly” dealers close by.

Well I checked all grounds, switches, relays and safety’s. All check out. I replaced the plugs and the distributor and seems to run...

Yeah I’ve only had the Massey for about a year. I had a Jd4300 before the Massey and a jd2240 with loader as well. I sold the JDs and...

I wish I was able to keep them both. But it’s not in the books. If I made my living using them, then it could be justified. But at this...

Unless there is some major difference in parts availability and dealer service, I'd lean towards keeping the JD because of the yanmar...