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    FEL problem

    Here is my problem New 790 with 300 FEL I lift a 300LB pallot but am not able to tilt it back. Brought it back to JD and they cleaned the screen, replaced the return hose, checked the pressure (2100lbs), checked the flow (550). Everything checks out but it has no strength. Any thoughts? I...
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    Buying Advice  790 owners, need your advise

    Took the new tractor out in the yard the other night, wanted to see what it could do. I bought pallet forks and decided to see what it would lift. I have some small 4' round bales left over from last year and slid the forks under it. Lifted it up no problem, but wouldn't curl it back all the...
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    New 790 - FEL issue

    Took the new tractor out in the yard the other night, wanted to see what it could do. I bought pallet forks and decided to see what it would lift. I have some small 4' round bales left over from last year and slid the forks under it. Lifted it up no problem, but wouldn't curl it back all the...
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    790 - Picked it up today

    Here it is folks. JD 790, I-Match, 300 FEL and Pallot Forks Attached is a pic with my son. Didn't get much chance to work this evening. Had to take the kids for rides. Notice the bucket tip is very touchy; Is there any way to adjust that? Thanks for the advice everyone. Thanks to my...
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    790 on it's way

    790 on it\'s way Dealer just called, a miracle occurred and my FEL showed up today. Told me yesterday it wouldn't be in till next week. They're going to set it up and I can pick it up Saturday morning. Starting to get that night before Christmas feeling. My pallet forks and LX 5 are still...
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    JD 790 what else??

    Posting alot tonight thanks everyone for your advice. I am trading in my 2210 for a 790. I have the following: On - order FEL - w/ heavy bucket LX5 brush hog I-Match Already own 5' BB 52" Roto tiller 5' rake 3pt hitch carry all Auger 5' Box Blade What else should I get? I have a small...
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    Boom-mounted front blade for 790

    Any one use a Boom-mounted front blade? Does it work with the quick connect to replace the bucket? Are they good for clearing snow? Any other usage? Thanks guys, I am surfing this evening and finding tools to save my back. I am waiting on delivery of a 790 w/FEL Heavy bucket Thanks
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    FEL w/ toothbar or not???

    The members of this forum have offered many bits of advice which have benefited me great; I thank you all for that. I come again to dip into the well of knowledge. I am trading in my 2210 w/ FEL for a 790 w/FEL. I look forward to the manual trans. and the heavier frame. I have used the FEL...
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    Christmas Day

    Today is the day. My dealer is delivering my 2210 with 62MMM, FEL and 60" Stone Rake. I'm as excited as a three legged man in a butt kicking competition. Thanks to all the posts and replies out here in making my decision.
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    Price Check  2210 Price and Options questions

    I am purchasing a 2210. I to did all the comparisons between the Kubota and JD and decided to go green. I have a few questions as I am a newbie to the tractor market. I am getting the 2210, FEL and MMM 60" for $13,500 in Northern PA. Is this a bad deal? With the FEL does the ballast box...
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