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I forget the exact model, but it is cast. It is not one of the $500+ roundup ready pumps. I only spray approximately 10 acres once/twice a year. I realize this is not ideal but understand the issues.

Thanks, Spike!! This looks like the best solution I have seen so far.

I have a 100 gallon pto sprayer and primarily spray roundup which I am aware is very bad for pumps unless you habitually clean the pump after spraying. I realize that many individuals run clean water through the tank/pump and they place motor oil, vegetable oil, antifreeze, etc into the pump...

What is the rule of thumb for required PTO HP for rear finish mowers? I know the rule of thumb for rotary cutters is 5hp at the pto per foot. However, I have found that I like to have closer to 7hp per foot at the pto for those tougher applications. What do you suggest for normal pto hp for a...

I currently have a 14k 22+2 low boy gooseneck trailer. However, I have increased my tractor size to a JD 5075E with a FEL and MX-8 8ft rotary cutter. The tractor/cutter combo is difficult to get onto the trailer to say the least because the fenders are in the way, and the cutter hangs way over...

I own a JD 5075E cab with 275 hours. The warranty expires in 1 week. I have had 16 warranty claims since my purchase; many of them (about half) air conditioner related. Being concerned about future issues with this tractor, I have simply lost confidence. Growing frustrated, I contacted JD in...

I own a JD 5075 4wd cab and want to rent a 10ft JD 1590 no till-drill for about 6 acres of food plots this fall instead of using a disk, harrow, cultipacker, etc. While looking online, they recommend a tractor with 85 pto hp for this model drill. However, this drill is pulled and the pto is...

I have a JD 5075E cab, and I'm having trouble diagnosing an a/c problem. When the outside temperature is mild, say 70 degrees, the air temperature coming out of the a/c vents is 45 degrees and the cab cools very well. However, as the outside air temperature increases, so does the temperature...

I have a 2010 John Deere Z925A with about 80 hours. I have noticed hydraulic oil leaking from the left pump. It's very difficult to see the top of the pump, but oil appears to be on the top of the pump indicating that my problem is on top. I can't find the leak and don't know (am afraid to)...

I have the 5075e cab, but it's too soon to tell you about how well I like it. So far, so good. As of now, I only have around 10 hours on it. I have a FEL, forks, MX-8 cutter, 2nd rear scv and grapple I looked at the 5085e also, but the price was about $8k more and out of my range. I also...

Here are some pics. The good looking weld on the right is a factory weld on a JD 553 loader for comparison purposes.

For those of you with cabs, what is the temperature of the air coming out of your a/c vents? My new JD 5075e is only blowing 70 degrees. When I advised my dealer something was wrong with the a/c, they checked it and said it is "cooling". It is comfortable in the cab with the fan on 1 or 2...

To make a long story short, I had a delivery issue with Titan concerning my 60" JD grapple. I tried to remain positive and patient, and I received the grapple approximately 2 weeks late after I convinced them their tracking number was wrong and my grapple was never delivered. To make matters...

To my surprise, my John Deere Cat 1 quick hitch PERFECTLY fits the pins that came on my MX8 rotary cutter!! The MX8 is advertised as a cat 2 or 3 cutter. It did, however, come with some interesting hitch pins, approximately 10" long, that allow it to be used with both cat 2 & 3 pins. The...

I am about to pull the trigger on a new JD 5075E cab. The dealer is still waiting on the 2nd rear scv to arrive so he can install it. Right now, it is still on the dealer's lot. However, once the additional scv is installed, the tractor is mine!! :cool2: I am also getting a 553 FEL and MX8...

I am looking at buying an 8-ft 3pt rotary cutter that will need to be transported on a trailer with the tractor. Have any of you transported your tractor with an 8-ft rotary cutter on a low-boy trailer? I have enough length, but the wheel fenders are 9" high and I don't know if I can back the...

Tomorrow, I intend on purchasing a JD 5075E cab with a MX-8 rotary cutter. I already have several category 1 attachments such as a disk, fertilizer spreader and box blade that are equipped with the collars to accept the category 1 JD I-match quick hitch (from my previous tractor) that I will be...

I am considering a Kubota 7060 or JD 5075E cab 4x4 tractor. I need help from y'all to determine whether or not a JD MX-8 or Bush Hog 3008 3-point rotary cutter will require the FEL to remain on the tractor to counterbalance and ensure enough weight is on the front of the tractor. I want the...

For those of you with a hydrostatic transmission on the 4000 series cabs, do you feel the hydrostatic transmission is suitable for brush cutting 15 acres of moderate brush/pasture at a time? Does this cause excessive heat for the transmission compared to a power reverser transmission? I am...

We have heard that a major con of the new tier 4 engine is a higher initial price and higher maintenance costs. However, can anyone say exactly how much those higher maintenance cost would be compared to older engines? Also, there should be some pros. I realize that the engine itself is much...

This past weekend, I looked a the new JD 5055e cab. The tractor seemed to be extremely cold natured when starting considering it was 50-55 degrees outside. It spit and sputtered for several seconds before it began running smoothly. Is this normal for the 3 cylinder JD engine used in the...

I looked at the new JD 5055E cab yesterday. The cab was nice and the air blew cold and REALLY hard....much harder than the Mahindra I tested last week. That would come in handy in the deep south heat and could easily justify a significant price difference. The seat, however, was something...

I stopped by to look at the new JD 5085E yesterday. Compared to the 5083E, the 5085 hood is MUCH taller for some reason. It makes the tractor look HUGE. I would say it is at least 6ft tall. Maybe it has something to do with the new tier 4 engine...I don't know. I must admit, however...

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Has anyone seen any of the new 5075e cab tractors on the dealer's lot??? (or any of the 50x5e cab's)

I own a 2009 JD4320 with 565 hours. Earlier today, I noticed that the engine seems to be running a little "rough". By that, I mean that if it is idling and you depress the foot throttle, it feels a little "rough" as the engine rpm's increase and it feels like it is missing a little. It also...

The fuel guage on my 4320 keeps showing empty and my low fuel light keeps flashing. This happens regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. Research indicates that I need to replace the fuel sender unit (LVA17266). Can anyone tell me how to do this? Do I have to remove the fuel tank...

Hey guys, don't give me too much grief, but I have an unusual question to ask: Driving on pavement vs hard ground with R1 tires with combined weight of 10k lbs of tractor, fel, implement and loaded tires.......how much more wear can one expect to occur when driving on pavement? This assumes...

Does anyone know then the new JD5075e cab may be available? I have heard August.

Please bear with me. I would like to keep my situation brief, but I can't because you need to know the following information to assist with my particular dilema.... I have been using a JD 4320 open station 48/40hp for the last 4 years to maintain 85 acres of personal property. This includes...

What are your thoughts about using a pull behind 10ft bush hog behind a JD 4720? I know the 4720 is considered a compact tractor, but this would be using a pull behind cutter with 66/56hp at the pto. Fairly level conditions with a FEL and 4WD.

I own a JD 4320 4wd that has 40hp at the pto (48 at the engine). It is a good match with my mx6 even in very tall and thick grass. However, I may be cutting a 20 acre track on a monthly basis very soon and would much rather use a 10 ft. cutter. I realize that this is less than the recommended...

I keep diesel stored in a 100 gal tank and have a few questions. 1. The siphon tube that extends down into the t has a rust-like coating on it. Is this normal? The Fill-Rite hand pump is about 2 years old. 2. The screen that is placed at the top of the siphon tube just below the pump...

I see where JD is going to offer all the 5000E series models in cabs for 2013. They seem like they will fill the gap between the 4000 series cab and the 5083E cab being about 2000lbs lighter, 7" narrower, 10" shorter in length and 30" shorter in height than the 5083E.... just what I am looking...

I am looking for a way to have some water available for some medium sized brush fires on my property. We are constantly burning limbs, dead trees, etc and I want a way to have some water available to suppress the fires if they tend to get out of control. The average size brush pile is...

Here is my father-in-laws 155hp case that I managed to sink while pulling a ripper.....

I have a JD4320, 370hrs, with the 400x FEL. I noticed when disking last week, that the curl portion of the fel seemed to be leaking down as i was disking. The overall height may have been leaking down as well. I found myself increasing the height on the fel every few minutes. Tonight, I left...

I am considering a "professional" 7ft King Kutter Land Plane for approx $1k. It weights about 550lbs. Does anyone have this land plane. How does it compare to the more expensive makes? I have always thought that the King Kutter series was on the lower end of the quality and reliability...

I inquired at a nearby dealer about the price for a new 5083e. The salesman advised me that the new models have increased by $4k :o He blamed the increase on the rising price of steel and claimed that the increase is straight from Deere. Can anyone verify this? Last year, the price for...

I need to find a way to cut the grass on the inside of a 5 acre pond dam, and I am considering a disc type hay cutter. I have a 4x4 JD 4320 with 40hp at the PTO. More than PTO hp, I am concerned about the weight hanging off the side of the fairly small tractor. My rear tires are loaded, and I...

I own a 2009 JD 4320 with 250 hrs. I have had absolutely no problems up to this point. However, in the last couple of hours, the tractor has suddenly stopped running 3 separate times. :o Each time, it as if you literally turn off the ignition switch! However, once you turn the key all the...

Those of you with the JD z900 series mower are aware of the "round" knob that locks the deck in the transport position. The newer JD ztr mowers have a "clover leaf" knob that is MUCH easier to grip than the old knobs. I ordered one of the new knobs from the JD dealer today. However, nobody in...

I need to change the blades on my JD MX6 rotary cutter, and the nut in question is 1.5". For those of you who have already done this, can the 1.5" nut be removed with a normal 3/4 drive socket and ratchet, or will a 1/2 drive air impact wrench do the job? Please don't tell me I will need a 3/4...

I am considering a winch for my chevy 2500 diesel. If I get one, it will probably be a 12k Warn. They are expensive, and it appears that I will have to spend several hundred on a bumper as well. I had a winch on a jeep in the past, and found that is is GREAT when you are by yourself and get...

Does this qualify as stuck? I had one heck of a time getting it out. I used the "chain around the tire and tied to a tree" method. I managed to pull the front right tire off the rim in the process..... :ashamed:

I know this may not be the best place to post this, but I also know that many of us who are interested in tractors are also interested in hunting. Therefore, here goes..... I am considering building an elevated deer "condo" for me and the kids and I need your help. This will actually double as...

I see many posts about boom poles and how handy they are. However, I can't help but think that a boom pole can do nothing a FEL can't do. Please give me your experiences of examples where a boom pole can come in handy even though you have a FEL. Sounds like I need an excuse to buy a BP...

I am on vacation and don't have access to my JD 4320. Does anyone know the width and depth of the square tubing on the ROPS? Also, what is the distance between the ROPS? I need to fabricate a gun mount......:D

I know this sounds like a crazy question, but has anyone rigged up a gun rack attached to the ROPS? :D I am having a hard time controlling snakes near a lake where I have some property, and need to keep a shotgun on the tractor if possible so that I can kill the devils when I am cutting...

If you were in the market for a nice but used 4x4 cab utility tractor and had to decide between the 5083 or 5425 ONLY, which would you choose and why? Both have roughly 80/65 hp :confused2: For argument sake, lets assume both are low hour machines. Lets also assume that the primary usage...

After disking for food plots, what implement is best for busting up the remaining clods and leveling the food plot for broadcast seeding....a spiked tooth harrow or chain link harrow (mat)? Also, please consider that this implement will also be used to cover the seed once it is broadcast...

I live in a nice college town neighborhood in Mississippi. When my neighborhood was plotted, property lines were marked by driving metal fence posts about 2 ft into the ground. Last week, I used my tractor FEL to pull out a post for a neighbor. To my surprise, the post was really tough to...

To me, one of the attractive features of the new JD tractors is the economy pto to run the pto at 540 while the tractor runs at a lower rpm in order to save fuel. Does Kubota have a similar feature? If not, does anyone know if Kubota plans on offering a similar feature?

I am about to acquire a 100 gallon diesel fuel tank that has been sitting for 3-4 years. While moving the tank around, it feels like it is about 90% empty. When I removed the fill cap, I noticed an odor that definitely did not smell like fresh diesel!! Assuming the tank is empty (or nearly...

I am considering buying a Priefert 24x20 3pt disk for my JD4320 4wd 48engine hp tractor. The local co-op recommended this disk over the comparable United 24x20 that they sell. He said the Priefert is higher quality, 200lbs heavier, has thicker disks, better bearings, etc. The price diffence...

I realize that the current model JD 4520 and 4720 have more horse power than previous years. Can anyone tell me what year this change occurred? I am looking at a 2007 4520 and am wondering if it has 53 engine hp or 60 engine hp. Thanks, guys.

Is anyone out there using a pull behind 10-ft rotary cutter on one of the 4X20 series compacts? I know most of the 10-ft cutters require about 40-50hp at the pto as a minimum, and the 4520 and 4720 meet/exceed those requirements. Will this combination work as long as the terrain is not overly...

I own a 2009 JD 4320, and the front axle lubricant is low. It's not even on the stick. I can't seem to find what kind of oil to use in the operators manual. I have a gallon of transmission/hydraulic fluid that I bought from the dealer a few months ago. It says it meets John Deere standard...

Very soon, I anticipate buying some type diesel storage tank for bulk diesel. Right now, off-road diesel in my town costs $3.05 per gallon. I know none of us have a crystal ball, but I was wondering if anyone has some valid information on what the price of diesel may do over the next month or...

I need something to help me cut grass on the inside portion of a 5 acre pond dam. My first thought is some type of sickle mower. However, the ones I have seen are quite expensive. Can ya'll give me some suggestions for the best attachment to handle this chore? If I have the right...

I am considering using a 55 gallon barrel as an economical fuel storage tank for my tractor. I am hoping some of the geniuses on here can tell me the best way to lift a full barrel of diesel by using a FEL. For example, can I weld hooks or angle iron to the top edges of the barrel (when...

I have noticed that many of us debate the different 2000 series such as the 2305, 2320 and 2530, etc. However, I don't see many, when comparing the sub compacts, list the 3032 and 3038 as possibilities. I know that the 32 and 38 are slightly larger and more economy based, but I am curious as...

Can anyone tell me about the quality, durability and cut of the Kodiak brush cutter? I just saw a new heavy duty 10ft pull behind for $4k, and it looked well built. The price seems decent compared to the competition. What are your thoughts?

I am considering trading in my JD X320 for a JD920 or other similar ztr. On a moderately bumpy lawn, which has a smoother and more comfortable ride at the same mph...the traditional style lawn/garden tractor or one of the ztr's?

Lets suppose you have a 5-7 acre property (large yard) to cut. It is a large yard, and it is relatively smooth and fairly flat. It has a few trees, but not many and they are evenly spaced. Would you be faster with a 72"-84" rear finish mower behind a JD 4320 or with a 54" zero turn dedicated...

I am in the market for a JD 910 or 920 ztr. I am leaning toward the JD because I will need to trade in a x320 with about 55hrs, and the local exmark and ferris dealers will not take a trade. I really don't want the hassle of having to sell as long as I get a fair trade-in from the local JD...

I am considering building a forklift and forks from 2x2 square stock 3/16 thickness. The forks themselves will be 48" long. This will go onto the front of my JD4320. I would like to have the capability of lifting approximately 2,000lbs with these forks. Do you think 2x2 square stock will...

Who has the best price for hydraulic hoses with crimped ends: surpluscenter.com or discounthydraulichose.com? I realize DHH has cheaper initial prices for hose, but what about after they crimp ends on them? Thanks, guys

Can anyone tell me the dimensions of the KK pallet mover? Specifically, I need to know the length and outside measurement of the "forks". I am hoping for 48" in length and a width that will fit inside the basic pallet. I am considering using this instead of an actual $1,000.00 set of...

Where can I find the "hooks" and pins that will allow the JD 400x loader to attach to an implement? For example, does JD or someone else sell the invididual hooks, or a plate I can weld to an individual implement that will allow the implement to attach to the JD 400x loader? :confused:

I own a JD 4320 with a 6ft FEL. I have been trying to decide between the Markham 48" grapple and "The Thumb" for quite some time. I have searched and read many previous discussions, but I haven't been able to detect a clear winner... From what I understand, the grapple is probably best with...

Ok. I've had enough of these ventless gas cans!! What is the best way to modify these so that it doesn't take 5 minutes to empty a 5-gal gas can? I was thinking about inserting a grommet on the top rear with some sort of "cork" that can be easily inserted and removed. Thoughts?

Does anyone know the size and thickness of the angle iron king cutter uses for their carryall? For those of you that use the king cutter carryall frame as a base, would you do anything different (thickness of angle, etc) if you were to build one from scratch?

Please tell me what 3pt trailer mover is compatable with the John Deere imatch. Thanks.

We have seen the thread that talks about the least used attachments. Now, lets talk about our most used attachments. I'll list mine in order: 1. MX-6 Bush Hog 2. 400X FEL 3: 6ft Frontier Box Blade 4. 7ft Frontier Disc I've been thinking about adding a: 1. Thumb for the FEL 2. Cultipacker...

I currently use a JD3320 (32/25hp) with a Frontier RC2060 rotary cutter. I have been using this combination for about 2 months to bush hog small pieces of commertial property (2-4 acres). After realizing that much of this property has lots of hidden goodies (large holes, deep ruts, chunks of...

I am currently using a Frontier Model 2060 (5ft) rotary cutter behind a JD 3320. When I bush hog, much of the grass behind the tractor tires does not get cut. As a result, after bush hogging a field, a lot of grass is still standing. I know the rotary cutter will not give the same pretty look...

I am considering upgrading my 18ft 7K bumper pull to a 22ft 12K trailer because the 18ft is too short when the FEL and bush hog are attached to the JD 3320. What are your thoughts on a 22ft 12k BP vs a gooseneck? I will be hauling approximately 6k in equipment and will be pulling with a 2500...

I am currently hauling a JD 3320 on a 18ft utility trailer. Should I use 5/16 or 3/8 G70 transport chains? The tractor itself weighs about 3000lbs. However, I have loaded rear tires, a FEL and always have some type of attachment on the rear (5ft rotary cutter, etc). Is the 5/16 enough? Thanks

I have a JD 3320 with a 5ft frontier 2060 rotary cutter. It cuts with ease. Frontier recommends a minimum of 20hp at the pto with this cutter. I am considering upgrading to a 6ft 2072 rotary cutter. Do you think the 3320 can efficiently handle this cutter in all but the most extreme...

Which set-up will give me better overall traction with any given tractor: 1. 2 wheel drive with Ag tires, or 2. 4 wheel drive with R4 tires If you must know a tractor model, use the 990 for comparison purposes.

I have been looking at the L4400 2WD tractor for using a 6ft. meduim duty Woods brush cutter, and I would like to use a 8ft disk instead of a 6ft disk if possible. According to the specs on the brush cutter, the MINIMUM HP is 35 at the PTO. I am a little concerned that the 37.5 PTO HP rating on...

I have been looking at the 5103 tractor for using a 6ft. meduim duty Woods brush cutter, and I would like to use a 8ft disk instead of a 6ft disk if possible. According to the specs on the brush cutter, the MINIMUM HP is 35 at the PTO. I am a little concerned that the 38 PTO HP rating on the...