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    Oil & Fuel  Hydraulic Fluid Shows "Low" After Removing Backhoe, Should I Add Oil?

    After a few months of owning a 5055E tractor, I finally got to remove my 405 backhoe to attach a box blade. I've been swapping the front attachments and during that, I tend to lose oil like most of the owners. It's been bothering me but since it's a new tractor, I didn't worry too much. After...
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    Side mirrors for JD

    I have a JD 5055 open operator station. I would like to use my tractor to maneuver trailers around my place as it gets better traction in my soft ground that my truck but I realized that I can't see to back my travel trailer as I don't have side mirrors. Does anyone make something and where...
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    Tight turning with 4WD on

    I have a JD 5055e. I know it's not good to turn sharp in 4WD in vehicles. Is this also true with tractors or should I not be worried about it? TIA
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    Liquid in tires

    I have a pretty new 55 hp JD. Should I add liquid to the tires? I have a canyon in my property with a couple fairly steep roads going down there and wonder if liquid in tires would help. I have not yet braved these roads as I'm still getting use to the tractor. If so, what kind of liquid. I'm...
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    JD 5055 quick hitch

    I want a quick hitch for my 5055. I'm told that the Pat's is the best way to go. Anyone have experience with them? TIA
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    JD 5055E new price; extended warranty

    I'm being quoted $40,649 for a new JD 5055E. I'm in Texas. Does this sound about right? Also, does anyone have opinions on the extended warranties that JD offers? They increase the years and lower the hour thresholds. Just wondering if anyone has experience with claims or if the think the...
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