I think the 990 could very well suit your needs, but I think for the same money you could get a 110 that is a more comfortable machine. If you felt comfortable with the 990 though it's a great machine and you'll be happy either way. If you can spend a couple thousand more you can get a 110 and it will better suit your needs IMO
Price Check 2005 JD 990 with FEL, BH etc
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I think you should go with the 990. I know I am a bit biased but... You can't get hurt. I sold my 790 after using it for 2 years and only lost $500. Well not really, I kept the trailer, box blade and rake that came with it. They hold their value. If hydrostatic is not an issue for you this tractor could be kept for a lifetime. If not, upgrade.
To all. I went with the 990. I got it for $24,500. I know that it higher than $20k but the thing is just like brand new. It is still $10k less than buying a new 4005 with all the same stuff. I grew up with a clutch on a tractor and it is not like I am going to be doing heavy duty loading etc and I don't have fields that I am mowing. My property is pretty much all woods. I think it will make a great tractor and it has a good little backhoe on it so I can use it to dig the footings for my barn and help in building the barn and then it can help with the garden etc. I do want to get a post hole digger for it.
It is only 20 miles from my house as well so it should make it easy to get it home as well. I am happy with the purchase and again I want to thank you all for your help with this. Your input has been top notch and you have given wise counsel.
Thank you very much.
Again if you did not see the pictures of the 990 you can find them here https://picasaweb.google.com/1160788...eat=directlink.
Rob
It is only 20 miles from my house as well so it should make it easy to get it home as well. I am happy with the purchase and again I want to thank you all for your help with this. Your input has been top notch and you have given wise counsel.
Thank you very much.
Again if you did not see the pictures of the 990 you can find them here https://picasaweb.google.com/1160788...eat=directlink.
Rob
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Congratulations, Rob. Great tractor with the right attachments! I think you've made a good decision as the 990 will give you year's of service.
Best of luck with your new barn and other projects.
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They are large so I dont think that I can post them to the forum. I will downsize some of them so that they can be posted. You can also see them here in full size. I took these photos on Saturday. Again the thing looks just like it was brand new off of the showroom floor!:tractor:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116078893095334358419/JD990300CX8BWithPalletForkAndBoxAndWoodSplitter
https://picasaweb.google.com/116078893095334358419/JD990300CX8BWithPalletForkAndBoxAndWoodSplitter
They are large so I dont think that I can post them to the forum. I will downsize some of them so that they can be posted. You can also see them here in full size. I took these photos on Saturday. Again the thing looks just like it was brand new off of the showroom floor!:tractor:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116078893095334358419/JD990300CX8BWithPalletForkAndBoxAndWoodSplitter
Wow, I'd be afraid to get it dirty!!
Just an update for you all. I was trying to find a trailer to pick my new JD 990 up but was having a very hard time trying to rent a trailer and then finding someone who had a truck to move it. Then one of my fellow deacons in the church reminded me that one of the other deacons who has a construction business would probably have a flat bed trailer. The seller told me that I would need at least a 20 foot trailer. Well my fellow deacon's son in the business has a 24' trailer and the truck to haul it with so everything is set for the pickup on Saturday. I am really starting to get excited
I will take some pictures of it on the truck on Saturday.
I will take some pictures of it on the truck on Saturday.