Compact Utility Series

[LawnButcher]

Hey guys,

Could someone fill me in on these tractors? In particular the models 650 through the 850.

I know of the 650, 750, 790, and 850. Are there any more?

My main question is: which of these are available with power steering and 4WD.

Thanks

 

[Whiskey]

LawnButcher:

I think you could add the 990 to the list also comes in 4 wheel drive and power steering.

There are a couple of us here that own the 790 so if you have any questions abut it I'm sure we can get or give you the answer. I know we have a couple of 990 owners here and I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a owner here for each model you listed.

790 can be had with 4 wheel drive and power steering.

Whiskey

 

[yellowsocks93]

As you probably know these models (50 series) were from the 80s. The only 2 you missed were the 950 and 1050. The 1050 is a turbo 950 I believe. The 790 is from a different line than the 50 series & based off the old 70 series which were from the 90s. The 790 and 990 came out in 2000. You would be happy with any model you choose. All are built to last.

Nick
990 4x4 turf, 272 RFM, 430 loader, 25A flail

 

[Mrwurm]

Good answer from Nick.

In the beginning the 850 was the only model that did not offer 4wd. But it had it by the time they ended production. I know that a power steering kit was available for the 650 and 750.

Here is a pic of my old 650.

 

[Mrwurm]

I can supply specs on the 50 series if needed.

 

[yellowsocks93]

How many horsepower does the 1050 have. Makes me think if it was a turbo it would have more power than a 1070 or 990. Just curious.

 

[RoyJackson]

"...based off the old 70 series which were from the 90s. The 790 and 990 came out in 2000"

I have a 670. For a smaller (actually, same size as the 790...smaller engine) tractor, they're extremely robust.
I heartedly recomend the 970, 770 or 790 series machines. If you can go with a gear machine, of course.

 

[Mrwurm]

1050... 3 cyl 104.8 cu in 37 hp Turbo Diesel 33.4 hp at the PTO

 

[RobS]

Roy, I know the 790 and 990 are Yanmar built tractors so I assume the 770, 670 and 970 are as well, right? Is that the entire Yanmar built line? What about the 50/55 series? Are they the predecessors to the current 4xxx series made in Georgia?

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[Mrwurm]

My 650 had a Yanmar engine. Does that mean the tractor was built by Yanmar?

 

[LawnButcher]

Mrwurm,

What type and size implements did you use with your old 650?

I'm wanting to pull a bushhog, box blade, and finishing mower.


Thanks Men for all the info,
DC

 

[Mrwurm]

I ran a 60in mid mower. It had plenty of power for it.

I also ran a front dozer blade for snow removal.

Used a 6ft rake on the back to grade and level an acre or so. This implement really put a burdon on the engine. I had to run in low range to keep from overheating. I think 5ft implements should be the max.

 

[RobS]

Not necessarily, the 4xxx series all have Yanmar engines but are assembled in GA. Currently, only the 790 and 990 are completely built by Yanmar for Deere /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Hambone]

And the 2210, from what I was told anyway.

 

[RoyJackson]

" know the 790 and 990 are Yanmar built tractors so I assume the 770, 670 and 970 are as well, right?"

Not sure about the 970, but the 670 and 770 are Yanmar built machines. The 970 is a larger machine then the other two of the 70 series (so is the 870, BTW).

I haven't seen too many 770's around and it seems more of them (based upon searches on Machinefinder.com) are 2WD then 4WD. I know there is a handful of TBNer's that own them...just as there's only a relative few 670 owners frequenting TBN.

But, as said in my original post...these are really tough little tractors!

 

[RobS]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the 2210. Steve, are you saying the 2210 is a US assembled tractor with a Yanmar engine too? That would make sense as it shares quite a bit the the 4010 doesn't it?

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[Joe1]

Here are some specs for comparison. Some manufactures provide Gross HP figures at the flywheel, some net, some both:

The folllowing are JD Models: Gross HP, Net HP, PTO HP, # of cylinders, disp in cu. in., trans gears forward/reverse, weight for 4 wheel drive models. They all offered 4 wheel drive at one time:

670 19.3 18.5 16 3 53.6 8/2 1,860
755 21 20 15 3 53.6 Hydro 2 range 1,835
770 25.5 24 20 3 83.1 8/2 2,105
855 24.9 24 19 3 60.7 Hydro 2 range 1,870
870 28.7 28 25 3 87.3 9/3 2,760
955 35.3 33 27 3 87.3 Hydro 2 range 1,990
970 35 33 30 4 110.8 9/3 3,045
1070 40.9 38.5 35 4 116.3 9/3 3,265

Although the 55 series engines are putting out more HP per cu. in, they typically do it in the 3,200 rpm range vs 2,600 rpm range. for the 70 series. Those tractors are of a new design and are definately lighter in weight than the 70 (now 90 series)

I currently own a 770 4 X 4 and have been running a 4 ft LX4 rotary cutter. I've cut stuff higher than the stack with no problem and no bogging down. I probably could drive a 5' as the guy I bought this from did use a 5'. Mine is a 1998, the last year for a 770. They were replaced by the essentially the same 790, only with 5 more HP accross the board. Mine had 230 hours on it and I've added 25. It's a great, tough little "basic" tractor, built in Japan by Yanmar.

If you want me to, I can copy the brochure for the above models and mail it to you. Send me an E-mail. Sorry the numbers are jumbled up and hard to read, they were in neat columns when I posted it.

Hope this info helps. I was able to find a catalogue at the dealer, but I had to ask for it and they dug it out of their files.

Joe

 

[Hambone]

<font color="red"> </font> are you saying the 2210 is a US assembled tractor with a Yanmar engine too? <font color="red"> </font>

Nope, I believe the 2210 comes over on the boat ready to go.

 

[yellowsocks93]

All of the 70 series were Japanese made by Yanmar. I agree that they are really tough machines. I am glad to see so many people like them because us 55/70/90 series owners need to stick together and fend off the 4000 series owners. They have their own club! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Nick
990 4x4

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

My 4110 came over on the boat also... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif