I just purchased this 2001 JD 790 4x4

[pretendfarmer]

I found this tractor by accident from somebody I do work for occasionally, and it is in almost perfect condition with roughly 400 hours, and the price was very good. It runs perfectly. I will use the tractor for grading driveways, leveling land and moving gravel.

I want to find a good back blade for it. Any recommendations on brands? The COUNTY LINE from Tractor Supply seems flimsy and doesn't rotate like the old blade I had on my Yanmar.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Nice tractor. Look at Land Pride Bush Hog etc.

 

[jyoutz]

Whatever brand you get, look for a model with offset and tilt capability. And by offset capability, I mean by pulling a pin or ratcheting device, not by unbolting the blade. You will appreciate this function immensely for road maintenance.

 

[crashz]

Nice tractor! You will be very happy with it. My old 770 was a tractor that punched way above its weight!

 

[pretendfarmer]

Thank you for the replies. It looks like blades are hard to come by right now. I may have to buy a cheap one just to get by this year. I was looking at 5' blades, but should I consider 6'?

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I picked up an old 5 ft blade that had been extended to 6 ft that I like for snow because it's not heavy enough to do any damage to pavement but or move a lot of gravel. I have a mid weight Bush Hog box blade for heavy tasks. Used implements are hard to find and often it's better to buy new because the used sometimes is beat beyond recognition.

 

[dodge man]

Nice find and very low hours. I own a 2025r, it’s a little smaller than your 790. I run a 6’ blade, I think 5’ would be to small for you.

 

[jyoutz]

Thank you for the replies. It looks like blades are hard to come by right now. I may have to buy a cheap one just to get by this year. I was looking at 5' blades, but should I consider 6'?

Get the 6’

 

[airbiscuit]

Get the 6’

Woods
Bush Hog
Land Pride
Rhino

 

[jyoutz]

Woods
Bush Hog
Land Pride
Rhino

Also Bison