JD990 Questions

[ScottAR]

Definately 6ft... The amount of hangover on the sides will allow you to get next to the house, fences etc...

The landscape rake, I'd go 8ft unless you have a reason not to, narrow area or some such... With an 8ft, you could angle it and still have enough width to cover the tread width.

 

[tarscraper]

I agree. I took a look at the boxblade this weekend. Too small. I will upgrade that a bit. The dealer has my 300CX loader in house and the tires are being loaded as of today. I hope to have the tractor by next week.

I checked the specs on the Deere 8B backhoe vs. the Woods BH80-X . The woods specs are impressive. It has a slightly shorter reach than the 8B (6 inches less) but in most specs that matter it is a stronger backhoe with a more modern design. Anyone out there with some experience with these new Woods models? Expected Price?

 

[gizmo]

Keep in mind that the 8B relieves at 2200 psi and the 990 develops 2260 psi. Make sure that the Woods specs are for the same hydraulic pressure.

 

[tarscraper]

Just when I thought I had a handle on things. Look at these specs and tell me what you think. This is for the Woods BH80-X. Good or Bad?

Relief pressure 2470 psi
Bucket digging force 3780 lbs
Dipperstick digging force 2480 lbs

 

[rdln]

I did not worry about specs, since I did not have power beyond, I got the pto pump. I heard about the 60x here but not the new larger models til now, just downloaded the brochure.

the 80x sounds heads and shoulder above my 7500 and I think mine works great.

My SFIL has the 8B on his 990 he hates the hookup (though I have not seen it in operation) The 8b seems like it was built in somebody's garage (I'll catch hexx for that).

picture is a fresh cut ash, 24"caliper 4 hours work to git-r-done

 

[gizmo]

The Woods backhoe forces running at 990 pressures would be 3458 and 2270.

The 8B forces are 3389 and 2213; still a bit less than the Woods.

 

[gizmo]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I am about a week away from delivery on the 990. )</font>

Where are the pictures? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[tarscraper]

Hi Gizmo,

I went to the dealer yesterday to visit it. I say visit because I am waiting for the brackets for the canopy to arrive. I am trying to be patient but its not working well. I think I will ask them to deliver it this weekend. I can pop that canopy on myself later. Thanks for all the backhoe info. I got the 7ft rake for now.

The one good thing about the extra wait is the financing changed since I ordered it. I can resubmit my application for the 36/0% financing.