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Originally Posted by AlbertaAl
I bought a JD 955 purhcased brand new 26 years ago and I still use it evreryday.
THe hour clock stopped long ago but I estimate 8000 hours.
It has turf tires, hydrostatic, front wheel assist, and posi trac, 3 PTH, PS
33 HP diesel, mid-mount & rear PTO
Look for a used 955 or the next smaller model 855 ...and have it shipped to you regardless where it is... worth the money & time.
The new John Deeres are toys compared to the older models.
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the main reason I got rid of my old JD was to have a live PTO. Clutch driven PTO is a PITA when you are trying to till. Hated it. Stop put in neutral sit stop clutch in back in gear crawls ahead bang bang stop in neutral clutch out- bah!
I still say buy new, its an easy payment instead of lump sum, no interest, warranty, that new tractor smell, nobody else has abused it and hidden the damage.
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Only dead fish go with the flow. The rest use their brains in life.
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
