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    When buying used what would you prefer?

    I always want to see the original paint , so many folks paint to hide things and I would rather paint it myself if needed
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    Tires made in India - BKT

    I needed a size 8x16 R1 front tire for my JD 1070 and the only ones I could find were off brands made in Korea or India. I paid 111 bucks , 6 ply long bar long bar . Any one know if they hold up
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    Loader shaking hard when raised JD 3203

    Thanks Pete , I hope its not costly , just spent 2300 bucks on my super duty 6.0 diesel ,another piece of junk . I was going to buy a new JD 5000 series but now have second thoughts
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    Loader shaking hard when raised JD 3203

    Thanks for the replies , fluid level is ok and have not taken loader off . It was serviced last month I did grade a very dusty road if that could effect anything
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    Loader shaking hard when raised JD 3203

    Have a 07 model 3203 hydro trans , when I raise the bucket it grabs and fights to go up shaking the tractor. It just started doing it today after I hauled it 70 miles to drag a road. Any thoughts would be appreciated
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    different ply tires

    Thanks Mitch , JD 3203 with loader . Have to replace one front 4 ply china tire from factory . Want to buy Carlisle 6 ply and just want to make sure thats ok . If not then I would toss the other china tire and buy 2 .
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    different ply tires

    Need a little advive . Is it ok to run different ply rating tires on same tractor . the difference would be 2 ply front tires
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    JD 1070 is 4900 bucks fair price

    I need a backup tractor and a dealer has a 1070 , unknown hours , front grill missing bottom piece , looks like it hit a post , other than that looks like a 6 out of 10 . tires good , no smoke . Dealer said it is a 4 wheel drive but has no front drive shaft . They said they bought 3 and none had...
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    JD 250 hauling question

    Thanks xcmark , They said just the brakes were bad and it will be used on flat ground. I was concerned hauling it with bad brakes . I have only hauled my 3203 JD tractor so am new to this at age 63
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    JD 250 hauling question

    Well dealer called about my skid steer. Cost 815 bucks to fix my sloppy bucket. As I posted before they winched it on a rollback. They tell me the break is not working and 3000 bucks to fix. Forget them I will pick up myself in the am. Is there a problem or any concerns I should have about...
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    Loading skid steer on rollback

    Thanks for the info. Now I hope the dealer did not damage it. I did not know not to winch it but they should have and it was their top driver. I tried finding someone other than a dealer but skid steer mechanics are a rare breed around here
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    Loading skid steer on rollback

    Deere dealer came to pick up my deere 250 skid steer today and almost lost it off the side of rollback. When he shut it down to get out it slid and almost went off the side. After that scare he winched it up with me in it steering. He said not to worry the cable will hold. Later he tells me its...
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    Should I take a loss

    Thanks DGODGR , Yes the dealer wants 600 bucks just for the seat thats not even installed. I can live with a boat cushion on the seat just like to have it right. Tomorrow I am going to check around other than the Deere dealer. There is a very good welding shop close . Before I bought it I asked...
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    Should I take a loss

    Thanks for the info Frogfarmer. Think I better find someone other than the local Deere dealer for repairs , they charge way too much. I notice parts cost me more also over like a BC . That is why I want to know if they are worth putting more money in verses getting something different . Probably...
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    Should I take a loss

    I bought a 1999 JD 250 with unknow hours but very clean other than a sloppy bucket and badly torn seat. I paid 11,500 6 months ago. Looks like I need to put around 2,000 or more in it to get it right . Is the 250 a good machine to keep. Personal use only. should I take a loss and get a newer...
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    Massey Ferguson model 65 diesel

    There is a seller on Ebay big on tractor parts and great to buy from , seller- tparts22nuk check him out
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    PickupTrucks.com tests heavy-duties

    Even though I own a 04 Super Duty 6.0 I still would buy the new Ford over all others
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    Need info on bucket

    Only one I have . It came delivered to me with a new 66inch dirt bucket . I have only put about 5 hours on it around the house . Noticed it right away but thought it was normal not knowing anything about them. I need to clean up a trail on a tree farm and I am concerned about this problem
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    Need info on bucket

    Thanks Cannon , Maybe #3 or #2 but may be a combination of both .
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    Need info on bucket

    manual , I think your right I better stop using it until its checked out, other than that it runs very well. I have been pulling out fence post with it by putting a strap around the bucket then wraping it around the post. My 32 horse JD 3203 wont budge them
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