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    35D Backhoe or Excavator Mode

    Still very happy with the backhoe mode and have over 200 hrs with it. Amazing what a tiny machine can do!!!!!!
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    35D Backhoe or Excavator Mode

    Switched back and happy. Question is: why have the 2 modes anyway?
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    35D Backhoe or Excavator Mode

    Just learned to operate new machine nicely and discovered switch was in backhoe mode. Put it in Ex mode and now all thumbs and difficult to get anything done. Are there any advantages of one mode over the other? Should I just switch it back and be happy? Anyone prefer one over the other and why...
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    John Deere JD35 questions

    I think the above info is correct. Different buckets are available from the dealers. I saw the weld on brackets somewhere for those who want to build specialized buckets, rippers and rakes etc. They can also be plasma cut and perhaps machined to specs.
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    dig out stumps?

    Kthompson and Maddog, I have a new 35D and last Dec. I pulled out a few stumps with a regular toothed bucket. Got the job done but I could see the value of a ripper. I have a couple of the box blade rippers and may weld one behind one with a tooth just to beef it up. I have used the rippers on...
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    dig out stumps?

    Madddog, Can you post a pic of that homemade ripper? I am considering doing that. Thanks.
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    Frozen Ground and Track Wear or Damage

    Have new 35D on the way and here it is bare ground and frozen. I am wondering about how the rubber tracks hold up to these conditions. Commonly 20 degrees here all day. Should I wait until warmer weather or not worry about it.
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