Nice tractor! Looks to be in great shape.:thumbup1gif: Got any pics of the home built fork setup you have?:hi:
My 790
I decided a couple of years ago that I needed to replace my JD 140 w/Johnson loader, before I tore the tractor up by using it too hard! Started researching the JD compacts. Looked like something in the 25-30 HP range would best suit my needs; Loader work that I had been doing with the 140, some brush cutting & blade work at the farm that I had bee using my 58-520 & finish mowing at the farm that I had been using my Bush Hog ZTR.
Started looking for a 790, 870 or something similar, eventually found one on CL w/300 loader & 5' Woods finish mower. Little over 2 hours from home, less than 400 hours, R4 tires & belly exhaust, set up just the way I wanted ($11,500). I had sold my 140 w/loader, Bush Hog, 520 & a couple other pieces of equipment that I didn't need anymore & pretty much broke even on the 790.
The 790 is just right for my needs! I've built a set of pallet forks, 5' boom, disk & utility cart for it. It handles an old 5' JD 3-pt brush cutter just fine. It's easier to haul & store than the 520. Not quite as handy as the ZTR for mowing, but gets the job done & much better for my loader work! ~~ grnspot
Started looking for a 790, 870 or something similar, eventually found one on CL w/300 loader & 5' Woods finish mower. Little over 2 hours from home, less than 400 hours, R4 tires & belly exhaust, set up just the way I wanted ($11,500). I had sold my 140 w/loader, Bush Hog, 520 & a couple other pieces of equipment that I didn't need anymore & pretty much broke even on the 790.
The 790 is just right for my needs! I've built a set of pallet forks, 5' boom, disk & utility cart for it. It handles an old 5' JD 3-pt brush cutter just fine. It's easier to haul & store than the 520. Not quite as handy as the ZTR for mowing, but gets the job done & much better for my loader work! ~~ grnspot
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I'll get something started in the "Implements & Attachments" section on the forks, boom, etc. shortly.
Meantime, here are some things I've done to make it "mine":
1 - A plate w/tubes bolted beside the seat for a hammer & big screwdriver (pry bar).
2 - A small ammo box clamped to the loader frame for a tool box.
3 - A chain box on the front.
4 - A grille guard hooked to the chain box & pinned at the top.
5 - "A"-frame receiver hitch adapter.
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