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John Deere 990

Discontinued Model


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John Deere 990 Reviews



Overall Rating:
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Build Quality
rating
4.8
Features
rating
4.3
Performance
rating
4.8
Value
rating
4.4
Reliability
rating
4.7
(4.6 stars, 26 reviews)
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Specifications

Length 123 (312 cm)

Weight 2

Wheelbase 68.9 (175 cm)

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the turtle
rating
3.0
Posted 02/11/2015
by Lucas D
Model year: 2004 Date Purchased: 2011-03-14 Number of Hours: 845

"Too slow, would like another gear. Shuttle shift would be nice. Fuel filter change is an ordeal. 430 loader crosspipe broke easily."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: fuel efficient Cons: everything else. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA VT I also considered buying:
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John Deere 990
rating
3.5
Posted 03/30/2014
by larry1965
Model year: 2006 Date Purchased: 2006-06-01 Number of Hours: 498

"I bought my John Deere 990 new in 2006. It is a no frills, gear drive tractor. It has been reliable, economical and fun to operate. In 8 years my only problem was the battery which out gassed and corroded the terminals as did a lot of the John Deere CUTS. I installed an optima battery which solved the problem. It easily powers my 6 foot rotary cutter and will run out of traction long before it runs out of power. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Simplicity, power. Cons: Only one SCV. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA OH I also considered buying:
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John Deere 990, 40 HP, 4WD
rating
4.2
Posted 01/11/2014
by Leonard Copeland
Model year: 2001 Date Purchased: 2001-07-14 Number of Hours: 350

"I bought this utility/farm tractor new in 2001. It has been very reliable. It has amazing power with the 40 HP engine and does most anything I need to do. I opted to have calcium chloride added to the rear tires. Even with filled rear tires, the 4-wheel drive is benefit when using the loader and when working in slippery conditions. The bucket is only about 1/2 yard, so moving dirt takes a little longer, but for a middle-weight tractor, it does the job. Per the manual, the tractor weighs 3200 lbs and the 5' JD cutter weighs 800 lbs, so I am able to haul it on my 18' tandem axle trailer, which is rated at 7700 lbs. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Very reliable and plenty of power for a middle-weight utility tractor. Cons: Not heavy enough for the occasional heavy-weight job. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA IN I also considered buying:
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Good First Impressions
rating
3.3
Posted 01/08/2014
by Charlie Saylor
Model year: 2005 Date Purchased: 2010-12-05 Number of Hours: 400

"I bought this tractor a couple of years ago and have put about 100 hours on it. It seems to be solid built. "

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Ideal size for me, very comfortable, easy to turn, 4x4 is great. Cons: Exhaust pipe exits in front and at times blows into your face :-( Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA SC I also considered buying:
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John Deere 990
rating
3.8
Posted 11/14/2013
by Rob Thomas
Model year: 2006 Date Purchased: 2006-04-02 Number of Hours: 775

"Bought new only problem is with the fuel guage that is sporadic.The 300CX loader I think is too light for this tractor should have the CX400 loader.The loader seems to be the weakest link on this tractor. I mow weekly with a 6ft KK finish mower, I also have 6ft brush mower, post hole, rock rake and box blade."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Fast and powerful. Cons: Loader. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA MO I also considered buying: Kubota L4330
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Battery Corrosion
rating
3.7
Posted 11/14/2013
by john leadingham
Model year: 2007 Date Purchased: 2009-05-20 Number of Hours: 205

"The only trouble I have had with this tractor is the battery corrosion. I fixed this with a dry cell battery. With this fixed this tractor is perfect for my five acres."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Easy to operate. Cons: Just the battery corrosion. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA FL I also considered buying:
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Emerald Lil
rating
4.2
Posted 11/14/2013
by Joe L.
Model year: 2006 Date Purchased: 2010-06-01 Number of Hours: 375

"I bought this tractor 2 years after buying a little over 9 acres of basically scrub land that hadn't been farmed or mowed in 20+ years. I tried to tame the land with a Deere D140 riding lawnmower but the grass and weeds were way taller. I actually bumped a tree that I could not see over the top of the weeds. It took two hours to do a couple of 100' rows. Clearly not a pleasant way to spend an hot day in Georgia! The fuzz and seeds coming off the weeds covered me and made being hot and sweaty even worse. Even with this Deere, the weeds can be over the canopy (about 8' up) if I don't bush hog it at least twice a year. I'm sure the land is good enough to grow something if the weeds and grass (hay) can grow that fast! I looked at many MANY tractors before I bought the 990. Mostly new, but a couple of Ford 8Ns too. I was a little stressed because of the prices and financing, and justifying it, etc., when I heard a little voice say to forget about it until I had the money in hand. I did and for 2 months, I didn't even think about tractors or the land. Soon after that, I learned that I could borrow a bit against my 401k at a GREAT rate (2.25%) and knew that I would find one then. The day the money was deposited, I looked on Craigslist and there it was. I went to see it and bought it on the spot. I wasn't that experienced with loading it on the trailer, so I had it a wee ways too far back from the tongue. The trailer started to sway and swing all over the place as soon as I got it up to around 45. My tow vehicle was a K1500 Suburban and it was dancing all over that little stretch of two lane! I found a place to pull off and when my heart went back into it's cage and I said many sincere thank yous to my guardian angel, I moved it up a little on the trailer. I was able to go the rest of the way home at 55-65 with nary a wiggle. Words to the wise: Try different loading positions on an empty road before taking it out into traffic. If it's too far back, the trailer will make your tow vehicle dance like a snake on hot asphalt. If it's too far forward, the front of the tow vehicle will be too light and it will under steer. A couple of tries at it and you will find the sweet spot where it will follow without any drama. My trailer is actually too short for the tractor with the loader and bush hog attached. It should be an 18' or 20' instead of 16'. The "hog" hangs over the end of the trailer a couple of feet. I have bought a few things for it: backhoe, box blade, scrape blade, loader, pulverizer, tiller. When I retire, I'm going to hire out to do odd jobs too big for a shovel, wheelbarrow or riding mower! In the meantime, I just drive it around my neighborhood with my wife on my lap. She loves to ride my "big green tractor"! Bottom line, if you can find a 990 that has been cared for, buy it. You won't regret it at all."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Absolutely the most reliable piece of equipment I have ever owned. Starts first time every time, regardless of weather and how long it's been sitting. Doesn't use any oil, and hardly any fuel at all. It takes about 6 hours to do 4 acres with the bush hog and it barely uses a quarter of a tank of fuel. That's really impressive when you consider the tank only holds 8 gallons! Cons: I wish it had an oil pressure gauge instead of the idiot light. Putting a gauge on it is on my list of winter projects. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA GA I also considered buying: John Deere 4005, Kioti DK40, Kubota L3200 HST
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Handy
rating
3.5
Posted 11/14/2013
by Steve
Model year: 2009 Date Purchased: 2009-08-10 Number of Hours: 150

"Handy around my hobby farm."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Bang for the buck. Cons: Electronic safeties. Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 Acres Location: USA IN I also considered buying:
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JD 990 MFWD
rating
3.8
Posted 11/14/2013
by justin
Model year: 2001 Date Purchased: 2002-11-15 Number of Hours: 456

"With loaded tires and rear chains this tractor will do anything, has never failed me."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Reliable. Cons: None. Type of User: Homeowner 50-100 Acres Location: USA ME I also considered buying:
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John Deere 990
rating
3.8
Posted 03/02/2013
by John Leadingham
Model year: 2007 Date Purchased: 2009-10-01 Number of Hours: 155

"This is my second John Deere the first being a 770 that was a total piece of junk. Front wheel gears went out 4 times. The John Deere rep blamed it all on me. I'm a retired forest ranger who has been operating equipment for 30 years. I finally traded in for a new 2007 that the dealer had on hand. I have been doing the same thing with this tractor as the old one and have not had a bit of trouble other than corrosion on the battery."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Very reliable. Cons: Battery corrosion. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA FL I also considered buying:
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