TractorByNet.com - Owning/Operating http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums General compact tractor owning/operating discussions. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg TractorByNet.com - Owning/Operating http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums Which is better for mowing on hills, ZTR or SCUT? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157834-better-mowing-hills-ztr-scut.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:35 GMT I have pretty hilly property to mow - up to 15 degree slopes (I think that's 33% grade?). I'm currently using a b3030 with weighted tires, which works up and down, though no way would I go sidehill.

I'm thinking of moving the b3030 to another property at some point, and wondering what to replace it with. All I'd need is a pure mowing machine, as I still would have the M59 here.

So the question is whether a scut like a bx or a ztr would be better for mowing the slopes? Either would be maneuverable and fast enough I'd assume. ]]> Owning/Operating Charlesaf3 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157834-better-mowing-hills-ztr-scut.html One hand operation of tractor ? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157828-one-hand-operation-tractor.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:17 GMT I may have surgery this winter on my right arm and be in a sling during the winter plowing season. And my wife refuses to learn the tractor. Has... I may have surgery this winter on my right arm and be in a sling during the winter plowing season. And my wife refuses to learn the tractor.

Has anyone rigged up any sort of way to operate the FEL joystick with left hand , or other tips?
(safety police please ignore)
I hate to postpone the operation till winter is over and even a few weeks in my remote snowy Canadian location, can mean we risk being snowed in and can't get to work.

its times like these you wish you had a son besides the two daughters !

jake ]]> Owning/Operating wawajake http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157828-one-hand-operation-tractor.html Weight Box http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157823-weight-box.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:01 GMT How much should I expect to pay for a JD ballast box.?? I thought I could use my Carry All loaded with wood but it has become clear to me, that... How much should I expect to pay for a JD ballast box.??

I thought I could use my Carry All loaded with wood but it has become clear to me, that isn't the most compact or efficient way to go. Too bulky.

I think I need a ballast box.

How much.?? ]]> Owning/Operating JDGreenGrass http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157823-weight-box.html Iseki decals all in Japanese http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157822-iseki-decals-all-japanese.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:45:05 GMT I just bought an Iseki Land Hope tractor. All the operating decals are in Japanese. Does anyone know a website or someplace that can translate these... I just bought an Iseki Land Hope tractor. All the operating decals are in Japanese. Does anyone know a website or someplace that can translate these operating directions. There is a little red button to the left of the steering wheel that lights up some of the idiot lights when pushed. Would like to find out what it does. Thanks for any help. ]]> Owning/Operating Rob Lee http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157822-iseki-decals-all-japanese.html Ride Quality http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157782-ride-quality.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:45 GMT My neighbor just bought a John Deere 3320 and has a seat that has about 4-6 inches of travel. I asked and he said he didnt think it was standard... My neighbor just bought a John Deere 3320 and has a seat that has about 4-6 inches of travel. I asked and he said he didnt think it was standard equipment. My Mahindra 2816 has little 1 inch springs, and if you hit a hole just right its plain rough. "make your head hurt" I know its not a cadillac or anything but just wondering if buying a seat setup like his is worth while. My property is not very smooth and I like to run in high gear down my roads. Just wanted some of your opinions and experiences with your "ride quality". BTW, I have water in my rear tires. This may be making it worse.

Thanks,

Jonathan ]]> Owning/Operating duckhunt http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157782-ride-quality.html Odd thing to do to a tractor http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157727-odd-thing-do-tractor.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:09:13 GMT What's wrong with this picture?

Is there a specific reason someone would that??

I've heard of reversing the front tires for loader work, but this????

]]> Owning/Operating kebo http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157727-odd-thing-do-tractor.html Waxing tractor http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157594-waxing-tractor.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:59:58 GMT For those of you who "wax", do you "wax" you're wheels and loader arms and chassis and all that?

Just finished waxing my body parts, just wanted to know if any of the rest of you go another mile further. ]]> Owning/Operating archerm3 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157594-waxing-tractor.html FDR2572 Land Pride Capabilities http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157571-fdr2572-land-pride-capabilities.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:25:20 GMT I recently purchased tractor and equipment that included a Land Pride 2572. I have used it around the house and on roadsides and it works great. The... I recently purchased tractor and equipment that included a Land Pride 2572. I have used it around the house and on roadsides and it works great. The previous owner had the extra valve installed on the top link so the mower can be held at any height, any angle. My question is this: How much can this "finish mower" handle? I have green fields and pasture that I have cut with a borrowed bush hog and now want to keep it cut with the 2572. Green fields I know will work ok but what about the pasture grass/weeds that have not been cut for a few years? ]]> Owning/Operating lakngulf http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157571-fdr2572-land-pride-capabilities.html massey ferguson 165 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157540-massey-ferguson-165-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:24 GMT Just bought an old mf 165 perkins diesel. Qusestion--where is the dipstick located to check the engine oil level. Just bought an old mf 165 perkins diesel. Qusestion--where is the dipstick located to check the engine oil level. ]]> Owning/Operating carlackerman http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157540-massey-ferguson-165-a.html plow question http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157538-plow-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:27 GMT I just bought a one bottom plow, I believe it is for a older tractor with a swinging draw bar, I dont have a swinging draw bar on my tractor just a... I just bought a one bottom plow, I believe it is for a older tractor with a swinging draw bar, I dont have a swinging draw bar on my tractor just a 3pt. can i go to tsc and buy a draw bar that goes between to 2 lower links ? would that work ? the more i think about i think no because the draw bar wour twist up instead of the plow digging in. any thoughts? ]]> Owning/Operating gregsons http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157538-plow-question.html Fluid in tires - Question http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157516-fluid-tires-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:58:48 GMT I've heard of people putting something like RV anti-freeze in their tires instead of buying wheel weights. I have a zero turn mower that I'd like to try this on...but I'm curious to find out what works best for the life of the tires and rim. Does the anti-freeze harm the rubber in the tire or cause any rust on the steel rim/wheel? I'm looking for something that is cost effective and something I can leave in and not worry about replacing it...or not for a long time anyway. The wheel I'm looking at putting it in is size 24 x 12.00-12 just so you know.

Thanks! ]]> Owning/Operating pz31g22 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157516-fluid-tires-question.html An order job for my BX http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157447-order-job-my-bx.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:15:44 GMT Here is my female moose killed in Gasp駸ie. My BX2350 help me a lot during cutting the moose in quarter. The beast weights 450 pounds empty. Here is my female moose killed in Gasp駸ie. My BX2350 help me a lot during cutting the moose in quarter.
The beast weights 450 pounds empty.
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]]> Owning/Operating skippy957 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157447-order-job-my-bx.html allis chalmers 170 gas, rough running http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157443-allis-chalmers-170-gas-rough.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:33:34 GMT I have an allis chalmers 170 gas engine tractor. It has problems running. At first start-up, it will run fine. After it starts to heat up, it will... I have an allis chalmers 170 gas engine tractor. It has problems running. At first start-up, it will run fine. After it starts to heat up, it will basically only run at idle. When I try to give it gas, it coughs and sputters and will barely run.
I have set the carbureter to basic settings from maintenance manual, replaced the plug wires, and checked the timing, which appears to be pretty close when it is running good enough to check it. Any help? ]]> Owning/Operating tleonard http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157443-allis-chalmers-170-gas-rough.html Auger problem http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157423-auger-problem.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:53:09 GMT A am trying to use a Gearmore D20 9" auger with my Kubota.
As the auger is lowered it has a strong tendency to hook inward (toward the tractor) as it reaches about 6" of depth.

If the auger is lowered into a pre-existing depression I can clearly see it snapping inward or outward. Anything but continuing vertically downward.
It basically wants to make a diagonal hole rather than vertical.

Is this normal?
If so what can I do to keep it directed vertically?

Thanks
Steve ]]> Owning/Operating s_tones http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157423-auger-problem.html Whats the best way to clear brush? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157366-whats-best-way-clear-brush.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:17:38 GMT I have a 45 hp tractor, a 6 foot Bush hog, and two acres of thick brush under power lines that i started to clear. the land is real thick ... I have a 45 hp tractor, a 6 foot Bush hog, and two acres of thick brush under power lines that i started to clear. the land is real thick with alot of trees 5 inch wide. well i started going slow at it , it was more then i should do with the tractor / hog. When i would get to a tree and use a axe to take it down. it was taking me a while to get it done. i was only about 20% done. I woke up the other morning to look out the window and find it all cleared every last piece. The power co. came threw and cleared the whole thing out on day while i was at work. i dont know what they used some of the stumps were 8 inched thick . must have been a large bush hog and a 100 hp tactor . wish i was home to see them rip threw that brush.

So thats the best way to clear brush!! have some one else do it with big equipment. Now i need to have a big fire to get rid off all the wood. ]]> Owning/Operating gregsons http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/157366-whats-best-way-clear-brush.html