Recent content by Lawnjocky

I don't know if this will interest anyone but I decided to do a test to see what protects against rust the best. My shop is not climate controlled and I worry about rusty tools and other odds and ends that are stored for long periods of time or used infrequently. Maybe it's just my imagination...

I have the chance to buy a JD model 47 backhoe for about 4 grand. From the pics it looks real good, non commercial use and stored inside. I know it's for a 4000 series tractor but I have a 3520, no cab. Will this hoe fit my machine? How much do I need to modify the sub frame if it will fit? Is...

I have for sale a Gill/Woods Super Turf Renovator. I took it apart this winter and checked the bearings, sandblasted, primed and painted. I'm in central Il. and asking $2000.00. I just saw a new one listed for $4000.00 plus tax and shipping.If you want to read about it go here; Woods Equipment...

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I don't know much about hydraulics so I need a little help choosing a motor. I think the motor I need is a Char-Lynn H series 101-1753. but I can buy the 101-1001 for $25 less. The only difference I can see and understand is the lower cost motor has a higher flow 2.8 vs 2.2. Should I spend the...

I stopped by my dealer to check on the cost of some stuff for my tractor and he convinced me to let him quote me a new tractor with mine as trade. I told him at the time that I thought it was a waste of time because the hours I have used the tractor do not excede the depriciation in value of my...

I just bought a like new Woods SB74 snow blower. It came with the manual crank for the chute but I would like to put on the motor. After calling a dealer the option of buying the kit is a no go. More money than I can justify. I was hoping someone with a motor on their snow blower would post what...

I have a riding mower with a Vanguard Daihatsu that is eating oil. I'm estimating at least a qt every 50 hours. The motor is a model DM950D with 314 hrs on it. There are no leaks on the floor and the water is fine. From a cold start it blows a lot of white/gray smoke then quits. It doesn't smoke...

I saw a 10A backhoe advertised for sale and I was wondering how hard or expensive it would be to make it fit my JD3520. Is it even possible to put on my tractor? Thanks

I am looking for info about the Prairie Dog backhoe. After doing a search and reading several posts it seems like only two people know about them. One is for the other not. Would you please post if you own one or even know about the opinions of someone who does. I plan to mount a BH on my...

My local Menards is selling QS "Advanced engine full synthetic" for $3.89. I normally use Mobil 1 in my car. Is this stuff any good?

I thought I would post a cautionary warning to anyone thinking of buying a mid mount mower. Last year I purchased a 3520 with a MMM for use in my mowing business. The problem is there is no deck clearance. My deck will just barely lift off the ground enough to clear the deck wheels, I'm guessing...

Does anyone know if there is a Jima dealer in or near central Illinois. Near would be a 3 or 4 hour drive from Springfield. I'm looking to buy a chipper and would feel better picking it up from a dealer. I've read through several posts and searched on the internet but I'm not finding anyone. Thank's

I used to own a Jacobsen mower that had a 21hp Kobota engine. I started it and the motor sounded weird. When I pushed the pedal to go forward the machine went backwards instead. After shutting it off and restarting, it ran fine and never did it again. I was just wondering if this has ever...

No breather on 72\" mmm gear box I just noticed the belly mower that came on my 3520 is lacking a breather for the gearbox. This concerns me. The previous 72" belly mowers I used had breathers. Several years ago I sold a JD to my brother with a 60" deck that didn't have a breather. He got it...