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    Irrefutable imperical proof of how to handle snow

    Blackd, Glad to hear it's not (just) my fault! I am in the same neck of the woods as you are and this has been a source of frustration for me. After Snowpocalypse and Snowmaggeddon (with a moderate storm in between) in the 2009/2010 season, I was worn out clearing snow on the BX with RB and...
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    Very disturbing news from AGCO

    Right - I wonder if it is because they are under-performing in sales maybe? I couldn't see any other reason for a manufacturer to close a dealer if it is moving product, regardless of how close others are positioned. Or if both are borderline, then maybe they are trying to save one so both don't...
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    Contractor's Auctions in MD/PA - any good?

    There is a Contractor's Auction in Southern MD this Sat. Looks like they travel between MD and PA. Any of you guys been to one? Are they worth it? Heavy equipment auctions, construction equipment auctions, industrial auctions For my So. MD cohorts - the tractor gear pictures on the website...
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    Servicing a Tecumseh LTH-2000 HST?

    Was pulling heavy loads yesterday (a usual occurrence) with my 7 yr. old Murray LT and felt the HST straining - smelled hydraulic fluid, so stopped to check. Looks like fluid was spraying out of the top of the rubber "riser tube" - brown rectangle area in pic. Removed the load and tractor ran...
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    Scrap metal source in So. Maryland?

    Anyone know where to buy steel in Southern Maryland? Scrap or even new, for that matter. Want to start playing with welding. Can get small angle and flat at local HW stores, but only close "scrap" place is a non-ferrous recycling center. Do any of the auto junkyards carry it? Have a project in...
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