Recent content by redlevel

Almost all of Georgia is, according to USDA Drought Monitor, is Abnormally Dry, in Moderate Drought, or in Severe Drought. My farm is located in the southernmost area of severe drought, about 100 miles South of Atlanta. My weather ap is showing 101 degrees as I type. Bad news if this holds...

Dealer says a small hose split, allowing all the water/coolant to leak out. Tractor never steamed or smoked. No "running hot" symptoms whatsoever. No light or gauge warning. We thought it was fuel starved, suspected water/trash in the fuel, because that was what the symptoms were like...

I sold my JD5105 yesterday, and I didn't really mean to do it! For a couple of years I have considered trading up to a 4wd, probably a M series Kubota. I talked with a dealer last fall and got a quote. He told me I would do better to sell my tractor rather than trading it on a new one. He...

I have been operating farm tractors for about 57 years. I started on Ford N series and 600s, graduated to MF 135s and 175s, Ford 3910/3930, then various Ford, New Holland, and MF 100hp+ tractors. I figure I have at least 25,000+ hours in a tractor seat. I currently have a JD 5105. It is a...

Will it satisfactorily handle a Bush Hog 285? Bush Hog says the 285 needs a minimum 30 hp tractor. I believe the 3301 is rated at 33 engine and 27.5 pto. Will it satisfactorily operate one of the light duty Tractor Supply County Line 6' mowers?

I am about to buy a Kubota utility vehicle. I am leaning toward the 500 for several reasons: (1) I understand it is quieter than the diesel 900 (2) the 500 will go on the back of a pickup (3) increased maneuverability of the 500 vs. the 900. It is a couple thousand dollars cheaper than the...

I mowed about three hours late yesterday. Pulled it under the shelter and shut it off. Went to crank it late today. Starter turns over fine, but tractor will not start. I am not familiar at all with the JDs. Sounds like fuel isn't getting to the cylinders. Plenty of fuel in the tank. Is...

Heated Up the 'lectric Fence Today I have corn nearly knee-high, blackberries loaded, and peas about to break through the crust in the garden. I knew that as soon as those peas come through, the deer will start cropping them. I got the fence back up and running today. It did a heck of a job...

I am about to finish a rebuild of a 150 year-old building. It is going to be my reloading shack/man-cave. I am going to write up the project from start to finish, with photos, but right now, I need some advice. I intend to power the shack with a Black Max Generator, rated at 7000/8750 watts...

I bought a stainless BH New Vaquero in .45 ACP shortly after Christmas. My first efforts showed that the gun was shooting nearly 4 inches low and one to two inches left from a rest at about 18 yards. I knew this wouldn't do. I figured that since the guns are offered in either/or .45...

I reported here last fall that I had purchased goats for brush control, and had taken possession of a couple of free donkeys for predator control. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/224093-winter-care-feeding-goats-donkeys.html The goats and donks have done well on the pasture...

I had asked for advice on winter feeding/care on a previous thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/224093-winter-care-feeding-goats-donkeys.html Here it is the middle of December and the projected temp for today is 72, tomorrow about the same. That will make four days in a row...

I am using goats as pasture cleaner-uppers. I have a couple of donkeys with them for pred protection. Right now, they have knee-deep kudzu and briars, plus tons of Chinese/Japanese Privet. Lots of other weedy, brushy material. I feed them a little bit of sweet feed two or three times per...

Is it a buyers market in the new/used ag tractor market? Specifically 40-50 hp. I am asking in the context of the generally lousy state of the economy. How has it affected the tractor market? I used to be very aware of what tractors were bringing, who had the best deals, etc, but for the last...

My 535 went Tango Uniform yesterday. Water in the oil, slapping/knocking/expensive noises in the block. Made the last payment in August. I guess I took a chance and lost. Not quite 700 hours. Changed oil, filters regularly. I used it pretty hard on the farm, subsoiling, harrowing, bottom...