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    Posthole Digger  Largest Augur for PHD?

    I'm getting ready to purchase a PHD to use planting trees & shrubs as well as for setting some posts for a run in shed. It seems like most PHD's come with 9 or 12 inch bits but I have seen some as large as 18 inch. My question is whether or not a 40 hp. compact tractor can run an 18 inch augur...
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    Hydraulic Steering Failure Twice in 8 hours!

    I have a Branson 4020 with 57 hours on the clock. At 49 hours a hydraulic line for the power steering system blew. It was a big mess but I got the tractor onto my trailer and after 3 weeks had it back. Eight clock hours later, while still trying to brush hog the same field, at the same exact...
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    Idea for an 8 foot wide lawn roller

    I have working over an old pasture to make it into a yard by rototilling, raking rocks and harrowing. Now I'm almost ready to replant bermuda. But first I want to roll the ground to get it really level. The problem is I have a Branson 4020 tractor which needs 72 inch implements to cover both...
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    Getting the Yard Ready

    I'm in the process of building a new house on five acres and want to get my lawn levelled out and prepped to plant grass. About half the lot was torn up pretty good to build the pad and the other half is an old bermuda pasture. I have used my box blade to get the torn up part pretty level...
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    Branson FEL jerk, Is this normal???

    I'm a new member and new tractor owner... First off thanks all of you guys who participate here, I learned a lot and this site was terrific in helping me decide which tractor to purchase. I have an 04 Branson 4020 with 44 hours. Bought this used from a dealer who sold it originally. Very nice...
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