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I want to add a new hydraulic valve to my TC18 and believe I can plug it directly into the manifold/diverter valve. My questions is do I simply run a line from the Pressure Out Port (#2) to the in port on the valve and then run a line from the out port on the valve to the Pressure Return Port...

I have to replace the Hydraulic High Pressure Return Tube on my TC18. It caught on something while I was mowing which pulled it down enough to have the steering rod bend it enough to kink the pipe causing a fluid leek. The pipe I have to replace is #4 in the drawing. The previous owner of this...

Jed, here is a page from Woods Subframe reference list.

Well, with the snow gone, land dry and workable we got back to work last week. The rocks have been moved ground worked, most of the small rocks picked up, ground fertilized, and corn planted.

If you are asking about a backhoe subframe, here is Woods reference list for ford tractors. It look like the subframe for the TC30 will also fit the 1530, 1630, 1725, 1925, TC25, TC29, TC30 and TC33. I would imagine other manufacturer's subframes would fit a similar list of tractors. Here is...

Here is a "Truss Erecting & Bracing" instruction booklet. It gives you a few good tips on truss lifting, installation and bracing. It is from The Canada Plan Service.

We rented a compactor for a few days. They cost less than you think to rent and anyone can drive it back and forth over your fill.

There is a local winery with 25 acres of grapes vines. Years ago, I was surprised to here they they were going to plant grapes with our cold winter climate. There are also several more wineries south of me in the large clay belt east of Lake Huron. Welcome | Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery

Yesterday, we pulled and moved hundreds more rocks. Today we started using the disc. It found a few rocks in the 10 first acres. Much better than we thought. Still a lot more rock to dig up and move. Hope to have the entire 30 acres disced by tomorrow evening. After the entire 30 acres has been...

More progress today. We did not put a full day in but we did manage to pull and move around 200 more today. More than half way through round one. Remember these are only the rocks we can see from walking/driving around. Round two comes when the disc starts hitting the buried ones.

Can it be done in 10 days... we will see. These are not the kind of rocks you ask the kids to pick up while walking around the field with pails. These rocks are iceberg type rocks. You know the type. They remain hidden until you start digging them up. This will be a huge job. I expect to move...

Oh that is not my subframe, BTW. I got that picture off another thread here on TBN when I was planning on building my own backhoe subframe. I now have a Woods subframe on my L3130 which I purchased from another TBN member and I'd have to measure the pin but I would say it's diameter is between 1...

Thanks for another great build Dave. I do have a question about the saddle. I suppose the saddle will take much of the weight and other forces when the backhoe is being used. When I compare your saddle to the saddle on the Kubota or Woods subframes they seem much beefier. Do you think this may...

I found this grass catcher with hydraulic dump on-line wonder if anyone can identify it. I will be going to look at it this evening. I am thinking if it can be modified to fit the 3ph of my TC-18 it would be much better than using my old lawn sweeper.

I have a few Wallenstein attachments and here is a copy of the torque specs page from one of them. I assume they use this same page in all their manuals.

That Smyth Sweeper is a keeper. I see the odd one on Kijiji and the seller's generally ask $1500 to $2000. Here is one of their new models.

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Great idea. You may also be able to use "Quick PDF Tools" which can convert PDF files to jpegs and jpegs into pdf files. Handy tool. Have never tried it with protected pdfs. Debenu PDF Tools | Overview | Debenu

There is ISO and SAE controls for backhoe and excavators. There are a few threads about how to change the hoses on the valves. SAE controls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If you want to print a page here and there here is a way to print those pages. Download and install Libre office. Open the pdf in the draw app and print the page.

Here is a page from the 71 manual with a picture of the vegetable hopper attachment. Someone, last summer, posted a picture of his modified fiberglass hopper. He fastened a smaller can (coffee can maybe ??) inside the large hopper so that he did not waste any seed. I search quickly but could not...

With so many members building new shops I though I'd post a link to blocklayer.com. I stumbled on this site this afternoon while working hard at my day job. There are some great builders calculators which I am sure many members will find very handy to use while planning and building. I don't...

My neighbor was bailing his wheat straw this afternoon and something caught the straw on fire. Luckily the fire department was able to get it under control in only a few minutes. We were worried it would start a forest fire and get out of control. There was another straw fire a few miles south...

Any know if a Kubota GCK60-B Grass Catcher will fit on a New Holland TC-18 with a 914A 54 inch deck?

Anyone know the Gator Blade part number for the 914A 54" mower deck? The OEM Blades are 18-1/2"L 2-7/16"W with a 15/16" round hole. I can't find any listing on Oregon Chain's website in any of their pdf's. Even Agri Supply could not find a match. Are there any blades available other than...

Anyone know what the Surplus Center part number for the "Male" quick coupler for the TC18 rear remotes might be. I need to order 2 pairs and I not sure which ones to order. Dealer wants $24.99 each. Surplus Center Inspector507, I hope you don't mind me reposting your picture of your remotes.

Kentucky Surplus is selling a broken Woods 750 back hoe on ebay. The current bid is at $86 and the bidding ends tomorrow. It's beat up and is being sold as a parts machine. Anyone thinking of building their own backhoe may find many needed parts. Search "Woods Backhoe" and it will come right up.

I thought I'd pass this on to anyone in Ontario looking for a new backhoe attachment. I was searching through Agdealer and came across this ad for new a 665 Bush Hog Backhoe for $3500 CAD. I have never seen them priced so low before. That's less than the cost of a Chinese import. Brindley...

If anyone is looking for some winter reading material here is the link to the free PDF edition of the book "Building Soils for Better Crops", 3rd edition. You can purchase the printed version for $20.95 or download the pdf version for free. Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd Edition /...

I am almost out of the powder coat I purchased a few years back from Eastwoods and noticed that Harbor freight has a few colors at $4.99 lb. Has anyone tried Harbor Freight's Powder Coat? If so how do you like it compared to other brands. 16 Oz. Powder Coat Paint, Red

I just purchased a used 914A MMM for my TC18. It came complete with all mounting hardware except the replacement 3-Point Arm Pins (Part # AUB164232). Unfortunately the seller sold the tractor and the pins went with it so I am in need of two replacement pins. Dealer price is over $120 for per...

Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater is actually a mouse and he was living in one of my pumpkins. While out picking pumpkins yesterday I found this little hole in one of the pumpkins. Gave the pumpkin a good shaking and out came this little critter. Almost all the seeds were eaten. Here is a close up...

After reading J_J's reply to another post where J_J linked to the handy bend brake web site. I thought WOW, I want one of those handy bend gadgets for my 20 ton shop press... that was until I found the price of $698. So I did a quick search for press brakes and found another post here on tbn...

I am finalizing the plans for my new 36x48x12 pole shed. I need help determining the required post sizes (ie. 6x6, 6x8 8x8) and lintel beam to run above the 12' wide overhead doors. The roof is engineered trusses on 4' c/c, pitch is 4/12, and finished with 29ga high rib steel.

Anyone else pick up the HP TouchPad computer tablet yesterday? I picked one up at Staples. I am impressed with my new toy. I am using it now as I type this post.

I have read that the Vicon Vari Spreaders are one of the better fertilizer/seed spreaders. Are Vicon Vari Spreaders really better than say my Befco spreader? I am looking for an accurate spreader for a blend of pasture seed (grass & clover) and fertilizer for fall and spring use.

Last week I replaced my well pressure tank with a 45 gallon tank. My old 10 gal tank developed a leak. Question is what is the recommended air pressure in the bladder? My jet pump turns on at 35psi and turn off at 60psi. Right now the tank only takes a few gallons of water before the pump...

Yesterday I looked at a used Tifermec BA22 backhoe. These look like a solid Italian made backhoe. It has a unique "fixed frame" 3pt which I have not seen before. Found their specs on-line but little in the way of North American dealers so I not sure if parts would be hard to find if needed down...

While searching on-line today I stumbled on this.... a homemade seed planter. A Homemade Seed Planter ThinMan痴 Blog

Wondering where you guys order your auto/truck parts from as I am looking for a reliable on-line parts supplier. I will be doing a complete brake job on my Ram 1500 so I searched a few USA auto parts sites like Autozone.com, NAPAonline.com etc and find the parts a less than 50% of the cost of...

How's everyone's pumpkin patches coming along? I tilled and picked a few buckets of stone last week. If the rain in the forecast holds off I'll fertilize and till tonight then plant 1 to 1-1/2 acres Wednesday evening. This has been a real wet and cool spring and I am hoping the soil will warm up...

I scored this MF sickle mower at an auction this aternoon. I believe it is a #41 but not really sure. It's missing a few parts but i think it was a deal for $20. Now to clean it up and get it ready to cut some hay.

Wondering if anyone has a 3pth Hydraulic fork lift like this one? They seem to be popular as I see the around many farms. For you guys with them are you happy with them and find them useful? I like the idea of stacking loaded skids on top of each other. This is for sale locally and the...

Here's my new to me home made all-In-one dethatcher land leveler and seedbed preparer attachment. Found it on Kijiji last night and picked it up this morning. Anyone using Madreferee's original dethatcher design may want to modify it somewhat if they need a more multipurpose implement. I also...

I have gathered all materials needed to build my Motorized Top Soil Screen except for the expanded steel mesh in a diamond pattern with hole size of 3/4" x 1-1/2". Locally I can only find this in 10 gauge (0.1345") 4'x8' ($65/sheet) and not the 9 gauge (0.1494") others have used. Do you gus with...

With the snow finally melting away I went out to the garden this evening and scraped away the last few inches of snow and harvested a few pounds of fresh carrots. I guess with all the snow we had this winter the carrots never froze. They taste as good as they did last fall.

After reading a few threads on row hillers and row hippers I figured I should pick one up and give it a try. They don't seem to be very popular in these parts but I did find this small disk which I think can be converted into a hipper. What do you guys think?

I was surfing kijiji and noticed an ad for new Canadian Made Small Acreage implements. I could not find a web site or any additional info. No answer when I called the number listed. I did see another ad under "The Implement Factory" name showing the same flyer. Anyone in Southern Ontario...

I was in the London Princess Auto Store last week and noticed they have the hydraulic toplinks with DPCV Valve for $199. They had two sizes in-stock. http://www.princessauto.com/power-transmission/hydraulics/cylinders/utility/8317901-category-1-hydraulic-top-links

Anyone know if these JD Double Disk Fertilizer Openers are for liquid or granular fertilizer? I am modifying my 2 row JD 71 planter and thought these might work.

I am picking up a multi-row Cole Side Dresser tomorrow. Anyone use these before? Any tips on calibrating them? I hope to use it for my corn and pumpkins. Everything was oiled and greased by the PO before putting it away. There are no hopper covers and the hoppers are damaged a little but they...

It seems we Canadians will be paying even more for our diesel this summer as the feds want all diesel fuel and home heating oil to contain at least two per cent biofuels starting in July 1 this year. CBC News - Consumer Life - Diesel, heating oil must have 2% biofuels: Kent

I will be building a motorized top soil screen this winter. I am in the process of gathering all the necessary parts. This week I have found 2 different 6.5 hp gas engines that are on-sale and wondering if anyone has any experience with either one as far as reliability goes. Both are supposed to...

Anyone grow warty pumpkins like the one in this picture? I have a few warty ones but the warts are all the same color as the skin.

I picked this Turnco Cultipacker up last Friday. At 13 feet it's a little big for my L3130 so I'll cut it down in the next week or so. I'll be replanting a few of my pastures in September so I'll be putting it to work then. Anyone in Ontario looking for the parts that I'll have left over?

My son decided this morning he wants to have a stand instead of the usual farm wagon to sell corn at the road side. I've searched around on-line this morning and one of the better ones I've found was posted on TBN by JDeerekid a few yeas ago. Anyone have pictures of their stands. We start corn...

Has anyone used a corn scuffler on sweet corn? I use a cultivator to cultivate my sweet corn but still have to pull weeds between the stalks. When I look at the design of the large gear like wheels, it looks like the scuffler may help with the weeds between stalks. Anyone know if this is the case?

I just purchased a used 13' Turnco Packer which I'll be picking up on the weekend. Does anyone know the approximate weight. I may need to borrow my neighbor's trailer if it weighs more than 1500lbs.

I was in a Princess Auto store on the weekend and purchased a 3ph one row cultivator for $134.97, which I used last night on my potatoes. Anyone living in Canada and looking for small tractor implements may want to visit their local Princess Auto store. All their tractor implements are 25% off...

I was told it may be a Koyker KB60 or KB660. Any ideas?

I was on Princess Auto's web site this morning and noticed they now sell a Hydraulic Top Link with a double pilot check valve for $239 CAD. hydraulic top link with double pilot operated check valve | Utility | Cylinders | Hydraulics | Princess Auto

Just picked up a 9 foot International Disc for $100. It's old and not pretty but the price was right. You have to love Kijiji!

I used my new Countryline subsoiler for the first time today. I was breaking up the soil around an old fence line of about 150 feet or so. My idea was to use the subsoiler first, then plow, then till and level it all up. First pass was perfect. Second pass I hit a stone and look what it did to...

Anyone know how the McNifty Flow Fertilizer Attachment works? I don't want to spend $338 if one can be home made. They claim no moving parts, adjustable flow rate and automatic shut off. I am thinking I can use a 5 gallon pail and make my own version to use with my cultivator for side...

I am getting ready to spray paint my post driver and corn planter. The local TSC only sells tremclad or Serif Implement paint. I am thinking of going with tremclad with a hardener. The only paint hardener I can find locally is ProForm Wet Look Acrylic Enamel Hardener. Anyone use or know if it is...

With summer approaching I am getting ready to order my corn seed. I have been planting between 1 and 2 acres of sweet hybrid corn for the the past five summers now with varying results. I live in Grey County, Ontario (zone 5) where we usually have cool springs because of our proximity to Lake...

Anyone go or planning to go the Toronto International Farm Show this week? How is the show? Any Pictures? Master Promotions Ltd :: Home

I received my hydraulic top link from CCM today. The hose ends and cylinder openings were not sealed when it arrived. Should I clean the hoses as I have read here in TBN before installing?

Finally have time to repaint my old post driver. A previous owner welded this large weight to the top of the ram. It makes it rather unstable when attaching to the 3pth. I am thinking I should remove the weight. What do you guys think?

Here's a great shot of why we need to take into account snow loads before we build our homes and shops. Not sure where this picture came from but it did show up in my inbox last week.

I am looking for suggestions on the best way to straighten the yoke loft bar on my Shaver HD8 post driver. I knocked my post driver over a while back and the tip of the yoke bar bent a little along with the cylinder rod. I replaced the rod last week and now have to to straighten the yoke bar...

I just found this new Shave HD8 Post Driver Manual with color photos on-line this morning. I am in the process of rebuilding my old post driver so I did a little searching an found this nice pdf manual complete with color photos and well written clear instructions. A real nice change for anyone...

I put my Erskine Front Mount Snow Blower today and noticed a leaking hydraulic cylinder. These are welded so replacing the seals is not possible. I am looking for a replacement pair of cylinders with 2" bore x 4" stroke like the ones in the photo. Anyone know where I might be able to find them...

I looking at ways to control pig weed in my sweet corn patch without spraying herbicides. I am thinking about using corn gluten meal next spring. If I spread it after the corn is a few inches high it should not be effected by the corn gluten and it should kill of any germinating pig weed seeds...

Early this summer this little guy showed up in my pasture. In less than a week he lost all fear of my tractor and brushhog. Every time I'm out cutting my pasture he shows up for a snack. He follows a few feet my tractor looking for the scurrying mice and voles. Sunday morning I was tilling the...

I saw this article in the Toronto Star today. In my area we had the opposite problem. Too dry and too cold this summer so the crop is smaller than average. Thank goodness for the heat in August and September. Only problem is we had frost last week and that killed the plants. Well here's hoping...

I never thought we would see any actually grow this year with all the cold weather we had right up to the third week of July. Even now our nights drop down into the low 60's most nights. Even though it has rained north, south and east of us we have little rain this summer. Pumpkins are at least...

I was surfing kijiji this evening and found this ad two row corn planter for only $40. Seems like a deal. http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-Corn-Planter-W0QQAdIdZ143924659

I was searching the web last night for a "Parts Manual" for my 71 Flexi Planter hoping to find a downloadable pdf version somewhere. All I found were printed manuals "for sale" or a "CD" version and not a single John Deere downloadable version. Prices varied between $2.00 and $53.95 for the...

I just purchased this 6 row Flex 71 planter. This is a rather large unit and I have to travel almost 200 miles to pick it up then drive home. Anyone know how difficult would it be to remove the planters so that I could put this on a 5' x 10' flat bed trailer. How about the weight, the fellow I...

My son was using my old (20+ yrs old) John Deere 160 lawn tractor for 20 minutes or so, stopped then an hour or so later got back on to finish up. He started the the tractor by depressing both the clutch and brake. It started fine but neither clutch or brake would release. It seems it is stuck...

A few year's back I received Mad's dethatcher plans but have misplaced them. I was wondering if anyone could email me a copy. My son is taking a welding class and wants to build one for me now. I can't pass up an almost free implement. Steve

I received my new Quick Spade Combo from Northern Tool Friday morning. Gave it a test transplanting trees over the weekend. I must say it works like a charm for digging up tress and digging the holes. I hope to take action shots in the morning.

Found this cole corn planter for sale on-line. I have never seen one like it before. Anyone know how well they work?

Just found this ad on Kijiji. A 4 row John Deere Corn Planter for $250. Sounds like a great deal. I am looking for a one row corn planter. It is located near Blenheim Ontario - about 5-6 hour drive from me. Looks to be in great shape for the price.

I was looking for a 7 foot wide cultivator for my corn but found this one 9 foot wide one for $200. I have never used a cultivator before and was wondering if this 9 foot one would be too much for my Kubota 3130 (32HP HST). My soil is a heavy loam with lots of small rocks. I space my corn in 30...

I stumbled on this a few days ago and just can't believe the potential. Printers which can actually print 3D objects. For example you can print a part out of nylon that you can actually pickup hold and use. Right now they are expensive and used for prototyping but who knows in the future. In...

Here is a link to an auction site auctioning off City of Toronto's surplus equipment. There is lots of neat stuff. Tractors, snowblowers, sanders, seeders, aerators, rototillers, grader blades, box blades, sweepers, dump trailers, finish mowers, bush hogs and more. If you live close by you may...

I just purchased a multi fuel stove and plan on installing in my shop this week end. I have never cut a hole through the wall and am a little apprehensive about doing it. I'll have to cut a round 6 inch hole and slide a thimble into the hole seal it up and somehow make the outside of my...

I just purchases a used milling machine. I have never really used one before but the price was right and it just might come in handy. Included were all the cutting tools and two interesting vices. Now all I need is a project to start.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians on TBN. I can't remember such beautiful weather for October. We are all in shorts this week end.

For those of you who enjoy plowing matches the "International Plowing Match" in Teeswater, Ontario (Bruce County) starts today September 16 to Saturday September 20. This is a huge event. Get out the hiking boots if you plan to see the entire 1000 acres of events and exhibitions. They expect...

The raccoons have been feasting on my corn for the past few nights. First time I have ever had this problem. Monday I started picking a little corn as it just started to ripen. This evening I walked through my corn patch and just could not believe the damage. The corn needs a few more days yet...

Can anyone identify this spider? I noticed it this evening in my pumpkin patch. I did a quick check and could not find in my field guide. It's overall length from top to bottom is around 1-5/8 inches. It is rather larger for these parts. Should I leave it be or dispatch it? I do like spiders...

Hi guys, I am looking for a 54 or 60 inch mid mount mower for a TC18. Preferably one located in Ontario but I would be willing to travel into Southern Michigan, or North Western New York for the right mower. Anyone know of one for sale. Thanks Steve.

I was searching the net for building ideas and found this mygazines.com web site. Very interesting concept... free magazines (lots of titles) to read on-line. Each magazine is complete including ads. Magazines which interest me are "Fine Home Building" and "Self Builder". Anyone else use this...

A friend of mine has a Yanmar M2000? (24hp) and it starts fine in neutral or in gear. Now, if started in neutral it can not be put into gear. If started in gear, you can not change gears or put it into neutral. You get lots of grinding noises when trying to change gears. It worked fine last time...

During my travels this week I came across an old MF No. 10 Baler for sale for $400. The condition seems good but I know little about baling or balers. The owner said it has always been store inside and is field ready. It does need new tires. For the price I thought it might be worth picking up...

I found this old cultivator for sale. The guy is asking $100 for it. Does anyone think this is worth repairing. Are parts still available? Thanks Steve

The belt on my Befco Cyclone C30 RFM broke on me this afternoon. So I am looking for replacement belt and may as well get some new blades at the same time. Can anyone recommend a supplier with reasonable prices and ships to Canada. As all the local dealers are closed on Sunday's here I'll call...

Has anyone used Casewwell's Powder Coating System like the one pictured here. At only $95 it's not very expensive and could be fun to play with. Seems like it would do a nice job of painting my metal projects. Caswell Inc. - Powder Coating System

Here's a video of a stationary mini hay baler. I just might be able to afford one of these. YouTube - Mini Hay Baler

Finally had some warm and dry weather this weekend. I tilled the winter rye back into my pumpkin patch. The rye was about 18 to 24 inches tall. Picked another bucket of stone after tilling and spread a little fertilizer. Going to wait a few days then till again and plant my pumpkins the first...

With our electricity rates constantly going up over the past few years I've been on a mission to cut down on my family's electricity use. I replaced all my light bulbs with the new low wattage CFL bulbs and I put a timer on my electric hot water tank. I've become more diligent of shutting things...

Just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone who has the Drolet DP0045 pellet stove. I can only find 3 reviews of this stove and they all state manufacturer phone support as poor. I want to know if it is worth investing in a low priced stove or should I save up and purchase a more expensive...

The other day my son emails me a web page link that blew me away. It's a photo gallery create by a young American couple who vacationed for a weekend last May just up the road from where I live. I have lived here most of my life and raised my family here. I have always loved the beaches, the...

We all enjoy receiving something for free. Well, I came across this site about free software for windows. You would be surprised just how much great free software there is out there and this link sure lists a lot. Many of these programs are must haves for windows user. Just wanted to share this...

I was in the Princess Auto Store in London today and they had their 3ph 55 gal boomless sprayer with 6 roller pump for $349 CAD. I think that was 50% off the regular price. Anyone near a Princess Auto Store who needs a sprayer may want to take a look. I purchased one of those sprayers last...

My well jet pump looses all water pressure when ever my 40 gal bladder pressure tank empties. After approximately 10 seconds without pressure the pump will turn on and and fill my pressure tank to 65psi. The pressure switch set to turn on at 35psi and off at 65psi. I guessing the switch has gone...

For a couple of months now I have been thinking of building a few pop can solar heaters for my shop. I really wish I would have researched this before I actually built as it would have been so much easier to have planned for "built in" solar heating when I actually built my shop than to add it...

I am looking at a used front mount Erskin 60" Snow Blower for my L3130. This one uses the rear pto and has a frame which travels under the tractor. Seems to be a really nice setup. It has hydraulic chute control. Can anyone tell me much about these blowers. How well do they move snow? How are...

I have been looking at a used 2003 TC18 with 150 hours, HST, R4's, PS, 4wd, 1 rear remote, heated cab, 5' front snow blower and mid pto. This machine has only been used to blow snow, never used during the summer months and looks brand new. Wondering how you tc18 owners like your machines? Can...

I heat my house with oil and wood but would love to find a more affordable fuel to burn. I think I found something I can afford more than oil, saltwater. If this this actually works out it would solve a lot of problems we now have with oil and natural gas. Burns cleaner as well. Salt water as...

I just read on Mother Earth News website about using a tiller with modified tines to renovate a pasture. Pasture Renovation Instead of using the standard curved tines the article says to use homemade straight tines to cut through the sod. I'm thinking of giving it a try. Anyone try this before?

I managed to get a copy of the owners manual for my used agric tiller. Now this manual is in English and Spanish. The English page says to change gear oil and use SAE 90 every 150 hours. The Spanish page says to use "El aceita deberia rebosar SAE 140 hasta el nivel situado" every 150 hours. Does...

I found a used McCormick IH 2 Row 56 Corn Planter today. It looks to be in good condition. I forgot my camera so no photo. There are 2 plastic seed containers and one large metal fertilizer box. The guy is asking $400 CAD. There are about 10 different seed plates included. The owner said he just...

This is the first time I have seen cucumber beetles in my pumpkin patch. Well they here and the war is on. I hope to spray as much of my patch as possible to control these little beetles. I'll will have to spray once a week until they are under control.

Anyone have one of these slip clutches from Agri Supply. I am looking for one for my rotary cutter and these seem to be the most economical priced slip clutches at $64.95. My RC is a 72" model not sure what the rating of the gearbox is but looks like it should work for my RC...

I was looking for bedding straw on the weekend. I wanted 20 4x5 round bales and the best price I could find was $32/bale. Last summer I was paying $8.00 to $10.00 per round bale. Has straw prices gone up in price much in your area?

I have always enjoyed planting pumpkins. This year I planted about 4000-5000 plants on 1 acre. This is a new garden plot for this summer, last summer I had cattle on it. My soil has very good drainage so no hills are required. Here are the steps I followed. 1. Last September I tilled several...

I was in the old barn at the end of my property last night and found a nesting Turkey Vulture with 2 chicks. The mother kept a close eye on us but was not afraid at all. I could go right up to the chicks. Here are a couple of pictures.

Anyone want to guess the fair value for a used 2000 B2100 HST with 520 hrs. No attachments or decks, this is for the tractor only (no loader). The condition was very good as far as I could tell. The current owner used it for mowing only but is keeping the rfm for his new tractor. I forgot my...

Here why you should always flush the hydraulics on used implements. I purchased a dump trailer a few weeks back at an auction. The owner told me he did all his own maintenance and and said the oil in the cylinder was clean. Well today I finally got my rear remotes installed and hooked up the...

Today, I replaced my fuel filter and when I went to open the air vent screw to bleed the fuel system I think it was left open. Is the vent screw open or closed when the screw is completely turned counter clockwise? Thanks Steve.

I just picked up this 315 gallon caged water tank for $50. It contained Silicone Emulsion solution. I want to use it to store water for my vegetable garden and trees. The MSDS reports seem ok. What do you guys think? Would you rinse it out and use it for water storage. I attached a photo of the...

I purchased my Agric Tiller 2 years ago used without manual and all fluid levels are fine but was thinking of changing the fluids. I am guessing all the fluids are 4 years old. What gear box oil weight and what chain oil does your tiller manufacturer recommend?

My Shaver Post Driver is missing the road Lock and pin. I have the parts list but can't figure how road lock works. I would like to rig up something for the time being. Can someone with a Shaver HD-8 Post Driver take a picture of their road lock and post it. Also how do you store your and...

I just purchased a Shaver HD-8 Post Driver at an auction. It needs new springs and spring holders and may require a few other parts not sure. Does anyone have manual for this driver in pdf format. Steve

I am trying to find the specs for a Kelly 3 pt B20 Backhoe. I like to know if it would be suitable for my L3130. I was sent a picture of it and may go take a look at it on the weekend if I can find some specs for this model.

I hope this is the right forum for this. This is the first time I have ever had a soil test done. I just received the soil test report for my pasture. This pasture is approx 15 acres in size and has several grasses. I frost seeded 10 lbs of red and white clover and 3 lbs of trefoil per acre last...

Last week I purchased a used 1 ton 4'x6' dump trailer. It has a hydraulic cylinder with 8" stroke. Since I do not have any rear hydraulics on my tractor and already have an old 12V hydraulic pump from a wheelchair lift, I would like to use to pump to make the trailer a self contained unit. I...

I am looking for a owner's manual for my Agric AFMJ55 55 inch tiller. I purchased it 2 years ago used and never did get the manual. I can't seem to find any real information about them on-line. Any recommendations on where I might find a pdf version? Steve

I just purchased 200lbs of a pasture seed blend with trefoil (20%), red and white clover (50%) and timothy grass (30%). I am hoping to frost seed 20 acres of cattle pasture on Sunday. This will be my first time frost seeding. Has anyone had success with frost seeding?

Just wondering if anyone owns one of these 2 ton DT-4000 Dump wagons. How is the quality? Any problems? Are they worth the money (~$1100 CDN)? They are made in Ontario so I could actually pick it up and therefore would cost much less than the similar one made by Country Mfg.

Just wondering if any one is familiar with 3pt hitch sprayers without a boom. Instead it uses a brass nozzel to conrtol the spray. Attached is an add for one with no boom but says that it sprays like a 24 foor boom sprayer. Are they as good as a boom sprayer?

I have been looking for a tooth bar for a while now and no one in Ontario seems to want to build them. I am thinking of ordering one from the USA and want to know if anyone else is looking for one. I import a lot from the USA and use a logistics carrier based in London and can easily bring in a...

Last week I was using my back blade around my shop. I thought I did a great job until I walked around my shop to admire my work. That's when I noticed a new scar near the back door on my shop . I guess I nicked the door frame with the loader bucket while watching the blade.

I picked up a used 18' Chain Harrow yesterday and I thought I'd ask how must people run their harrows. I see you can pull it four different ways. Chain points about 8 inches long or about 3 inches long and the points pointed forward or reverse. I want to break up cow droppings and lift last...

I have been looking at a few used harrows this week and there are a few chain harrows and toothed harrows around. What would be the most popular? My main use is to drag through a cattle pasture. Any recommendations would be apreciated. Steve

I bought this plow last weekend at a local auction for $150 CDN. Anyone know what it is? I think is is a MF but that is all I know! I hope to give it a try Saturday on a little bit of my the pasture. I am hoping to plow about 400' by 300'. Any before you start tips or you should do some kind of...

I have been calling around for a 72" tooth bar for my L3130 and can't seem to find one in southern Ontario. Any Canadians know where I might find one in Southern Ontario? Thanks Steve

I was looking at this post auger this afternoon and was wondering if anyone knows or recognizes this auger. Is it worth $400 CAD (~$325 US).

I have been shopping around for a Landscape Rake, Back Blade, and a 3PH Pallet Fork. The local TSC store (Canadian) only sells BE Implements. I can't seem to find any information about their quality. Anyone have or use any BE Implements? Thanks Steve

Does anyone know of a web site which describes the purpose of different attachments and how to properly use them. I have learned a lot about attachments reading tbn. Hopefully after I see what each is capable of I can narrow my wish list down. There are so many things I would like to do with my...

I am looking for bucket forks for my LA723 loader. I would really prefer to find them somewhere in Ontario to avoid the shipping expense. I called several dealers and none have even heard of bucket forks. Anyone know of where I may be able to pick them up in S. Ontario. Steve

It\'s here... New L3130 HST My new L3130 HST was delivered yesterday, a few days late. The tractor was to be delivered last Friday but was delayed because the fellow who loads the tires was off and Monday was our Thanksgiving Day. Not bad considering I only ordered it last Thursday. Moved a...

My electric trailer break control on my P/U does not seem to be working. Does anyone know of a method of testing it? Thanks Steve

I really want to make a decision this week. Which is the best tractor deal? I have read almost every post here comparing the L3130 and CK30 and I believe both machines will meet my needs. I have been visiting many dealers over the past several months and have narrowed it down to two local...

I have been looking at a few Post Drivers and the manufacturer specks say minimum 25 PTO HP required. These drivers have a PTO driven Hydraulic pump. I know vey little else about them. A Post driver will probably be my best option for installing fence posts because of our rocky soil conditions...

Looking for typical Canadian Prices for L3130HST R4 tires and L723 Loader. Best I have found is $27,600 CAD with loaded tires and delivered. We have 3 loacl dealers and all prices are identical.