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Granted the JD870 pto hp of 25 falls 5 hp short of the recommended specs, yet after reviewing an extensive search it seems that the additional attributes of throat size and the like, make it a worthwhile consideration. In addition, to using precautions such as green wood, and keeping the branch...

The sun is begining to takes its toll on the tires of my manlift. This lift weighs 22k, and the tires are 14 x 17.5, G range, tires and rims weigh 200#. Being that I'm in a somewhat rural area, the mobile service charge is in the $500 ball park. Granted, I haven't yet tried to break loose the...

My DR Mower has a 14hp Kawasaki, which normally starts fine. After sitting for the past several months and having recharged the battery, the starter is grounding out, as in arcing at the negative terminal. The battery cables are connected properly, yet somewhere it's going to ground. The...

I'm considering the purchase of a splitter, and independent of the tonnage rating, is there some other limiting factor that would impact the maximum diameter. Most of the wood is pine and eucalyptus and less than 24" in diameter, however there are some rounds up to 30".

I've just purchased the Echo SMU 400 brush cutter, to clear woody material on the steeper slopes. It came with the 10" 80 tooth blade, and in consideration of future blade replacements the Beaver Blade has come into sight. Does anyone have any experience with this type of clearing, or other...

So here's the situation, I need to move 100 pieces of Hardi Plank siding that is 8 inches wide and 12 feet long, and weigh 20 lbs each, up a 300' gravel road that has a 20% grade. After trying it with some 1x4, it apprears that securing a 2x10 to the ROP and FEL will keep the siding from...

This 870 with 750h usually starts fine, and the battery is new. However, yesterday it would start intermittently even when the engine was warm. Various throttle positions wouldn't make a difference. The PTO was not engaged. During the past 2 years there's been less than 50h since it's...

After some heavy usage with my DR mower, the #40 drive chain has stretched beyond the capacity of adjusting. Fort the next two months I anticipate further usage in heavy brush on steep terrain, is there a possible concern in just removing a link from the chain? Thx

My pressure pump and chlorine feeder are wired for 220v, when the contacts in the pressure switch, trigger both pump and feeder become energized. However I have the opportunity to purchase a 110v chlorine feeder, that draws 1.7 amps. If I were to maintain the same wiring configuration, then...

Unfortunately we’ve had an infestation of a bark beetle that has killed numerous pine trees. During the past year I’ve taken down three 80’ trees, and now have all this wood to dispose of. Since no one responded to the newspaper ad for Free Firewood, I’m searching for ideas on how to best get...

After having used my man-lift for tree trimming, I blew out the engine compartment with a blower. The four cylinder gasoline Ford, which had been running great, now fails to start. It cranks fine, and I can smell gasoline in the exhaust, yet it won't fire. All the electrical connections...

In order to make things easier, last fall I purchased a 60 foot driveable manlift, it weighs 21,000 #s and is 2wd. Earlier this week the lift was put to work in removing some large pine trees, however during the initial setup phase the lift began to give me that sinking feeling. In...

Four years ago I contracted for the installation of a gravel road that services a remote portion of my lot, and is only accessed several times a month. The road is 600' x 12', of which the last 200' is impacted by sharp bend and a grade of 10-15%. Four inches of Class 2 base was properly...

During the past few years I've been renting a Billy Goat brush mower, and tackling some of the steep terrain. Hence I've come to appreciate its mobility and am considering the purchase of one. Can anyone provide insights as to the various manufacturers such as DR Field and Brush Mowers, Billy...

Just recently the charge light on my JD 870 would not turn off. The connections appear clean and tight, the fan belt is properly tensioned, a volt meter shows 12.5 volts regardless of the RPM, and a new battery was installed by the JD Dealer two years ago. The manual doesn't state what the...

In order to avoid unnecessary lessons from the school of hard knocks, I've been reviewing the many close-call experiences shared in the safety forum. Here's my situation: I'm a new guy with a JD 870 and a 420 FEL, there's several 6' lengths of a 3' diameter tree trunk (approx 500# ea.) that...

I'm about to pull the trigger on the purchase of an 870, with 700 hours. This tractor is a 'lease return' in that it has been leased to the local strawberry/lettuce farmers for sole purpose of pulling carts through the fields. Hence, it has received regular maintenance by the local JD dealer...

First and foremost, as a new guy that has been sifting through the forums for several months now, I sincerely appreciate the breadth and depth of knowledge that you all are so willing to share. That said, I came across some advertisements for the AGCO ST30X-4 at AgMag.com. Preliminary research...