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My tractor doesn't have the a$$ to pick up your boxes. Nor do I have a "free" source of wood. Takes me an hour to split one full. Works well for me...

Probably just minor math differences.

That's funny, my math says 0.4 cord. (Qty to fill my woodshed, then the math on the volume of my woodshed). I heap them up though.

Fwiw I also have a diverter and am confident I prefer it over a 3rd function. Was way cheaper for me, too.

Haha. I was thinking the same thing / how English is weird. One eyed one horned flying purple people eater. He only ate purple people?

My joke, when camping, is that I'm sitting on $1-2M in firewood at campground prices.

If you have the vehicle for it, I'd argue more tongue weight is better. Look at a semi....lots of tongue weight there. I've always done it by eye as well. Hard to even explain exactly how I get there, given the variable loads I've dealt with. Would be curious if I'm at 15% or if I'm way off...

It's that powered with a hydraulic power pack on the back? Tractor that big doesn't have a mid pto, I wouldn't think...

$110? Husqvarna 580754201 Poly Container Combination 5 https://a.co/d/6U1okV4 Not there yet....haha.

I've wanted to get that for my dad. It's so expensive though, I can't bring myself to do it...

Didn't read the whole thing, but two thoughts. 1. Bondic may be an option. 2. HDPE is a PITA as nothing stick to it. I don't know if they sell to people (non-businesses), but you could try contacting Elsworth Adhesives and see what they have for HDPE. Perhaps those melt-in zig-zag things...

I live about 30min away from caberfae..... Happy skiing.

So what if they had. Safety factor of 1.001? Wrong answer. Even the space shuttle is supposedly 1.1. I don't recall seeing any truck frames built in two pieces and welded, either. I sure thought they were hydro-formed and the entire side rail at once. Also, steel isn't like aluminum with...

Is that from the channel? Don't remember even being able to see Quincy from the channel, but I guess I dunno why not.... Been to long, apparently.

Quite the discussion. Maybe it's just me, but I can't live my life in constant fear of liability. Can't help an old lady across the road incase she falls and sues? If someone "wants you", they can come to visit and "accidentally" fall on your sidewalk. I've widened my road (seasonal) a few...

Look into this...ours (Consumers Power) get *paid* to sleep. It's a set time and it's mandatory. That's on top of the overtime and what not. Super hard work, for sure, etc., but they're making bank during said outages. I'm an engineer and they get in a day (24h) what I get in a week...

I'm 43 and dread putting my chains on. I gotta have em, so I do, but dammit they're heavy.

You can nearly certainly fix the battery. They're sure to be 18650 cells inside. Check YouTube. Gotta be something. Maybe a litheli battery?

I'd have used my forks (with or without grapple).

Looks to me like it should be triple stacked....

That's sweet. We welded a ssqa plate to the legs of an old mixer. Small generator on the counterweight and an extension cord. Works well for the small things we use it on, but not that nice! Wish I had a pic.

The forest can take care of itself... It doesn't need help. :-)

Yeah. As it stands I can't keep it rolling/moving long enough to shift. Partially me, partially the truck. Shifter is so so so sloppy. Around here though, I'd bet more than half the people know how to use a clutch. I learned on a tractor. Haha. Good job Farmall A... All this talk makes me want...

It wouldn't have fit in this application, but for anyone watching that needs custom stuff like this but "lighter duty" (mounting brackets, for instance). Aluminum mostly but some other composite materials. It has it's own program to install / design and will give you a per-hole price on the...

Good memories. Mine's loud too. Hacked a cherry bomb in for the missing muffler years ago. I went in sales calls with my dad too, but it was a 1990 Chevy. Really wanting to dig into the truck. Need to get the garage heat working. Need to have my contract job extended. Need time. So we'll see...

Depends on the setup. I have a heat storage tank and burn 2-3x per week. Don't usually burn overnight. Hot and fast for me.

Here's hoping my next one is good then.

You can help me use up the bad ones... ;-)

Yeah. I've replaced mine about the same. Rumor is they had a "bad batch" of them recently. I went probably 12+ years with the original and now it's every couple years. Sucks.

Mine's a tarm as well, from 2003/4. I need a new bowl, too.

Wow. The manual for my stove says max dimension of 4"... But, with a heat storage tank my goal is to burn hot and fast. More surface area, more fire, more heat, faster heating the storage tank.

Assuming you meant me... It was given to me probably 18 years ago, but they have some value these days. Here's my gallery, including some pics I took to show a friend that knows body work (so not flattering). Power Wagon (1948)

Thanks. Been a few years since it's been run, but I bet it'd take less than an hour to get it going. Tough old thing.

This winter *might* be the year I start working on it.... My son wants to be dropped off at school in it. I agree. A couple friends are willing to help, except one wants me to Cummins swap it and one wants me to do a coilover conversion. Easy when it's not your money. That said, I DO want to...

I have a powerwagon with a plow. Tractor is easier and faster.

I'm no expert, but I'd agree. Also toss some oil in there. Also also - start a thread on this. Everybody loves a free truck "will it run" thread! Then you can compile all the useless advice (mine included) in one place. ;-)

My dad does this from MI to AZ every year. He's probably overweight on his rear axle, but it's stable and has thousands of miles on it. It's how I would roll, if it were me. (Or double tow with a 5er, I suppose). I don't seem to have a pic though.

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People spouting off online aren't going to change their minds though.

Same-ish here. Mine was installed in 2004....I suppose. Hope my next one is good. Tired of buying them.

Mine's the XL2000 as well. I keep breaking the gassification bowl. Don't you have a coil in your storage for dhw?

Mine is similar (gassification & storage), an HS Tarm. Though, my storage is parallel to the furnace. It allows heating while the storage tank is ice cold. Then when heating demands stop, the "extra" heat goes into storage. The key to it is the thermovar valve, which let's the boiler run at...

Fine old iron and I love the mountains everywhere. Very picturesque.

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Actually, I've never adjusted the headlights on any of the last 4+ vehicles we've had. I adjusted the plow lights on my previous truck, and headlights on my very first car. I think that's it.

That's probably all true, but I still loves my diesel. I've mitigated some frequent failures by doing things. Also do my own maintenance, too. The ease with which it pulls my camper is worth a lot. It is no more tiring for me to tow than not tow. That's mostly the over size truck, but I'm...

Any excuse to share pics. Actually, I might start tearing into it this winter. Slow-speed rebuild. Kids are 10 boy and 4 girl, and interested.

'48. It was my great uncle's. Given to me, but yeah, I've seen what some of them go for. I was astounded.

I have an old Dodge truck too.... It needs work too, but I hope to use it as you do yours.

Well, I'm an ME from class of '01.. Guess that counts......

Woa, wait, what? Never heard that one.. I resemble that remark.

I have a similar barrel (and loaded tires). Makes a huge difference. Mine's like 1400#.

Given our pallet obsession, it seemed wrong somehow. I need to get my winter gear inside and ready to put on myself. Blah.

It's on a pallet..... And you use your grapple? Shame on you.

I've been over "by you" to curl in Lewiston.... Glad I heat with wood, that's for sure.

Exactly. My furnace isn't picky.

I only burn the types of firewood that make heat.... Poplar burns weird in my tarm, but it's great in the fireplace.

Texas. A 98 wouldn't look that good here (MI) after 1/2 that age.

It's local only, and I keep it under a hard tonneau. Minimal issue, IMO, but yeah...

I joke that at campground prices, I'm sittin' on about $1M... I usually bring an entire row, stacked to the bed rails. Don't usually use it all in a weekend, but it's there...

Sounds like a good guy to know. Fix up the stuff and enjoy... Tractor needs a new tire (or tube)... Haha.

I'd run copious amounts of sea foam through it too.

X2. Seemed super weird too me.

We welded an SSQA plate on the legs of the mixer. No forks, but mobile just the same. Put the generator on the counterweight and mix on the go. It worked quite well.

I bring THAT much every weekend when we go camping. [emoji16] Granted, 1/3 of it usually comes back home, but not always....

Wow wow wow. The encroachment on the driver's compartment on the old vs new is incredible. That video should be shown in every kinematics class and structural classes of any sort. Anymore you *assume* people will beat after a car crash. It's incredible.

Let it go boys. No minds are being changed.

The ones I've seen jam a chunk of aluminum into the blade.... Not good for the blade, but good for fingers. My dad ran his finger into a table saw blade once. That wasn't a good night. Hitting the bone kicked it out. Not cool.

It's the torque that electric motor have, vs a chainsaw with barely any torque (thus the super high rpm). At least, that's a non-chap-engineer's understanding.

I knew there was going to be a rock competition....

To be fair, I'm sure it's 10s of thousands liters of fuel. I certainly don't doubt it though. It's how I can get a duplex outlet for $0.40. it costs me $0.50 to send a letter across town. Covid has certainly shown how "balanced" or "finely tuned" (said somewhat tongue in cheek and somewhat...

I drop start too. Shame on me, but I learned from watching my dad... But..... drop start using the top handle? Really? THAT is weird. Haha.

Saginaw still has 'em...

That too, says it's shut down.

I can't post either. There is no "post new thread" button. I'm confused. So yeah, trying to let my generator go to a new home. 5Kw Generac. Older, runs/functions good. In Cadillac, Michigan. 5, Watt Generator (Generac)

You're looking in the wrong place, then. It's fully electric. Works great.

So, I got a "new" truck... (picture below so as to not interrupt the post) I had a truck, but at 20 years old, i wasn't too worried about "preventative" maintenance. Anyway, the point is, i have a lot of stuff with engines (2 atvs, generator, tractor, 2 trucks, 2 cars, and some non-motorized...

I can't remember! I also bought a spare set of QDs to have on hand for the loader (they aren't the "ag" type that the local farm store would have). Seems like maybe $35. In tractor-money, almost nothing. Woulda loved something like this, but they're only 3-up, and I needed 4.

My counterweight is coming along, finally......... The design: The build (it's upside down). This is the back side. It's the "tail" of the center angle iron (that's tied into the drawbar). The reese receiver will be welded under it (or on top, as shown---upside down). Everything is only...

So my brother has a B7100, and he's trying to put in a block heater. Dealer sold him one, but the adapter is too large for the freeze plug hole. Current thought is to machine down the in-hand adapter to fit the hole. Assuming a .001 to .0015 press fit, but does anyone know the dimensions of the...

Just for closure......... I have "the right" relays on order. They are used, but the Volvo ones that Fred used. New was like $38 and used was $5. I'm sure I could have digikey'd one up after calculating the load, knowing the socket type, measuring the terminal widths, etc. etc. So screw it...

So, I think I'm on to something. In the attached picture, if I probe the large red wire, it is 12V always. The large Black/Red wire (on the right) never goes hot... It *should* be hot once the key is on and then go back to nothing when the GP light goes out, right?! I also get about 0.5 ohms...

So I have a 2012 L3940. I've had it for a bit more than a year and a half. It starts (hot, cold, whenever) after 2 "cranks" (assuming it's a complete revolution of the starter). Suddenly, a few weeks ago, it would take 4 "cranks". This weekend it was even more (10 maybe, I dunno). I get a big...

That's a good point. I have seen where people make adapters (3-point to SSQA), but that's bulky and spendy. I think I have CAD of a 3-point QA and of a SSQA plate. I should have a look at that sometime. I can envision, off the top of my head, slots in the QA plate that lets a piece of plate...

i used Visio. Also, used discounthydraulichose.com. I wanted local too, but they were literally 2x as much.. DHH was easy to use and had a real nice, but simple, website. If it helps......

So in this thread (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/305952-flat-face-hyd-coupling-pressure-3.html#post4108995) we were discussing how QD fittings can be hard/impossible to re-attach after some amount of time. Temperature changes, settling, etc. can cause pressure to be behind...

Does anyone use/have communication on their ATV helmets? Basically, I'm looking for a helmet mounted walkie talkie. What I'm finding is more complicated (and more expensive) than I need. I don't need multi-function bluetooth, etc. Just a voice activated walkie talkie that has a couple...

So this is an old thread, but it's mine, so I can revive it. =) I have all the stuff to add a diverter to my tractor (L3940) as soon as I have an afternoon free. That's all in a separate thread. Now for the reason for the revival, my dad's L3710. Since there is a grapple (mine) available...

Can anyone tell me (on my LA724 loader) what fitting this is? I *assume* it's a 3/8" JIC (the wrench size lines up). Also planning on 1/4" hose for my diverter, which will be running a grapple. Is that good, or should I do 3/8" for some reason? I only expect to run the grapple.

So I've been pondering a diverter vs. 3rd function and how to mount it. At first, I was 3rd function all the way. At $900 from Kubota, it's pretty steep. A diverter valve (like JJ has suggested) at $150 sounds pretty good. Add some hoses, misc. wiring. Maybe $300 or $350 out the door. In...

I snagged some pallets from one of the places near work. They frequently put them out to get rid of them, but I normally drive a Civic (45-ish miles each way). They've been there for a couple days, so I took a chance and drove the truck. Will put a couple upright and top slats on them to...

Not sure what other forum to put this in...... So, due to a series of unfortunate events, some (good) clothes got soaked in log splitter (ISO 46, maybe?) oil. It's been shouted and washed. Looked good. Washed again with the normal load, dryed, and the "looked good" was wrong. So I have some...

So, about 3 weeks ago my wife found a LandPride GS1572 on CL in Wisconsin....about 8 hours away. As it so happens, my parents were going up to grandma's farm (about 45 minutes away from the Wisconsin location) a couple weeks later. As it so happens, they were already taking the truck so they...

This is my pin, on the OE bucket. Pin sticks through quite far and the "pad" in the back is tight up against the angled part of the bucket. Hope it helps.

This is how Kubota does it. They modified their handles to put another mounting hole in for the cylinder. Handles are like $200 each, if one wanted to convert. Obviously spendy. Couldn't find any info on the cylinder travel. Not that this changes anything (for me anyway).

Looking at the lever, I may be talking myself into the 400lb version..... The lever is probably 3x as long (or longer) where I pull on it, vs. where the actuator will be. I've had to put some oomph into it before. Then again, that was cause one of the pins needed grease. I'm torn........

I think this is what I'm going to do........... I measured the travel on my SSQA. On mine, the bottom bolt that attaches to the spring/pin etc. travels "exactly" 4". It is a 12x1.25x25mm bolt, according the the parts diagram. As such..... 8" travel 100lb force actuator from here: Linear...

Email returned. Thanks! For the sake of the discussion, this is what I had in mind. I am certainly not locked into this design, but it'd work. Maybe there is a less fitting intensive design. I've seen those air manifolds (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51avnKHPgDL._SX342_.jpg) but...

I have 4 female connectors on the loader, and 4 male connectors on a bracket on the tractor. So, nope. This is on the tractor...... Can't find a pic of the mate. I'd love to know size/style/mfg part numbers if anyone knew them, too.

Hi all, My search came up pretty dry, so here we go. My dealer has the cheapest price around for a set of pallet forks. I've heard bad things about some brands, so I thought I'd ask.... They are Walco, and $540 (plus tax) for a set with 42" tines. Good? Bad? Ugly? The *seem* as good as...

Super super crude (Dimensions aren't really right even), but this is my mockup.... Goals are to fully utilize the 6" of travel, using existing stops. Make mounting easy. Make mounting template, perhaps. make parts list/instructions. I've inquired with the linear actuator people, and for an...

Well, I have cad of the linear actuator, constrained to what its actual travel limits are...

Has anyone ever converted a Land Pride RB0548 to be QH compatible? I know the options with Pat's and similar aids, but wonder what thoughts are about making this little blade (it's my brother's) truly QH compatible for his B7100. The PO got it, instead of the RB15 series.. =( Seems like a...

This is what I made.......

Here is what I designed, and will build this spring. Uses a removable draw bar, just in case I ever need one. It is quick hitch compatible. Had a trailer hitch receiver and tow hooks. I will put pockets in the concrete to put a chainsaw and misc. other stuff. I think it calc's out at like...

I love your solution KennyG. I saved one of your posts, just in case I ever need to do that. So far, I've been fine. I only have a trailer mover and a land pride back blade. On the blade, I needed to put a second hole in at the right height. I just made sure it was close enough to the front...

I'm hoping santa will bring me a set of tire chains this year. They're pretty spendy, naturally. I put the V-bar ladder on my list, cause it is what my dad got. The non-v-bar (but still ladder) is $100 cheaper for the rears alone. Naturally the fronts are a bit cheaper too. So, for a set...

Found some specific sizing info.

Hey! Recently my dad got a second tractor for grandma's house. It is an Kubota L305DT. Anyway, it has a Westendorf TA111 loader with quick change. He is looking for a set of forks for it. Any thoughts? If I can find an adapter plate, I am going to try to get him to weld it to his existing...

So my dad would really like a 3rd function on his tractor, but the $600+ ($1,000 even) is hard-ish to justify. Though one guy sells them on ebay for $485, and maybe that's a great price. I've always thought a roll-your-own would be doable, it is just a hydraulic solenoid afterall. I feel like...

960lbs as it stands. I'm in the right neck of the woods. Would love some beam size confirmations. 6"x6"x3/4" angle for the blade supports, as suggested. 3/8" side walls? 3/8" skid shoes/wraparound? 4x4x.1875 front beam? 2x3x.1875 mid/rear beam? 3/8" pin tabs? 1/4" gussets? 1/4" plate to hold...

Thanks for the reply. This is what I have, with very few real dimensions. No slots/fasteners yet for the adjustable blades. Heck, no blades on there yet either. Probably 1/2 hour of actual work. Trying to make pieces the same if I can. All the tabs are the same, the 3-rd point upright and the...

So, I really want a LPGS (Land Plane, Grader, a million other names that makes it hard to find on CraigsList). I'll probably buy one (Land Pride or Grademaster), but thought I'd design one up just for fun. I'm an engineer, so I figured I'd model it up and make a drawing and send it to a...