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Like cycledude, I have an XR4145. I've never noticed any side to side play. I have, very infrequently, noticed some slight up/down bounce when carrying heavy loads. When I do, it's a signal to me that I need to slow down and go a little easier.

I think you had a typo and meant to write, "What 40 year old boy doesn't like to dig in the dirt?" [emoji16] Great to see the kid out working the controls. I know my boys love working on the tractor.

You're right again. Justifying my point by citing a peer-reviewed journal article that has been cited over 700 times in the literature about the effects of PM2.5 doesn't add anything to the conversation. (Did you bother to read the article, or the subsequent one that was posted by ericm979?)...

Gee, I hope you don't always make such simple mistakes when distracted. I sure wouldn't want a Doctor with that lack of focus and inability to pay attention to detail treating me for any reason. THAT is an example of trolling. You know, kind of like saying "There's a few other ways, but I'm...

My 5 year old has better reading comprehension than you. Go back and read Nings post. Slowly. He says nothing of cancer. He talks about irritants and pollutants from PM2.5 that can cause all sorts of health problems. You appear to have somehow interpreted this to mean PM2.5 only causes lung...

Ummm, your first paragraph, which was the premise of your entire post. To refresh your mind, Ning stated PM2.5 particles were bad because they penetrated deep into the lungs, and could enter the bloodstream. You responded, "You keep saying deep into the lungs. You don't exchange that much air...

I'm afraid Ning is right, and you're wrong, about PM2.5 incursion into the body and bloodstream. I'm not saying chemicals don't also cause problems, but ignoring the dangerous consequences of PM2.5 on personal health is naive. See, for example...

I finally finished expanding my driveway and putting in a rock retaining wall. It started as this. It ended as this. If you zoom into the middle picture you can see a shovel leaning against the wall for scale. The rocks used in the wall were all dug out of the ground when digging/moving...

Anecdotal evidence and personal observations can be misleading. Look at the data. The rate of gun violence in California is the 8th lowest in the Nation.

How are raw numbers skewed? Can you identify how they have been skewed, or is it just your opinion (that is skewed)? You'd be wrong on that second point too. I do not belong to a Union. As a point of clarification, in no way does my education or training have anything to do with gun violence...

The data are organized by state, not city. Last time I checked Chicago wasn't a state.

Are you saying the data are wrong? If so, please identify what, specifically, is incorrect.

Agreed. Being far from police services also adds another degree of complexity. I live off in the country and am probably at least a 15 minute wait for any police response. Again, it adds complexity to the issue. The needs of rural areas are quite different from the needs of urban ones.

"Gun violence" is the accepted vernacular for violence perpetrated on one person by another while using a firearm. Just like "domestic violence" doesn't mean violence perpetrated by a domicile. I'm sure you already knew that, though.

I agree with what you are saying. Unlike many readers on this forum seem to be able to comprehend, it's a complex issue, and is fraught with legal complexity. Yet it's still a problem.xv As you said, a lot of the solutions are a very heavy lift. As I said initially, it's not that I think what...

Or, there are any number of a scientific studies on the matter: E.g., Google Scholar

Sure: https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/#:~:text=In%20states%20where%20elected%20officials,the%20country%20has%20adopted%20it.

Again, personal attacks say more about you than me. Where did I say inanimate objects commit violence?

If that were the case, then states with strict gun laws would have high amounts of violence, and states with lax gun laws would have low amounts because of the deterrent due to prevalent gun ownership. The fact is that is not the case. It is the exact opposite.

Your comment makes some very broad assumptions about the individuals that own guns legally, and those that don't. Let me rephrase the same question to you. If gun laws only hinder the rights of law-abiding citizens and leave them unprotected, why is there a clear inverse correlation between...

There are undoubtedly serious concerns with the order. I acknowledge that, which is why I said I don't know that it's a good move. However, at least it's something, and starts the conversation. That is a welcome change from so many approaches that equate to either (1) pretending it's not a...

Personal attacks ... Hmm, I think that says more about you than me.

Post shut down in 3 ... 2 ... 1 I'll kick it off. I applaud the move. Is it a good move? Who knows. Is it something, yes! To me, that's a step in the right direction. I don't know what the answer is to gun violence in the US, but I fully acknowledge we have a problem and need to do something...

It seems from your post that what you would prefer is a grapple that grabs one log as easily as multiple logs. The interesting part is there is a simple grapple that already does that. It is lighter and cheaper than root-style grapples. Check out Frost bite grapples...

Yes, you are correct, and it does complicate things. That's why I only referred to aerodynamic drag, as opposed to gas mileage. There are more variables than just aerodynamic drag that influence gas mileage.

Are you referring to the coefficient of friction of the raindrops, or the rolling wheel? If you are referring to the raindrops, the answer is, I'm not. Aerodynamic drag is comprised of two components. Pressure drag (see previous equation) and skin friction drag (due to shear forces on the...

Yes, rain will increase wind resistance. Will it increase it appreciably to where you would notice? No. However, it can increase rolling resistance as well, but that's a different topic.

To throw a little more technical knowledge into the discussion, Power = (Force)(Velocity) Drag Force due to air resistance is F_D = 1/2(rho)(V^2)(C_D)(A) where rho is the fluid density, V is the velocity, C_D is the drag coefficient, A is the projected frontal area So, Power =...

I was able to pick some up at a local auto parts store. Any brand will be better than what comes standard. Having said that, my advice would be don't waste your money. My experience is that trying to turn the music up loud enough so that you can hear it over the tractor is a good way to...

Is the existing board straight/level? If so, this would be my approach (as mice are a major problem where I live). 1) Push metal mesh screen back into the gap (tougher for critters to chew through). 2) Fill with rodent-resistant expanding foam (the green stuff - they regularly chew through...

"The thought never occured to me that there was land so flat that you couldn't park higher than the garden." Never been to the Midwest, huh? :)

Water doesn't gain velocity as it flows a longer distance. Water velocity is a function of the pressure "head", which is the elevation distance from the top surface of the water in the tank to the outlet, minus the "losses" (i.e., friction) in the system. So, if by having a longer hose you can...

As mentioned, putting some weights on it will increase pressure, and the resultant flow rate. Also, for the hose section, keep it as short as possible and use as large of diameter of hose as possible to decrease flow friction and increase flow rate.

I followed the post of someone else discussing how they did it. About 4-5 years ago there was a very detailed post by a user about mounting two cameras on an LS XR41XXHC tractor. I followed it exactly. The front camera is "loose" with two rare earth magnets so I can move it around and mount...

Yes, what Avenger said! That is where mine was located. I too wired in a camera, which was the best modification I have ever made to my tractor. It's super helpful, particularly when using forks or a grapple

Sure it would. But if you read the article they controlled for those variables. Again, the article isn't anything new or surprising. When it gets warmer, density is reduced, thereby reducing drag. It's a small influence though (note, they found only about a 2% increase in home runs due to...

I'm confused by the skepticism displayed here. Drag on a ball can be easily predicted as: D = 1/2(rho)(C_d)(A)(V)^2. rho = air density C_d = drag coefficient (constant value for a baseball at a constant exit velocity) A = projected area (constant for a baseball) V = velocity of baseball It is...

November rain. - GNR

As rScotty mentioned, rear wheel spacing will do wonders for increased stability. Unfortunately, a lot of new tractors have limited adjustments available in rear wheel spacing. An easy solution is wheel spacers. BroTek (Bro-Tek) makes wheel spacers for just about every new tractor make/model. I...

Mine used to make the "duck squawking" sound sometimes after shutting down. I seem to remember reading somewhere this noise can be caused by the turbo not cooling down sufficiently. I am now very strict about idling at 800 RPM for at least 2 minutes (if not more on hotter days) before shutting...

For those that live up in the North Country of NY, I just saw this on the news. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/state-police-on-the-hunt-for-john-deere-tractor-and-theif

You might be overthinking this. I simply bought 3 harbor freight dollies. I place two under the edges of my blower, and one under the stand that keeps it level. A board tying all of them together is overkill as the snowblower serves the same purpose as the board. Plus, with no extra board it's...

Thanks, that's helpful. I didn't realize the blends changed throughout the year.

Educate my ignorance... How much does the winter fuel blend that a service station has vary as a function of temperature? I was always under the impression there were essentially summer, and winter (i.e., only two). Are there more? I ask as I live in a brutally cold climate. I treat my 5...

Either I didn't explain myself clearly, or you're avoiding the question. 1) The kinematic linkages for lift (not roll back - we aren't discussing that) are the same. They are a simple 3-bar linkage. Yes, you can move locations around, but the mechanism operates via the same principle. 2) That...

Technically, you are correct. It is possible. But for the brands that are being discussed, that is not true. Show me one loader that outperforms another at one height, while underperforming at another. More simply, put, show me a loader that has a lower lift capacity at max height, but a higher...

Torvy - Finally, a voice of reason. Despite derisive comments such as "paper specs" and "it's not safe to lift the max amount to the max height" (duh) as reasons for justifying why lower lift capacities don't matter, what is lost (willfully ignored?) is that a loader that lifts more to full...

What RPM do you run at? I initially ran my LS at 1,800 RPM. It would Regen about every 20-30 hours. I now run it at 2,300 all the time. It regens every 5o hours.

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Brain stew - Green Day

Dam that river - Alice in chains

I like the black wheels! Do you have more pictures of the individual things you upgraded? I'm particularly interested in the toolbox mount, as I'm still debating the best way to add that.

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Elderly woman behind the counter in a small town - Pearl Jam

Man! I feel like a woman! - Shania Twain

They are VERY common in my neck of the woods (Northern, Northern NY), as this is a very rural area. Only a few of the larger "towns" (e.g., population of 10,000) have access to natural gas. Our electricity rates are sky high too (pushing $0.20/kW-Hr). This is also a brutally cold environment...

After warming up, I always run it at 2,200+ RPM. Regen occurs at 50 hour intervals on the dot (when the software forces it into regen even if it doesn't need one). I've done this since the day I brought it home, which is why it's not clear to me that the EGR valve is full of carbon. My only...

I thought I'd close the loop on this issue so if anyone else has it, they might know where to look. After ruling out any wiring shorts the dealer took the tractor back. The regional rep thought is was likely an EGR valve that was getting stuck due to carbon buildup, which was the next thing to...

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It would be less embarrassing if I had Alzheimer's as an excuse. My dad was in his 30's when he did it. My brother and I were in our 20's.

Growing up, one of my favorite stories was my mom telling about the time my dad drove to the mall, forgot he drove there, walked home, and then couldn't find the car. I thought it was hilarious. How do you forget a car? Fast forward a few years, and I'm a senior in college. In the last week of...

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Maybe I'm reading into a persons actions too much, but for me, when I fuel up a vehicle I fill it all the way up. That's the default action. So, if a tractor comes with just enough fuel to get it on/off a trailer, I'm left thinking it was a deliberate action/decision by the dealer to only put...

Am I to understand from your post that you bought a tractor without telling your significant other?!? Wow, that is a gutsy move! It took me 2.5 years of bringing it up before my wife was finally on board. I shudder to think what would have happened had I just bought it.

I guess an analogue to the first question would be, is there anyone that DIDN'T get a full tank of fuel and/or other swag?

:) Yes, by gas I mean fuel. More specifically, diesel.

When your dealer dropped off your tractor, did it have a full tank of gas? Did you get a hat, or anything else? Did those decisions change/influence your perception of your dealer?

Why I originally posted was because I didn't initially think he was referring to purchasing power, which is what led to my initial reaction of, huh, that doesn't make sense. To some extent, it is semantics. However, as an engineer I believe details matter. One of my favorite examples is there...

I'm not arguing prices, and inflation have gone up (about 10% year-over-year). The statement wasn't that the purchasing power of the dollar was going down. It was that the value of a dollar was going down. Those are two different things, with the value typically assessed on the global market...

Sure, inflation plays a roll. But the comment "the dollar is dropping like a rock" is not correct. It is the exact opposite. Relative to the Korean Won or Japanese Yen, the dollar is 40-50% higher than it was 1 year, or 3 years ago. (Look at the graphs in the link I posted. It's staggering.)

Huh?!? The dollar is the strongest it's been in 10+ years. To the point that it's hurting the global economy and discussions are ongoing about how to devalue it...

The referenced thread about installing a camera was the motivation for me doing it as the first upgrade after I bought my tractor in 2019. I installed one camera under the roofline of the cab looking backwards. The other is connected to a base with rare earth magnets so I can move it from...

I'll add my 2 cents. In the first video, it was very clearly a bending failure due to a lateral load. Backhoes are designed to dig, not push things to the side, which he was clearly doing. My guess is he was pushing sideways on a tree stump (he claims he has used it to remove stumps), and...

Just thought I would update this, in case anyone else runs into this error. I replaced the air filter, and no dice. I then checked all of the wires going from the ECU to the EGR valve (following the trouble-shooting procedure suggested in the shop manual). This ended up being a pain as the...

Not to be smug, but it sure beats looking at and breathing smog all day. There are two sides to every story.

I think it's compelling, and could find a niche use for one (indoors in a horse arena where you are more concerned about fumes, for example). However, it drives me nuts when marketing gets involved. Statements like "saves $12,000 in fuel over 10 years," are absurd. Well, yeah, because it...

I find a frostbite style grapple (FrostBite Grapples - Grapple, Log Grapple) very effective, which is probably pretty close to a stump bucket with a grapple. It weighs less that a root grapple, and is significantly cheaper. I think it is far superior for moving logs and large rocks. However, it...

Ha! As a Purdue engineering grad (graduate school though, not undergrad), that made me laugh. Thermo is usually a Sophomore/Junior level course. It reminds me of the various versions of this cartoon that circulate the internet. Did I mention I teach Heat Transfer. :)

I took a look at the air filter last night. The external filter was fairly packed with dirt on the end closest to the intake opening, but the internal filter looked perfectly clean. I wasn't able to clean the external filter, so I went ahead and ordered a new one, which should get to me by...

Avenger - what do you mean by "Run the harness are described in the shop manual?"

Thanks for the advice. The tractor is only 2.5 years old, so it should still be under warranty provided it's not mice getting to it. The dealer is over an hour away. We wrote into the contract that he would pick/up deliver for warranty issues. But, rather than putting the burden on him (he's a...

I need some help ... Back in May, I had an S27 F08 error code pop up on my tractor. A quick google search led to a discussion on this forum that it was a wiring harness error. I popped the hood, did a cursory check to see if there were any wires/harnesses loose, found nothing. Shut the hood...

I have 2 inch spacers on mine (XR4145HC). They were well worth the investment. At the time, my dealer confirmed with LS that putting spacers on would not affect the warranty. I bought third party spacers. Also, a regen every 15 hours sounds like a lot. What RPM do you usually run the engine? If...

All of the dealers around here only sell one brand. Except Deere, which also sells Bobcat. [emoji848]

Awesome, and good timing! That is EXACTLY what I had in mind as a possible solution. Now, if someone would just make it commercially.

Yeah, that's more like what I was thinking. It would be nice to get just one large one to replace the shank on a subsoiler.

It's (up to) arm size roots I'd like to be able to cut through. It seems it would be simple to out a serrated edge on a subsoiler so if you hit a root, you apply a little bit of forward pressure while lifting the 3pt, to cut/rip the root.

Stumps.

Tooth rippers are common as a backhoe attachment. For example: Backhoe Ripper It seems it should be pretty easy to mount something similar on a SSQA on a front loader. But, I can't find anything of the sort. Another option would be a subsoiler type 3pt tool, but with a serrated leading edge...

Congrats on your purchase! You will not be disappointed.

You've conveniently rounded the Kioti numbers down and the Kubota numbers up. The LA525 loader lifts: 1,082 lbs to max height of 94.3" 1,431 lbs at 1500 mm height The KL 4030 loader lifts: [not specified] to a lift height of 98.4 in (4.1" higher than the Kubota) 1,835 lbs at 1520 mm height...

Yes, except that when he priced out the Kubota, he added all of the extra features to make it comparable to an LS or Kioti "deluxe" model. (E.g. rear remotes, wipers, mirrors, 3rd function, mid PTO, etc.) Also, note that he is comparing it to the MT335, which is a smaller frame size than the...

Was that price at a Canadian dealer? If so, is the listed amount in CAD or USD. If so, that is WAY less than what my friend was quoted. Granted, he's in Southern Ontario ...

Thanks, that's helpful.

I realize there is a difference between specs, (weight, lift capacity, etc.). I'm not trying to determine value. I'm just trying to determine if Canadians usually pay a price premium for Kubota, like you do in the lower 48. That is, in the US, if you compare the cash price (not worrying about...

<bump> Are there no Candians on here? Any insight into whether there should be a price difference (and about how much) between a Kubota and LS or Kioti would be greatly appreciated.

I have a friend doing some tractor shopping. He lives in the Waterloo/Kitchener area of Ontario. He's looking at a Kubota LX3310, Kioti CK3510SE, and LS MT335HC. All are cabbed models. I was surprised that when he shared the quotes, all three were within $1k when similarly outfitted. I had...

Yeah, some industry standards on lift capacity (specified at a specific height and location - i.e., 12-18 inches forward of the pins where the loads center of mass is likely to be) and stability (weight that can be lifted at ground height without lifting the rear wheels) would be nice to have.

My understanding (maybe I'm naively wrong) is that loader capacity is simply the weight that it can lift to that height. That can be computed quite simply from the force the cylinder produces, and the geometry of the loader. The structural properties of the loader would need to support that...

Thanks for the compliment. As an engineer, I like to have quantifiable numbers as opposed to gut feelings, intuition, and biased assessments. That said, there is a lot about a tractor that is admittedly hard to quantity. That's why I do agree that sitting on, and operating a tractor to find...

I have an XR4145HC. I was able to purchase a .pdf copy of the service manual online for like $50. Here's the link; https://www.durattach.com/parts-tools/manuals/ls-tractor-manual/ls-tractor-service-shop-manual.html

This thread has been wildly entertaining to read. I feel as if it should have been titled, "An ode to P.T. Barnum, or, there is a sucker born every minute." Research has repeatedly shown that "price" is a poor indicator of "quality" or "value". From golf balls, to cars, to wine, to food, to...

I was actually just thinking yesterday, while putting on a pair of shorts, "Wow, I remember buying these shorts ... 23 years ago."

You are correct. I'd still argue that 18'ish percent is a pretty significant difference.

You are correct that the LS lift height is comparatively low. I know that is a deal-breaker for some, as it can limit tasks like dumping into a trailer bed, etc. However, at the same lift height, the lift capacities are not ANYWHERE close. Back when I was shopping, I got the lift curves for the...

Slander (verb): To make false and damaging statements. You said: You also intimated that the LS (because that is the brand the OP is discussing), like other brands, had cable routing outside the loader. You later admitted you were looking at the MT573, not the MT3 series the OP is...

What is disingenuous is when you state your opinion, while slandering every other brand that isn't what you have. It's especially problematic when those "opinions" are expressed using factually incorrect information, like lever placement and hose routing on the LS. While that may have been the...

I have to laugh at these passive aggressive posts towards anything that is not Kubota Let's break it down: 1) Specs are specs. An LS will lift 30-40% more than a similar sized Kubota. Period. Yes, you need proper ballast (an easy fix). That's the point. If you want to lift a certain amount, you...

Well, I mean, seriously, who wants to repeat ingrown toenail-gate of 2014?

Buy the Kubota. Higher price always indicates higher quality and value. [emoji849]

Yeah, because LS tractors are held together by bailing wire and chewing gum, and are guaranteed to break down whenever Mercury is in retrograde. [emoji849]

You don't see them for sale because we like them so much, we hang onto them. :) If you are financing the LS at 5% for 84 months, at the end, you will have paid $43k. Basically the exact same price as the Kubota at 0%. From a financial standpoint, (no, I'm not a financial planner), and with the...

Don't forget you're also getting 3 more gross HP, and 4 more at the PTO with the LS. I don't know if that matters to you, but it looks like it comes down to a difference (after tax) of $7,600 and 4 Hp at the PTO. $7,600 is a lot of money, and can buy some really nice implements. Or, will add...

Yeah, I thought of that after I sent it. It could end up being more problematic where you end up sitting in a pool of melted water ... I guess the other solution could be to get dressed up in cycling clothes before getting on the tractor, so the material wicks the water away better. [emoji23]

You could always use the trick of professional cyclists. Make a tube from nylon stockings by cutting off the leg. Then, fill it up with ice, tie a knot in the opening, and wrap it around your neck, under your shirt. The slow melt will keep you cool(er) for a few hours. It's cheap, and easy to...

That seems like a pretty good deal. I paid $32,700 (before tax) for an XR4145HC with loaded tires and 3rd function 2.5 years ago. My dealer offered me the same deal of free delivery, and transport to/from the dealer for warranty work, which I've never had to use.

Am I the only one that noticed the dealer quote appears to include a third function valve, that wasn't on the website quote? Or am I missing something?

I'm with avenger. The best kind of interest is the type you earn, not pay. Whether you are paying a lot, or a little after refinancing/moving things around, at the end of the day you are still paying interest. Do yourself a favor and pay it off. Think of it this way, if you pay it off now your...

I have had good luck with eradicating bad smells using Odoban. I swear by it. We had a mouse infestation in some exterior walls. The nest (and feces) had stained the exterior sheeting, and when the wall was opened up the smell was unbearable. It had worked into the wood. Bleach, cleaning...

It's called capitalism. And, for better or worse, it's how the business world runs. This is why myself, and a few other posters here, emphasized the need to be financially competitive and have a well-developed financial business plan. Without it, it doesn't matter how good of service you...

Congrats on the new endeavor, and good luck! You are doing the right thing by first determining the customer's needs. Kudos for recognizing, and doing that. Now, much of the extra "service" individuals are referring to here costs money. For example, it costs money to have enough salespeople on...

I don't know how well it will bind with HDPE, but another easy solution is dissolving packing peanuts (the styrofoam ones, not the starch ones you can eat) in acetone. You will need cups of peanuts for a tablespoon of acetone. It produces a gooey plastic by breaking the polystyrene bonds. This...

As a mechanical engineer, I always find these conversations somewhat entertaining due to common misconceptions. As mentioned earlier, Hp=Hp=Hp. Horsepower is (expressed in a simple manner) the product of torque and angular velocity (i.e., speed) Where individuals often go awry is assuming the...

I'm actually surprised manufacturers haven't pursued this either, but I'm sure there is a reason. The longevity of diesel engines makes sense for big AG operations. But, how many CUT owners are putting 10k+ hours on their tractors? I look at it as follows. A standard car gas engine can easily...

It seems to me the very nature of the OP's post (anxiety about rising prices and therefore a desire to get in quickly before prices rise even further) is an almost textbook definition of the prevalent attitudes that drive bubble markets. This is clearly a common sentiment that can be observed in...

Here is the diagnostics for how to fix it.

It looks like it's an "Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor signal low fault."

My Father and I are both Mechanical Engineers. He grew up using a slide rule, I didn't. I am always amazed at his ability to do quick calculations of trig functions/logarithms/etc. in his head. It's an incredibly useful skill to have, particularly when trying to make quick, back-of-the-envelope...

Good to know. Thanks!

Interesting idea. How much did it cost, and how involved was it? I've always felt the steering wheel on my XR4145HC was too low.

Yeah, there are some major logistical challenges. It's not that I think they can't be solved, but it feels like the push towards rapid integration is a little bit of putting the cart before the horse.

Well, now that's a different discussion. My initial comment was in response to the posts suggesting EVs will shortly become disposable vehicles. Their economic viability is an entirely different concern. I think hybrids make a lot of sense. There is no extra electricity generation needed, as...

Here is some more data: https://electrek.co/2020/06/06/tesla-battery-degradation-replacement/ https://electrek.co/2021/08/12/tesla-claims-battery-packs-lose-only-capacity-200000-miles/

Did you not read the articles? The numbers are what I had stated. Most cars don't last longer than 200k miles. But, there is still evidence to point to that yes, the batteries can also last much longer: https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/29/tales-from-a-tesla-model-s-at-200k-miles/ There are...

Independent tests, self-reported data from actual owners, and historical repairs. https://insideevs.com/news/339852/researched-data-how-long-should-a-tesla-battery-last/ https://www.carfax.com/blog/how-long-do-hybrid-batteries-last

I'm not sure that is what is really happening. Tesla batteries are warrantied to 150k miles and usually last 300-400k miles. Toyota hybrid batteries are warrantied to 150k Mike's and regularly last 200k+.

I just bought a Toyota minivan in January. The only incentive was $500 off IF you financed (no cash discount). So, I financed $1,000, and then paid it off when the first bill came due. The shocking part to me was that as I was writing a check for the price minus the $1,000 in financing, I made...

I have other investments with higher rates of return. I use a money market account solely as a savings/checking account for money I want to keep liquid. I welcome the return of 10-15 years ago when inflation was 2-3%, and money market accounts returned 4.5-5%... before the fed decided they...

I'd actually welcome higher interest rates. It would mean my money market accounts might go back to earning 5% instead of 0.05%.

Not words you hear very often ... Most people have never heard of Canton. That's my neck of the woods (I live about 10 miles away).

After another sleepless night, I woke up to this thread. How appropriate. :) My father has a notoriously difficult time sleeping at night, and I'm afraid I've inherited it. For me, I think it's correlated with stress. I have NO problem falling asleep at night (usually out in 5 minutes). The...

I wondered about that. I have a 3pt hitch mount Radtech (Blizzard) snowblower that I bought from my dealer. It's a great blower. Unfortunately, mine is red, not blue. :)

Very nice setup! Is that an LS branded blower? How do you like it?

I have a 2019 XR4145HC (predecessor to the MT3, and I believe the same engine) with 180 (not a lot) of trouble free hours. My guess (I don't know) is that many of the dpf problems are caused by not running the engine at sufficiently high RPMs. The engines should be ALWAYS run at 1,800+ RPM...

See post #118 and #125.

See posts #59 and #61 in this thread. The justification for buying the TYM over the John Deere is "buy American". The clear implication is the John Deere 4-series is somehow more American than the TYM. Then, it is stated, "Ultimately, Even if a USA-Made product is 10X, im still going to buy it...

See Torvy's comment. He hit the nail on the head. I have no problem with John Deere. I actually agree completely with what you said, "built in the US ... just as much as any other manufacturer." My problem, is when individuals falsely claim that John Deere builds MORE of their CUTs in the US...

They do manufacture somewhere else. In a different country. That's the point.

Again, the only thing coming off the line are lawn mowers. It isn't disputed that John Deere manufactures those and large Ag equipment in the US. The OP is looking at purchasing a CUT. The argument was made he should buy a 3-series or 4-series Deere, with the implication being it was...

Unfortunately, this video just seems to confirm what others have said. John Deere's are assembled in the US, but not manufactured in the US. At least the video certainly didn't show any manufacturing going on. It showed assembly. Even one of the "manufacturing" engineers explained that her job...

In some cases it's even worse. As chance would have it, I bought a new Toyota today. Current incentives for Toyota are a $500 rebate ONLY if you finance. See, so financing is a better deal!!! . So I told the dealer I wanted to finance it, financed $1,500 of the total purchase price, paid cash...

My LS dealer offered me a $2500 cash price reduction over the finance price. Kubota didn't offer anything. One of the reasons I didn't go with Kubota. I'm not willing to pay a finance charge when I'm not financing the tractor.

Going WAAAAYYY off topic - this is a statement I here often, but don't actually agree with. Economies evolve. If they don't, they become stagnant and get left behind. We don't have blacksmiths in this country any more. Or Coopers. Or Silversmiths. Those used to be well paying, middle...

Let's take your argument and rephrase it. Do you really think that a TYM tractor that has all of the features of a John Deere, the same amount of metal in it, functionality, etc. is designed and fabricated in a way that gives the John Deere 50% more value than the TYM? On a given day can it do...

Or another way to put it is that it is 50% (!!!!!) more expensive. I'll reiterate my post with the P.T. Barnum quote. "There's a sucker born every minute." I have no problem paying for quality and value when it is offered but Deere and Kubota do not offer enough to offset the price difference.

The flip side of that argument is, "There's a sucker born every minute." Attributed (perhaps rightly so, maybe not) to P.T. Barnum, a very successful entertainer. You see, he realized that profit does not always correlate with quality. Just because something costs more, and is in higher demand...

I don't doubt that what you're saying, while maybe not universally true, is the norm, rather than the exception. Nevertheless, you're missing the point. If you have a problem with the way a manufacturer handles warranty claims, take it up with the manufacturer. Don't take it out on your...

It's interesting how this topic has devolved into a discussion on dealer support and loyalty. It all started with one poster stating along the lines of, "when I walked in to inquire about a trade-in, you were rude and didn't give me the time of day." The knee-jerk defensiveness from the...

I don't think your problems, other than the hydraulic fitting, are unique to your snow blower. I have a Blizzard, and it digs gravel like crazy. What has helped considerably, is I designed and paid some kids at my University to fabricate an edge attachment to help avoiding digging gravel. (See...

Pay it off as soon as possible!!! My favorite quote is, "those that understand interest earn it, those that don't, pay it." Plus, with the way inflation is going, putting the money into something like your tractor is probably not a bad financial investment. That, or you could invest the extra...

My take is that most of the "incentives" are smoke and mirrors. They may benefit the dealer some, and give them a little wiggle room, but how good of deal you can get out of a dealer is more likely going to come down to what current supply/demand is in your area. Judging by how everything else...

My 2 cents: I bought a tractor to clear a private lane (not counting driveway) about 1/3 mile long as well. That's it's primary use. We only get about 100" of snow a year. I started at 40 hp, and ended up at 45 hp. We tend to get dry snow in 4-8" increments. When we get the rare early or late...

10% of 2 is less than 50% of 1. That's how.

I'm assuming you have the idle set high, even when not working? On my LS, if I run at 1600-1800 RPM, I regen about every 30 hours. If I run at 2200-2400 RPM, it's >50 hours to regen, but the LS forces into regen at precisely 50 hours. I live in a cool climate as well.

I think the big difference is the OP is adding a front mount snowblower. That's a high dollar item. To the OP, where did you get your quote? You have a couple of LS dealers within an hour or so North of you (Ranmar, and Sullys). Comparison shopping isn't a bad idea. I shopped both of them, and...

Oh, and just like tractor shops, bike shops can be just as, and even more, snobby. If you walk in and it's nothing but a bunch of skinny, early 20 guys with shaved legs that take one look at you, and then go back to what they were doing, while ignoring you, just turn around and walk back out.

From an avid cyclist that raced for about 15 years, and still logs about 2k miles a year (down from 6-7k), I think your best approach is to treat it like a tractor purchase. When someone new is shopping for a tractor the common advice is to go in to the dealer, talk to them, tell them what...

Couldn't you just fill the potholes in your asphalt, with asphalt? https://www.quikrete.com/productlines/blacktoprepaircommercial.asp Of course, if you have a bunch to do, it could get expensive quick, which may be why your local guys wants to charge so much.

This^^^^ Potholes are the symptom of an underlying problem (poor drainage). Tackling the symptom, without addressing the underlying problem, is a fools errand.

I think old time farmers are much smarter than us weekend warriors that think, "I'll just go grab my tractor and get this out in no time." This is the progression of mine. 1) I'll just loosen it up with a shovel and pop it out with my grapple. No dice. 2) Maybe I can pull it out. Another...

I've found subsoilers very effective at loosening up ground around rocks, and helping pull them out. But, make sure you get one of sufficient heft to not, er, mangle it. Okay, too late on that advice. I opted for a heavy duty one from EA attachments last year, paired with a 45hp tractor, and...

And here I was, just happy that this week we tipped the scales where grass exposure > snow coverage on our lawn. It's been a weird spring here, though. It came early, and fast. My boys were sledding in t shirts earlier this week.

They've gone up noticeably just in the last couple of years. When I was shopping less than 2 years ago, I got a quote on cabbed DK42SE for right about 30k. I think the pandemic likely has a lot to do with it (low availability). I also wonder if a lot of people suddenly getting their stimulus...

Sooooo, of those that ordered through this website, how long did it take for the electronic version to come through. I had thought it would be instantaneous. I ordered Friday, and so far, nothing... Maybe they actually manually email them out, so I'll get it on Monday? Seems odd, though.

What was the price difference between the Kubota and the Kioti on just the tractor/loader and options (3rd function, etc.). Does the Kubota quote include 2 rear remotes (standard on the Kioti)?

nbking makes a good point. Did your quote itemize implements or was it just one price with everything lumped together? If it was the latter, I'd ask for itemized quotes of everything. You might find the difference is due to the implements, more than the tractor. If that's the case, keep in mind...

Well, it's a Kubota. Read into that how you want. Some people use that statement as justification to validate the higher price, some use that statement to validate purchasing a similarly-equipped tractor for less money. Actually, while I'm not surprised there is a significant price...

You're right that for 98% (?) of customers, customer support is better through Amazon. I don't disagree with that at all. But, customer support/service that can't be offered by Amazon does offer some value as well. As an example, I'm an avid cyclist. You can buy a bike on amazon, and itnwill...

That is a wonderful find! (Looking now to see if I can find the manual for my xr4145hc). I will happily pay $50 for the manual.

You're right. At the end of the day, you have to somehow provide some "value" whether in price or service. My point was that society in general has shifted from a service-oriented business model to a price-focused model that prioritizes convenience Think Amazon. While I recognize their...

Are you sure about that? Maybe they've simply evolved and learned how to run a lean, efficient business, on smaller profit margins, thereby stealing their competitors customers. Business is a competition, after all. Lots of people/businesses complained about the influence of the internet on...

And here I thought it was just a filter on TBN trying to gently suggest to me that I'm spending to much time on here.

Maybe a better question to assess the need of a dealer is: How long have you owned your tractor? How many times have you needed to take it into the dealer in that time, and was it for scheduled service (that could ostensibly be done at home), warranty repairs, or something else? My answer is...

I'm more interested in the story. How did you manage to get stuck, and more importantly, how did you manage to get out?

I think Shooterdon is correct. Each situation is going to be different. But, it's nice to see a counterpoint to what can sometimes be espoused as incontrovertible doctrine. When I started looking at tractors, and reading here about things to consider, there was an overwhelming majority of...

That came out really nice! I always appreciate when people take the time to make something look nice to add value to what would otherwise be a very utilitarian project. Although, I had to laugh. Being from a more Northern climate my thought was, "wait, but where will you put the other 90% of...

I have a 72" rear mount on a XR4145. The only time I've ever noticed the engine even start to labor was blowing 18" of extremely wet heavy snow. We usually get pretty dry stuff where I live. For 6-8 inches of dry snow I actually drive full throttle in M range. 8+ inches and I slow down to L...

I'll second the use of a jam nut, or nyloc nut. On my snowblower I noticed bolts (grade 2) breaking for no apparent reason. I think it was because the nut would loosen up, and there was quite a bit of shock during normal operation due to the bolt wiggling around when the nut would loosen up. I...

My dealer ordered the Sundown GR-20 grapple for me when I bought my tractor. It came with it. I think if you inquire directly to the manufacturer or a distributor, you will find that, while not shown, a cross plate like that is available for either the Sundown, Igland, or Frostbite grapples.

It really depends on the ground. Mine is such hard clay, and with so many rocks, you can't dig with the bucket to get one rock out, without a different part of the bucket hitting a rock someplace else, and hanging up. If you just have an occasional rock here are there, that should work. But it...

The frostbite style grapples have an easily removed plate that spans the two lower tines (see picture). That allows you to pinch, and pick up rocks the size of softballs (depending on operator skill [emoji6]). In the picture, the top clamshell is contacting the lower plate in it's current...

If you're wanting to dig rocks with a grapple, get the right type of grapple, and a large enough tractor. I have a 4,400 lb dry weight tractor (with loaded tires and loader, pushing 6,500 lbs) for 5 acres. If you want to dig rocks, don't get a wide clamshell grapple. You will catch edges on...

Here's an example of what a frost-bite style grapple can do. These two piles of rocks were dug up out of an area measuring about 50 ft x 20 ft.

I forgot to attach the picture to me earlier response.

Let's face it, 2020 has sucked. So, what are you doing to spread joy to others this year? What do you find is a rewarding way to help others during the Holiday season? Maybe this can be a challenge too. That is, inspiration and ideas to do something for others that you normally might not. In...

I have 3/4- crushed stone on my driveway and the private road I'm on. Whenever bringing in gravel, or regrading the existing, if I can pack it down well, it locks together and gives a nice flat smooth surface. To get there, though, it requires repeatedly driving a car back and forth, back and...