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I have a JD 2520 with the 46 backhoe. I would like to convert my old pto drive post hole digger to be hydraulic drive and mount it to my backhoe. I have been looking at different hydraulic motors in Northern Tools catalog and decided on a 160-300 rpm low speed high torque motor...

I am going to build an A-frame to attach my 3-ton chain hoist to for lifting miscellaneous stuff, but primarily my 500 pound Miller welding machine. I am basing the design loosely off of one my dad built and uses. It will be made from a 4"x4" square tube 1/4" thick and 10 ft. long with legs...

Has anyone built a suspended concrete floor for a workshop before? I am prepping for a 12 ft x 24 ft tool shed. Because of the creek and floodplain, the floor will need to be about 3 ft above the ground. My original thoughts were to build a wood floor. But, since I do alot of welding I...

I have been brush cutting around the front yard for the last 2 hours. Going slow and easy with several idle breaks (5 mins). So I need to move a fallen tree, about 6'' diameter that is rotten. I used the loader to push it into a pile (have down this hundreds of times). I go to lift the...

Has anyone framed a pole barn with steel pipe? I was contemplating the idea of using steel pipe to build the poles and trusses of the building, then finishing with 2x6 wood purlins. My father built one 30 years ago at his previous property. 20' x 36' with a 12' lean to. IIRC, the posts were...

I am trying to get my final design together for my tractor shed. Would love to have some ideas, advice, help, etc. Dimensions: Pole barn style construction. 16' wide by 24' long. 8-10 ft. height. 4x4 treated posts on 8 ft. centers. double 2x8 top girts Roof will be 3:12 pitch with 26 ga...

JD 2305 and PTO Over-run Clutch - Good Idea?? I have a KK XB 4 ft. rotary mower. I haven't been able to use it much, but was wondering if the ORC was a good idea? Maybe it would take some abuse/ load off the PTO? Any thoughts?

Which Mahindra tractor model compares to the John Deere 2320? Any big differences? Estimates for the price of the Mahindra model with a FEL? Thanks!

Which Kioti tractor model compares to the John Deere 2320? Any big differences? Estimates for the price of the Kioti model with a FEL? Thanks!

Which New Holland tractor model compares to the John Deere 2320? Any big differences? Estimates for the price of the New Holland model with a FEL? Thanks!

Which Kubota tractor model compares to the John Deere 2320? Any big differences? Estimates for the price of the Kubota model with a FEL? Thanks!

I would like to buy a 4ft rotary cutter for my JD 2305. I have done some forum searching and found a few good and bad posts on this subject.:confused: I have 3 acres of brush I would like to gradually clean it up. My brush consists of tall grass, weeds, rose/thorny brush, and small saplings...

I finally had time to hook up and use my new PHD on the JD2305 last weekend. I dug two post holes about 2.5 ft deep. I have some observations and questions. The instructions state to align the auger 3 inches off plumb pointing away from the tractor when starting the hole. The intention is...

I built a pair of bucket forks for the JD 2305 this weekend. They are in a rough finish state, I still need to grind, buff, and paint them this week. I built them out of materials I had laying around. The forks are 2"x2"x3/16" square tubing. The clamps are grade 5 bolts 3/4" diameter by 6"...

I have noticed that my new JD 2305 (2.1 hrs) whines when going slow and nearly disappears when the go pedal is over 1/2 peddle. Exact same forward or reverse. Normal?:confused: Otherwise this is an awesome tractor!:D

What kind of material do you guys suggest for gravel driveways? I have been getting estimates for road base/ caliche and river rock. For a 12 yard truck delivered the prices range from $130 to $250 per trip. I am building a 12 ft. wide by 200 ft. long driveway. I tentatively estimating 6"...

Tractor arrived Saturday morning! This thing is great! Already spent two hours fixing a driveway pothole and some brush clearing.:D