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    Single Acting Cylinder on Double Action Valve

    Question my Woods C114 has a cylinder that only has one hose aka single acting (power up and gravity down). I just got a New Holland factory valve for my TC45DA that did not have a valve from the factory and is spring centered and can power in and out aka double acting. If I plug a single...
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    Long JIC # 6 Tee

    Is there such a thing as a long JIC Tee like the long 90° Tee linked too here? https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Adapters-Fittings/JIC-to-SAE-O-ring/JIC-Male-to-SAE-Male---Right-Angle-Extra-Long/JIC-6-Male-x-SAE-6-Male-90-Degree-Elbow-6801-LL-06-06-Adapter-9-6801-LL-6-6.axd
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    Hydraulic Motor off Rear Remotes

    If I want to run a hydraulic motor off my rear remote valve/coupler, do I need more than just the two lines? In other words, do I also need a tank return, so when turn the rear remote valve/coupler off it doesn't just slam to a stop? If I do how is it plumbed?
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    TC45DA Electrical Plugs

    I don’t know what these two electrical plugs are for in the first two attached pictures of my TC45DA. Also, in the last picture which one is the flasher for the hazard lights?
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    TC45DA Hydraulic Filter?

    What filter are you us for the smaller hydraulic filter on the left side of the engine (looking from seat)that is readily available? Also, is this a low pressure filter? NH part number is SBA340501030 (says it has a bypass valve), I couldn’t a cross reference on Baldwin Filters site that is...
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    TC45DA Coolant

    What are you guys using for coolant when you have replaced it? The manual calls for ESE-M97818-D, Ethylene Glycol Coolant.
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    Drainage PVC (4") Under Driveway

    I need to run some 4" thin wall drainage PVC under our driveway which is paved. I am going to dig a trench for it say about 8" deep and then patch the pavement. My question is does it need support to protect it from crushing? My ideas if it needs protection is to run it through some 6" PVC...
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    Mesh Seat

    Has anyone found a mesh seat that can be used on mower’s and tractors?
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    Grapple Question

    @Hay Dude How do you like your grapple in the below picture does the single grapple tooth hold brush good and do the pallet fork work good for picking up brush?
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    Leaking/Weeping From Hydraulic Pump to Front Cover

    All, I noticed I my TC45DA is leaking/weeping hydraulic fluid. It looks like it’s leaking where the hydraulic pump bolts to the front cover of the engine and it’s not engine oil. Is there a chance that the hydraulic pump is just loos and that tightening the bolts will slow or stop the flow? I...
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    Eye Brow for Metal Building???

    I‘m looking for ideas fo designing and building an eye brow on a metal building. I'm wanting it to cover the area above the 10’ garage door in the attached picture. My concerns are I may cause the metal building sheeting to rust.
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    Remove Latex Paint From Clothing

    What’s the best way to get latex paint off of clothes? I tried brush cleaner and Goo-be-gone and then washing them with no luck. They have NOT been ran through the dryer yet just line dried.
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    Demco EZ-Latch Trailer Coupler

    How well do Demco EZ-Latch trailer coupler work? We rented a Uhaul trailer for a day use and it had one and it seemed nice. https://a.co/d/9zAdd0S
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    Trailer Lights Question - Rear Side Lights

    What is the correct color for the rear most side trailer lights is it red or amber? I know the other side lights are amber. I'd look are my trailer, but I noticed that all the side marker lights are BADLY faded.
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    Loader Valve Leaking Down

    My TC45DA factory loader at time drifts down while I am using it. Is this an indicator that the loader valve needs new o-rings/seals?
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    Angle Grinder(s) - Lost Their Smoke

    I have two angle grinders (DEWALT and Bosch) that have been used on concrete a fair amount and on their last use both started smoking and quit working. Is there any chance a brush replacement would restore them to working condition?
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    Barrel Unloading Gate for Corn/ Grain

    Here’s an unloading gate I made for filling feeders straight out of the barrel. I didn’t have any.23 welding so I had to use .30 and it burned through some. It’s just a couple pieces of 1/2” angle and a little sheet metal. Now if I could find a corn source that will load straight into my...
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    Belt Tensioner

    I have a Ford 917 flail mower. Over the years I have had to adjust the belt tension semi regularly. I have been spoiled by the serpentine belts in automotive applications in that they have automatic tensioners. I wonder if an automotive belt tensioner could be adapted to my 917 flail mower?
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    Pallet Fork / Trailer Mover

    This evening I drilled a hole in the end of each of forks of my SSQA pallet fork. Moving my trailer with 12 sixteen foot 2x4s and 20 sheets of 7/16” 4 foot by 10’ OSB is a bit much. I may make an adapter to use both forks and have the ball hitch between them. I also used it pulled my grain...
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    Abruzzi Rye Pounds Per Acre

    When you seed Abruzzi Rye how many pounds per acre do you plant when you use a spreader vs a grain drill?
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    Replacement Trailer Type & Sizing

    All, I currently have a 18' trailer (16' flat & 2' dovetail) that has a 7K GVW (2x 3,500k axles). I need a higher weight capacity trailer at least 10k with 5,200 LB or higher axles and a longer trailer. The attached pictures is my current trailer and the typical load of my tractor and flail...
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    New HVAC 18 Seer2 Humidity???

    We just got a new HVAC system American Standard variable speed split system rated at 18 Seer2 and we live in South Carolina. What should it bring the inside humidity down to? We aren’t seeing the humidity get below say 48% at the lowest and typically its around 50% or above. The humidity...
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    Deck Over vs Equipment Trailer w/ Fenders

    If both trailer styles deck over vs equipment trailer with fenders are the same specifications (length, axles & ramps ect) which will weigh more? Deck over style https://www.bigtextrailers.com/deck-over-tag-along-trailers Equipment style trailers...
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    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    All, question on wiring and breaker for my personal use small garage. I have a 50 amp circuit from my house to the garage on 6/3 wire (black, red, white and ground). I planned to wire a 30 amp circuit for welding with 8/3 wire, but is that enough for say a Hobart Handler 210MVP or a...
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    TC45DA Electric Two Speed

    All, Just noticed that my hydro drive TC45DA’s electric two speed is not shifting when switched. The light changes from turtle to rabbit and back, but the ground speed doesn’t change. I just cut some really tall weed/brush and it was working then, but this weekend it wasn’t. I gave it a...
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    TC45DA Stiff Shifting

    My range and parking brake linkage has always worked well. Recently I had to park my TC45DA outside and it rained a bunch and now it’s stiff shifting and the par brake is still too. I sprayed PB Blaster on the pivot point and worked them back and forth, but they are still still. Does anyone...
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    Canned Spray Foam/ Brake Clean

    I found out today that brake cleaner works to clean spray foam cans before it hardens, so you can reuse the can later.
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    Shop/Carport

    We replaced our old carport and garage that set on the slab above 20” from the retaining wall and so water pooled and ran underneath it and soaked the floor. With the new one the garage sets on the retaining wall and the garage is 30’ deep and 20’ wide measuring to the outside edges. The...
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    HVAC SEER2?

    Our HVAC system a packaged heat pump from 2003 (4 ton) and is possibly SEER 12 has a coil leak and the coil is no longer made. There’s a $2000 federal tax credit and the power company has a $400 rebate. Our HVAC guy gave us two quotes. 1. Is another packaged heat pump that is SEER2 16, but...
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    Rambox and Small Square Bales

    To date I have not stacked anything on my Rambox lids but I am wondering. Has anyone stacked/loaded hay so the outside bales rested on the top of the Rambox lids?
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    Carport Weight

    All, question what do you think this carport weighs? I want to move it and I am thinking about moving it without taking it apart. Its 24’x24’ and post’s are 9’ tall. The posts are 2.5” square.
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    ID Grain Drill

    I got a grain drill, but don’t know what manufacturer or model number. It’s 8‘ wide with 12 drops to single disc openers. The previous owner thought it was a IH number 5, I didn’t find any pictures that match my drill. There is NOT decal inside the grain tanks/bins.
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    17.5LR24 Tires w/ R1 Tread

    I had Titan 17.5L24 R4 tires on my New Holland TC45DA and they provided terrible traction, so I set out to find a R1 type tire. I only found one 17.5LR24 / 460/70LR24 tire with a R1 tread pattern the BKT RT 747. https://www.bkt-tires.com/ww/us/rt-747-agro-industrial The RT 747 is a radial and...
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    TC45DA Jumper Wire

    What is this jumper wire for on my TC45DA it’s on left rear behind the tire and underneath the fuel tank?
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    TC45 Unused Fuse Slots

    In the post linked to below the manual shows two empty fuse slots between 4 & 5 and after #5. Can those unused fuse slots be used and what would be required to use them? https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/tc33d-wont-start.124642/post-6397150
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    TC45DA Ratcheting Sound/ 4WD Lever

    My son was mowing a pasture today and noticed a sound like a ratcheting noise when the 4wd lever was riding a bit forward in the disengaged position and abated when move further rearward. I found a post that mentioned the same type of sound, but know outcome was posted...
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    TC45DA ROPS Lights

    I ha a broken red lens on my tail lights and it seems the lens is no lo made. Has anyone replaced there TC series tail lights with some kin of standard trailer led lights? I would assume I may need to swap to a flasher compatible with led lights as the stock lights are incandescent bulb.
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    Looking for chain harrow 3pt carrier ideas

    I’m looking for DIY 3 pt chain harrow carrier ideas and folding would be a plus. Just got a second 6’ chain harrow, so it’s going to be about 12’ wide. I hate messing with chain harrows, so I think I want a 3pt attachment point on both ends.
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    TC45DA Hydro Joystick

    Does anyone know what thread size / pitch the joystick has on a TC series hydrostatic drive tractor? Mine is loose and I think a jam nut is going to be the best way to fix it rather than loctite.
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    6Ply vs 8Ply 10x16.5 Tires

    My TC45 takes 10x16.5 R4 tires on the front and it’s spec‘s for 6 ply tires, but 6 ply tires are harder to find than 8 ply tires. I do have a loader, but I don’t want a really stiff ride either. Would I be fine ready run 8 ply tires?
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    TC45DA w/ 250TL Loader?

    I have a TC45DA with the factory 250TL loader and I am trying to figure out about what year it was made. Most of the TC45DA tractors seem have the 16 series loader. What year did New Holland start putting the 250 series loader on the TC45DA?
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    TC45 or Other TC Series Auxiliary Switches

    How have you added auxiliary switches and where have mounted them on your TC series tractor?
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    TC45DA Trailer Plug 7 Wire

    In my owners manual it shows a 7 wire trailer plug, but my new to me TC45DA does not have one. Is there a wire bundle on the tractor tha just needs to be connected to a 7 wire plug? I would like to run my Herd spreader off of it. What amperage is the auxiliary circuit/wire rated for?
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    Return Cut for Toe kicks / Baseboard

    I know how to do a return cut to end up with a finished end on the board. However, wheen I cut the small 45 degree piece it always goes flying and gets dinged by the blade of my miter saw. How can I keep the small piece from getting thrown around and dinged up?
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    Do Tractor Hydraulics get Weaker When Warmed Up

    Do Tractor hydraulics get weaker the tractor is warm? My IH 424 when first started lifts my Alamo SHD96 flail mower just fine, but after just a bit of running it will no longer lift it as high and it takes more engine RPMs to lift it. The Alamo SHD96 flail mower weighs 1170lbs and the 424...
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    Trailer (ST rated) Tires Cracking on Inside Edge

    I had a trailer tire flat the other evening it is cracked on the inside edge that is not exposed to the sun. At first I thought since it was on the right side and I drive on lots of narrow roads and that side drops of the edge of the pavement at times and that may have been the issue...
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    Forward Exit Horizontal Exhaust??

    Question as I only have a tractor with a vertical exhaust stack. Do forward exiting horizontal exhaust system found on many cause the operator to breath in lots of exhaust fumes?
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    Link to Forms

    Guys, in the old software if one was in a sub forum like Massey Ferguson Owning/Operating there was a link at the top to navigate to the other forums like tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-buying-pricing/ and there was a link to just tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson that showed all...
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    Tubing - Tail Wheel Fork

    I am adding tail wheels to my flail mower. I have not been able to find a piece of tube to put bearings in to allow this tail wheel to pivot (spin in a circle). Timken set 6 bearing will fit the shank https://www.agrisupply.com/laminated-tire-assy-w-fork/p/86804/ Diameter of shank: 1 1/4"...
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    Floor Self Leveler

    The floor in our kitchen is not completely level, but it has be shored up so it won't get farther out of level. We are going to use a vinyl plank flooring. I want to get the floor as close to level as possible with self leveling concrete over the plywood sub floor. However, some of the areas...
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    Kitchen Toe Kick Drawers

    Does anyone have a good link to building toe kick drawers? I have seen a couple, but none that struck me as the best way way to do it. Should the be build before installing the cabinets and the flooring or afterwards? Does anyone make a push to open drawer slide that will fit in a less than...
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    96 Pantry and 8 Ceiling

    How to install a 96 Pantry in a kitchen with 8 Ceiling? The base/toe kick is separate. My thought is trim a hidden side of the cabinet side flange. Then set and level the base. The use a hand truck to raise the cabinet and then slide it on the base. Does that sound like a plan?
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    Bubbling Interior Ceiling Paint

    What causes interior latex ceiling paint to bubble? What is the way to fix this issue?
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    Water Input Temp to Water Heater

    We have a well and the water is nice and cold coming from the well. However, this means the water heater has to work hard to heat the water. If I installed a pressure tank (about 40 gal) in my crawl space next to my water heater (50 gal) would it be enough to allow the water to warm up to at...
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    Welder Question

    I have a Craftsman 140 amp Mig welder that I have used for years and it does a good job on 3/16" or less steel. I am needing to weld some plus 3/8" steel however it is not often. I would like a 220 volt Mig welder, but they are expensive for something that I don't use often. Error | DNS...
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    Gear Box Temperature

    What is a good temperature for a gearbox with straight cut gears to run? My new (used) Alamo was about 180 degrees today when I was mowing. However, it was at least 90 degrees outside today.
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    Force This Site to Show Full SIte not Mobile on Phone

    Is there a way to force TBN to only show the full site or desk top version from a mobile device/Phone (IPhone with Safari) every time. Mine had only been doing that, but today it started showing the mobile version and IMHO it sucks. By the way I see a link to do it at the bottom of the mobile...
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    John Deere 4600

    What size rotary cutters or flail mowers are you running with your John Deere 4600? I am looking at a JD 4600 with a Power Reverser 12 speed transmission.
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    Backhoe 1025r Not Equipped

    Can a JD backhoe (260) be added to a 1025r that did not have one from the factory?
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    Short PTO Shaft (Rear) Kubota B and BX Question

    I was wondering if the rear PTO shaft on Kubota B and BX ever causes any issues like when running a rotary cutter? I am looking at tractors and saw this short PTO shaft on a B2620 and I am wondering whether it could be an issue since it is shorter than standard 540 PTO Shafts?
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    Laundry Remodel

    We are re doing our laundry and I have a couple of questions. 1. We want to stack our washer and dryer, but where is the best place for the connections so you shut off the water if needed? 2. Currently our dryer has a 3 wire plug should we switch to a 4 wire plug?
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    Kubota Mid Mount Mower / Belly Mower Question

    All, I have a question about the max cutting height of Kubota Mid Mount Mowers / Belly Mowers (BX and B series tractors). I know that on Tractor Data most of the Mid Mount Mowers / Belly Mowers have listed a cutting range of about 1" to 4". My question is if you lift up the mower to the...
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    Doing My Own Fire Ant Treatment

    I'm thinking of doing my own fire ant treatment this year we have 14 acres. I'm planning to use Extinguishョ Plus and I want to treat the place twice once in the spring when the soil temps are at 60ー and again say in August. I think the 25lb bags of Extinguishョ Plus will work (1.5lb per acre...
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    Mowing  914 Mowing Max Cut Height

    What is the Ford/NH 914 Mowers max cutting height on a tractor like a 1630/TC33? I'd like to know the 914 Mowers max cutting height both on a rear discharge and side discharge deck.
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    Septic / Drain Field Issues

    We had to have our septic tank pumped due to the tank being full (symptom was toilet were gurgling when flushed). We have heavy red clay that holds water and does not drain easily. After that the system seemed fine for a few days maybe even a week then the toilet gurgling returned. It seems...
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    3pt Lower Lift Arm Weld On Repair End with Combination Cat 1 & Cat 2 Holes

    I want to weld on a new 3pt Lower Lift Arm Weld On Repair Ends, but I want the new ends/balls to have Combination Cat 1 & Cat 2 Holes. I can find just the socket, but I would prefer the whole weld on end like the first attached picture, but I can't find them in the USA. My google searching may...
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    Post Auger Replacement Cutting Edge/point

    I guess I suck at googling because I can稚 find a Post Auger Replacement Cutting Edge/point like in the attached picture. What is it called? Who sells this type Post Auger Replacement Cutting Edge/point?
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    Mowing  Belly Mower / MMM Mower Cutting Height Range

    The Deere 855/955 have Belly Mower / MMM Mower cutting height range per Tractor Data that are 1.5 to 8.6 inches for the 72" deck and 1.5 to 7.8 inch for the 60" deck. Do any other John Deere Belly Mower/MMM mower such a wide cutting height range (e.g., 2520, 3520, 4300, 4410 or others)?
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    Largest JD Tractor With Autoconnect Deck

    What is the largest JD tractor that uses the Autoconnect Deck? Is there anything larger than the 3720 in the pre-emission tractors? I’d like to have a little over 40 PTO HP as a minimum?
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    XJ2025H Belly Mower?

    How do you like your LS XJ2025H's Belly Mower/Mid Mount Mower (MMM)? Is the raising and lowering oif the deck connected to the 3 point hitch? Can the mower be switched to operate off a hydraulic remote (with a float position)? How well do you like your LS XJ2025H. What is the max speed in...
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    MMM Blade Tip Speed

    I noticed the LS XJ2025 MMM (LM3560) has a Blade Tip Speed (BTS) of 18000fps. Do any other brand mmm have that high of BTS? I saw the LS MT125 was only about 14000 BTS. I’ve heard that BTS is what really helps with cut quality.
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    Older Tractor痴 and Retaining HP

    How well do older tractor’s retaining their HP? I have old IH 424 diesel tractor from the 60s that’s rated for 36.97 PTO HP. TractorData.com International Harvester 424 tractor information It still runs good, but I don’t have a reference to know if it’s still producing it’s rated power. Any...
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    JD X729/X749 AWS?

    On the John Deere X729 and X749 All Wheel Steer (AWS) mowers can you select the AWS or is it always in AWS mode? Can you select 2 wheel steering? With AWS can you mow right next to an object (fence, water feature or building)? Does the AWS make the deck go into/move towards the object as you...
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    Australia GC2715 SelfLeving Loader

    MF GC 1715 2013 05 15 - YouTube In the above link from Australia shows a MF GC1715 with a self leveling bucket. I also noticed the grill guard is different. Can this loader be obtained here in the USA?
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    Comparison  Mid Mount Mower (MMM)

    All, I know John Deere makes a auto connect mid mount mower (MMM) that works with the 1023/1026 SCUT. Do any of JD's compact tractors have auto connect MMM? Do any other manufacturers have auto connect MMM and which models especially ones that are pre Tier 4 emissions? Carey
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    GST Question

    I don't own a GST tractor just researching them. I have searched about the GST, but I still have a question. I have used large power shift tractors (JD 4440, CaseIH 7140/7250/8950). With these when under load like pulling a disk or subsoiler and you need to drop down a gear you just pull the...
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    Barn Feed Bin

    What is a good way to build a feed bin to store horse feed? Currently we are using galvanized garbage cans, but they don’t hold much and they take up lots of space. The one good thing about the cans is they keep mice out of the feed. What are you doing for feed storage.
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    How to protect a bearing from the elements

    I have a idler pulley with bearings on my tractor IH 424 (yes it sits outside) that's not sealed. They have metal shielding. Can can I smear silicone on a bearing to seal it from the elements?
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    Need Two Trees Identified

    Can anyone id these two tree. The 1st pic in one of the trees and the all the rest are the of one tree. ATTACH=CONFIG]472835[/ATTACH]ATTACH=CONFIG]472836[/ATTACH]ATTACH=CONFIG]472837[/ATTACH]
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    Weed in Pasture in SC

    Can someone id this weed that's growing in our pastures and what will kill it. I can't seem to figure out what it is and I need to get it under control.
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    Metal Roof Condensation Prevention Question

    We have a metal building with no insulation so it has condensation issues. Would a external roof treatment like BLACK JACK 5-Gallon Elastomeric Reflective Roof Coating be enough to prevent condensation from forming inside the building? Shop BLACK JACK 5-Gallon Elastomeric Reflective Roof...
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    Dump Trailer Cylinder Stroke Length

    What length stroke does a scissor lift dump cylinder need for a small dump trailer say 5'x7'?
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    Pole Barn??

    We are building a small pole barn for hay and horses. I want to insulate it. The barn is going to be sheeted with OSB and then vinyl siding. Should we put foam boards on before or after I sheet it?
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    Retaining Wall Post Question

    We need to build a retaining wall 30" tall about 200 feet long along our pond. The wall would be to make it safe to mow and walk along the edge. We are planning to use ground contact rated 2"x8"x16' for the wall four high for most of it, but some may ony be three high. If we drove 6.5 foot...
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    Can a Bat Wing Bush Hog Have one Wing Removed

    All, I want a bigger cutter to clip pastures with and my tractor that only has 37 PTO HP. I want a cutter with wings, so the mower can flex with the terrain. I know that some companies are making 12 foot batwing cutters that can be run on 35 HP, but they are a fairly new product, so they cost...
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    Shed Roof Pitch??

    What is the least amount of pitch (inches of drop per foot) that is acceptable? I live in South Carolina, so snow/ice loading is not much of an issue. Is 1.5" per foot ok?
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    Barn/Stall Ventilation

    We are going to build a two stall barn/shed. We want to use a fan to keep the flies from bothering the horses. Would an attic fan work? Shop AIR VENT INC. Black Gable Power Ventilation at Lowes.com
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    Trucked Dead Hauled Hay Anyway

    My 97 GMC K3500 diesel died with +270K miles. I had to haul hay, so the V8 Explorer was pushed into service and it handled it like a champ. Its just 70 bales (50 Lbs each) and the trailer is just under 2,500 lbs for a total of 6,000 lbs grows trailer weight.
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    IHC 464 Hydraulic Issue??

    My friend has a IHC 464 Tractor and the hydraulics will lift once or twice after first starting the tractor and then nothing (none of these work: power steering, 3pt and aux hydraulics). The dipstick shows it has hydraulic oil in it between the add and full marks. He just changed the filter...
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    Suction Side Hydraulic Filter

    I bought a new hydraulic pump for my IH 424 tractor. IH did not put a filter on the 424 rather just a metal mesh strainer. I want to protect my new pump with a filter, but Surplus Center suction filters are either 9 gal per minute or 25 gal per minute my tractor pump is 10 gal per minute. The...
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    IH 424 Diesel BD154 Oil Over Full

    What is mostly likely the cause of the engine oil level being over full (yes the oil looks diluted)? 1. Hydraulic pump seal leaking and allowing hydraulic oil into the engine. 2. Fuel system leaking fuel into the engine? The coolant level is not going down and the oil shows no sign of...
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    Fall Planted Oats Spring Fertilizer??

    I planted Oats this fall and a small bit of winter wheat should I apply some fertilizer this spring? FYI I plan to seed soybeans into the standing oats/wheat in about May and then mow the oats/wheat to help cover the soybeans.
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    Agri Supply Spreader 600 Owners Manual

    Does anyone have digital/PDF of Owners Manual for a Agri Supply Spreader 600?
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    Cultipacker

    I picked up a Dunham cultipacker it has one broken wheel and is missing one or two wheels, but for $100.00 I think it was an ok deal. The broken wheel is missing one side of the axle spokes can I just weld a piece of 1/4" plate with a 2" dia whole and salvage the one wheel? The bearing also...
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    Hydraulic Motor for Mower Deck?

    I'm thinking about trying to make a boom/ditch/pond mower from a old 42" mower deck. My tractor IH 424 only has about 8 GPM of Hydraulic flow would this motor be able to power a 42" mower deck? Surplus Center - 0.58 cu in MGG20025-BA1B3 HYD MOTOR SIDE PORTS SPECIFICATIONS 0.58 in.³ disp. 2000...
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    Wood Haul Pecan

    Here are somepics of our wood haul we got four loads so far and have the main trunk to cut down still.
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    Hot Water

    I want to try to decrease our cost to heat hot water, but I'm not ready to build/buy a solar hot water heater. Would it be worth it to run my water supply line for my current hat water heater up into my attic, so durning the summer the attic heat could prewarm the water from our well? Would...
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    Bale and Bale Flake Irregularity

    What causes inconsistent bale size and bale flake size within the a bale?
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    Radiant Barrier in Attic

    We are thinking about installing a Radiant Barrier in our attic, but we are trying to determine if it's a good thing for us in South Carolina. Has anyone installed a Radiant Barrier product in their attic? How effective has it been in reducing your electric bill for AC during the heat of the...
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    Fireplace Insert

    We bought a Oak Ridge fireplace insert that is from the 1980s that we are going to install it in our masonary fireplace. The outlet of the insert is 12" x 8.125" which is about 96 square inches. Our chimney is lined with tile that is 11" x 10.25" which is about 110 square inches, but it looks...
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    Sprayer Pressure?

    I bought a Nothern Tool North Star sprayer #228718 that has a 5.5 GPM pump. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200394103_200394103 The chart in the back shows the gallon per acre rates based on Pressure, Flow (tip) and speed (I attached the chart). I want to apply between 10 and...
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    EZ Flow Spreader Wheel

    I need a wheel for my EZ Flow spreader. The wheel is steel spoked and has a single bolt that attaches it to the axle. I've attached a pic and a link of the wheel type that I need...
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    Sheetrock Ceiling

    Here is how we lifted 4' x 12' x 1/2" sheets of sheetrock to install on our 8' ceiling in the basement. My wife and daughter were GREAT helpers they moved the crutches to push the sheets up the final few inches.
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    Transition From Skirt Board to Base Board?

    What is going to work to make a good transition from my skirt board to the floor's base board? The stairs will be carpeted. I plan to add base cap on top of the 3/4" plywood skirt board. Shop EverTrue 11/16-in x 1-3/8-in x 8-ft Primed Radiata Pine Base Cap Moulding at Lowes.com
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    Spreader

    Can anyone ID this spreader?
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    Is this a Copperhead Snake?

    I think this a Copperhead Snake is it?
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    Finish Mower Mounted on Front?

    Could a finish mower be reversed and mounted on the of a tractor? I know a driveshaft would have to be made to connect to my pto at rear of tractor. If a winch was used to raise any lower it I would think it would follow the ground.
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    110VAC from 220VAC How to?

    Here is a pic of how my well pressure switch is wired. Before we bought this place there was a 110VAC circuit pulled from the switch out to a old pig pen, but it was disconnected before we got the place. The wire going to the pen, the outlet, light and light switch that the previous ower...
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    Is This a Clover

    Is this a clover with the yellow flowers?
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    John Deere B Grain Drill

    Can a John Deere B Grain Drill seed/drill fescue without having a separate grass seeder box?
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    Block Wall Circle Question

    We have a block retaining wall (8"x8"x16" block) and we'd like to take the end of it and make a small circle to use as a planter. What is the smallest diameter circle that can be built with 8"x8"x16" block?
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    EZ Flow Spreader

    I just got a 10' EZee Flow spreader. I have to haul it on later this week.
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    Ezee Flow Spreader Missing Wheels

    I founbd a Ezee Flow 100 Drop Spreader, but it is missing the wheels. My question is what wheels will fit it or will I have to find Ezee Flow wheels?
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    Wood Stove and HVAC Return Duct Proximity

    I want to install a wood stove in our homes basement. My basement HVAC return duct/grill/filter is in the ceiling of the basement. Can I install a wood stove directly under the HVAC return duct? My thinking is that we can run our heat pumps blower fan in the constant on setting and circulate...
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    TC40 Weight

    About how much does a TC40 MFD with a loader and a clamshell bucket weight?
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    110V off 220V circuit

    I need to temporarily pull 110Vac off a 220Vac circuit for lights. I know that 220Vac with three total wires is two 110Vac legs and a ground. I think I can attach the black from the 110Vac to one of the 220Vac legs to get 110V, but what does the neutral (white wire) of the 110Vac circuit...
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    Chimney Installation Questions

    We want to install a wood stove or a built in fire place in our basement. I have a couple of installation questions. How hard is this do yourself? With double wall pipe how much clearance is required between the double wall pipe and vinyl siding? Is our soffit wide/deep enough to run double...
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    Legume/Nitrogen??

    A legume like clover add the nitrogen to the soil when the legume it dies or is tilled under. If I plant some clover in my pastures and let it grow and then kill it with say 24d will it add nitrogen to my soil?
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    Extendable Lower Links for 3Pt

    Some tractors have 3pt arms (lower links) that are extendable does anyone know how to make them or where to buy them for a tractor that doesn't have them? I would like them for my IHC 424 (cat I). The picture is of the Kubota L40 series 3pt lower links.
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    IHC 424 Tractor w/ BD 154 Engine Fluttering

    I was using my IH 424 (diesel BD154) Monday with my 6.5' flail mower to clip a pasture (very easy cutting). I noticed it would start fluttering (for lack of a better description) when runing at full throttle at times. I thought it may have been the govenor kicking in when going down hill, but...
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    Tub Shower On Concrete Slab

    I'm getting ready to install a one piece domed tub/shower unit in my basement. In the upper part of the attached pic it shows the shower drain although it may have to be moved a few inches. My question is the hole should I fill in and when if I fill it in: 1. After determining the drain...
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    LA125

    A friend has a LA125 with a 42" deck (manual blade engagement) the right side spindle mount was loose and it egged out and cracked the deck spindle mounting holes. What are their options to fix it? I think welding it will warp the deck.
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    Basement Wiring?

    I'm working on my basement and I had been planning and running all the circuits from the main breaker box. I hadn't thought about putting a sub box/panel in the basement until recently. The basement part of the house is only under part of the house and it is on the opposite end of the house...
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    Bath Room Electrical?

    Do the lights need to be on a ground fault circuit like the outlets have to be? I'm thinking that I'd want to outlets and the lights on seperate circuits so it the GFI pops you can still see cause the lights are still working. THe bath room has no windows because its in the basement.
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    Insulate Behind Air Duct

    I need to put insulation behind the air duct shown in the attached pic. What is the best way? The easyest seems to be spray foam, but small cans are going to be pain. I tried adding a hose to the small cans to reach behind the duct and that seems to kinda work, butto fill the 24' of 10"x16"...
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    Well Pump Planing???

    I want to make plans for the replacement of my well pump (unknown age) and I'm trying to decide what pump to get. My well is 170' deep. Lowes website lists three 230 volt 1HP pumps that are 2 wire like my current pump (unkown HP and GPM) 10 gpm (max depth 350'), 18 gal (max depth 200') and 26...
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    Flip Over Ramps??

    Is it possible to make flip over ramps for a 18' bumper pull trailer (16' flat with a 2' dovetail)? I'd like to get rid of my slide in ramps and I'd like to have the flip over ramps give me a full 18' of flat deck when up for hauling hay.
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    What Caused This??????????

    We bought this place about a year ago and I'm finishing the basement. What would have caused this PVC pipe to break like this? I think someone got wild with a drain auger. I'm glad I found this before the basement was finished.
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    Concrete Pump

    Would it be possible to puild a concrete pump hat ran off a trotors 540 RPM PTO? What would be used for the pump?
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    Beam Span?????

    I want to know how far a beam can span. I finishing my basement. Beam in questions is made of three 2"x10" and a 1/2' sheet of plywood nailed together. It is part of the main floor of my house and has floor 2"x10" joists attached perpendicular on both sides on 16" centers. The joists are...
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    ID Type of Tree

    What kinda tree is this in these pics? The one pic show the nut/fruit. Is it a Persimmon tree?
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    Well Pump Sizing??

    I have a 170' deep well that feeds my house, any yard watering and filling stock tanks. The house has three full bath rooms, kitchen and laundry. In an out building there is a 1/2 bath. In the future we'll be adding another bath room in the house either a 3/4 or 1/2 and I'd like at least a...
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    PTO Driven Digger???

    Could a mounting a small transmission between the tractor PTO and the diggers PTO shaft work to slow down the auger and to provide for reversing the auger.
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    Glowplugs 475/485/575/585

    What type of glow plugs do the Mahindra 475/485/575/585 series tractors use?
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    Sewer Line Leak Testing???

    I have a septic tank and a basement with a bathroom and PVC drain pipes. If the main line to the septic tank gets plugged the waste water will start to come up through thre concrete floor. I cut through the floor and can see the pipe. I'm not sure what/where the leak is could the joint...
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    How to Seal Existing Ducts In Crawl Space

    I noticed that my ducts in my crawl space are dripping moisture. What is the best way to seal existing duck work?
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    Getting Rid of Crab Grass In Fescue Pasture

    What is the best way to get rid of crab grass in a pasture with fescue without killing the fescue?
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    Basement Heat

    I am finishing up the finishing of our basement and I want to add some sort of heat down there since my heatpumps thermostat is only in the upstairs. I have a propane gas log upstairs with a 150 gal propane tank. The basement is 24'x34' = 816 sqft with two 12'x16' bed rooms and a 7'x10'...
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    How Do I Hook a Grill to House Propane Tank

    How do I hookup my grill to my house propane tank? Would I split/T into the line after the regulator for my gas logs?
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    5 Switches to Control 3 Lights

    I want to wire a switch by each doors in or going into my basement to control 3 lights (maybe just 2). The three lights will alow safe navigation of the basement since there are no window outside of the bedrooms. Doors: 1 @ top of stairs going down 1 @ outside entrance 1 @ the outside of each...
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    Chisel Plow

    I need to rip up a garden plot and may use a ripper if I replant a pasture. Do you guys think I can pull this 7 tine spring loaded chisel plow with my IHC 424?
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    Are the IHC 424 Hydraulics Open or Closed Centered

    I want to add remotes to my 424 and I need to know if the valves need to be open or closed centered? I don't think it says in my operators manual.
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    Which 15" Tire Trailer is Better??

    Which 15" Tire Trailer is Better?? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yokohama - 7.00R15 Max load 2040 lbs; Max 65 psi; tread depth 13/32"; dia. 29.4"; rpm 706 or On The Wings of Goodyear | RV Tires - Tire Selection - Marathon® - ST225/75R15...
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    Suspension Seat

    I have a IHC 424 which is basically the same tractor as the Mahindra 475 /485 tractors. I'm looking for a Suspension Seat that will work on it has anyone found one that works for the 475/485?. Is there a good source for ROPS for the 475/485?
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    IHC 424 3 Pt Won't Work after Hydraulic Filter Change

    I drained my hydraulic oil and cleaned the screen/filter on my 424, but after refilling it the 3 point hitch doesn't move. Moving the lift lever or the draft control levers have no control of the hitch. I can grab the 3 pt arms (while engine is running) and lift them all the way up its like some...
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    3Pt Adjuster link IHC 424

    What other tractor adjuster links will work to replace the right side adjuster on a 424 3 point hitch? I'm sure the 444 will, but will the X/54/x64/74/X84/x85 series work? Mine is about worn out.
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    Steel Lines

    What/How is the best way to make up steel hydraulic lines? I need some with ½" ID.
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    Terrace

    I want to cut a terrace in or two in my pasture and I'm not sure what is the best tool to use, but I think a two bottom plow will work. I have a IHC 424 tractor. My soil is red clay that holds lots of water if the water does just run down the slope. I live in South Carolina. Is there a...
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