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    Source for Parking Lot Lights

    Check out E-conolight.com Very quality products at a good point. Warranty response is good also. I have used them for years for commercial projects. Oops.! I see plowhog mentioned them already.
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    Shop ideas to consider

    I may have missed this amongst all the great ideas.... but A rockin sound system to listen to your favorite tunes!!!
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    400lbs of Lucas red n tacky?

    Hit up your friends. Maybe they will chip in on a tub or two from your great purchase. I am thinking use some of the Mrs older tupperware for containers to take out of the shop. Have fun!
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    The label issue has me thinking..... so our yellow portable jugs would have to be labeled????? Good grief.
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    Ford 3000 fuel issue

    Dont know if this will help, but my tractor would loose power when brush hogging a steep hill. It was becausr the fuel level was low. The cure was adding fuel to the tank. I dont know the Ford fuel system but Id make sure to find all of the screens in the system and make sure they are clean...
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    Kubota L2500

    Good to hear its fixed!
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    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    First neither one is perfect for all tasks. Think about what tasks you wish do to the vehicle or tractor or whatever you want on the lift. Then base your purchase from there. As for the concrete thickness. .. each lift manufacture should have the requirement in their installation manual. Look...
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    Kubota L2500

    Does your tractor sit alot between use? Is it exposed to weather? I one the same machine. I would spray some PB blaster on the pivot points and rods that are outside of the case. Adjustment would be next. If I recall correctly there is an access door to the clutch on the clutch pedal side of...
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    The one thing that you wonder why you didn't buy sooner?

    Everything I have. Except not everything was available 25 yrs ago!
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    5ft brush hog on a 25hp compact

    I run a 5ft woods brush hog with my L2500 and a 6ft finish mower. It handles them fine most of the time. If the growth is too thick then I need to slow down. They still will cut. Look up on the tractor data and see what your machine is rated to handle. I would stay with what is reccommended or...
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    Small Tractor reco - Primarily for snowblowing long drive

    So many points to consider....lol I owned 7 acrs for 25 years in Western PA. Snow levels would be different from year to year. Had concrete about 150ft and a gravel lane about 1/4 mile. No trees so if it was windy..... I would let a snow base build on the gravel drive if possible. I kept the...
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    Super dry fill, Impending rain and extra compaction

    Ill throw my 2 cents in on this one. ( I tend to over think things as well ) Assuming your ground water and surface drainge around this are is good then.... My concern would be the low point or the area of most fill having enough compaction and support over time. If its one corner consider...
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    Tree cutting accident

    Love the random set of eyes...lol And that literal stick figure that has those growths for hands and a head....lol... too funny!
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    In-Floor Heating for a Shop & Greenhouse - Considerations ?

    I had it in a 32x40 pole building in western PA. What I learned. My builder did not insulate my slab well enough. Should have used something better than the double bubble wrap. Also should have insulated the perimeter 2 to 3 feet down with 2 inch foam board. Inside a ceiling should have been...
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    Running Plumbing Vent Through Wall & Studor AIV's

    Rent a core drill and bit. A decent rental company will have them. Your plumber should know about core drills. Probably not the firt time they have had to drill concrete.
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    RIP and DIG

    Has any one used the RIP and DIG yet? http://www.ratchetrake.com/images/rip_and_dig_brochure.pdf
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    rust-oleum deck restore on trailer deck????

    Has anyone used Rust-oleum Deck Restore product on their wood deck trailers? I have a trailer that is a year old and am thinking of using it only on the top. Rust-Oleum Restore » Deck & Concrete Restore
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    retaining wall

    Sometime in the future I may have to replace a retaining wall. So I thought I would start to study up on them now. Does anyone know of a site that is a good guide in the designing of a retaining wall?
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    L2500 cl;utch

    Well I think I might have a clutch issue with my L2500... it has only 400 hrs on it. I moved it around this afternoon after clearing a ton of snow with the blade and loader. Yes I do alot of forward and back movements. Well it started grinding more to get into gear so I thought I would check...
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    Snow Attachments  7' snow blower

    I have a line on a a Dettson model 1085 SnowBlower 3 pt mount I was thinking about buying it and possibly making it a bit narrower if needed for my L2500 Does anyone know anything about the company? Are they still in business or was bought out and changed names? I know it might be a strech...
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    rim and tire size L2500

    What is the correct rim size for a set of turf tires for an L2500. And what is the correct size of turf tires for this tractor.
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    used oil sprayer

    what makes a good used oil sprayer for spraying frames etc?
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    Tractor tire chains

    I am thinking of buying a set of chains for the tractor. Rear tire size is 11.2-24 Ag. What type of chains work best? What is a good price for them? Any good places to order from?
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    waste oil heater

    I was wondering if anyone has ever made thier own waste oil heater. I have seen a write-up from the Mother Earth News. Seems like a pretty good design. Anyone have any other info or designs on making one? Experiences? Or even have a source for an inexpensive unit that can be purchased?
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    for all those with a clutch

    Just curious how long does our clutches last in our fine Kubota tractors...I am sure this depends on type of use..so include that in your post. oh and if you have had it replaced.. how much ?
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    Thermostats - settings

    Ok Just installed a new Thermostat in the house. It is one of those programables. Now I notice that it is much more sensitive than my old one. Now my Furnace turns on more often for a short 'run' than it used to. Before it wold run for a longer time and have a longer down time. So, what are some...
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    Hydro adjust knob

    My 3 point adjustment knob, located under the seat, will not turn any more. It seems to be stuck in one position. It will not turn either way. Any ides? This is on an L2500
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    post hole digging - in winter

    I am curious if anyone has done any post-hole digging in the winter. The ground is really frozen right now but I am wondering if it is possible to auger in some holes with a three point 9" auger. I know it is odd but my buddy needs to bury his dog and well digging by hand does not sound too...
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    finish mowers

    I know it is still winter but, looking to summer. Looking for opinions on the following units. Used 6' Woods RM360 ($500), New Woods 6' RD72($1750), New King Kutter 6'($1100). Will be used behind an L2500 I am hoping to eliminate my current garden tractor but am not sure if a rear finish...
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    stuck throttle

    I have an L2500 with about 150 hrs. I am experiencing a somewhat stuck throttle at times. It seems to be that the all the linkage is fine. It feels like the valvle? that the linkage controls is sticking some. Now it is only really a problem when using the foot throttle. If you pull back the...
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    help with parts

    Ok guys I could really use some help here. Took the L2500DT in for repair of the 3pt. Upon inspection we found that the piston the runs the lift arms is deepley scored. Of course this also took out the top-cover. What I need to knock down my cost is a source for used parts or a dealer to call...
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    profiles

    How do I edit my profile? I am probably just missing how, but?
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    winches

    Please be careful using your winches. I met a fellow last weekend that told me this story. A man was guiding in a 1/2" winch cable onto the drum of a peice of equipment, when his hand got caught and it pulled him in throught the opening for the cable and around the drum. He was out of view from...
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    finish mowers

    What is everyones preference and experience. side or rear discharge? off-set or not? mulching blades? 3.pt or belly? how many wheels? I am thinking of trying a 3pt. next spring.
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    problem with 3pt.

    I have an L2500. I have been using the backblade today quite a bit. After making a pass on my work I raised the blade and when the 3pt reached the top, it began to pulsate. I have plenty of fluid, I also tried to rasie and lower a few times. Dealer is closed. I treid to rasie and hold it at a...
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    aerator core type

    Does anyone know where to buy one of these? About how much should they cost?
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    EZ toothbar

    I was just quoted $330.oo for an EZ toothbar (light duty) from my local Kubota dealer. They buy it from H&H Sales in WI. I would be using it on an L2500 with a Woods FEL. Does anyone have any experience with this brand. It is a bolt in style.
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    New page Idea

    I have an idea for a new page on TBN. I guess it would be a glossary page of sorts. I see many terms and abbreviations used within our posts. Then I see posts that a newcommer makes just to find out what a particular word or abbreviation means. So, i propose a page that could be refferenced by...
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    turf tire size

    What size are the turf tires for an L2500 - built in 2000? How much should they cost? I have ags now and am considering turfs.
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    cutting torch

    Question. I am trying to burn out the weld and tube on a DANA 44 axle housing where the plug welds are at the differential. I can not seem to get the metal hot enough to puddle. Any tips? Do I need a bigger tip on my torch?
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    mulching steep banks

    I have a couple of banks that are too steep to mow. right now they have the usuall anything that grows there coverage. I would like to not have to weedwack them anymore. The soil is mostly clayish. Ground cover is an option I suppose but I would like a "finished look" while it grows. So. Should...
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    interesting sentence...

    http://news1.iwon.com/article/id/40487|oddlyenough|06-28-2002::13:01|reuters.html
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    cadplans

    Has anyone ever built a 3pt. backhoe using Cadplans? I am thinking about one to use on my L2500.
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    cadplans

    Has anyone ever built a hoe or anything using Cadplans? I am kicking around the idea of a 3pt. hoe for my L2500.
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    underground fence

    Has anyone made an attachment for installing an underground dog fence? I need something to use on a FEL or 3pt or whatever. Looking for ideas and pictures. I was thinking that something could be made to bolt into the drain holes on my woods bucket.
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