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..just venting here.... I understand the need for taxes but 27 % in one shot (and that's not even the school taxes) is a bit hard to swallow. http://www.pressrepublican.com/Archive/2006/01_2006/011320062.htm

Hello, When I use my backhoe I tend to pull my tractor backwards even though I have my tires filled. I guess it's because my soil is soft sand. My question is do you keep the back wheels on the ground with the break on or lift them above using the outriggers for maximum weight on the outrigger...

I love a good salsa! I was fortunate enough to live in San Diego for 10 years after the NAVY and enjoyed some of the best Mexican food you can possibly get. Later, when my son got married in San Antonio, Texas I relished the "Tex-Mex” version of salsa. Excellent!! Living here in up-state NY a...

Hey guys, Does anyone know of a tree transplanter for a three point hitch? Thanks in advance, Terry

Hello, I need your help! There are two pictures identical to one another and you have to spot the three differences between the two pictures... I only could find two.... I don't know if maybe I'm just having a slow day or if my eyes are hazy... (0: If anyone can find the third one, please let...

I would like to build an animal friendly pond. The size could be from 1/2 to 1 acre. I've looked for some tips on past posts but could not find any. If you have any suggestions on where to look or your own experiences would be appreciated. Thanks, -Terry

Muhammad, Would it be possible to start at the first post when I click on a subject? If the thread is long when I click on it I may go to the middle. I then have to click the first page to read the authors post. I know this is a minor problem but if it could be corrected easily I'd appreciate...

Here's a few shot of our local RC flying club. We have a beautiful 20-acre flying field with 49 members. Our latest addition is the "pole barn". I'm digging up the sod for the cement floor. -Terry

Hanging bird houses. I hope OSHA don't see this. -Terry

Some pics of my new landscape rake..

Some picks of my new snowblower..

Just can\'t do it.. I've used IrfanView and other resizing programs. Set my Canon Powershot to the smallest pixels it would go and still I can't post a decent size picture. In order for me to stay under the 100Kb limit the picture is just too small to see good. Any ideas? -Terry

Will a 54\" Puma work? I have a chance to buy a two year old Puma 54" snowblower. My question is do you think it will be too small for my B7500 (width)? The guy want's $975 is that a good price? Thanks, -Terry

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I just recieved one wheel to go with my Howse Landscape rake. How does it attach? Isn't there suppose to be two wheels? Thanks! -Terry

When the grass comes in (hopefully) I'll have about 3/4 acre in all to cut. Would that justify a mid mower for my B7500 or should I just get a riding lawn mower? -Terry

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The only way someone could post a comment or question they'd have to fill a bio first? Just a thought.

I just recieved my "Pat's easy change system". My question is if I'm extending the length on my two bottom arms by using this system then do I need to extend the top link also? If so is it ok to unbolt and extend the top arm on my backhoe? Will this cause any balance or safety problems? Thanks...

Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show I answered the ad on TBN for Payne's Clamp on Bucket attachments. I ordered a set of forks and also a clamp on ball hitch. Unfortunately, I have not received the items. I emailed Payne but have not heard back from the company. Luckily my credit...

If you move even a few logs around let me suggest you purchase one. These things work great. For the price a nice addition to your tractor. -Terry

No computer tricks but they had to do it hundreds of times to get it to work right. www.daboyz.org/honda/

We just ordered our doublewide "camp" for the property we purchased a couple of years ago. The town installed a grinder pump and brought in our water line about 75 feet from where the slab in going. How do I hook up to that utility? How far do I dig down and what will I have to do to connect to...

If you use skidding tongs to move logs how well do they work? I'm thinking of buying one because just using a chain is a pain sometimes ( trying to fish it under a heavy log). Thanks! -Terry

I have to admit mine is a toy. No, I don't have to have it. No, I don't need it. Yes, I could have hired all the work it's done for me. Still, I enjoy playing with it too much to call it a tool. You know what? I don't feel one bit guilty either. -Terry

Hello, I have one turnbuckle on by B7500 that is extremely hard to turn. I've used WD-40, grease, even paint remover but nothing works. Could it be cross-threaded? Any ideas on how to free it? Thanks, -Terry

Got all your Christmas shopping (wrapping) done? I think the worst part is the wrapping. Man, I hate that. I'm not a huge fan of malls mind you but the wrapping thing is the least thing I want to do. It's like my fingers don't work. Or, the same paper my wife uses is twice as thick for me. Or...

Sit in a chair and make clockwise circles with your right foot. Now, draw an imaginary number six with your right hand in the air. Can't do it huh? -Terry

This is my almost completed 30 x 15 implement and wood storage building. I will be adding two 8 x 8 garage doors. -Terry

Mr. Chishti, I'm a sucker for pictures. Is there any way to incorporate pictures of fellow TBN members land in their Bios if they want to post it? When I read “I have X number of acres of rolling fields ect." I for one, would love to see it. I'm sure there are some beautiful...

After buying our property we built a beautiful 28 by 30 garage. Or intentions were to start the camp next year (used mostly the summer and some weekends in the winter). Well, the reality of the cost plus taxes put the kybosh to those plans. We even thought of a $75,000 double wide instead. The...

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I do not have my tractor manual and I need to do my 100 hr service. Anyone know what I will need for filters, oil ect.? Thanks, -Terry

We bought our camp property last year and built a garage and wood/implement shed. Now we are ready for the camp. After having the 2000 sq ft plans done I realize I can't afford the $150 - 200,000 price tag (the going rate is $70 to $120 per sq ft in this area). So now we are looking into a...

I was thinking about getting a used dump truck. It seems like I'm always moving dirt, gravel, stone ect. from one area to another. Then, my Brother in Law suggests I look into a dump trailer. They run around $4,000 new he claims. Has anyone ever used one and if so how would it compare to a...

Dumbest question you\'ll ever read... Should I retire?????? I know most guys are going to say heck yes if you can but I'm not so sure. I have been lucky. I've had a great job for the last 31 years working with some really wonderful people. We all get along, there is no stress and my pay...

Anyone ever order from Harborfreight? Prices seem cheap. http://www.harborfreight.com/ -Terry

I’ve got it checked to receive email notifications but I don't receive them. Any ideas??

I've got about 12 good size stumps after "thinning" out trees next to my camp. I know hiring an excavator would do the job but it would also be costly and probably would damage the trees I want to keep. My B7500 with BH can manage the small ones but I'd be forever on the big stumps. Any ideas...

Because our property is at lake level ( dug down with the BH and the water table is about 3') a full basement is out of the question. I have two options a 4' crawl space or a slab. If I went with a slab I'd put in-floor heating. Anyone have any experience with it and if so how do you like it...

I plan on ordering a rear mounted snowblower for my B7500. Will I need to also buy chains or will my filled R4's be enough? I have a 20 degree rise on my road. Thanks, -Terry

This is going to sound like a truly dumb question but I'm torn... I lived in the "city" all of my life. It's not a big place (30,000) but it's home to me. I have a nice house centrally located in town. I bought property last year 70 miles from here to have a second home with room (5 acres)...

Not all the time but most. I have high speed Internet (ADSL) and other web pages refresh instantly but TBN will just sit there a couple of seconds after clicking. I don't recall this speed difference before, say, a month ago. Still the best sight on the Internet though and I thank Muhammad for...

I want to build a storage/wood shed. The trouble is the perfect spot to build it is right over where I had buried tree stumps. I plan on "floating" a slab for its base. Some people say not to risk the stumps rotting and then cracking my slab. Others say it should not be a problem. What do you...

That is as close to sound affect I dare to travel. Anyway, my B7500 was making that noise from the right wheel. I thought it was a bearing or something. A call to the dealer let me make a quick fix. I removed the wheel and tightened down the nut that holds the wheel to its axel. The sound is...

I have an area a little under 1 acre (200x200) that I want to plant a garden. Would that size justify buying a tiller for my tractor? Thanks, Terry

Here's a shot of my tractor, BH and wood chipper parked in it's new home.

Can I get an adjustable 3 point hitch on my B7500? Sure would make changing attachments easier. -Terry

What is the best three point hitch quick connector I should buy for my tractor? How well do they actually work? Thanks, -Terry

I debated long and hard about purchasing a chipper. I weighed the options of burning or renting a unit to get rid of my brush but decided buying used was the best route for me. I just don't have the time to rent a chipper. By the time I got it on a typical Saturday morning, delivering it to my...

In my endless decision making process to find the right chipper (at the right price) for my property I'm contemplating a tow behind unit. I would like the convenience of NOT having to remove my BH but they are more money. What would you suggest?

I'm going to be looking at a used chipper today. The guy says it works good. He bought it used and doesn't know the brand. It has a mechanical feed roller. I'm thinking Chinese. He want's $900 for it which sounds fair but I'm concered it will be to big for my 21 HP tractor. The guy he bought it...

Nope, just can\'t do it. I just can't post a picture. Even though I "resized' it to say 99K it stillsays the file is too large. I'd love to show the world my tractor, property and projects but I have no luck doing it. Any ideas?? -Terry

Joystick won\'t return to neutral My Kubota right hand backhoe joystick won't return to neutral without manually doing so. I sprayed WD-40 but that don't help. Any ideas? Thanks, Terry

I've got 5 acres of brush, limbs and branches to clean up. Would you buy a chipper ($3,000+) or buy a grapple bucket to move the stuff to burn? I'm not saying money is no option because it is however, I'm looking for the best way to attack this problem. -Terry

Has anyone used this Grapple kit? If so how well does it work? http://www.abcgroff.com/ic/ati6.htm#1

I'm an absolute news junkie. I can't get enough of this war build up. Am I alone or should I get a life?

I've made up my mind to load my tires. It seems most folks say it's a good idea. My question is should I install inner tubes first? -Terry

Are fuel prices inhibiting your "play" time?

I paid off my B7500 last month. My question is when do I hear from Kubota that it's all mine now? Do they send me a clear title? When?

Any ideas why my dealer is trying to talk me OUT of filling my tires? He claims that the weight of my BH is enough. Do you think he is right? All I know is I can't completely fill my bucket with dirt without the tires spinning even in 4wd. I also think the lower center of gravity would be nice...

Hello friends, I sent Kubota a large check to pay off my tractor. According to my on-line bank the check was "processed" on 02/03/03. However, when I call Kubota's automated phone number it says I still owe a balance (02/08/03). Does anyone know of a phone number I can call to talk to a human...

In posting a message you are bound to get many responses. It would be great if you could reply to everyone at once. Like carbon copy. Just a thought.. -T

Does Netscape seem glitchy to you? It seems I have more problems with Netscape locking up or crashing especially on TBN. Yet, when I use Explorer I don't have these same problems. The trouble is I'm use to using Netscape and reluctant to change. I've tried different versions too but that don't help.

Hi guys! Does anyone have an estimate on how many gallons and therefore weight I would gain in filling my B7500 rear tires? Is it worth it? -Terry

Don't know about you but I just want to say thanks to all those folks that are serving in are armed forces. You guys and gals are the best of the best. Thank you so much for your sacrifices. I sincerely hope this country will be there for you when you need our support.

Should I really be concerned about this?... http://extension.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/fm/fm15.pdf

These are not mine. This picture was sent to me from a friend. I just thought it was so funny.

When I asked you guys if the acreage you own was enough I was (am) toying with the idea of buying more land that sits on both sides of me. What the overwhelming theme of the responses was that more is definitely better. The ability to "distance" yourself from the nearest neighbor played utmost...

I bought 5 acres. It's surrounded by woods that can never be developed. Yet, I wish I had more. Do you wish/want more room or am I just being greedy? -Terry

Hey guys, I just ordered a new front snowblower attachment for my Kubota B7500. I would like to leave my backhoe on for added traction. The trouble is I should not operate the PTO speed at the higher rate. Will my snowblower work OK at 540 rpm or should I just take off the BH and operate it at...

Why, when I try and post a picture I get an error message saying it's too large? I've tried to "compress" it but when I do they look like a thumbprint picture. I'm envious at some of the other posts that looks so detailed. -T

I don't know if the link from the local paper will work but it says a guy was killed in a tractor accident. This man was a brother of a real close friend. She, as you can imagine, is devastated. I'm not sure if a seat belt would have helped but it sure makes me think twice about NOT wearing...

I already posted this question in the general forum. I thought, however, I should be backhoe spacific so I don't try and compare apples to oranges. Here is the origional post. Hopefully someone has my exact backhoe.. Hello, I have had my B7500 with FEL and...

I already posted this in another forum. I thought, however, I should be backhoe spacific and not post in general as all backhoes are different and I best not compare apples to oranges. Here it is again.. Hello, I have had my B7500 with FEL and Backhoe since July and l love it...

Hello, I have had my B7500 with FEL and Backhoe since July and l love it. Before that I never even sat on a tractor let alone run a backhoe so this is all new to me and I cannot compare it's operation to anything else. Here's my question.. When I run the backhoe it seems I constantly...

With the winter coming upon us I was wondering if my new B7500 BH will be able to dig into frozen ground. Anyone ever tried? -Terry

Has anyone had any experience with a Chineese made wood chipper? The price, like the tractors, are cheap but how good do they work? Thanks, Terry

What 3 point hitch wood chipper is the best "bang for the buck"? I'd like to stay under $2500. Thanks, Terry

I just recieved my toothbar attachment from Carver for my B7500 bucket. Nice piece of workmanship. My question is it says I can drill the two bolt holes or "burn" them. Since I don't have a torch how hard is it going to be to drill the holes? It looks like 1" or 11/4" bolts. Any suggestions??

Here's some pics of the Electric pole I set with my B7500. I also dug a 300ft trench for the underground service. I did have help from my father in law's crane to set the pole.

It\'s only flaw I truly love my B7500. It is everything I could want in a tractor. Power, easy to use and just plain fun. It has one flaw though in my opinion. The seat. It hits me in the back at just the wrong place. I know I'm driving cross-country with this machine but the engineers at...

I was trying to remove a huge stump with my bucket. By pushing and lifting, pushing and lifting I finally broke the stump free. After I was done I panicked when I thought I might have bent the bottom of the bucket. Fortunately, I didn't but now that has me wondering how easy/hard is it to bend...

I will be retiring in two weeks from my job as an Electric Meter Supervisor for the local Electrical utility. I have been asked by a few private contractors if I'd be interested in using my Kubota to dig for electrical services or to set poles after I go. I love any excuse to play with my...

Has anyone ever actually tipped over his tractor? I almost did this last weekend and it scared me to death. At least the machine "felt" like it could go over while working on a sloping grade. How unstable are they?-Terry

Is it very difficult to remove and attach a backhoe? I just bought a B7500 Front end loader with a backhoe but I want to remove it to borrow a friends chipper. The dealer kinda showed me but like everything else it went in one ear and out the other. The manual is not much help. Thanks in...

What is a good operating RPM for the B7500? I just got my machine so I'm on a huge learning curve here. I notice if the RPM's are too low it stalls under load. Too high and everything moves too fast for me. What would you suggest? -Terry

Does anyone know where I can purchase a grapple that would attach to my new Kybota B7500? I have five acre woodlot that has tons of brush and and logs from previous cuttings. Here's a picture of my birthday present the wife got me to do the work.

Here are some pics of my 5 acres in upstate NY I bought to put my camp/house on. This is the start of the 200 ft road into the lot. This project is begging for a compact tractor to play with. I'm still deciding on which one.

I just purchased a five-acre wood lot to build a future camp/house on. I'd love to justify a BX22 to play with on this land. Could someone please help me convince my wife I need this toy?

Has anyone had any experience (Good or bad) with one of the many Chinese tractors available? The roughly $6,000 price for a 28HP is very tempting. However, I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be trouble free.