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I want to thank all of you for your help and advice over the last few months. This really is one of the best run forums on the web. I have formally completed the research phase and have received my new Kubota 3830 this weekend. I have put 10.5 hours on the tractor over the last 2 days and I have...

OK, new problem. I’m trying to decide between purchasing a medium duty rotary brush cutter (like a Woods 600 or BrushHog SQ600) and a flail for clearing my property. Either would be pulled behind a Kubota 3830 HST. I have used rotary cutters frequently to clear brush and heavy undergrowth. I...

My wife and I have just completed the move into our new property. We have a total of 15 acres of which about 2 acres is “lawn” around the house. Much of the lawn area is tight with trees and plant beds. It is generally rough with many molehills and ruts. We have pretty much decided to purchase a...

I am almost ashamed to ask... I need to fence approximately 1/2 acre of my property for a dog run. The area is mostly flat with a slight slope to the side fence lines. I will use treated round wood posts and a twisted wire fence (Tightlock). What is the proper way to set the fence posts? I was...

I’m starting to evaluate general ownership cost of the tractors I am interested in (JD 4510, 4610, Kubota l3830, l4330, NH tc35, tc40). While talking with salesmen I have asked them to estimate the cost of some general parts replacement and maintenance chores. I have asked about things like shop...

I’m starting to investigate Kubota tractors and have been favorably impressed with the l3830 and l4330. One local friend expressed a concern about parts availability. He believed that parts were very difficult to obtain. My local dealer assures me that this is not true. What are your feelings...

Is it possible to drag fallen Douglas Fir trees with a compact tractor (I’m looking in the 30 –35 PTO HP range). I would need to drag the trees out of my woods, across a creek and up a 8 acre slope to my shop. I have about 15 trees to fall and drag. What is a safe method for attaching the log...

Proper \"Sizing\" Advice??? This is probably one of the most basic and difficult questions to answer…. I am struggling with how to choose an appropriately sized tractor. I don’t have the confidence that I can anticipate my future uses well enough to choose the correctly sized unit. The...

Greetings, I have been lurking for about three months and have finally decided to make my introductions. I am 35 years old, married and have finally decided to return to country living. I grew up on a cattle and horse farm until I was 15 years old and have missed it since I moved away from...