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Earlier this winter I used the tractor to haul brush from around my fields. I wasn't driving thru brush just in the field itself and nothing was tall enough to reach the underside of the tractor. All was happy. A couple weeks ago I went out to use the tractor and it wouldn't start as in the...

Last night my neighbor asked if Id like to clean up one of my hay fields using his 3910. I jumped at the chance (of course) and used it for several hrs. I must say this sure is a good size tractor as a 2nd for teddering/raking and moving equipment around. The one I used was a 'vanilla' 2wd 3910...

I've seen pics of TN loaders run off the rear remotes, the 32la version I think. I'd like to know more about how this is set up as the parts blow up didn't help much. So the hydraulics come off the back but how are they controlled? Is there a joystick 'plumbed into the the existing remote...

A quick question about round baling silage: will all balers handle this? If not what would I look for in a silage capable baler? Well, guess I have one more question: Does anyone here put up silage in wrapped round bales? If so how successful has that been (esp in the feeding it out phase)? If...

Thought you all might be interested.... Fiat May Sell CNH to Fund Chrysler, Bernstein Says (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Has anyone actually seen one of these? I know several European based companies make them which are advertised for the NA market. I also believe they've been used for some time in Europe (ie a well know technology). However, Ive never seen one. To me they're fairly appealing in several...

Last night I was talking to my horse owning neighbor and he contends there's no need for a conditioner if a tedder is used. His idea is that the tedder does the work of the conditioner (cracking stems, rubbing up the waxy layer) + fluffing for better air circulation. I must admit Id not thought...

I just ran a small part of my back field (a new stand of Timothy) to make sure my machinery was all working correctly. What I pulled off was just really great stuff!! It had that bluish/green color and in the bale was a good dark green. The weather was perfect...sunny, breezy and very warm. When...

After looking at a number of drills it appears the only difference between min and no till is coulter type. Min till drills will have a very wavy coulter and no till is nearly flat. Am I understanding this correctly? ETA: more questions...First, are there means other than wavy coulters that...

Saw this on another board and thought you all might be interested. http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/gypsum.pdf

I see NH has changed some things on their discbine line. Who is making them? It looks like it has a Kuhn Gyrodine gearbox at the hitch. I don't thing my dealer has any on the lot right now. Anyone seen them? ETA: I see serrated knives can be had to. Don't think I've seen these for disc mowers...

In case you didn't get the mailer there are some free machinery performance blurbs you can get online + you can enter to win a toolbox. The site is New Holland - Maximize Your Productivity Sweepstakes

Got a pre-season sales blurb from NH in the mail which contained an interesting writeup about their Mastergold engine oil. Their claim is its better than some unnamed competitors product b/c: 1) it has a higher % of zinc for better wear resistance, 2) gives easier cold starts and 3) has a higher...

This past fall I replanted my hay fields and one came in very well while the other was only just OK...some spots came in very well while others had very little germination. In short the field has some blank spots. The field that came out well was mostly exposed soil, very little trash. After...

Anyone here have a mobile shop for their farm? The more I think about it the better this idea sounds. I'm thinking about this as an all purpose sort of shop...for machine break downs/repairs, fence/barn repair, mobile power etc. It would be based on a Miller Trailblazer 302 Air Pak. I'm just not...

Is anyone here feeding cattle w/ small square bales? If so how are you doing it - dumping it on the ground, using a feeder/manger of some sort or ??? Around here it gets thrown on the ground and of course theres a fair amt of waste. My idea is feeding out off the ground would result in...

I really need some sort of water filtration on my compressor and have seen a couple types...dry and refrigerated. Wix makes what looks like the easiest most convenient of the dry types called AquaChek. Filter costs start at $25/ and would need to be changed at least once/yr. Also they recommend...

From the NH parts diagram I see there are 3 PTO setups....fixed speed, manually selectable and shiftable. Has anyone converted from one type to the other or perhaps know whats necessary to do so? Its not clear from the parts diagram whether the conversion can be done by going in from the back or...

Found a very clean 6640SL at my local dealer w/ low hrs (2200+) who wants 16900 for it. That seems a bit high based on online prices Ive seen. This tractor is very clean but beyond that nothing special...2wd, 12x12, canopy, 2 rear remotes and 8 weights up front. I think the price should be...

I didnt see this discussed anywhere else so here goes...I see NH has changed the labeling on their small square balers for this year. Is it just that or did they make any design/mechanical changes too? From what I can tell the specs look unchanged exc possibly the 'Flow Action' thing w/ the low...

Was looking into changing the hydraulic fluid in my tractor and discovered that if I use NH134 its going to be very expensive. I found a number of substitutes that claim to meet/exceed the 134 spec but its hard to understand exactly how well theyll really work. I know the spec enumerates a list...

This past Sat I changed out my fuel filter and now my tractor isnt starting. Here's what lead up to that.... Changed out the filter as per the instructions in the OM...take filter off, spin new one on and fill filter via hand pump until fuel issues from the bleeder valve. Start tractor...all...

There have been a number of threads about carrying firearm(s) on the farm but not much on the practical details. To me wearing a holster just doesnt work much of the time. All the extra maintenance from dirt and sweat makes it problematic at best. The last thing I want to do at the end of a long...

First time Ive seen this and cant say I really understand the explanation given as to why it works. Any one? Scott Seaver Co. - West Michigan Farmer and Inventor of the Airbaler System.

This is in regard to modern self propelled mdls. I see the heads are interchangeable so does that mean any crop (corn, beans, wheat, barley, etc) can be harvested w/ the same machine using the correct head for the crop? In other words for corn is the machine and head specific or could it also be...

My dealer is telling me hes about to take a 10' Howse flex-wing in trade. However, the Howse site shows no flex wings other than 15'. Did they build the smaller version in the past or is he mistaken? Any one know?

It appears the 326 doesn't have such an option but the 575 does. I wonder if the 575 kit will fit the 326 though. Any ideas? Any idea where the rear bracket attaches to the baler? Its not clear from the parts diagram. Any help would be appreciated.

Im interested in finding out more about this but am having a hard time getting information. Already posed questions to my county agent w/o success. I think I want to inject either liquid or solid fertilizer in my hay crop. The goals being to place the fertilizer wheres its going to be used and...

I need a couple additional suitcase weights for my TN and am having trouble locating a used part. I found a parts dealer that has 7710 weights and I wondered if any of you know how that might fit a TN factory bracket.

Whats involved in selling the development rights to a piece of property? The case Im thinking of is dev rights to ag land so it will always be used for that purpose. (I assume thats the only purpose which it could be used for...but is that necessarily true??) I know the state gives some amt of...

I have hay advertised for sale on the net and fully intended to sell only into an area w/i a few hrs drive of my farm. However, I got a call today from a trucking broker who expressed interest in moving my hay. It would be great to expand my market area and/or offer transport w/o the necessity...

Im planning to replant my hay ground this fall and was going to go no-till for that. However, I believe its been 20+yrs since anything has been done to either piece of ground. Since Im starting from ground zero Id like to address compaction now but w/o conventional tillage. I think this is...

I know there are a bunch of smart folks here who can help me understand ag commodities trading and how prices are set. Im looking for the laymans version. The reason I ask is the TN Farm Bureau News featured an article titled 'Turbulent futures markets challenge farmers'. In that the author...

Was traveling thru SW VA Fri and saw some newish round bales that looked like flat tires (flattened where they contacted the ground). Knowing nothing about round balers I wondered if thats a function of the baler or something else? Ive never seen any like that before. Also Ive heard the term...

Last Fri was Field Day (Hay Day really) in my area and it sure was useful. The morning was filled w/ seminars from feeding hay to figuring out a hay budget. I came away w/ loads of good info but I think the sessions could have been a bit longer to allow for more Q&A. After lunch was the machine...

Wondered if anyone has seen/used this sort of bale loader: Build a Hay Bale Loader Plans Basically very simple - attaches to side of truck or wagon and is ground driven. My neighbors friend stopped by this past w/e w/ one and wondered if we'd like to use it. Sadly my wagon deck didnt have a...

Last night I fired the 'new to me' baler (NH326) up and looks like the inboard knotter is failing -- knot isnt being wiped off the billhook. Its never a happy moment when dark is coming on and youre under pressure to fix something not entirely familiar. :) From what I had time to really see well...

Just before lunch I dashed home and teddered the hay in my back field. Here are a couple pics. Anyone see the 3 hay 'thieves' in the first one? :) The 2nd is a just b/c pic...wished I was there right now...not necessarily on the tractor but the porch swing would be nice. This is perfect hay...

Was wondering if anyone here has/uses one. Am interested in your input good/bad (what you like and dont like). I was thinking along the lines of a gas rig but have since decided a plasma cutter really does the better job/more versatile. I would need still need some sort of gas/air rig for...

For you Ford fans... current GA Farm Monitor had a story on the Grove Tea Plantation in S GA. I think this is basically a guy who collects old stuff (buildings, machines, tractors etc). Among his collection is a Ford 8N S/N 1. In case youre down that way maybe youd fins it interesting.

Got my running gear this w/e, put it together and have a question about adding a flat deck. From the first 3 pics you can see the front axle is fixed and the rear articulates. In fact the range of movement is pretty wide. I was thinking that both front and rear would be fixed but clearly thats...

Was looking thru the AgriSupply catalog the other night and the small print says they wont sell SMV signs to IL residents. Any one venture a guess why? I thought it was sort of odd.

Was looking at a male push/pull connect under pressure end at the farm store and wondered if theres a corresponding under pressure female end. The particular brand I was looking at had some sort of pressure relief stem in the valve ball. Does this mean the ball doesnt spin? In other words is the...

Thought Id post this as FYI. Ive found it really useful, lot of good info. UK Agricultural Weather Center

I see CNH publishes a parts, assembly and operator manual for the 326 but no repair manual. First, did one ever exist for that particular baler or family of balers? Perhaps its still published and Im using the wrong keywords for the search. Maybe its a case of a dealer only manual?

Im in need of new tires for my PU and wondered what you all have had good success with. The OEM tires (Goodyear Wrangler ST) worn really well even though I was slack about keeping them rotated...80K miles. When I bought my truck it was right at a time when we moved back to an urban setting but...

I scored a semi brake drum at the coop Tues and had a couple ideas of what Id like to put it to: 1) use it as the pedestal base for my bench grinder or 2) make a portable forage by filling it w/ refractory cement. Im sure it must be more useful than that....what would you use it for? Maybe Ill...

I have a few grease fittings on various pieces of equipment that are very hard to impossible to get my grease gun on. I did find a right angle end at TSC (OEM brand) but the darn thing almost needs to be pounded on. Is there anything else on the market that in the line of right angle ends that...

What are you all paying for fertilizer? I just got a cash price quote from my coop for 60# of N & K/ac for 20ac. The bottom line for fertilizer and spreader buggy rental was almost $1200. She said prices are only expected to go up. The good news is they allow prepayment w/ future delivery.

Id like recommendations for a source of used implement parts. Im most interested in 1st hand info. At the moment Im looking for a wagon hitch and chute for a NH326 sq baler. I bet these parts were common to other mdls during that period...just a guess but it seems logical. The alternative is to...

My wife snapped these 'actions' shots of Sandhill Cranes taking off/landing in our front field. They congregate over on the TN and Hiawassee Rivers not too far from me. In fact I can hear them most of the time from my home. They're *really* big birds!

Bought it from a dealer in PA and got what I thought was a good enough price to compensate for shipping. OTOH its not like these show up at all in my area. During unloading (in the Walmart parking lot) I got several inquires about what it was and how it worked. This is side delivery/wheel rake...

Have some questions about the effect of preservatives on a baler. Ive never known anyone who used them so my knowledge is extremely limited. Since the preservative is a mild acid is it sufficiently strong to cause long term damage to the sheet metal? Can it be washed off and if so w/ what? That...

I need to get a couple hay tools (17' tedder and 13' rotary rake) moved to my farm from out of state. The quotes I got from the selling dealers seemed pretty steep and I thought Id look into it myself before going w/ their shipper. The only problem is that Im having a real problem getting...

It seems the 17HMR is here to stay, theres a good choice of rifles that shoot it and ammo is reasonably priced. However, whats hard to know is what to expect for field performance. The only 17 rigs Ive seen are at a KD range poking paper or killing cans. In that environment they seem to be super...

Is anyone familiar w/ the 'single point' lube (multilube) system the can be had on JD balers? From what I can tell it appears to be actuated by bales moving thru the case. Is that correct? What powers it? Is it truly single point or does it only grease certain subsystems leaving others to be...

I have a question about a NH 326 baler. Im looking at a used unit thats supposed to have a worn bill hook cam. When I say 'look' I mean from afar...its in another state and Im trying to decide whether its worth an inspection trip. When I called the seller (a dealer) he had his shop foreman give...

Theres a thread over in the ag forum asking about pulley bolts that backed out unexpectedly. That got me wondering why that happens? Is it vibration only or are there other reasons? Id just like to understand the mechanisms at work...might give some insight into what things to check periodically.

What Im about to talk about is in light of past experience w/ a JD Power Reverser transmission. The JD transmission will modulate the tractors speed prior to shifting, do the direction change and then speed back up to where it was prior to the shift. By and large its a pretty smooth operation...

I know its pretty trivial but...I was in need of a clevis and thought a quick trip to TSC or the Coop would get the job done. However, even the largest size wont fit my draw bar. The store item would fit about an 1 1/2" but my draw bar is about 1 5/8". I wound up ordering one and the supplier...

I know of the SCH system but are there others? How do they compare (pros/cons)? Has anyone done such a conversion and did you think it was worth the time/effort and $$$? The SCH conversion is pretty spendy!! From what I can tell the advantages to converting is some mechanical efficiency...

I was surprised to find that there are 3 implement manufacturers in the general are where I live: Rollins, TRI & Taylor/Pittsburgh. Im sure there must be more I dont know about but its kind of nice to buy locally w/ parts and support in short range. Another plus is that the first 2 in the list...

It used to be that radiators came w/ metal tanks that could be removed/replaced allowing the core to be cleaned/repaired (or in extreme cases replaced). These days tanks are plastic and it appears the entire affair is meant to be disposable. Times have passed me by and Id like to figure out what...

Where do you all get manuals for tractors and implements that are out of print? Id prefer to get an OEM manual as opposed to the sort of generic I&T style. I currently need a repair manual for a MF 725 mower/conditioner. BTW I did look on ebay and all of the used places I could find via a...

I was pricing implement tires locally and discovered the OEM doesnt offer them. He directed me to the coop who, Im pretty sure would have to special order them. I do need to verify that though. I thought I might save some $$$ if I just did the ordering and work myself. If I can get...

My local dealer has a used 7' Tye 104-4404 Pasture Pleaser notill drill for sale and Im having difficulty find info about it. I did find the Tye company website link but it doesnt work. Short of hunting up an Agco dealer does anyone have a working link or perhaps know about this drill? What Im...

I found this over on agtalk and thought you all would enjoy it. :)

Been reading again...the manual says when greasing the rear hub the tires need to be turned while pumping grease so its distributed uniformly. A couple questions...how uniform is uniform, how important is it that it be uniform, how do you do this? I cant imagine jacking the tractor every few...

Anyone familiar (as in operated) w/ or own a Vermeer TR90 or Lely 300? As I understand it theyre one in the same. Just want to get general input...does it work well, well made that sort of thing. Anything about you really like/dislike etc. ETA While Im primarily interested in the TR90 any other...

With the recent talk about TD tractors I wondered what the price diff is between comparably equipped open platform TDD80 & TN75 tractors. Has anyone priced them side by side?

Been reading thru my owners manual and noticed at least two warnings Ive never seen applied. The first is transporting w/ a covered exhaust pipe so the turbo wont spin in unlubed bearings. I cant ever recall seeing a tractor transported this way (locally or over the road). The second is not...

Read thru my owners manual a couple times and for the most part it all makes sense exc the capacities table (pg 4-39 Replenishing). The quantity heading is in gallons/L but some of the numbers underneath don't make sense. For instance, an oil change w/ filter is 19.81gals or 7.gL! For someone...

I asked about this a while back and some interest was expressed. It seems very useful if topics specific to a particular state/region could be located in one area instead of scattered thru out many forums.

In not too long Im going to burn my fields down and replant. Presently its a mix of fescue, weeds and orchardgrass. So far the fescue is in the majority but w/ this drought and hot weather the weeds are running a close 2nd and the orchardgrass only exists on the extreme margins where its...

'The Passage of Time' thread got me wondering how many geeks who started way back when are still in the trenches. I recall reading a trade article which gave the astonishing stat that after 15yrs 95+% jump ship for other occupations. Im not sure how true that is but its sort of believable given...

Anyone use the sort of tank that rides in a PU bed? Some are just tanks and others are combined w/ a toolbox. It seems a mobile tank would be most flexible and I could bring fuel to the tractor. Since my tractor has a tank cap of about 25 gals I was thinking along the lines of a 75 gal tank...

LOL...not sure if this belongs under 'Owning & operating' or 'Safety'. Ill let yall decide....:D :D :D :D :D :D. Link

Saw one of these in action close to work and had never seen anything like it before. I particularly liked the aux motor etc hanging off the back of the wheel loader. :) In operation its real impressive. They were using it to loosen up a clay haul road prior to grading it for a permanent road bed.

Would anyone know off hand what a 3635 2wd open cab 12x12ps goes for? This is just a curiosity question only...no intention of buying. Anyone here have one?

Has anyone used Rollins or Tennesee River Implement implements? Im looking at rotary cutters at the moment but they both appear to be 'full line' mfgs. My NH dealer sells Rollins and the coop sells TRI. Both companies are local to me (Rollins is in Cleveland and TRI is in Decatur) and Im not...

Im going to look at a couple MF 725 mower conditioners shortly and wondered what you all could tell me about them. From what little I can dig up theyre pretty well liked and seem to last pretty well. The rollers are a bit different than Im used to, one is rubber and the other steel. Seems like...

My local dealer gave a price of $23200 for a new 2wd 12x12 synch-shuttle w/ an extra remote, fiberglass canopy and filled tires. I think this is in the ballpark but wondered what others thought. Until I read thru the TN blurb he gave me I didnt realize a 16x16 transmission is also offered. Is...

Was talking w/ some surveyors the other day and asked what they used to keep the ticks off. They said they use a spray called Coastal Durona and according to them it works very well. Its for use on clothes only (not the skin). The drill is to hose down your clothes (pants esp) w/ the stuff and...

Ive seen the II part before but not 'Special'. What does that mean in terms of specs features etc? Does it indicate some sort of improvement over earlier models? Would the transmission be dual power? How much would you estimate one w/ low hours in good shape to bring ($$$wise)? Is there anything...

I understand these models are 'new' to the MF line. Would that make them an older design updated w/ a new name or something truely off the drawing board? Ive looking around one here but didnt seen any (although this isnt MF country). Does anyone have firsthand experience w/ the Dyna...

In the vein of the mfg chart posting to this forum...does anyone know of charts that trace tractor and implement models? Im particularly interested in Ford and NH tractors & small sq. balers. Ive gleaned some here and there but it sure would be neat if it was all in one place. I believe the...

I wondered if anyone is planning to be at the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh later this month? I've never been (new to the area) but from what I can tell it looks pretty good. It was also highly recommended by the my NH dealer. So, I was planning a full day (just don't know which yet) to look...

I'm in the process of looking for a hay tractor and the push from every dealer I've talked w/ so far is to buy 4WD. I did explain that the primary use was hay w/ some occassional very light tillage and planting (small no till drill). They admitted 4WD wasn't strickly necessary for that but would...

I thought this site was sort of interesting or at least noteworthy as there's a good bit of info all in one place. It's a good read for sure. I was poking around for something on MFs dynaQPS transmission when I found it. So, here's the tranmissions link as a starting point. Have fun...

I know JD and MF (and perhaps others) advertise this feature but I've not seen it in any NH sales literature. I'm sure it must exist b/c I've seen a TL90 tach marked for a low RPM 540 setting. Does anyone know if it's standard or an option and is it still being offered in the TL series?

I'm looking at a piece of property w/ a natural gas pipeline running thru it and wondered if anyone else has one on their land. I've done some poking around the net for info (mostly .gov sites) and have a call in to the owning utility but I'd like to hear some first hand experiences too. My...

Was looking at an ad for a used Deere 4240 ('81) and the transmission was listed as 'quad'. Is this transmission along the same lines as the Ford/NH powershift where each gear has a hi/lo w/o the need to clutch when shifting between the two?

Does anyone here grow peanuts? I was wondering how you work the equipment end of your operation. Im particularly interested in harvest equipment - own, rent, lease or ? and how did you size it. If you own was it expensive?

Does anyone here farm peanuts? I was wondering how you work the eq

Freeman seems to be very popular here in the NW but wondered how far from this area theyre known and preferred. I had never heard of them before yesterday. I was studying a hay production display at the fair yesterday and they figured highly in that. I stuck up a conversation w/ the guy manning...

This fair includes all of Whatcom Co., NW most mainland county in WA, and was really very enjoyable. Its a true community fair that mirrors the county businesses (primarily agricultural) and values. The fair is a week long w/ various grand stand shows/events plus all of the usual animal related...

Ive searched the web as well as I can but still turned up nothing so....could someone point me to a source which describes each of the 8 categories of PTO/implement driveline types? Im not a member of the ASAE so couldnt look at the relavent docs there. Ultimately Im looking for a description of...

Ive seen a number of LP tractors at the pulls and for sale and wondered how well the tanks hold up. Since theyre pressure vessels it seems prudent to have them inspected for leaks and what not. First, would you consider purchasing an LP tractor? If so would you inspect the tank and if so what...

Im in a situation where Id like to aquire an older tractor to work on and gain knowledge and experience but not necessarily do a bottom up restoration right now. The end goal is to have a mechanically safe/sound tractor to use in the local pulls. High HP isnt a requirement and whatever I wind...

This years event was the 35th annual PSATMA tractor pull and meet which featured Case tractors. It was held Aug 2-5 at Bertusen Park in Lynden, WA (in W WA). If you like old ag tractors or trucks this is the place to be in Aug.!

Found a used Ford/NH 5640S (marked Powerstar SLE) and wondered how it differs from the 5640? I found the 5640 data on tractordata.com which didnt mention anything about an 'S' mdl.

There seems not to be a forum for local (nonTBN) events and I wondered 1) if theyre allowed to be posted here and 2) where should they go? The event Id like to post is an antique tractor pull in W WA and I would imagine other TBNers in the area would be intereted. BTW Im not affiliated w/ the...

The other day I was passed by a PU pulling a disc mower doing the speed limit (about 50mph). This isnt the first time Ive seen this done but it made me wonder how mfgs come up w/ listed transport speeds for their pull behind equipment (which usually hovers around 20mph). Is it a matter of...

For your enjoyment: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060710180310.htm

Im wondering why all other models in the TN line are offered in 2 and 4wd exc the 95 which is 4wd only. Are they planning to offer a 2wd model eventually? If not whats the message...move to a 'higher trim' line for 2wd? Why would they do that? Im trying to think about this logically but maybe...

I know Ive seen this somewhere in TBN but I cant find it. So Ill ask again but only in regard to NH tractors....how much hp should I expect a/c to consume in a new tractor? Does it depend on model? How about older models (mid 80s to 90s models)? I would expect theyd be less efficient but by how...

the tractor pull in Lynden this w/e (May6)? If so I have some pics of the event if you'd like to look at them. I stayed for all if it exc the PU pulls (only about 1/4 of that). PM me and I'll send you a zip of the pics we got. This event wasn't as big as the Aug pull but it was good nonetheless...

Id like to know if anyone uses such a system for any task(s) related to farming. I was thinking about rolling my own and it looks possible for small $$$ plus I get something I can really use and modify as needs change. In a nutshell I was thinking about running it off of a laptop using a usb gps...

In your travels on the net have you come across data for attachments like hay equipment etc. Right now Im looking for specs on the NH 310 and 311 sm sq balers. However, Ill be interested in other equipment as well. Ideally Id like to find a site for attachments like tractordata.com is for tractors.

This question has a couple components one of which isn't really equipment related. However, I thought it fit in better here than 'rural living'. First, for those who are hay only farms (or mostly so) do you care about soil compaction in your hay fields? If not why? If so how do you remediate...

Ive been reading some in the news about the NAIS debate and understand some of the requirments the program will impose on stock owners. However, Im certain there are members here who know alot more and I wondered how it will effect you (and your operation). With what little I understand it seems...

It looks like both Deerre and NH balers are held in about equal esteem here so....I looked up the specs on the various 14" bale models for both companies and was surprised to find that all of the Deere balers used the same input HP. OTOH the NH models proceed in an increasing input HP from...

Anyone know where theyre made?

Why arent these more popular...too slow, solution looking for a problem or ?? It seems like a great idea esp for legume hay where you want to treat the crop gently. It appears that only NH makes one...are there any others? Has anyone used one? For what and are you ustill using it?

According to a Krone sales blurb front attach mowers/mower conditioners are fairly popular in europe but seem are just catching on here, in the US. I've never seen a front attach mower (exc in pictures) and wondered how they're powered. I don't recall any 'American' tractor w/ front PTO so it...

There is a fair amt of feature/spec overlap between the high end TN series and low end TL series. In most features/specs the TL80 looks like a TN85 and the TL90 looks like a TN95. The only significant diffs I could find were weight, 3pt lift capacityand transmission choices but everything...

Hi Since the beginning of the year Ive had the opportunity (and pleasure) of driving coast to coast 3 times on different routes. In those travels I saw some mighty nice and amazingly beautiful land. We are really blessed as a country! Ive seen more than my fair share of corn and soybeans to...

Thought you all might be interested in an article (link below) that outlined Mahindra's interest in taking over the Tractorul tractor plant in Romania. Im not sure if they make the Brasov brand but I did see some of these when I visited a few yrs ago. I suspect though that if they make tractors...

I know this is an odd request but I thought some one might be able to help. I've done, what I believe, to be pretty complete net searche but came up empty so... A number of years ago during a visit to Romania I had occassion to eat potatoes (lots in fact). These were the best I had ever tasted...

My local NH dealer has a TN??SA on his lot and I wondered what its used for. My suspicion is orchards but I cant be certain. Even though its 4WD the tractor sits very close to the ground and has an under mounted exhaust. This particular macgine was fitted w/ turg tires. Any ideas??

Id like to compare prices w/ anyone who has or is in the process of buying a 4120 w/ loader, HD bcuket & PS transmission. The price I have so far (in WA) for this setup is $24800. The dealer did acknowledge there *might* be some leeway for negotiation but this price was about as good as he...

Hi, I usually hang out in the NH forum but have been looking at a new (bigger) tractor for a new home. In my searching I thought Id take another look at all the major players. Naturally the first dealer I hit was NH and really liked him a lot. The visit was mostly to find out what the dealership...

Im in the process of buying a larger machine and would be interested in first hand info you have on the 16x16 power shuttle trans. I'm primarily interested in how you like it, how trouble free it is, that sort of thing along w/ general over all impressions. Youre review of this tractor would...

Hi, Im right in the beginning stages of a move from right to left coast and was thinking of selling my 24d (not moving it) and getting a 33d for my new place (which is bigger) out here. After reading thru some of the posts here I get the feeling that the local dealers (Brim, etc) aren't going to...

Just wondered if anyone else is having hose clamps on the flex sections of the hydraulic system loosing up over time? When I 1st got my tractor there were a couple that leaked after a few hours. I thought the problem fixed until winter hit. Then I had to tighten a couple more. This summer all...

Ive noticed in bigger tractors that they can come w/ an economy PTO. I take it to mean that this is a feature for saving fuel/wear and tear on the machine when not so much power is needed. However, how exactly does it work and whats a better description?

Does anyone have this mdl mower w/ a vented dipstick? LP says theres one available but mine didnt come w/ one....must only be on newr mdls.

Heres a good story about why safety is still important even when theres a deadline to meet. The incident certainly changed Allen's life -- "He says that the toughest part of this incident has been losing some of his independence. “I can operate the baler but can’t brush my teeth…go figure.”"...

Was poking around the used tractors this morning and came upon a 1630 that caught my interest. When I put my hand on the amber light attached to the rops it gave a bit. I thought it was defective but after a short investigation it turned out to be a feature. The lamp was attached to the mount...

Hi, Ive been investigating the purchase of a used 2120 lately and found that some of the nicest come w/o a loader (which is on the 'must have' list of attachments). Do you think its wise to buy the two separately? So far I havent found any 7309s by themselves but maybe Im looking in the wrong...

Im looking for info for the title tractor. Ive poked around online but couldnt find the following: 1) width at the back wheels (r1s are fine)...I assume this is the widest point. Was it an option to get other than r1s? 3) Is power shuttle only available w/ the 12x12 transmission? 4) Of the...

www.tractordata.com...where has it gone? Antone know whats happened to this website? It sure was a good source of specs.

Hi, This w/e I mowed an extremely overgrown paddock for my neighbor. The grass was very heavy, 4'+ tall, lodged in places w/ some small bushes in one corner. The land was mostly flat w/ a small steep hill at one end. I did this w/ my TC24 (18.5 PTO hp) and a 5' LP finish mower (FDR 1660). I...

In another forum, here in TBN, there was some discussion of flail mowers and most of the feedback was very positive. I've looked thru the archives here and the feedback is generally negative. I think the most quoted negative is high cost of up keep. I cant figure that one out. What would cost...

When I use my tractor for anything but moving in and out of the barn I use hearing protection in the form of muffs. I understand why this is good and agree w/ it. However, wearing such protection can have unexpected consequences (side effects). By that I mean the sound reaching your ears has...

I recently aquired a new Caroni tiller (FL1400) from ASC in NC and thought a review might be of interest to perspective tiller buyers: First, Caroni has a very good webite which has a fair amount of free info available: http://www.caroni-spa.com Its worth the time to visit. The unit came...

I found this in my travels on the net and though you might find it interesting. How about the part where he discovers the only way to free himself! I guess you have to do what you have to do....but it does seem like a better approach to make sure the machine is in good repair before using it...

While researching tillers I've found that there are two types of offset. The first and simplest (Ill call it offset) is done by moving the attachment points only (the gearbox remains stationary). The amount of offset is limited b/c the PTO must operate at an angle. The second (Ill call it side...

For those folks living in TN, KY, SC, AL and GA. What fees/registrations do you pay on your farm tractors? Is it necessary to have ag plates to operate them on the road? I tryed looking this info up on the net but its hard to tell if I'm getting a complete picture. For instance TN appears to...

Does anyone have any experience w/ the 30 & 35 series tractors? How do they compare w/ newer models? It looks like they fit roughly into the current TN and TL series. They weren't in production that long -- 90's more or less depending on mdl. Any weak points? Were the transmissions all...

I'm trying to understand how much tractor and implement is needed for a certain acreage and job. For instance, say I have a 100 acre of hay field. While I could process the entire acreage at once it would require a substantial investment in very large (or highly specialized) machinery. I think...

Hi, Saw are really clean TN65 at my dealer today w/ only 200 hrs. on it. It has 2 rear remote, a NH loader (forget the mdl #) ans 4wd. It also appears to have some sort of shuttle type hydrostatic transmission as well. That is, there are 2 ranges plus a for/rev lever at the steer wheel. Anyone...

Hi, Just got my NH news magazine and along w/ it this time was an insert advertising amoung other things 'OEM quality' filters for Kubota tractors. Briefly, the price break down looks like this: oil filters $10.66, fuel $6.99, outer air $27.73, inner air $16.52 and hydro $26.67. Not sure how...

First, has anyone used a combination tedder/rake? What do you think of it (good/bad pts)? I've heard good things about them *but* nothing from someone who actually owns/operates it. So far I've only dicovered one I can use (Kuhn GRS 25) w/ my TC24D. While Im sure the Kuhn is a great attachment...

I understand what open and closed center hydraulics do but not why you would want one or the other. I'm sure one isn't 'better' but is used for differing applications. From the tractor literature I've read it seems most tractors come w/ one or the other and load sensing is usually mentioned...

Perhaps this is obvious but I'll ask anyway. In all of the literature I've poked thru and all of the cabs I've looked around in I can't find anything about built-in ROPS. I'm sure they must be there though....right?

defn of a \'small farm\' I've been reading a good bit lately about farm economics and have run across the nebulous (to me anyway) term 'small farm'. What exactly is the definition of a 'small farm'? Seems that it would depend on the location and possibly production size....or maybe a...

Does anyone know what %age of imported tillers come from Italy? If its all or high then how do they compare to each other? Is it the case that there are a few companies making the various brands to spec? (rather like MTD does w/ mowers & tractors) How would the imports compare to domestic...

The other day my daughter reported that the tractor at the farm where she works sprouted a fairly substantial hydraulic leak as it was warming up (at an idle I suppose). That got me to thinking about the system pressure when its cold. I know the fluid in my tractor is *very* thick when cold and...

Hi, After mowing season was done I removed the PTO from the mower w/ an eye to clean and lube it. I got to that a few wks ago and am completely mystified on how to remove the PTO cover. I'd really like to clean the greasy gunk from the shaft but until I can get the cover off thats not possible...

Was poking around underneath my tractor (TC24D) today and noticed that just aft of the midpto there an open cavity in the chassis. Looking into it reveals a shaft, ujoint and some other bits that look as though dirt would upset them...or at least shorten their life. It appears that a cover plate...

Im getting ready for my 50 hr service (TC24D) and am real interested in switching hydro fluid b/c of the long warm up times Ive experiencing this winter. At the moment Im using what came in the tractor (134). I thought Id just dump in some F-200 but my dealer indicated that it shouldnt be used...

Ive put it off too long...I need a work light for the tractor but would like something heavy duty w/ a switch. Ive looked around some but can find this combination...either its light duty w/ a switch or heavy duty w/o. Any leads would be appreciated. BTW my defn of heavy duty is something thats...

On my 24D theres facility for a screw on cap to cover the PTO stub when its not in use. Do these caps follow a standard or does each mfg make up their own spec? In other words can a cap be gotten from a general tractor parts store? jimg

Im unsure how to understand mfg attachment specs for PTO powered implements when only HP is given. That is, some specs say explicitly what the PTO HP range needs to be. A small number spec tractor engine HP. The largest number give only a HP rating w/o saying whether its PTO or engine HP. Is...

Does anyone know of a source for all NH tractor models built since 1970? If so Id appreciate a pointer. jimg

I know theres a thread about this or perhaps it was mentioned in passing b/c I remember it. However I sure cant find it anymore. At any rate I wound up ruining a front wheel & bolts on my 24 b/c the bolts loosened during operation. (Why/how does that happen anyway????) I knew this was a problem...

Im currently looking around for a 60" box scraper for my TC24. Last night I stopped into the MF dealer and was surprised that his price on an MF scraper was less than $500. (Around here $500+ seems to be a std price for this item.) He said a company called Talyor makes it for MF. The quality...

Noticed something about my 24D the other day that the maunal doesnt seem to talk about. I figure its either common knowledge (to everyone but me) or its a problem. When I have an implement on the 3pt hitch and raise it then turn the engine off the implement stays in that position. However if I...

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Just got my TC24D and have some questions/comments about the 3pt hitch setup. The tractor was delivered with the mower attached. I made the assumption (incorrectly I believe) that it was ready to use. Actually I think it was mostly ready. Anyway...once I started mowing I decided some areas...

First, thanx very much to all who took the time to answer my questions directly or indirectly. I found this forum immensely valuable not just for purchasing info but for all my future needs as well. I think Ill stick around if thats OK. I *really* appreciate it ALOT your willingness to share...

While Deere doesnt spec a backhoe for the 4100 series (light chassis) my dealer does carry one. Its made by a company called Wallenstien (out of Canada I think). Sadly it wasnt mounted on a machine but mounting looking similar to the std Deere hoe. Interestingly it doesnt operate off the...

Hi, I've been lurking for the past few wks and decided to decloak as I've gotten about as far as I can on old postings. I'm in the later stages of a tractor purchase and could use some 'live' input. First, Im only looking at small chassis tractors as the intended tasks don't warrant more and my...