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Hi folks, well, not started taking any Hay off in Northern Ontario yet, and so much rain I doubt my usual 1st 2 weeks of July haying will happen either. The question of the day is this: Is my newly planted hay a total loss? Friday and Saturday I spent 20 hours seeding several fields with hay...

Hi folks, I got a hold of a very very old Massey Harris grain and fertilizer drill (best guess late 40's or 50's, wooden bins, steel wheels etc). Its been very well cared for, the lady I bought it off disassembled all the parts each year and oiled everything, kept all the fertilizer bin parts...

Last Fall I plowed up about 12 acres of hay field that was long past its prime (Been 10 years since it was plowed ...before i owned the farm) My first plowing experience. There are several low spots, and the fields have gotten over-run with a swamp like grass that thick, ball's up on the surface...

We just finished it 72' x 36' ....

Hi All, Im goingto try plowing for the first time this weekend. I got a used 3 furrow plow in the summer (Swiss or swedish I think, cant recall the name, starts with an "o"), supposed to be an excellent plow. Im using a 2011 McCormic CX100 Xtra Speed (build by Case) Tractor. Ground is...

Hi all, I'm looking at a NH411 Disc Bine. are these Disc mowers reliable or problematic machines ? is it worth considering or is it one to avoid ? thanks

Hi All looking for some advice here, Im in Canada (northern ontario), where we get pretty severe winters (cold, snow, thaw and freeze), I have a brand new McCormic cx100 Xtraspeed with a cab and I dont yet have an indoor stroage for it (thats a project for another year). I dont want it exposed...

Just pulled the trigger on a new 2011 McCormick CX100 Xtra Speed. This is a tractor built by CASE inthe UK for ARGO/McCormick tractors. I needed a second tractor on the farm, and I needed something with more power than the 52hp Montana I alredy had. I also wanted a Cab and all the creature...

I have a 2008 Montana C5264, its 1960's technology and build by UTB of Romania, Same as the old Universal tractors. Issues: Jerky Bucket/Loader when raising the bucket -- especially when hot Steering hits stiff spots Steering locked up once to the point I had to use all my strength to get it...

Starting to plan the big reno of 2012 (and beyond). Im going to start a multi year reno of my 35x75 gambrel roof bank barn & attached Grainery. 2011 work completed: Excavate the Bank Side of the barn, remove dirt/clay 10' down 8' wide, put in weepeing tile and stone, bak fill with sand =...

A year ago, my (UTB Romanian/Universal) Montana had a front wheel seal let go. Dealer replaced the seal under warranty, all good Ever since, ive had the vent cap on the inboard side of the front wheel hub puking oil if the tractor is in motion for more than 45 minutes (which it is all the...

Hi fiolks, my 2008 5264 Montana (ie a Romanian UTB/Universal) has ongoing noises from the hyd pump (like someone shaking a tin can with nuts in it). Happens more when the tractor is under hydraulic load, and worse again when the tractor has been operating for a while & is hot. Dealer replaced...

Hi Folks, im considerig another Tractor. Looking at the McCormick C-MAX 90 or the Landhini Powerfarm 90 (Same tractor different colour). Argo Tractors makes them I beleive (in Italy) They seem to be pretty sturdy rigs Anyone have one , and would like to share their experience ?

Almost finished the Framing on the pole shed, my 13 yr old son and I are building this, our first big construction project. here are some pics of our progress. Framing will finish this weekend , ill get it inspected, then start the Roof Metal

Hi Folks, here area few pics of my in progress project, my son (13) and I are building it. Thanks to all the good folks here for the tips on putting up the ridge beam, we got it up (amongs other things) this weekend with no trouble by building in place. We made "saddles" at the top of the 12'...

Hi folks, this summer's project is my 26 x 34 pole shed. I have all the holes augered, concrete footing in and poles are all in, level, braced and back filled. Im going to cut the 23 6x6 posts to appriopriate level and then put in the beams. the center beam wil be 3 laminated sections of...

Hi Guys, looking for ideas on keeping our paddocks less muddy. 3 horses - 2 sacrifical paddocks 2 - 3 acres each Our Farm is largely blue clay (at least 8-12feet of clay) under the 4 - 6" of top soil. In spring and fall the sacrificial paddock(s) are completely destroyed (per their name) due...

Hi Folks, interested in your opinions on new lawn tractors, Im looking to spend $2500 Canadian + or - I currently have a 15yr old Mastercraft 16.5 hp (MTD) with the vtwin briggs. Been a good mower, but its time is almost up. I actually bought a John Deere D140 this weekend and took it back...

Hi Guys, I have a multi year project on the horizon (one of many actually). My farm property & pasture area is mainly clay, I have one spot on a hill that is all gravel/sand mix and has fantastic drainage. This is the spot we plan to use as the fall /spring paddock for the horses eventually...

Rather than Hi-jack the other post on pole barns, Ill ask a seperate question here. Im currently drawing up plans for a small pole shed/barn 26 x 34. My current Drawing shows the top plates will be laminated 2x8 (ie doubled up with the joints off set for strength). These Laminated beams...

there is a Zetor 7745, Cab, 4wd, no FEL,for sale locally, dont know much about it as yet, just een it on the lot, asking price is $8k obo. not sure of the year (10yrs old + ) looks to be in decent shape, though it needs new front tires. body work is good, interior is good, no obvious leaks...

Hi All, yet another first time /rookie question from me. Just got myself a set of disks. Ive targeted on particualr field to be re seeded (Hay) my question is, whats the poular vote on when to start the process?. Disk now /Seed now Disk now/Disk again in the spring/Seed in Spring Disk in...

Hi All, Im looking at plows, before I buy, im seeking your opinion on what my tractor can handle. Tractor: 52hp, 4wd, loaded Ag tires, Montana C5264 Soil Type - Clay Plow being considered - 3 furrow with land/gage wheel -- not got any particular brand in mind as yet, just looking for opinion...

Just picked up my new Rotary Cutter on Saturday. The 5' Grizzly I have works well, but with 40+ acreas to mow it was just taking too long. so, I bought a new Walco 7' Med Duty Good Grief, this thing is huge, it sure will cut down on the mowing time. Has the dual Tail wheels, Had the guys at...

Hi All, after a pretty successful first haying season, I recognise that a few of my fields need some rejuvination and re seeding. One of them I may be able to mow more regularly and see it come back with fewer weeds and more timothy. the others (20 acres +) I suspect will need re-seeding in...

Hi Folks, I need to upsize on my Rotary Cutter. I currently have a 5', but Im mowing so much (30 acres +), I need to cover more ground. I have a Montana 52 Hp tractor. Im looking at the Orion Medium Duty 7' and the Walco Whislter Med Duty 7' the Walco has the dual tail wheels, the Orion a...

Well, thanks to everyone here for the input and advice earlier on, I've now concluded my first haying season. I did a very limited cut and bale for my first season. Available Acres ~ 75 Acres cut ~ 25 Acres baled ~10 I got about 400 Square Bales off. I didnt bale anything that was of...

OK, for those of you who have done hay for years, this is likely no big deal. to me, and those who have just done this for the first time, its a big win ! After grenading and subsequently fixing my Baler 2 weeks ago, the weather looked ok for 3 days of sun...so I went for it. So I got about 5...

Well my first atttempt to run the baler has met with a bit of a disaster, I really need help here. Decided to run it and feed it some old hay, Just to ensure the knotters etc were working. First bale cam out with no twine, second bale emerging was looking ok as it emerged. Once it got the the...

Hi, me again, I have a safety question re operation of my NH 310 Baler. I understand and will always follow the rule around disengaement of the pto etc before going anywhere near my baler (or bine for that matter). My question is, is there anything on my Baler that is spring loaded and even if...

Hi folks, im contemplating my next big project at the Farm. I have a big gambrel roof bank barn, 32' x 70' , huge Hay Mow on top and old Cattle stalls below. aprox 1920's -Upper structure is good -Floors of the Mow/ceiling of the stalls are 50/50 - some beams need to be repaced - big issue is...

Newbie question wrt draw bar for pulling the haybine and Baler. the operators manual says the eye in the draw bar should be 4" past the edge of the rear tire. and 14" from the end of the pto shaft. the draw bar I have has a dual tip (like the one on the bine/baler), ie an over /under section...

Hi, have a montana, 5264. its the old technology, (60's) the 3pt assemply has a large flat spring, that can be locked via a hinged wedge. For running stuff like a grader blade the wedge is inserted, for running a plow using draft control, its removed. Unfortunately, i cant remove it ...

Hi Folks, first time seriously tryig the box blade today. Im removing the grass and top soil froma 80x130 area for a riding ring. I have the scarifiers dropped down to help tear thru the top layer. problem is, the scarifiers will cut thru 2 or 3", but the blade itsself is riding an inch or 2...

Hi Folks. question re the lifting capacity of a (my FEL). Was using my 5264 Montana on the weekend. Im building a new Garage (set into a hill so i have access to 2 levels) and I have +- 2,000 Tons of dirt, clay , topsoil in 5 large mounds. Given that i need a variety of fill for several areas...

Hi Guys, I'm the Dummy in this post, and I need educating by the experts and seasoned farmers out there. This is my first year on the farm doing my own hay. Im trying to collect as much info/knowledge as I can before the harvest season arrives. I have some older New Holland equipment - late...

Hi Folks, ive got Calcium Chloride running /dripping out from the "Base" of the valve stem on my rear tractor tire. Dealer tells me I likely have a nail (had a nail) and the base of the valve is the only place for the Liquid and air to escape. (ive looked for and can find no evidence of a...

Hi guys, this past year the lawn Tractor has been getting harder and harder to start. It will Crank over fine, but wont fire up very easily. IT can take 15-20 seconds or MORE of cranking to get it to fire up. (not good for the starter either) Cranking it in shorter bursts-- it never starts...

Hi Folks, well, im planning now for the pasture renovation so i can solicit some input. Here's the scenario, 1st yr of the horse farm last year and ive got some work to do inthe spring. Ground : 4 - 6" topsoil , below that unlimited pure blue clay, gets real muddy Pasture 1 - 3/4 Acre, was...

Hi All, 3 questions 1)how do i know if my Tractor has Glow plugs? 2) how do i know if they stop working? (hard to start in the cold I'd guess) 3) can you start a tractor with or without turning them on, if it has them ? or do they come on automatically? Mine is a Montana 5264 with the 3 cyl...

Newholland 479 Haybine, Ok, so I got the Hydraulic pressure relieved on the return line and the Bine is now in the Road/Trailering position weight is off the Hydraulic Cylinder and Weight is On the Trailering Link. Tongue is Supported by the Tongue jack and Some Wood Blocks. Wheels are blocked...

Hi Folks, just got my first attachment with hydraulic fittings, a Newholland haybine. It arrived on the weekend, and the prior owner delivered it, it was towed over and, as it should, he had the Tow/Trailer latch engaged for saftey and so as not to Strain the Hydrauilics etc. Before he left...

Anyone have one of these? the light on mine is staying on and its not Clicking any more (ie not sendig the charge). Not sure if its out of power (been cloudy and wet here for a week now). Its supposed to go 2 weeks without direct sunlight. Its 6 months Old Anyone had one of these do the...

Hi Folks, How to I best Tow my newly acquired Haybine over the bridge without dumping it over the edge...its tight here's the scenario. Just bought a 9ft NewHolland Haybine to get to some of my fields i have to cross a Bridge (Over a Large Creek). Bridge is aprox 24ft span and 9 1/2 ft at...

Hired the post pounder and local guy again to put some more paddocks in (take advantage of the good weather). I ran the Tractor, loaded posts, etc. Sam did the pounding. Day started a wee bit Frosty (-7) but got up to a Balmy 12 degrees (Tshirt weather). We pounded 92 posts in 8 hours. The...

Im starting to plan for the out Door Riding Ring we're setting up in the spring. We have good spot picked out, Pretty flat...or it will be after im done with the box blade work. My question is, whats the best way to dig some drainage channels in the area so i can put in some weeping stone and...

Hi Guys, anyone got a good simple design /setup for storing /carrying your Chain saw on the Tracor ? Pics would be great

Questions - in prep for next yr Ideally Id like a Haybine. and will look for a New Holland (ive heard theyre the best to buy used.) I saw a Heston for sale and my local dealer advised me against them, kinda' a "Run forest, Run" pc of advice. so the other thing that ocurred to me is...can i...

Well here's a real small acomplishment from the weekend. This is our first year on the Farm and until now a local Farmer has taken the Hay (large Rounds). I have no haying euipment and had no time. we have about 160 Large Round Bales on the Fields now, and he's in the process of moving them...

Hi Folks, im looking at a 310 New Holland Bailer. Late 70's i guess. Price Seems Ok, i had a friend check it over and it appears to be in good order and well maintained. the only obvious issue is a missing set of Tines/Pickups (which are in the tool box). these mount to the rotating set of...

anyone in Ontario Canada know of a good source for cheap Fence posts. I paid $7 per post for Cedar to do my horse padocks this spring, but next spring i plan on fencing alot of pasture and may need 500 posts or more. at $7 per post thats alot of $. Im open to using Metal T posts or Cedar posts.

Well, no pics, but here's what i did with the Tractror this past 2 weeks while on "Vacation": Pulled out/leveled/replaced a 4x 10 steel bridge (goes over a pipe culvert and the fill underneath had sunk - used the FEL with straps and chains to lift it, back filled underneath with Sand, replaced...

Hi All, Im in the Market for some Haying equipment, first off i need a Cutter (Sicklebar or Hay Binder), Rake, and a Small Square Bailer. Im looking for Used stuff, i have 60-70 acres of hay. What sort of Price range should i expect for these in Ontario Canada? Age of the equipment isnt...

Hi Folks, well, aside from the 170 cedar posts I pounded with the rented post pounder, i may need to put a hand full metal T-Posts in to make another fenced area (along witha bunch of Temp Fencing posts). I've heard of some folks using the FEL to press the T-Posts in, how can this be done...

Hi folks, Ive got a large bank barn with a Gambrel Roof, as usual its metal, i have 2 missing sheets that came off last month in a wind storm. picture #2 in this post shows the heigt & size of the Barn - damage is on the upper section...

Well, our Farm is now our Home, time has come to get some fresh hay Bales into the barn for the Horses. Problem is cleaning up the old loose hay thats on the floor of Barn. Its a huge 35x70ft Gambrel Roof Bank Barn, and the upper hay storage area has up to 12" of old loose, dusty hay in it...

anyone have a picture or know how to put in removable 2x6 fence Rails ? I ve got a few places id like to be able to drop in/pull out 2x6 fence rails ( sections on fence and the Run-in shed), ie dont want to install another set of gates (too much $ right now). Id like to see how someone has...

anyone have a picture or know how to put in removable 2x6 fence Rails ? I ve got a few places id like to be able to drop in/pull out 2x6 fence rails ( sections on fence and the Run-in shed), ie dont want to install another set of gates (too much $ right now). Id like to see how someone has...

Hi Folks, now that i have my posts in, ill be getting ready to put up the Hi-Tensile Wire. the plan is 3 rows of wire, the top 2 will be electrified, for Icelandic Horses. the Paddock is irregular shape (more of an L than a Square), aprox 3 acres total, Straight runs are any where from 50' to...

Well, this weekend i setup the horse paddocks, or started to. I got all the Cedar posts in, Used a Post Pounder instead of a PHD, I was averaging one post every 5-6 minutes or so. It took 12 hours to put in 150 posts, each one 8' long and rage in diamiter from 5 to 10 ". I Just cant...

Hi there, anyone with C5264, how does that small lever on the Right Rear of the tractor work? (faces bacwards, seems to be some sort of Draft control for the 3pt hitch, but from the Romanian translated manual Im lost. If i puill the lever up, it seems to drop the attachment right to the ground...

OK Guys, yet another newbie question. Went to hook up my 5' bush hog for the first time this weekend and had 2 issues even before i started cutting. 1) I learned why its important to store the Cutter on level ground, what a pain trying to line up the 3 Pont hitch !! well i got that done and...

Planning to use the new Koadiak Brush hog this weekend, any do's and donts.? plan is to do basic walkabout before i cut (find hidden obstacles ) PTO Runs at about 540, Engage at low RPM over already cut area take it slow I figure i should be able to cut anything i can actually pull the mower...

Hi Folks, per a few other posts on the Fourm, Im new here and new to Tractors (1 month). I just bought a Montana c5264 (4wd) witha FEL and a 5' Rotary Cutter. Schullte shift F & R needs clutch, PTO has Independant & Wheel speed selctions, Engine/Drive Train is Fiat with 3cyl Diesel, Tractor is...

Here are a few Pics of me an the new Tractor the day it arrived in April

Complete Newbie here, I just bought myself a new 5264c. We're "hobby Farming" in Near North Ontario Canada. Nothing too heavy duty to be done, ill likely have one of the local guys contnue doing the Haying for a while. I needed somehting with a loader and something to pull a Brush Cutter...