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  1. captjack

    Cat Skid Steer control question

    I have a Cat 262b there is one switch I cant figure out what its for. Its the one that looks like a Z in a circle. Anyone ?
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    most liquid in a tank you can haul on trailer to truck before needing hazard

    I have a 100 gal diesel tank for my farm i use in my truck. I have a buddy that got a 200 gal tank he wants to use to bring aviation fuel to the farm for his helo. Talking with on of my buddies he was saying a local farmer went and got a 275 gal tote of def fluid and was brining it back to...
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    Moritz 20-5 GOOSENECK

    I have been looking at getting a new Gooseneck. I kinda like the Moritz 20-5 with the adjustable dove tail. Seems to be at good price point on the used market. The 14500 gvw fits perfect with my F350 11500 gvw ! What I can't find is any really good reviews on it. If any one has...
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    my new welding cart

    I found an old dewalt table saw cabinet in the barn and decided that I would make a new cart to hold a plasma cutter and mig. It has a lot of storage under it for grinder wheels / cut off blades / welding mask etc etc. I put some bigger casters on it incase I have to roll it out side of...
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    My new transfer tank set up

    I got a clean 55 gal drum and 12v pump from a friend for free ! Had some scrap metal around the shop and some time ! boom ! I was going to put wheels on it but decided to just make skids and move around with my motor cycle jack. It will sit in trailer better when I take it to fill it. Plan...
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    How do you carry your chainsaw ?

    My John Deere 5000's series came with a saw holder from the factory
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    aprox cost to replace clutch on jd5400

    Im almost out of adjustment on my clutch. Still pulls good- no slipping but ..... I'm coming up on a clutch I think. What is approx cost of replacement- Circa 96 5400 9f 3r reverse trans - non shuttle shift and open station. Go
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    Forks 3pt pallet forks

    I have a set of pallet fork for the back of my 5400 as well as a loader. You would be surprised how often you use the 3pt ones. I built several boxes to carry firewood to the house with each hold 1/2 cord. i can grab one with loader forks and one with the rear and bring an entire cord of...
  9. captjack

    22 yrs on the old one - finally replaced

    Well 22 years on the first set so I guess I can't complain - just never easy to part with a chunk of change. Popped on rear on a stump or something - sprayed calcium all over me all the way back to shop - fun times ! Pumped the other tire out and it only had about 40 gallons in it...
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    Ideas for a 3cyl Diesel engine

    I got a free Kubota g5200 with a lil 3 cyl diesel engine. I got the motor running and now want to use the lil motor for something. I think its 13hp. and had radiator etc all together 1) possible use is for my Timberwolf tw5 splitter - Diesel splitter would be cool 2) in a golf cart or gator...
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    Got the old girl some new front sneakers

    Got some three ribs for the old girl today - I use to be able to change tires like a pro but I'm slowing down in my old age - the old backhoe tires that came off kicked my butt ! These do way better in the mud I can somewhat steer without using brakes now hahahah
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    A simple three point counterweight

    This is as simple as it gets - install rear pallet forks - back up to big ol chunk of oak - watch tractor squat !
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    jd 5400 ignition switch - extra wire

    I have a 97 ish 5400 open station. I took the panel off that has the ignition switch to add some switches for some LED lights I'm adding. Anywhoo there is a black wire that is not connected to back of switch but it clearly goes to it. I have surfed the web looking a schematics and...
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    third function remote on a jd 5400

    Has anyone put a third function remote on a jd 5400 ? mine is set up like most with the loader running of rear remotes thanks in advance
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    What do you do with your forks?

    we are a little redneck hahah
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    5k series headlight diagram / issue

    I have a 5400 with what I think is a ground issue - when turning the head light/hazzard switch on to any position nothing happens - if I turn the turn signal switch on (in conjunction with) all the light will work (depending on what position the headlight switch is on) So I am thinking...
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    rear blade size for a jd 5400

    I have a 5400 2wd 68hp engine /64 pto rear tires are filled and are about 7 feet apart which is good for doing loader work - I need a rear blade for snow/ dirt etc Will an 8 foot blade be to big for this tractor ?
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    firewood pallets

    I made a 4x4x5 box out of scrap angle and some 4x4 for the skids on the bottom then added 3/4 inch plywood sides. it holds a little over a half cord. I use this to bring wood into my garage. I store wood in a shed then load up and put box in garage. Then the kids bring loads in with a...
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    mods for a 2.9l turbo (jd 5400)

    I was wondering if any of you have done any performance work to your 2.9l turbo motors. Straight pipe , injectors etc etc
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    NH 570

    I finally got around to fixing the jd 24t my friend gave me. I bought a NH 570 for a hand shake at an estate sale. what can you folks tell me about the 570 baler. this one is basic - no thrower , hydro tensioner etc etc I will be pulling this with a jd 5400 let me know what you can...
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    SEAT FOR JD 5400

    Can anyone recommend a good suspension seat for a 5400. The oe one is toast and I need a new one asap. I am on the tractor all the time and would like a good seat without having to go back to jd dealer
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    international #37 12 ft transport disc

    I have an old ferguson 7.5 ft disc and Im looking to up grade to a bigger disc. I sold my little orange tractor and purchased a 5400 green tractor. Its 2wd with a fel , loaded rear tires. I live in MD on the Eastern shore(flat land) and am only working about ten acres. Will I be ok pulling a...
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    john deere 5400

    Hello all, I m not a new here but I am new to the green team. I sold my pumpkin and purchased a jd 5400 to use for haying. Does anyone on here have one and what can you tell me about it. Good - bad Thanks
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    Kuhn gf44 tedder

    I just picked up an old gf44 tedder - does anyone have any info on them or an owners manual ? thanks jack
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    pump and motor size ?

    Hello We are starting a log splitter project and have acquired a 26x5x2 cylinder off a dozer. I am leaning toward a 28 gpm pump to increase cycle time. What size motor should I be looking for to run such an animal? We might end up building something like this instead of a regular...
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    kubota L235dt Hydraulic issue

    I have an L235 dt with a loader. It has an open system. When I bought the tractor it had a 2 lever control for the loader. Since it was leaking a little I decided to upgrade to a single lever design. I purchased a Brand mono block valve with regen. I have been having some issues. The...
  27. captjack

    3PT GRADER ATTACHMENT

    Well I have researched all the threads I could on this attachment and decided to just throw one together and see what happens ! Here is the start of it -
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    2420 left rear wheel fell off

    I am asking this for a friend, he was moving snow with his new 2420 and the left rear wheel fell off the machine. When he called the dealer he found out that this has happened to another tractor in the area because they had to order the parts to fix it. This is a new tractor few very few...
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    Another work light question

    i put this in the Kubota section but It might be better posted here : I built a canopy for my L235 and want to add 4 work lights. In the front I am looking at 55w 3X5 with trapezoid beams and in the rear I am adding the 5 inch round flood lights. My question is - how much can the stock...
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    Canopy  Adding Lights to my canopy

    I built a canopy for my L235 and want to add 4 work lights. In the front I am looking at 55w 3X5 with trapezoid beams and in the rear I am adding the 5 inch round flood lights. My question is - how much can the stock alternator/ generator handle? I do not think I would run all at the same time...
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    tested the log arch !

    We finally tested the log arch - its hot to be cutting wood - but had a big oak get hit by lightning and decided to try out our new contraption. The wheels and tires are off a little pop up camper trailer - I know - i know but they were laying around with a total cost of - nothing ! We...
  32. captjack

    Built a new canopy for my kubota

    I have been wanting to do this since I got the tractor and finally got around to doing it. A good friend, welder, 4 hours and some scrap metal - whaw -la canopy ! I emailed Wells AG yesterday cause I was going to buy one of theirs but they dont have a dealer near me, so we made one ...
  33. captjack

    tranny temp on an old bouta

    I have a 85 L235 4x4 fel. I mowed some pastures today and my trans got really hot, it is full of fluid , maybe a hair over filled cause this machine has the sight glass instead of a dip stick. This tractor is new to me and may be this is normal. I did notice that toward the end of the day...
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    We started the log arch !

    Well after talking about it forever - we finally started to build one - here is a pic so far - stopped working after the Pizza came last night ! will finish it up soon
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    2 bottom plow

    Will an L235DT pull a 2 bottom plow or should I stick with a single ?
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    New seat recomendations

    I am the proud new owner of a circa 85 Kubota L235DT in need of a new seat. I looked at the tractor supply seat for $95 but i'm looking for other options thanks
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    suspention seat from tsc

    I have an old l235dt that needs a seat - I am looking at the TSC seat Farm Tractor Replacement Seat, Black - 0278205 | Tractor Supply Company Does anyone have any thoughts on this one ? thanks
  38. captjack

    Swing Drawbar question

    I am the happy new owner of a 1985( i think) L235DT W/FEL I have welded up a 2 inch receiver hitch for the 3pt but I need to put a swing drawbar on for pulling heavier loads This is a picture(not my tractor) but its the same hitch. Does anyone know if this is the only option i have for a...
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