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Really diggin the new L2501. Did notice last week after getting my boots wet the painted platform was a bid slippery. Thought about getting a rubber mat (my last compact tractor came w one) but decided to go this route. I used Rustolium brand. Has a nice texture for grip. Took the center hump...

Looking at purchasing a new L2501 w hydrostatic transmission, loader w quick attach bucket, and R4's. I was quoted $18,500. It's a new 2017. Does this sound like a good deal or is there room for more negotiation?

I'm in the market for a new tractor that would do a variety of tasks around the house. My land consists of 11 acres total. 5 acres is woods (mostly hard wood trees) and the rest is mature grass. The tasks I will be doing include clearing some of the wooded area, maintaining a gravel drive to the...

Keep an eye out at your local dealer. We have been working very hard to fill pre- orders. The numbers came in much higher than expected. A 3rd shift will be added after the first of the year and the plant will be working around the clock to meet customer demand. This means around 750 new...

Should have posted this Monday. Sorry for the delay. The MSRP on the Colorado starts at $20,100. The Canyon's base MSRP is $20,995. A Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 w Z-71 package includes the Direct Injection V-6 and auto tranny comes in at $34,095 MSRP. The Canyon Crew 4x4 SLT MSRP's at $36,950. Some...

Sold my Wrangler Unlimited a few weeks back. Couldn't decide whether to replace it w a new 1/2 ton GM truck or get a full-size sedan. I have a 13 4wd Suburban and 18ft dovetail trailer when needed. I didn't use the bed much in the last 1/2 ton I had just due to it being much easier to load and...

Haven't been on here in a while. I know a lot of interest was shown on the new GM midsize trucks. We have started building units to fill dealer inventory and preorders. I know price was the biggest question. The latest news I have is the basic truck will be around $20K and the crew 4x4 with all...

I'm a little behind on this since leaving Ft. Wayne, but you can get a new GMC Denali w a 2 speed T-case w auto select instead of the AWD system that has always been offered on the Denali. GM has so many option groups it's hard for me to keep up with all the changes. Just thought I'd share.

My friend in GA was trying to find a loaded GMC with the A/T package vs a Denali. Located one about 30 miles from my home outside of St. Louis. Had every option down to sunroof and heated steering wheel. He stayed the weekend and got to go over the truck for him and also got to take it for a...

During all the snow I must say the 2013 Suburban 4x4 performs great in the snow. It has the Tow package which includes 3:42 gears, tranny cooler, and limited slip rear diff. Has the Z-71 18 in. wheels w A/T tires. The T-case has low range and auto select also. This makes for a great performer in...

Was 57 and Sunny today. There was a large turnout at the show. I worked my way through the crowd and managed to get a few good pics. My main reason for going was to see our new Mid-size truck display and take a look at our direct competition (Toyota Tacoma) and look at prices. Here is the pics...

Got some 2015 GMC Canyon pics along w the new Colorado... Enjoy.

This might be a repost. Just a reminder of how fast a fatal accident can happen. http://youtu.be/df5Jezb_pxs

The Grand National and GNX were among the fastest cars in the 80's. They were actually faster than the Chevy Corvette built during the same model years. GM is adding the Grand National and GNX back to the Buick lineup. Looks like the demand for speed can be filled again with a RWD Buick...

Just got the announcement. We WILL be offering a diesel in the new GM mid size trucks built here in Wentzville, MO. This IS for the U.S. market.

Been looking at UTV's for a while now. Was looking at a Polaris RZR 800 and then the Deere RSX Trail model caught my eye. Have test drove both. Power wise felt close. The RSX had a bit better ride. Liked the Fox shocks and the seats in the Deere much better. The hard doors were optional on the...

Went to the Missouri state fair yesterday. Ford had a really nice display of their new products. I love to off-road and have read many articles about the Ford F-150 Raptor. I personally own a 4 door JK Wrangler to get the job done along with a long list of mods to make it more off-road capable...

I recently moved to Missouri and have got settled in the new house. It's a total lifestyle change for the wife and I. I now live in a neighborhood 5 miles from work. The idea of a large sedan appeals to me more and more. With the addition of the Suburban, I find myself not driving the Jeep as...

I made the final trip from NE Indiana to St. Louis, MO yesterday. The 1/2 ton Suburban was loaded down inside with all the items I need to get through the work week before moving into my home next weekend. I also had the trailer loaded with my tools, power washer, Stihl trimmer, blower, and...

This will be my 5th move with GM. Going back to Wentzville,MO with the launch of the new mid-size truck line. Can't go into alot of details but this new ground up truck will be replacing the tired Canyon and Colorado. Several engine options are being looked at including a diesel (for export only...

A friend of mine at the plant bought a new Z-71 truck. She really wanted the 20 inch factory wheels so I swapped with her. I like a taller sidewall vs the low profile tires. I was leaning toward some aftermarket black wheels and some BFG A/T's. The Z-71 18's w Bridge Stone A/T's look pretty good...

As most of you know, I work for GM. I've been wanting to get the wife a 4wd for some time now. We looked at a Tahoe and I swear her current Buick SUV has more cargo space behind the 3rd row seat. We decided then that we would go with either a Surburban or Yukon XL. My main concern (other than...

Chevrolet is introducing it's 1st RWD sedan since the 94-96 Impala SS. It will be the new Nascar platform car from Chevy. Production will start at the assembly plant in Austraila where the Pontiac G8 was built. I'm hearing it will be brought to the states for assembly in the next couple of...

GM is redesigning many of their products for the 2014 models including our fullsize trucks built here at Ft. Wayne Assembly. I have always liked a fullsize sedan for traveling like the DTS Caddy. The wife drove one before getting her Buick SUV. The current Impala falls short of being a true...

About time for me to change the oil in my Massey 1529 for the 1st time (got the 50h service free w purchace). What type/weight oil are ya'll using ? The manual says SAE 30 and 10W 30 in the same column ?This has me confused. Also mentions 15w 40 for warmer climates. I live in NE Indiana where...

Has anyone bought or used a Ridgid Pressure washer with a Suburu engine? The model I'm looking at is 3100psi commercial grade with a CAT pump. It looks well built. The last pressure washer I bought was an Excell with a 5HP Honda and has lasted 11 years. I have never owned anything powered with a...

After installing a Rock Krawler lift, I've been wanting some larger,more agressive tires. Got these BFG KM2 Mud Terrains installed today. I love the new look. They ride good and the noise level is not bad at all. In fact, the A/T's w 37k miles on em were much louder than the new M/T's.:thumbsup:

The wife is about due for a new vehicle. We want to get another camper also. No big 5th wheel like we've owned in the past. Looking at a 25ft travel trailer. She had much rather have a large SUV than a truck. Thinking about a Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon. Does anyone pull a TT w their Tahoe/Yukon...

I got of from work Friday night and walked out to about 5 inches of snow and was still coming down hard. None of the rural roads near the house was plowed yet. It was a blast driving home. Being from the south, I'm still like a kid when I see snow. We never got much snow in GA so I get a little...

Went to the Farm Expo today here in Ft. Wayne. Thought I'd share some photos.

The only chainsaws I own are Stihl's. I love Stihl chains. I've been on Dolmar's website and like what I see. Very nice looking saws and alot of folks here use and like them as well. How do their chains compare to Stihl's? What does Dolmar make that compares with the RSC chain? Does anyone run...

I put a Rock Krawler lift on the Wrangler. Got these poser flex shots. I wish I had a taller ramp. I still had plenty of flex left before hitting the bumpstops. I got to get this rig muddy, I'm having trail withdrawal.

These two saws have served me well. One is a MS290 and the other is a MS210. Both have served me well. Nothing like the smell of wood chips when cutting through a tree.:thumbsup:

I'm really excited about the new line of GM trucks to be built this following year. Alot of speculations and rumors floating around. I'm looking foward to seeing the production models rolling off the assembly line. 2013 Chevy Silverado

Added these KC long range slimlights to my stubby bumper. I tried them out last night on the country back road near my home. These things are amazing. They will come in handy when I recover a stuck motorist (or myself) when it's dark. I might even be able to find the road instead of driving in a...

Today was the first day this year I've ditched the top and doors on the Jeep. Gave her a well needed bath and went for a Sunday drive. Got me a fish sandwich and an ice cream. The high today was 81 and plenty of sunshine. Stopped at the local tractor dealership and took a few snapshots.

This dealer sales new Cubs but they always have plenty of old tractors (mostly Farmall's) parked out front. It's like stepping back in time. God bless Small Town, USA. Glad places like this are still around.

My neighbor's new helicopter matches my Massey nicely. Had to get a pic when he landed today.:thumbsup:

When I bought my 1529, The dealership agreed to throw in the first 50 hr service for free. According to the manual the trans fluid and filter gets changed. I marked the filter by scratching an "X" on it before it was picked up for the service. I know this sounds crazy but I just wanted to make...

I'm building the wife a raised bed garden about 70 feet from the edge of our 1/2 acre pond. What type of pump setup can I use to connect a garden hose to? I dont need to transfer alot of water. The garden is only 12ft by 4ft. I just need a simple setup that will allow her to water it with a...

I've been a Jeep lover for many years and my latest Jeep build is an 08 Wrangler Unlimited (4 door). I love the off-road capabilities of a Wrangler and enjoy them the most when the weather allows for the top and doors to come off. I've done several mods to this one including a lift, tires and...

Before I moved here to Indiana, I lived in Missouri on a wooded 5 acre lot with a log home. I cut and split my own wood and saw copperheads on a daily basis. Here is some pics of a few I killed.

After driving home from work in the blizzard last night, I woke up to just under 20inches of snow and my retired neighbor stuck in my driveway in his truck with a snow plow(he missed the drive and was in the yard). He's recovering from back surgury and I've been keeping his drive clean. He was...

We got just shy of 20in of snow dumped here in NE Indiana. Got some great seat time on the Massey today.

My last tractor(NH TC29D)had a small, plastic tool box above the top link. I kept my work gloves and some tools in there. I was in Sears today and saw this little tool box on sale for 13 dollars. Problem solved.:thumbsup:

I got the Jeep out in the snow this afternoon after putting on the new Massey licence plate the wife got for me. :)

I went to GA for a few days to visit my mother and ended up there during the snow storm. I cleared her drive with an old shovel with a short handle (no snow shovels in the south). My back was killing me after this three hour chore. Left late yesterday to head back home to North IN to find 6+...

I plan on putting in a beach area and deck on our pond. I would like to play around with some landscaping software. Any suggestions?

My wife bid on this cool Massey license plate on Ebay. She won the bid for $12.00. No plastic stuff. It's stainless with red diamond holographic lettering.

We had alot of snow here in NE Indiana last night and today. I got to use the 84in Land Pride blade for the 1st time. I'm very happy with the new setup. The tractor performed well and got great traction with no chains or weights.

We had a sunny day here in IN and my mother was up for the hollidays. I had got some mulch to put around the trees and she wanted to help out. I ended up with the rake.

My wife and I moved to NE Indiana back in the spring and purchased a place in the country North of Ft. Wayne. The previous owner had bought alot of various size rocks and had alot of ideas but never played on any of them for unknown reasons. The property had rocks hiding everywhere on the 5...

I recently purchaced a Stihl FS 250 bike handle trimmer to trim around the pond and landscape beds. It is very powerfull and comfortable to use. I have the line trimmer head and poly head for trimming the thicker stuff. Today I bought the steel brush knife to clear some thorn bushes and small...

Got my Land Pride blade last week. I ordered snow shoes for it this past Wednesday and they should be here tommorow. I like the stand for easy removal and hookup. Land Pride also offers a bolt on land scape rake for it also.

I have been thinking about trying an Oregon solid nose 20in bar OREGON brand Laser-Tip Plus Solid-Nose guide bars for chainsaws with an Oregon brand Super 20 chain on my MS 290. Does anyone run this setup? I'm currently running a 20in Stihl bar with a RSC (full chisel) chain. Will I gain any...

The dealership picked up the Massey this past Wednesday to add an engine block heater and a 84in rear blade. Got a color match canopy also. Will post some pics when I get it back to the house. Bring on the snow!:thumbsup:

Got this killer hat from Massey and a "thank you for your purchace" letter. Good stuff.:thumbsup:

A friend of mine has a customer that he does lawn service for that wanted a tree down today. My chainsaws doesn't get much use sence I moved here to Indiana. When he called me to drop a tree, I was all for it. The tree was located at the back corner of the house inside a fenced pool area. We...

Had my first quality issue with my new Massey 1529. I lifted the hood to jump off my lawn tractor that hasn't been used in a while. As I leaned in to hook up the jumper cables the hood fell on my head. I first thought the hood arm did not catch properly. After raising the hood off my head, I saw...

This line cutter puts a perfect cut on trimmer line without crimping the ends making it easy to insert into the spool. You simply bend the line, insert it, and the line snaps with a round clean cut.

We bought this Club Car back in 06 and it has hauled everything from bags of potting soil to fire wood. What a hady tool to have around the property. The rear seat folds down into a flat bed and the wife transports all her yard tools on it. During the winter, I would make weekly trips with it...

I moved to Indiana 4 months ago and have yet to spend a winter here. Would a FEL and a rear 3 point blade serve me well for snow removal on a paved drive?

I bought a new home in Indiana recently and the property has alot of mature trees, a half acre pond, a studio apartment, and an outbuilding. Alot of trimming is involved to keep the property looking nice. After looking at professional trimmers I went to the local Stihl dealer and decided to...

Me and the wife moved to Indiana four months ago and finally found a house out in the country within a 30 min drive to work. The new place has a half acre pond, 3 acres of pasture, and one acre of grass with mature trees around the ranch style house. Needless to say I needed a compact tractor to...

Finally surfed back in after being gone since 2006. Lots of moves and etc...sure limited my computer time. Could not remember my screen name or anything. :confused: Anyways, looking to get back in with all the guys and gals here and soak up some good information!:thumbsup: