New Guy New GC1715

[1715Ben]

atsah, I noticed that. I must confess my ignorance. I have a VW TDI that is direct injected (older PD engine not the newer common rail). Is the Iseki engine carbureted? I've noticed it's not hard to start using glow plugs now while the temperature is in the 70s and 80s, but I have wondered about winter and lower temperatures. With the VW I never really needed the glow plugs for more than a couple seconds on the coldest (single digit) days. Would using something like Diesel Kleen be advised or make a difference with the GC? In general it seems as though the GC is using older technology--fuses and not CANBUS and incandescent lamps, etc. Somewhat old school, which is not entirely a negative to me.

 

[1715Ben]

I'll have to explore this concept. I'm fortunate to have a fabricator about 1.5 miles from my house. Not only do they have the steel, I'm certain they'll make the box (for a price) because I don't have any welding experience. Looks like the manufactured ballast boxes are $300-ish. I'm not certain what a sheet of cold rolled steel goes for these days. I bought a few pieces for a BBQ pit in the spring, but that was 3/8 3' x 4' stainless.

 

[GC1710]

Awesome tractor! Check out my threads to see everything I’ve done and it may give you some ideas. I do a lot of wood splitting with my three point splitter, and a lot of rock hauling with bucket. I added an old 125lb Oliver weight where the mowers deck would go.

 

[1715Ben]

GC1710, Thanks for jumping in and letting me know about your threads. Impressive fireplace you've built! And your log splitter is great. I'm not certain I could lift the rounds that high (bad back--which also precludes using a maul). I also have a generator on the wish list, you I'll have to read up on your experience with that. Thanks for sharing all that good information.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Don't let anyone tell you these small tractors can't do the job. Just in smaller bites. In my case, bigger was definitely not better due to my land, and my uses. I still bought UP a size, and I am *still* not sure I did the right thing.....

Enjoy your tractor! Even a small tractor is SO much better than no tractor.

 

[WranglerX]

Awesome tractor! Check out my threads to see everything I致e done and it may give you some ideas. I do a lot of wood splitting with my three point splitter, and a lot of rock hauling with bucket. I added an old 125lb Oliver weight where the mowers deck would go.

Wood splitter???.... 3PH????.... How did you do hydraulics.... A brochure for the 1700 series state there is a "power beyond" accessory but neither corporate or local dealer can seem to find/supply any information... When I do GOOGLE search with part number I get a John Deere setup that does not relate to the MF...

I suppose you are running it off back hoe hydraulics?

Dale

 

[jeepcj7]

Congratulations on the new toy. A block heater is a good option for cold weather starting. Direct injection vs Indirect Injection argument has been around for years - both have there advantages and for what you are doing it wont make a bit of difference. A really cheap 3 point weight can quickly be made with a 3/4" diameter solid bar purchased locally (steel scrap yards usually have lots of it) and cheap bar bell weights (Craigslist, garage sales, etc...). Do a search on TBN for homemade ballast and you will get all kinds of ideas. Have fun with it!!!

 

[Mattsy Fergy]

On the block heater, the oem one is about $180, but if you get part# 4269250m91 which is for the 2300 series (older version) it is only $130.
Same motor AFAIK. I have one and will be mounting it soon, I hope.
The difference is the bracket, which goes behind the muffler bracket, instead of in front of it.

 

[edgarrian]

Congrats on the purchase. The snow blower makes the tractor look small. Heck of a nice setup.

 

[atsah]

I have the 54 blower on mine as well, it blows heavy snow 30ft no problem at all..