Our Tractor was delivered today

[TractorGunn]

Congrats on your new investment your bones and muscles will be thanking you.

Thanks sir. Yep, my bones and muscles don't operate the same as when I was younger. Now I know why elderly men walk so slow, they're probably walking as fast as they can. One thing I recently found that helps, and I couldn't believe it, is Turmeric as a supplement. The aches, stiffness and pain are way down from what they used to be.

 

[scootr]

Thanks sir. Yep, my bones and muscles don't operate the same as when I was younger. Now I know why elderly men walk so slow, they're probably walking as fast as they can. One thing I recently found that helps, and I couldn't believe it, is Turmeric as a supplement. The aches, stiffness and pain are way down from what they used to be.

Turmeric and chondroitin joint supplement

 

[TractorGunn]

Turmeric and chondroitin joint supplement

Yessir, I use both!

 

[scootr]

Yessir, I use both!

And aspirin infrequently... when all else fails I apply alcohol but not with the aspirina. That's too hard on the liver.

 

[redman135]

In the tractor photo, the bucket level indicator rod is bent. Is this intentional or accidental? All the bucket indicator rods I have seen have been straight.

 

[TractorGunn]

In the tractor photo, the bucket level indicator rod is bent. Is this intentional or accidental? All the bucket indicator rods I have seen have been straight.

I think the bend is supposed to be in the holder part when the bucket is level and even with the ground.

 

[TractorGunn]

And aspirin infrequently... when all else fails I apply alcohol but not with the aspirina. That's too hard on the liver.

An ice cold beer(s) sounds good about right now. It has been extremely humid here and very hot.

 

[Eagle1]

I think the bend is supposed to be in the holder part when the bucket is level and even with the ground.

Note check the indicator on occasion. The bracket it rides in can move messing up your perception of bucket tilt. If that bend works I may have to copy it. I bend the straight one all the time.

 

[Yander]

Go Google tractor Mike a binge watch a bunch of his YouTube.

Congrats on a very nice looking tractor.

 

[Yander]

 

[TractorGunn]

Go Google tractor Mike a binge watch a bunch of his YouTube.

Congrats on a very nice looking tractor.

Thanks! I've watched some of his videos, very informative.

 

[TractorGunn]

Note check the indicator on occasion. The bracket it rides in can move messing up your perception of bucket tilt. If that bend works I may have to copy it. I bend the straight one all the time.

I'll probably modify it somehow, maybe put something on there to make it more visible. It has an adjusting nut on it.

 

[Eagle1]

I'll probably modify it somehow, maybe put something on there to make it more visible. It has an adjusting nut on it.

Mostly it's my own fault when moving piles of brush with bale spears. When I get trimming and cutting it can be huge piles of crap. I still have hundreds of cedars to clear in places, some over 2' diameter.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

My ballast box doubles as a 72" tiller

 

[Eagle1]

My ballast box doubles as a 72" tiller

Backhoe (mostly) or Rotary Cutter for me. Keep think about a box to shorten the tractor but then I'd have to pull what I have on it. The backhoe take up too much space in the shop when not mounted.

 

[Cycledude]

Congratulations on the new tractor it looks great !
As long as your willing and interested in learning it’s not very difficult, safety is top priority.

 

[TractorGunn]

Did you get the left or right hand drive?
This will make a huge difference in loader work.
Don't forget to keep the muffler bearings fully lubricated. Many owners don't and it is a really expensive repair.
A rub of bacon fat will really help the paint stay bright and fresh.

I greased that tractor with bacon grease and every dog and coyote in the county is on our property!

But... really take it slow and no question is stupid if you aren't sure about something.
Mistakes can be expensive, dangerous and unfortunately fatal.

I agree, taking it slow and listening to others.

Don't carry riders!
Little kids love to go for a ride. They also squirm and slip.
They don't bounce or handle getting run over well.

No doubt, we have a 14 year old daughter and we are very cautious.

 

[TractorGunn]

Good points, I appreciate the video.

 

[Yander]

I can't recall anything in the manual about that. It is poorly written IMHO, I got halfway through again today but chores called. I think I'm going to keep the box blade mounted, plus I have fluid in the tires, to use for added ballast until I get a ballast box. Wondering what you and others advise about this.

I just sold my ballast box. I use an implement with rears loaded on my tractors for ballast.

 

[TractorGunn]

I just sold my ballast box. I use an implement with rears loaded on my tractors for ballast.

The box blade on mine made a difference.

I see you're in Ohio. That's my home state, born in Columbus, and a huge BUCKEYES fan.