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One is PowerTex and the other TPE. Bought them quite a few years ago so current prices aren't relevant. The PowerTex seems really high right now, the TPE still fairly reasonable for 300-400CCA. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JYJCCTR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1...

Yep. Different stokes for different folks. I like getting 10 years out of a battery if it'll do it and the desulfating minders will keep some batteries going what seems like forever. Another tech that had been good to us are lifepo4 starter batteries. I have one on a generator and one on our...

We have had exceptional luck with the Battery Minder 1510. They are made specifically to have low output and to maintain batteries, they don't boil or charge. Their other claim to fame is their desulfating mode which helps keep the batteries good for many extra years. We keep them on...

Ours looks like yours, I'll start checking that bolt. Thanks.

Can the head be drilled and then safety wire it to something nearby? It can't back out if it can't turn.

We have the Woodmaxx MX-8800, one of the USA made units. It has been very good so far. Our property is almost all trees and brush and burning is not allowed over half the year. They have always been straightforward about saying the WM-8H is a China import and is not anything like the others...

Thanks guys. Jon, no plans just kind of winged it, but I had a basic Idea in my head. Since you asked I'll go ahead post some info here to duplicate it, it's very basic. Here's the materials with what I paid for the small quantity just for general reference: Carbon Steel Angle 2"x2"x1/8"...

He said on page 2 of the posts he pulled the trigger on a Champion 27. We have just finished putting another year on ours. Filled 12 totes stacked over the top so 4 cord. It didn't seem to care at all no issues. Engine oil change is a nothingburger, only about 1qt. Usually starts first...

Finished up clearing some land and the rains have started. Tore up the grapple hydraulic hoses and got way too close to damaging the grill/hood several times. I have had the materials sitting around for a year to make a guard and finally got to it:

A little over 30k sounds about right. The deal with the brush hog sounds really good. You want the SE if possible. Just the factory rear remotes being installed is worth it let alone the rest of the upgrades. The seat is absurdly comfortable. You don't feel the bumps the hydraulic seat...

You are correct, I misread the brochure and a couple of other online sources. The FEL lift capacity is 1000lbs, the sub-compact size grapple would be appropriate.

Homestead does have a sub compact grapple also but it's only for 1000lb lift capacity tractors. I was torn which one to link, but then I read the B2650 claims a 1900lb lift capacity which is quite large for it's size I figured the heavier-duty 55 was more appropriate. EDIT: (I misread the...

Keep it light so you preserve lift capacity and have a heavy ballast for the back. Something like this: https://www.homesteadimplements.com/pinnacle-series-root-grapple The 55" is light and more than enough. It's made of hardox so it should be durable as heck. I have an EA Wicked 55...

If you are moving 55 or 65 gallon tanks... You could pick up one on the rear forks then pick up one with the front forks and move 2 at a time without it being too crazy. At 100 gal+ you need to pay ultra attention to what happens if you lose the rear one in transit. Which you should watch...

This is right up there with people who ask me how they should run and charge their laptop so it lasts the longest. The proper answer is use it, and keep it charged. If you don't use it in such a way to make your life as convenient as possible you become a slave to the device rather than the...