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    D40 Wouldn't Start. Found Out Why.

    I've got a D40 with 235 hours on it, and it has always started right up. Last time I tried to use it, it would crank just fine, but no start. I was puzzled, as nothing seemed out of order. Today I had time to troubleshoot the problem, but there was nothing that seemed out of the ordinary. I...
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    D40 Exhaust Redirection

    I really like my new (28 hrs) D40, but I park it inside, and the exhaust fills the shop when I startup to move the tractor outside. The exhaust is ported to exit to the left front side of the tractor, and I am looking for a way to port it to the rear so it will go mostly out of the building. I...
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    Virnig Rock Bucket Arrived

    I picked up my new Virnig rock bucket Saturday. The dealer and I had not expected it to arrive before the 15th, so it was a pleasant surprise. Deciding which one to buy was a bit of a struggle, as I didn't want one too heavy for my D40 with LX116 loader, so I decided to go with the 60"...
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    Bought a D40 Today

    After much procrastination and many hours studying the posts on this forum, I bought a new D40 today. I looked at NH, JD, and Kubota, as well. The NH was about $1000 higher in cost, and I liked the layout and ergonomics of the D40 over the JD and Kubota. Getting a $300 credit off the top from...
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    Anybody put up a Steelspan Building?

    I'm moving back to Texas in a few months and will have 6 acres in Wise County. Looking to put up a 30 x 40 (approximate) shop/Tractor shed without spending my life savings I ran across the Steelspan web site www.amsteelspan.com and their products look pretty good. Anybody put one of these...
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