Recent content by BeezFun

I wouldn't run air through a hydraulic system, even if you have driers and a filter you still have condensation issues. I got an open quick attach fitting for the end of one of the implement hoses, then I hook the other hose to my tractor and turn on the flow briefly and catch what comes out in...

Yeah, I've driven bobcats, I knew they were "normal". The funny thing is there is a Manitou version of this model and a Gehl version, and they're supposed to be identical other than the paint color according to the manual. However the Gehl has the Gehl style joystick and the Manitou has the...

Yes, it can't be changed. I thought the same thing since it's not mechanical.

I'm looking at a GEHL compact telehandler. The joystick movement left/right doesn't operate the bucket curl, it operates the telescopic boom. The bucket curl is controlled by a thumb control on the joystick. Is this common in the construction industry? Every tractor in the world has the bucket...

I changed the rear axle seal on my B2710 and made this video for anyone following in my footsteps.

I know the Grand L comes with a cab and backhoe, not sure about MX. I don't want a cab, but some of the used models I looked at had cabs so I wanted to compare prices to new. I'm real happy with the dealer I bought mine from, I'll definitely get a price from them. There's quite a few dealers...

Yes that's the horse discount I was thinking of, my wife's a member of that organization. It seemed like an unusual organization to associate with such a large discount, I would have expected it to be the Farm Bureau or one of the organizations directed more to general farming. I remember when...

I'll have to see if I can find that kind of discount. We do farm and that's supposed to get us out of paying sales tax, but the tax people have gotten notoriously stingy in how they interpret the statute regarding what constitutes farming.

The other issue with buying used is it's pretty slim chances I'll get it configured just the way I want it, so I end up buying an accessory I don't want, or the wrong tires, or needing to put on rear remotes myself, etc. Given the modest discount for buying used I think I'm better off buying new...

I've been looking at used for either an MX or L in the 50-60 horsepower range. I see a few that are interesting but can't figure out what the comparable new price is. Kubota website shows a new MX or L with backhoe, cab and extra remotes for $50-90K. I'm in the far Chicago metro area, any idea...

Do you buy fuel at the same place every time? Is it bio fuel? Glad you figured it out. I'd send some of that fuel to one of the online labs to find out what's in it that causes the problem.

Blackstone's site has this article on insolubles.

The youtube guy Project Farm often tests new oil to compare it to worn oil. Here's one example where he's comparing Walmart oils.

Usually there is a narrative with the Blackstone result that gives an explanation for things that are out of range. When your insolubles were way high last year, did Blackstone give any explanation of what might cause that?

I had the same problem, bought this miniature ball valve at the local hydraulic shop. It was $5 five years ago, afraid to guess what it costs now.