Recent content by Bfitzgerald3

I'm in the market for a disc. Have a Kubota mx5100. Was assuming I would need to stick with a 3pt version, but in speaking with a friend with the same tractor, he advised that the 3pt discs don't dig in nearly enough and I should really try to get a hydraulic version. I'm a weekend warrior...

I went to replace my HST filter on a Kubota MX5100. I was literally hanging on the filter wrench, putting probably 150 ft-lbs torque on it. The thing wouldn't budge. Suggestions? I have ideas, but don't want to reef on it too hard for hear of damaging the threads/nipple on the tractor.

It's time for the 50 hour service. Checking the maintenance schedule in my manual, the 50 hr service specifies a change of the transmission oil filter, but shows that the transmission fluid does not need to be changed until 400 hours. The instructions for changing the filter include draining the...

Three days ago, everything worked perfectly. Yesterday, disconnected the grapple run by the valve, used the bucket for awhile, reattached the grapple, and blew a fuse when I tried to open the jaws. The jaws lifted about two inches. Replaced the fuse, ran through a dozen or so open/close cycles...

I've been looking into growing Giant Miscanthus. It seems like there's lots out there saying it's the next best thing. I've seen lots of articles by researchers and people trying to sell things, but very little from actual growers. Is anybody here growing it? What's your experience? I'm...

I'd like to plant a seasonal hedge, about 1500' long. A tall ornamental grass seems like a quick and dirty option....pus i really like the look of some of the species. Anything 5 feet+ tall will suit the bill. I need cold hardy varietals (zone 4-5). I've hunted in vain for a reliable source of...

If this were for me, I'd do the research and wouldn't ask everyone to help. Friends are trying to develop a scalable model for small scale sustainable/organic farming...small plots of grain, veggies, etc. this year, they've been busting their humps (no mechanization aside frm a rototiller)...

I'd like to find a good, non round-up method of removing quack grass. This spring i put together a screen system (a 2x4 frame with construction cloth...shovel in dirt, shake, dirt falls throug, rhizomes and rocks remain) ha worked pretty well. Places where i used this have almost no grass...

Ran the saw for quite awhile yesterday... 3/4 tank, some down time here and ther to move branches around. Then it woldnt start. Set it aside, went back, started right up. Ran for awhile, again with short stops, and the problem came back. This morning, cut for maybe five minutes with the usual...

I got a soil test done before diving into growing anythng... "less than optimum" is plastered all over the report. Lime index:69 Ph: 5.5 Phosphorous :17ppm Potassium:24ppm Magnesium: 20 ppm Recommended 2 tons/A dolomite lime and 100 lbs per acre Nitrogen

I've made it to a desktop and can upload a few pics of the plow and a dog that wants to be famous. He thinks he can fly.

I hit a farm auction yesterday and couldnt stop myself from getting this...$150. One disk is broken and the rear two axles are bent. Hopefully after my time and money for repairs are spent, I'll still be ahead. If not...I ran it over 25 yards of grass...at least I'll have something that works...

I'm in the market for a flatbed trailer for a number of reasons, and am hoping to find something that can handle the tractor behind a Tacoma. The truck is rated to tow 6500 pounds. My Kubota with rimguard comes in at 4500. So I have at most 2000 pounds to play with in a trailer. I'd prefer...

I have a kubota mx5100 and need a plow. Based solely on HP, ive been told i should stick to a 2-bottom plow. The soil here is very sandy and has been turned fairl recently. Do you think a 14" 3-bottom will be okay? Preferred brand/model? Thanks!

I recently had a conversation with a local baker that wants to produce a local loaf of bread. There isnt a food source of local breadflour and he's asked if i'd like to work on the project. One aspect that may make things interesting,is that there is sufficient demqnd here to charge a premium on...