Recent content by BIG DOOLEY

I considered leaving the tractor at the woods. It is about 8 miles away. The trails in my parents property are so tight and curving that I have all I can do to drive thru without a trailer. The dooley fenders and wide turning radius of the truck are not ideal for driving thru the woods. We like...

With my 13 year old daughter Josie behind the wheel of the John Deere this week we managed to bring home three loads of wood so far. The grapple I made has been very helpful lifting and moving larger logs, moving brush and holding logs at waist height while I saw them up. My daughter drivers the...

The lower the price usually means lighter weight materials and less strength. For light work you might be just fine. I bought the TSC County Line yellow 5' blade knowing I was going to "Beef It Up" All the new blades at the store had some sort of bend or twist to them. It was obvious they are...

Well I am am almost ready for the tarp. I need to drill and tap 5 holes to secure the new tarp to the bar it rolls up on and one hole for a hitch pin to keep it locked in position.

Well I took the day off and picked or the dump trailer. Dealer didn't have the lunette ring so I had to use the 2-5/16" ball coupler. I decided to order one off the internet when I got home. The trailer had white spoke wagon wheels but the dealer didn't have a spare to match. So I had them swap...

Any suggestions on how I can make a matching bumper for the back of my truck. I still need my tailgate to fold down? Weight is not an issue.

Dealer said the new trailer will dump 6-7 times without a recharge. I have battery maintainers for my truck and tractor and they are always hooked up when I am not using them. I have one for the new trailer also and RV power outlets on my property to plug it in. I will probably look for a marine...

Thanks The photo is off the net. Mine won't have alumimnum wheels. Otherwise the same. They will be white spoke wheels 16" x 8 lug. Trailer, tax, title and plate was $5915. I have to drive about 1 hour to pick it up. The box in front of the bed hold the battery, reservoir and pump

After 3-4 weeks of shopping on the net and making many phone calls I put a deposit on a dump trailer. I wanted a dump trailer with slide out ramps tucked away underneath the bed. Many have located the ramps on the side of the trailer for numerous reasons. Sure-Trac HD Low Profile trailer was my...

I will be purchasing a new 12' dump trailer soon and decided on a pintle hitch. The pintle hitch on the back of the truck will also be handy for use with my tow strap. I found a bolt on pintle hitch on Craigs List 2 miles from my house for $30 that looked as if it was never installed. It was a...

I purchased a Northern Tool "Northstar" 22 ton logsplitter with a Honda motor. I have been very happy with the machine. The next size up comes with a higher grade Honda motor.

Has or does anyone hear a slight ticking sound in their Yanmar diesel engine. Almost like a valve lifter noise. I always wear hearing protection when running the tractor. Recently I have been walking beside the tractor as my daughter wants to help out and run the tractor all the time. I haven't...

Thanks everyone, That is a locking pin hanging from the chain. It's nice to do all the details but projects seem to take longer with three kids and wife teaching school. Another subzero night started and the woodbox needs to be filled. I have to brave the windchill and haul a few bucket loads...

In less than 10 minutes you can drill out the hole(s) tap some threads and install the zerk fittings. This is the rear blade for my tractor. I decided to lubricate the pivot for the rear blade and the cylinder clevis pins. I drill a 1/16" pilot hole and then a #3 drill deep enough to tap with a...

I am not impressed with the styling of this yellow truck. The suicide doors look nice but having to open the front for rear access is a HUGE negative. You cannot rotate the the rims and tires on this dually. The front clip to tailgate is from a decade ago. Too many plastic side pannels on the...