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    500 series

    Ok folks... It's been a long time and life happened but I finally retrieved my Gravely and have it in PA now. I've been combing the internet and I still don't have a positive answer on what actual model / year 1980?? it is. It's been sitting since 2011 and doesn't start but it did run when I...
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    mf35 z134 smoking like crazy

    Hello, I used the tractor over the summer for brush hogging and it ran fine. I started it up about a week ago and now it's billowing white smoke like a chimney fire out the exhaust. I shut it down and let it cool off and checked the oil level to find that it was quite low. I topped it off...
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    Do it all advice

    Hello, Kind of new to the tractor scene so I'm looking for some solid advice.. I own a 160 acre farm that I plan on doing tons of work on...Land is everything from flat to steep hills... In SE Ohio so I get plenty of rain as well.. I will be doing everything from rough brush hogging, digging...
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    500 series

    Hello, Just got a great deal on a 500 series gravely!! The deal was good enough that I bought it knowing it would not go in forward or reverse? Anyone got a good idea on how/where I should start narrowing down the exact issue?? I've been told it will most likely be a broken drive clutch...
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    Pump/Motor choice

    Hello, I started a thread in Customization about putting a Gas engine on a bush hog and a fella mentioned using hydraulics instead of pulleys... I have an 18hp vertical shaft engine and plan on using a 4 or 5ft bush hog.... I have no clue about hydraulics and would like to know what size pump...
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    Straight bush hog gearbox

    Hello, New to the forums and can't find what I'm looking for anywhere on the net.. I'm looking to turn a used pto driven 4 or 5ft bush hog into a motor driven pull behind cutter... I'm sure the bush hog I buy will have a 90 degree gearbox on it......I'm looking for a gearbox or a way to build...
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