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    Why Ford Stopped Making Tractors – The Real Reason Will Surprise You

    Excellent video! I use my '89 1720 4WD Ford Tractor almost dally. Bought it in 2014 with 714 hrs and have around 1790 hrs. A solid dependable tractor the gets my chores done with ease.
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    What did you buy this week?

    Maintenance time. Oil and filter for Ford 1720 tractor,oil and filter for wife's Kubota 500, oil and filter for Ferris IS2600Z, blades sharpened and front tire tube and new bearings for front wheels.
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    Who rides motorcycles?

    Had a BMW K1200GT. Wife and I rode it all over the country. Her knees got bad and she was unable to ride any more. It sat in the garage for 2 seasons and a friend from work stopped by saying he has recovered from cancer. He'd always admired the bike and I asked if he would like to buy it for 5...
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    Tractor Hours/Year

    89' Ford 1720 4wd FEL. 1658 hrs. I'm the 3rd owner. -10 2 days ago and it fired right up. I got it from my neighbor with 780 hrs. in 2014.
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    Rubber Stall Mats for Outdoor Applications

    I have a 6X6 3/4" under my outdoor shooting bench, been there for almost 7 years now and still looks the day it was put down. Have an 6X8 3/4" that is used for a backstop for crossbow,archery and knife throwing hanging vertical all summer and under the tractor during the winter in the garage...
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    Whose tractor has a speed chart/scale?

    My 89' Ford 1720 4wd has the chart on top of the fender. Never used 4th but haven't roaded the tractor since owning it.
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    Keep Truck in garage or the tractor?

    1 car garage, have tractor, Zero turn, log splitter, 18ft canoe, kayak, rototiller, 4 5gal containers for diesel. 2 5gal containers for gas. 1 5gal container gas/oil for chainsaws and yard trimmers. Lots of garden tools on side wall. Car lives out in the weather.
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    Lefty Shooting?

    I shoot LH because I'm left eye dominant. I have a few bolt action rifles and I have no trouble cycling bolt action guns. From around 8yrs old couldn't shoot good at all and my Dad was frustrated, I put the gun in my left hand and did great, been shooting left handed ever since. Handguns I shoot...
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    How many acres do you own?

    We have 23 acres. About 5 cleared around our 20 X 24' log cabin. The rest behind us is hardwooods with a stream and some wetland. This is up at 1700 ft elevation and the view is incredible. Going to be our 12th year here and loving every day.
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    Subaru Automobiles

    Sigarms We had 2 previous Subaru Foresters. A '14, an '18 and now a '23. The 14 had 168,000 mi. The 18 had 144,000 mi. We got the 23 last day of Feb this year and have 18,000 miles so far. The 23 Forester Wilderness has a 3000 lb towing capacity as it has a transmission cooler and the factory...
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    Are you ready for the winter? Let's see your firewood stack!

    We got 20 facecord of red oak, white oak and ash put up in the woodshed. Most winters we will use 14 to 18 facecord. Woodstove is our only heat source so don't want to run out. Our delivery guy says dont call me after the snow flies and expect me to plow my wood yard because you didn't order...
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    Subaru Automobiles

    The Forester Wilderness has a 3000lb towing capacity vs 1500 on the other models. Also has a transmission cooler, stronger roof racks (for a rooftop tent), 2 different hill decent or deep snow modes, higher approach, decent angles. Skid plates underneath some critical areas. Waterproof seat...
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    Subaru Automobiles

    I'm driving my 3rd Forester. 1st one was a '14 Premium with 168,000 mi. 2nd was an '18 Premium with 144,000 mi. My 3rd is a '23 Forester Wilderness and have almost 18,000 mi since Feb 28th. They have all been reliable, dependable and economical driving cars. Average mpg on my Wilderness has been...
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    Looking for a log splitter

    Just bought an Oregon 30 ton log splitter. We burn between 14 to 18 facecord of mostly oak and ash. I buy our firewood split but there are some large pieces and it's getting harder to swing a maul as I approach 70yrs old. Found some big knotted pieces and the splitter just popped through without...
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    How did you meet your better half?

    Went to a new catholic grammar school as did my brother. He was in the 5th grade and I was in 4th. The principal always taught the highest grade and they added a grade each year up to the 8th grade. My wife and her twin sister were in my brothers grade and I spent a lot of time in their...
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